Scientists develop a new way to measure the expansion rate of the universe

For years, cosmologists have argued over a simple question with an awkward answer: How fast is the universe expanding right ...
Scientific American

This weekend, six worlds will align in a rare ‘planetary parade’

The planets are aligning. This Saturday is a rare chance to see several of our closest cosmic neighbors in a single sky. Six planets will assemble themselves for a spectacular “planetary parade” that ...

A rare six-planet alignment is lighting up the sky this week. Here’s how to see it.

Despite the dramatic name, these alignments aren’t exceptionally rare. The last six-planet parade occurred in January 2025, ...

CINEMA mission will explore auroras and Earth's mysterious magnetotail

Every winter, thousands of tourists travel to high-latitude regions like Scandinavia, Canada, and Alaska hoping to see the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights. Vincent Ledvina, an aurora guide and Ph.D ...
Palo Alto Weekly

‘Next Level Chef’ winner Tucker Ricchio to open fine dining restaurant Lira in Campbell

Tucker Ricchio, “Next Level Chef” champion, plans to open Lira Restaurant in Campbell in December. Courtesy Lira Restaurant. Bay Area native Tucker Ricchio won the heart of Gordon Ramsay under his ...