USGS Unveils Free Recreational Topographic Maps for Outdoor Enthusiasts
Explore the outdoors with new, free 25K Recreational Topo maps from USGS. Download detailed maps for hiking, camping, and more. Plan your next adventure!
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Cosmic Vortices: Unraveling Dark Matter’s Secrets in Ultralight Halos
New research suggests vortices in ultralight dark matter halos could reveal dark matter’s true nature and cosmic structure. Learn about fuzzy dark matter and its observable predictions.
Ancient Arctic Methane ‘Switch’ Drove Rapid Warming Events
Discover how a newly identified Arctic methane ‘switch’ triggered rapid warming in Earth’s past and its implications for future climate change. Read more!
Asteroid Apophis’s 2029 Earth Flyby: A Celestial Near Miss
Learn about asteroid Apophis’s incredibly close Earth flyby in 2029. Discover its significance for science, planetary defense, and how it will be observed. Get ready for a rare celestial event!
Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS Reveals Rare ‘Anti-Tail’
New observations confirm interstellar object 3I/ATLAS has a rare ‘anti-tail.’ Discover what this means for understanding comets from beyond our solar system.