Warming and droughts led to collapse of the Indus Valley Civilisation
Hotter temperatures and a series of droughts in what is now Pakistan and India fragmented one of the world’s major early civilisations, providing a "warning shot" for today
See a half-lit moon shine among the stars of Aquarius on Nov. 27
Saturn shines near the half-lit moon at sunset on Nov. 27
My favorite rechargeable star projector is cheaper than it’s ever been this Black Friday
This Pococo Galaxy Star Projector gives the more expensive competition a run for their money — and it's less than $80 this Black Friday.
Deadly fungus makes sick frogs jump far, possibly to find mates
Chytrid fungus is a scourge to global amphibian populations, but before it kills some frogs, it can produce symptoms that may help the infected animals find mates and spread the fungus further
Everything you need to go stargazing this winter and into 2026
The best gear to help you capture the Orion Nebula, see a close-up of a ‘Christmas Star’ and get the best from the night sky in 2026.
I’m a northern lights-chasing expert and these are 10 things I think you need for your next expedition
You'll need more than a sense of adventure if you’re chasing aurora in freezing conditions.
I’ve hand-picked these early Black Friday deals on image-stabilized binoculars, helping you to get steady views of the night sky
Early Black Friday deals are seeing prices slashed across image-stabilized binoculars, and this selection is perfect for detailed stargazing and steady wildlife observation.
NASA renews commitment to Europe’s life-hunting Mars rover despite Trump budget cuts
"These confirmations have been given to us in writing, so this is a very important step."
Thanksgiving night sky 2025: Moon, Saturn and autumn stars put on a post-turkey show
Enjoy a post-dinner stargazing session as the first-quarter moon, Saturn and the season's brightest stars light up the Thanksgiving night sky.
The UCS Death Star is the biggest Lego Star Wars set yet: Here’s why we WON’T get it
As attractive as the Lego Star Wars UCS Death Star is, we just can't justify spending $1000 on a single set.