News

  1. Astronomy

    A stellar explosion may add a temporary ‘new star’ to the night sky this summer

    A nova occurs in the constellation Corona Borealis once every 80 years. Its bright light will be visible to the naked eye for up to a week.

    By Jay Bennett
  2. Earth

    An ancient earthquake changed the course of the Ganges River

    Flooding from a similar earthquake today could threaten about 170 million people in India and Bangladesh who live in low-lying regions nearby.

    By Sid Perkins
  3. Paleontology

    Stunning trilobite fossils include soft tissues never seen before

    Well-preserved fossils from Morocco help paleontologists understand the weird way trilobites ate and perhaps why these iconic animals went extinct.