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Originally a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus, Christmas has evolved into a global cultural event.

Beyond the asteroid belt lies a realm of giants, rings, and frozen mysteries. This video tours the colossal storms of Jupiter, the graceful rings of Saturn, the sideways tilt of Uranus, and the ...

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Welcome to Jackson, Ohio, where retirement isn’t just an option—it’s an art form. Nestled in the rolling hills of southeastern Ohio, Jackson offers that rare combination of small-town charm and just ...

If you've ever wondered why we are here, then you can thank Jupiter for part of the answer. A new study from Rice University suggests that if it weren't for the gas giant, the Earth would have ...

As telescopes have become more powerful, it’s turned out our solar system is not the only game in town: There are millions of other planets out there in the galaxy. But we’re still teasing out clues ...

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Six planets in the solar system have at least one moon. Both Earth and Mars are toward the lower end of the lunar count, as our home planet only has one moon, and Mars has two. But not all moons share ...