Fig trees may benefit climate by turning carbon dioxide into stone

Mark your calendars for July 10—this year's "Buck Moon" will be the most distant full moon from the sun, making it appear lower and potentially more dramatic in the sky. Catch it at moonrise for the best view, when its golden glow often looks extra striking near the horizon.

Editor’s Note: Full moons are always a spectacle, but this one’s unique orbit makes it a standout. For skywatchers, it’s a chance to see something subtly different—a moon that rides unusually low, casting long shadows and sometimes even appearing larger (thanks to the "moon illusion"). Plus, it’s a great excuse to step outside and look up on a summer night.

Turns out, the fridge is indeed the best place for your eggs—food safety experts confirm it keeps them fresher and reduces the risk of contamination. If you've been leaving them on the counter (like many Europeans do), you might want to rethink that habit.

Editor’s Note: This isn't just about preference—it's about avoiding foodborne illnesses. Different countries handle eggs differently (like washing them in the U.S. versus not in Europe), which affects storage rules. Knowing the right way matters for keeping your breakfast both tasty and safe.

Scientists might have cracked a long-standing mystery about Mercury—where are all its meteorites? Turns out, they’ve likely been hiding in plain sight on Earth all along. Since Mercury’s surface is notoriously hard to study up close, these space rocks could be our best shot at understanding the planet’s composition without sending another costly mission.

Editor’s Note: If confirmed, this discovery could save researchers a ton of time and money. Instead of waiting decades for a new Mercury probe, they could learn loads from meteorites already in collections. It’s like finding a cheat code for planetary science—why go to Mercury when Mercury might come to us?

An astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS) snapped a stunning photo of a massive "sprite"—a fleeting, luminous burst of energy that flickers high above powerful thunderstorms. These elusive electrical phenomena, often resembling red jellyfish or tendrils, are rarely caught on camera from orbit, making this a thrilling glimpse into Earth’s atmospheric quirks.

Editor’s Note: Sprites aren’t just cool to look at—they’re a reminder of how much we still don’t know about our own planet’s upper atmosphere. Capturing one from space adds valuable data for scientists studying these mysterious discharges, and it’s a neat example of how the ISS serves as both a lab and a front-row seat to Earth’s hidden wonders. Plus, who doesn’t love a cosmic light show?

The James Webb Space Telescope teamed up with the Chandra X-ray Observatory to snap a mind-blowing image of the Bullet Cluster—a cosmic collision of galaxies. The shot doesn’t just look cool; it actually helps scientists map out invisible dark matter by showing how it tugs on visible stuff. Think of it like seeing wind patterns by watching leaves swirl.

Editor’s Note: Dark matter’s a huge mystery—it makes up most of the universe’s mass, but we can’t see it directly. This image is like getting a cheat sheet for how it behaves in extreme cosmic crashes. For space nerds and curious minds alike, it’s a big deal because it inches us closer to understanding the universe’s hidden scaffolding. Plus, it’s another win for Webb, proving (again) why it’s worth the hype.