Mysterious, Dusty Objects Are Swarming the Milky Way’s Core
Swirling around our galaxy’s central supermassive black hole, these objects share properties with both stars and gas clouds
Stories by Nadia Drake
How Old Are Saturn’s Rings? The Debate Rages On
Pinning down the ring system’s age has profound implications for the entire Saturnian system
In a First, Earthlings Spot a Meteor Strike the Eclipse-Darkened Moon
A flash of light during last weekend’s total lunar eclipse sparks a search for a new lunar crater
U.S. Astronomers Ponder Science Priorities for the 2020s and Beyond
The Astro 2020 Decadal Survey kicks off amid turmoil and uncertainty
Indonesia Blazes Threaten Endangered Orangutans
Fuelled by El Niño and land-management blunders, fires consume precious habitat.
Stealth percussionists of the animal world
Animals may not be able to predict earthquakes, but many—from elephants to spiders—are quite adept at detecting vibrations that are imperceptible to humans.
