A private US spacecraft headed to the moon captures a glorious view of Earth
A private U.S. spacecraft has captured stunning images of Earth one week into its flight. Still circling Earth, Firefly ...
China’s Lunar Mission: Make a Snake That’s Not Scary
Zodiac lands on the slithery creature, presenting a marketing nightmare; lose the forked tongue, tone down the scaliness ...
How the 12 Chinese zodiac animals were chosen and put in order, and why there’s no cat
According to legend, the Jade Emperor held a race to determine how to name each year, which brought out the best, and worst, ...
The moon has been listed as a threatened historic site, but the value of 'lunar heritage' needs defining
Scientific and commercial activities on the moon could permanently change the lunar environment. These activities include sending vehicles to the moon, extracting its resources through mining the ...
A moon-bound spacecraft snaps footage of Earth eclipsing the sun
The Blue Ghost lunar lander, built by the Texas-based company Firefly Aerospace for NASA, launched to space on Jan. 15, and ...
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Lunar New Year zodiac animals: 12 animal signs and their unique characteristics, how do you find yours?
Legend has it that the Jade Emperor organized a race to determine the order of the zodiac animals. Each animal’s placement reflects its journey during the race: The Rat won by cleverly hitching a ride ...
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What is a black moon? What to know about rare lunar event
Something rare is happening in the skies in the next few days — a black moon. This rare celestial event is due to an unusual calendar alignment: two new moons in one month. The first occurred ...
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It’s the Year of the Snake! What’s your lunar zodiac animal?
The Chinese calendar follows a 12-year cycle that is repeated over and over again. Each of the 12 years is represented by an animal. This year, for instance, is the Year of the Snake. Several ...
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Animal behaviour articles from across Nature Portfolio
Animal behaviour is the scientific study of the behaviour of animals. The discipline covers study under experimental conditions, behaviourism, or natural conditions, ethology. Colour change in ...
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What are lunar eclipses and how do they occur?
Lunar eclipses are a popular event for skywatchers worldwide. Lunar eclipses occur when Earth moves between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow across the lunar surface. Lunar eclipses can only ...
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Which animal will replace humans as Earth's dominant species? This scientist has an idea
The idea of life continuing on Earth without humans has a way of catching our attention. Our species has spread across land and sea, altering the planet in countless ways. Still, Earth’s history shows ...
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Lunar New Year 2025 animal: Why is it the year of the Wood Snake, what does it signify for your horoscope?
The Lunar New Year 2025 marks the arrival of the Wood Snake, a rare and meaningful combination that appears only once every 60 years. AP A worker adjusts a 2025 snake shaped lantern at Wang Yongxun's ...