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What to see in the night sky in 2020

The start of the new decade ushers in a celestial medley of stargazing events to look forward to.




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Scientists unravel the mysteries of 'cotton candy' planets

Scientists are studying new data from the Hubble telescope showing that planets with the density of cotton candy exist and they're called Super-Puffs.




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Quadrantids to light up the night sky

The Quadrantids will peak Jan. 4 with good viewing opportunities in North America.




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All hail Godzilla, the king of all galaxies

Astronomers use the Hubble telescope to image Rubin’s galaxy, or UGC 2885, which may be the biggest galaxy ever.




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The best skywatching moments of January

From a wolf moon eclipse to multiple SpaceX Starlink launches, here's what not to miss in the January 2020 night sky.




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NASA mission discovers first potentially habitable Earth-sized planet

NASA's Planet Hunter, TESS, discovered its first potentially habitable Earth-sized planet called TOI 700 d, located 100 light-years away.




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Hubble celebrates 30th anniversary with gorgeous 2020 calendar

'Hidden Gems' calendar is offered as a free download to commemorate the stunning accomplishments of the famed space telescope.




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This stunning image may reveal why there are no stars at the heart of our galaxy

A new high-resolution image reveals the center of our galaxy as never seen before.




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Teen interning at NASA discovers new planet

While he was a NASA intern, Wolf Cukier discovered a planet while combing through data from the TESS satellite.




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Do black holes have friends?

Scientists say there may be a second black hole lurking at the heart of our galaxy.




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Our moon is more colorful than you think

Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy created this gorgeous color composite picture of the moon from more than 100,000 photographs.




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Scientists just found the oldest material on Earth — and it smells funny

Scientists discovered the oldest known material on the Earth's surface while studying a meteorite that landed in Australia 50 years ago.




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Jupiter's atmosphere is still putting on a show

NASA continues to share stunning images from Juno's travels around Jupiter, and they put the planet in a whole new light.




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The mystery of our solar system's 'great divide' may finally be solved

What caused the planets to neatly divide into terrestrial and gas giants? Scientists believe they now have the answer.




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When these stars meet, the explosion will take over our night sky

The collision between these stars in 2083 will be impossible to miss.




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Strange objects found orbiting our galaxy's supermassive black hole

Researchers studying the mysterious objects say the look like blobs of gas but behave like stars.




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We just got a treasure trove of photos of the 'dark' side of the moon

China releases a massive batch of images from its mission to the far side of the moon.




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Everything you need to know about the Mars 2020 rover

NASA's latest red planet rover look for signs of ancient life as it paves the way for human exploration.




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The hottest planet ever detected rips molecules apart and acts like a star

KELT-9b's star-like qualities include melting iron and smashing hydrogen molecules, meaning this is not a habitable place.




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What to see in the night sky in February

From the first supermoon of the year to the return of the zodiacal light, these are the best skywatching moments for February 2020.




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What does the sun really sound like?

The sounds the sun makes would not be music to human ears.




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This stellar fight caused a beautiful cosmic rainbow

A cosmic collision between two stars caused a stunning gas rainbow reaction.




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There's a radio signal from deep space that's repeating every 16 days

A mysterious radio signal from deep space appears to be repeating every 16 days.




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9 things you didn't know about astronaut Christina Koch

NASA astronaut Christina Koch returned to Earth after spending 328 days in space.




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What we're learning about Arrokoth, formerly known as Ultima Thule

NASA has released 'astonishing' results from the first up-close flyby of a Kuiper Belt space rock.




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What's eating Betelgeuse?

Betelgeuse is dimming so fast, astronomers say it may be primed to explode.




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NASA's InSight lander confirms 'marsquakes' are real

Humans have detected and confirmed seismic event son another planet. Here's what you need to know about "marsquakes" and what they mean.




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NASA video reconstructs the harrowing lunar journey of Apollo 13

Using images from its Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft, NASA reveals the moon's 'dark side' in 4K as observed by the Apollo 13 astronauts.




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A second, smaller moon has been hanging around our planet for years

Astronomers have found a mini-moon called 2020 CD3 in Earth's orbit, but it won't be around for very much longer.




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What to see in the night sky in March

Get ready to spring forward, get up early and catch some beautiful sights in the March sky like the Crow Moon, the occultation and vernal equinox.




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Astronomy student discovers 17 alien worlds

The exoplanets discovered by astronomy student Michelle Kunimoto include one potentially habitable, Earth-sized world.




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This unusual hole on Mars could be a gateway to hidden wonders

To find life on Mars, we may have to send probes and people into this hole.




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Meet the women of NASA

Video highlights the history-making women at NASA for Women's History Month.




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These wild animals can help guard your garden

Growing food isn't about green-thumbing our nose at Mother Nature; it's about knowing her well enough to enlist her assistance.



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Bee Saving Paper gives bees an energy boost

Bee Saving Paper is like an energy drink for these oh-so-important pollinators.



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How one man's simple hobby evolved into a topiary wonderland

Pearl Fryar has no horticultural training but his talent is apparent in the 300 sculptures at Pearl Fryar Topiary Garden in Bishopville, S.C.



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Tiny vignettes of garden beauty come to life in these macro photos

The International Garden Photographer of the Year honors 16 photographers for their macro images of plants and animals.



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10 remarkable caterpillars and what they become

Ever wondered what different types of caterpillars look like before they transform into butterflies? Here are 10 instagram-worthy before-and-after photos



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What is nectar dearth?

When flowers start to dry up and die, bees struggle to find nectar and pollen. Here are some signs of nectar death and what you can do to help.



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When this smelly corpse flower bloomed, did it make gardening history?

A hybrid that would be cold-hardy and suitable for outdoor planting may be available for home landscapes in a few years.



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How to invite amphibians to your garden

You can help save amphibians in your neighborhood by creating an appealing backyard oasis for them.



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What to do if your grass won't grow

From too much shade to drainage issues and HOA rules, a green lawn may be easier said than done. But it doesn't have to be.



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Easy homemade suet cakes for backyard birds

Suet is a high-calorie source of easily digestible food for birds, and making it couldn't be easier.



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What I learned on a moss walk

Moss may seem insignificant, but there are so many unique traits that make this plant important to the ecosystem.



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How Safe Water Network is bringing safe drinking water to a million people

Newman’s Own gives all of its profits to charity, like the one giving people in Ghana and India reliable access to clean water.



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How the Painted Turtle gives sick kids a complete summer camp experience

Newman’s Own gives all of its profits to charity, like the one that helps Kadin Hoven and his family escape the difficulties of chronic illness.



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How Green Chimneys gives special needs students and their families hope for the future

Newman’s Own gives all of its profits to charity, like a therapeutic residential facility that supports 250 students and 200 animals.



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Why we should ditch leaf blowers

Leaf blowers are a powerful way to get leaves out of your lawn, but they contribute to both air and noise pollution.



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Why I'll never have a lawn again

I didn't realize what a dead zone the lawn is until I lived in a meadow.



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What to know before you build a fence

Building a fence involves more than measuring materials and digging. It's a lot of research and communication.



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