Rare supernova from 730 million years after the Big Bang spotted by JWST

A distant gamma-ray burst has led astronomers to a rare supernova from the Universe’s early years, revealed by JWST. But why ...

A tale of two cities—at opposite ends of the Earth

Longyearbyen, Norway, and Ushuaia, Argentina, offer travelers the opportunity to see unspoiled landscapes, rare wildlife, and vast glacial ice—along with a spirit of endurance and camaraderie.
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From 400-year-old globes to cosmic shrouds: A Maine library brings maps to life

From 400-year-old globes to cosmic funeral shrouds, how the Osher Map Library in Maine shows people that maps aren't just for ...
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Sea level doesn’t rise at the same rate everywhere – we mapped where Antarctica’s ice melt would have the biggest impact

While Antarctic meltwater drives rising sea levels, models show it also delays greenhouse gas-induced warming. That’s because ...

This Year’s Antarctic Ozone Hole Was Shockingly Small

The largest single-day size for the 2025 hole occurred on September 9, when it expanded to 8.83 million square miles (22.86 ...