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November 6, 2026 · New discoveries & timeless wonders

The San Juan River winding around steep, layered canyon walls at Goosenecks, Utah, photographed from the International Space Station on October 6, 2026.
Around Our World

A river kept its curves as the land rose

An astronaut’s photograph reveals the San Juan River’s winding history.

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The International Space Station’s Canadarm2 robotic arm above Earth. This is a different system, not Caltech’s ASTRA demonstration.
How Cool Is That?

Build the structure after the rocket ride

A robot assembled part of a frame in orbit—and gave engineers something new to learn from.

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Red autumn leaves glowing against a background of green and yellow foliage.
Wait, Why?

Why does a green leaf turn yellow or red?

Autumn color comes from changes inside the leaf, not paint added from outside.

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Vincent van Gogh’s Cypresses, 1889: tall dark-green trees, swirling pale clouds, yellow grasses and a small crescent moon.
The Bigger Picture

How a still painting can feel full of movement

Van Gogh’s Cypresses invites us to follow the marks, not just name the objects.

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A southern sea otter upright in the water while holding a strand of kelp.
Something Wonderful

The warm air inside a sea otter’s fur

A floating otter’s grooming routine is part of its survival equipment.

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