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SpaceX Attempts Starship’s First-Ever Orbital Flight Today From Texas
SpaceX’s Starship is attempting its first-ever orbital flight today from Texas, carrying Starlink V3 satellites on a mission that could reshape the company’s path toward full reusability.
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Scientists Discover ‘Fire Amoeba’ That Thrives at 145°F, Breaking a 50-Year Record
Scientists discovered a new heat-loving amoeba in a California hot spring that survives temperatures up to 145°F, shattering a 50-year record for complex life.
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Daylight Saving Time 2026: The Exact Date Clocks Fall Back
Daylight Saving Time ends November 1, 2026, the earliest possible date under federal law. Here’s what changes, who’s exempt, and how to adjust smoothly.
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Harvest Moon 2026: When to See September’s Full Moon and Why It Looks So Big
This year’s Harvest Moon peaks September 26, 2026. Here’s why it looks bigger and rises earlier than usual, and the best time to actually watch it.
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First Day of Fall 2026: When the Autumn Equinox Actually Happens
The 2026 autumn equinox lands on September 22 at 8:04 p.m. ET. Here’s what the equinox actually is, why the date shifts every year, and how it differs from meteorological fall.
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Ordinary Backyards Are Quietly Feeding Real Scientific Research
A phone by the bird feeder and a few minutes of attention — ordinary backyard hobbies are quietly feeding real, published scientific research.
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Backyard Astronomy Is Having a Quiet Comeback, Cheap Telescopes Included
Cheaper telescopes, phone apps that find planets for you, and light pollution maps have quietly turned backyard stargazing into an easy weekend habit.