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The MOTHRA Telescope Captured the Faint Aftermath of a Star’s Death
During early calibration tests, the MOTHRA telescope’s array of lenses, which will soon number 1,140, captured stellar debris dissolving into space around the Helix Nebula.
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Telescope Spots Two Black Holes on the Cusp of Merging
New images from the James Webb telescope show a galaxy with a trio of supermassive black holes. Two of them appear to be locked in a tight tango.
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The Perseids, Summer’s Strongest Meteor Shower, Will Peak Tonight
Unlike the total solar eclipse that swept across Europe, the Perseids can be seen at night by anyone in the Northern Hemisphere.
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See the 2026 European Solar Eclipse, in Photos and Videos
People gathered across the continent to watch the total solar eclipse on Wednesday.
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Mike Fincke, Astronaut Who Spent 549 Days in Space, Has Retired
A medical issue during Mr. Fincke’s fourth space journey resulted in an early medical evacuation, the first ever from the International Space Station.
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Ottolenghi’s Chaat Masala Corn Can Transport You Around the World
Inspired by elotes and tossed with chaat masala, this quick, easy recipe is the perfect summer side (or snack).
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Dining chat: A server spilled soup on a diner’s lap. It was still on the bill.
Washington Post food critic Elazar Sontag entertains your restaurant questions, rants and raves.
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Who Is Joshua Kushner, the New Lakers Co-Owner?
The brother of Jared Kushner is an influential venture capitalist with big bets on A.I. and health insurance.
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South Carolina Senate Runoff Kicks Off With Chick-fil-A and Trump Calls
Darline Graham and Ralph Norman emerged from a special election sprint on Tuesday to succeed Lindsey Graham. She will sell her closeness to President Trump. He will tout his conservatism.
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Ex-Official at Southern Poverty Law Center Accused of Plotting to Misuse Far-Right Informants
The charges signaled an escalation of the Justice Department’s prosecution of the Southern Poverty Law Center, which is best known for investigating white supremacist groups.