I found a new meteor shower — and it comes from an asteroid getting baked to bits by the sun

Across the Earth, every night, thousands of automated stargazers are waiting to take pictures of shooting stars. I am one of the scientists who study these meteors.Most movies and news alerts focus on large asteroids that could destroy the Earth. And your phones notifies you every few months that an object nine washing machines wide is going to just narrowly skim past. However, the small dust and rubble that enter our atmosphere daily tell an equally interesting story.My planetary science colleagues and I use camera observations of the night sky to better understand dust, car-sized asteroids and debris from comets…

How to watch 2026 Masters Round 3 for free: Tee times, livestream

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Two days at Augusta National down, two to go. Defending champion Rory McIlroy led after day one, and after round two, he still holds a…

10 Artemis II photos that define humanity’s return to the moon

Since its historic April 1 launch from Kennedy Space Center, NASA’s Artemis II mission around the moon has delivered a stream of extraordinary moments, from Earth fading into the distance to a rare solar eclipse seen from deep space.After the crew returned safely to Earth on Friday (April 10), we’ve…

Braden Schneider ‘proud of’ being Ranger as future questions await

Braden Schneider knows there’s nothing he can do until the decisions arrive. But once the Rangers season ends next week, the 24-year-old defenseman and former first-round pick will become a restricted free agent.  That means he could receive a qualifying offer worth $2.64 million. That means he could be eligible…

Do the microbes in your gut influence what foods you like?

Scientists have identified more than 3,000 species of bacteria living in the human gut. We know they play a role in digestion and immune function. But can they also influence the kinds of food we crave?In a 2014 study in the journal BioEssays, researchers proposed that gut microbes might manipulate…

These battle-tested Knicks are ready — bring on the playoffs!

The playoffs are different. The intensity is different. The stakes are different. The Garden is different.  And as the regular season comes to an end against the Hornets on Sunday, the Knicks wear the look of a dangerous team ready and willing — TBD if they are able — to…

Celebrities Who Rehomed Their Pets: Jen Affleck, Rachel Leviss and More

Giving your pet up may not be an easy choice, but several celebrities including Rachel Leviss and Jen Affleck have stood by their decision. The Vanderpump Rules alum and her dog Graham Cracker were introduced to viewers during Leviss’ relationship with James Kennedy. Following Leviss and Kennedy’s split in 2021, Leviss…

Sen. Tim Sheehy makes emergency landing after in-flight engine failure

Sen. Tim Sheehy, R-Mont., was forced to make an emergency landing Friday after experiencing in-flight engine failure while piloting a plane. According to Sheehy’s chief of staff, Mike Berg, the senator was conducting a routine flight training exercise that he completes twice a year. “This afternoon, Sen. Sheehy was engaged…

Max Muncy caps three-homer night with walk-off blast in Dodgers win

Andy Pages’ big night was nearly wasted by Edwin Díaz’s first blown save as the Dodgers closer. Instead, it all set up Max Muncy for some walk-off heroics. In an 8-7 win over the Texas Rangers on Friday night, Muncy hit three home runs. The first opened the scoring. The…

Starbucks revamps loyalty program with three tiers: Here are all the new perks

Starbucks will introduce a new three-tiered system to its US loyalty program on March 10, chief brand officer Tressie Lieberman announced at the coffee chain’s investor day on Thursday. Starbucks’ reward program, which launched in 2009, is one of the oldest and largest in the restaurant industry, consultants say. The company…

Sean McDermott draws interest from Buccaneers after shocking Bills firing

Sean McDermott to Tampa Bay? That was the hope of the Buccaneers this offseason after Fox Sports reported Wednesday that the team connected with the fired Bills coach about potentially joining head coach Todd Bowles’ staff. Despite the interest from the Buccaneers — the first team linked to McDermott following…

Senate demands answers from Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer over bombshell allegations of ‘inappropriate’ relationship with staffer

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is demanding information from Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer amid a sprawling internal investigation into the Cabinet official’s alleged misuse of official travel and “inappropriate” relationship with a subordinate. The powerful Senate Judiciary Committee chairman wrote to Chavez-DeRemer Wednesday asking for a response to allegations that she…

February 2026 night sky: What to see and what you need

February’s night sky has a lot to offer for anyone who enjoys looking up at the stars. From the changing phases of the moon to conjunctions and even a planetary lineup, there’s plenty to spot if you know when and where to look. We’ve put together a simple calendar of…

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