Tropical Cyclone Narelle Crosses Australia

Tropical Cyclone Narelle traced a long path across the northern edge of Australia, bringing damaging winds and rain to areas already saturated with abundant precipitation. The system made separate landfalls in three different states and territories between March 20 and 23, 2026. These satellite images show Narelle at about 2 p.m. local time (04:00 Universal…

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Scientists find 2 'failed stars' that may have a second chance to shine bright — by getting together

Scientists find 2 ‘failed stars’ that may have a second chance to shine bright — by getting together

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. An illustration shows two brown dwarfs in the process of merging. | Credit: Caltech/R. Hurt (IPAC) Brown dwarfs may have gained the unfortunate nickname “failed stars,” but new research suggests they can collide and merge for a second…

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How plants know when to bloom

How plants know when to bloom

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. As spring weather settles over the Northern Hemisphere, those barren branches will soon be bursting with color. Just like humans, plants have a circadian clock which helps them tell time. They rely on seasonal changes to both air temperature…

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