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As 2025 draws to a close, we look back at the year and, in the world of science, at the findings that have kept the world on its toes. Space aficionados, in particular, have had a thrilling time.

Did you know that winter begins on two different dates? It depends who you ask. The winter solstice is often classified as the season's first official day. But that isn't true, according to some ...

Meteorological spring starts on March 1 every year, while astronomical spring begins on the spring equinox, typically around March 20. The vernal equinox marks the first day of astronomical spring and ...

You may have noticed that meteorologists and climatologists define seasons differently from “regular” or astronomical spring, summer, fall, and winter. So, why do meteorological and astronomical ...

Winter has begun, sort of. While it's definitely cold out there, even in Florida, the problem is that there are actually two different definitions of winter: meteorological and astronomical. So ...

You may have heard us talk about "meteorological seasons" that don't match up with the seasons you typically see on the calendar. While that may sound weird, there is a reason meteorologists use these ...

Space is a boundless expanse of unexplained phenomena and unusual objects, so we've put together a rundown of the greatest space oddities for the starry-eyed enthusiasts among us. Scientists and ...

Astronomical sciences span an extraordinarily broad field, embracing studies from the intricate dynamics of planetary systems and stellar evolution to the vast structure and evolution of galaxies and ...

Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Stephen has degrees in ...