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In a world of constant information overload, we strive to be your reliable source for clear and accessible science. Explore the blog posts below to learn about the science that affects our everyday lives.

Check Out Our Featured Series on Measles

For over two decades, measles was a long-forgotten disease in the United States thanks to widespread vaccination and elimination of the virus from circulation.

Stargazing: Mystery of Pluto’s Heart

The dipped basin region, a result of an ancient collision, is currently thought to be the heartbeat of Pluto’s climate.

Stargazing: Orion and Messier 50, the Heart Shaped Cluster

Located in the faint stars of nearby Monoceros constellation, this distinctive heart-shaped cluster can be observed with the un-aided eye.

Stargazing: Hale Telescope at Mount Palomar First Light

For nearly 30 years, the Hale Telescope was the largest telescope in the world.

Stargazing: Pleiades

Tonight, the waxing gibbous Moon will cozy up to the stellar sisters, pairing the luminous Moon with the sparkling blue-white brilliance of the Pleiades.

Stargazing: Anniversary Huygens probe landing on Titan

On January 14, 2005, scientists awaited the descent of the Huygens probe into the atmosphere of Titan.

Stargazing: Jupiter at opposition – Europa Clipper

Sat., Jan. 10, Jupiter will be its most radiant and holds its place as the fourth brightest object in the sky after the Sun, Moon, and Venus.

Stargazing: Oort Cloud

The Oort Cloud is a giant spherical shell surrounding the Sun, planets and Kuiper Belt Objects. It's like a big, thick bubble around our solar system.

Stargazing: Hubble Space Telescope Anniversary and Nancy Grace Roman

Thirty-six years after Hubble Space Telescope left Earth, on April 24, 1990, the innovative instrument will have a new telescope build on its success.

The Lyra constellation with the Lyrids meteor shower

Stargazing: April 22 Lyrids Meteor Shower

Wed., April 22 is the peak of the Lyrids. A waxing crescent moon will give little interference. Check out brilliant planet Jupiter just next to the Moon.

Stargazing: Yuri Gagarin Orbits Earth – Artemis II Orbits the Moon

Twelve astronauts have walked on the Moon, and four more are aiming once again to see the Moon as no human can witness from Earth.

Artist’s impression the dwarf planet Makemake.

Stargazing: The Cosmic “Easter Bunny”: Spotting Makemake at Opposition

Due to its discovery just after Easter in 2005, the dwarf planet was initially nicknamed “Easter Bunny” to honor the holiday.

Stargazing: Rising of Leo. Moon and Regulus conjunction

Leo the Lion rises in the east to claim its rule over springtime skies.

Stargazing: Vernal Equinox March 20 and planet gazing

The Vernal Equinox represents the moment when the Sun shines directly on the equator, and most of the world receives nearly equal amounts of day and night.

Color lithograph of Sir William Herschel and Caroline Herschel polishing a telescope element.

Stargazing: Pioneering Women of Astronomy

Throughout history, women have made extraordinary contributions to science. Caroline Herschel is one of three such trailblazers.

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