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And astronomers have a brand-new, superpowerful eye with which to see the changing cosmos: the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile. The Rubin Observatory released its first images last week, and ...

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Although we know sleep is essential to our physical and mental well-being, it remains an incredibly enigmatic behavior, scientifically speaking.

Peak sunshine has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere - the summer solstice. Friday is the longest day of the year north of the equator, where the solstice marks the start of astronomical summer.

Discover the science behind the Summer Solstice 2025, the longest day of the year, explained simply for students. Learn why June 20, 2025, brings more daylight, the Earth’s tilt, and fun facts ...

This solstice falls between June 20 and 22. Meanwhile, at the winter solstice, the Northern Hemisphere is leaning away from the sun — leading to the shortest day and longest night of the year.