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Elected officials in Breckenridge and Frisco are answering a call from a group of passionate locals who have been pushing for ...

Light pollution is increasing globally, and having a negative impact on wildlife and humans. But the solutions are ...

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UK astrophotographer Josh Dury on night-sky success, his passion for documenting natural skies, a brand-new book and an ...

Welcome to this month’s edition of “What’s up in the sky?” February has a nice lineup of planets and some eye-catching ...

In 3 Songs from the Liver at Gladstone Gallery, New York, the artist flirts with a religious turn ...

The new moon of January will be at 7:36 a.m. Eastern Time on Jan. 29, according to the U.S. Naval Observatory, and two days ...

Nature is capable of the most mysterious, surreal, stunning, and powerful things. The only thing we can do as humans is to ...

Universal Stella Nova Resort, the first of three hotels located around Epic Universe, opened on January 21, 2025. Check out ...

It's been a wild ride and it has never been dull. And in the farewell Power Vertical Podcast for RFE/RL, we take a look back and talk about what we've learned. Joining me, as ever, is longtime co ...