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British skateboarding prodigy Sky Brown just claimed her second world championship title in Brazil, solidifying her place among the sport's elite. The 17-year-old Olympic medalist won gold on International Women's Day despite rain cutting the competition short.
British skateboarding star Sky Brown, who won bronze at Tokyo 2020 at just 13 years old, is setting her sights on an unprecedented goal: winning gold in both skateboarding and surfing at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Despite a dislocated shoulder just days before Paris 2024, the now-teenage athlete continues pushing boundaries and inspiring young girls everywhere.
After surviving a near-fatal skateboarding accident that left her with skull fractures and a broken arm, teenager Sky Brown returned to competition just one year later to become Britain's youngest Olympic medalist. Now she's chasing history again as both a world-class skateboarder and surfer.
Britain's youngest Olympic medalist just won her second world skateboarding championship and now she's training to compete in both skateboarding and surfing at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. The 17-year-old athlete who already has two Olympic bronze medals is turning her disappointment from missing the 2024 surf team into fuel for her biggest dream yet.
On April 22, the moon and Jupiter will shine side by side in the western sky, creating a stunning celestial display visible to anyone with clear skies. This cosmic meet-up happens just 45 minutes after sunset and requires no special equipment to enjoy. #
Stargazers are in for a treat this February with a rare moon mission launch, dazzling planet displays, and winter's brightest constellations lighting up the night sky. The month offers something spectacular to see almost every night, from Mercury and Venus dancing together to the brightest star in the sky making its grand appearance.
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Colorado just unveiled a new "stargazing trail" connecting 13 International Dark Sky Parks and eight certified communities across the state. The route helps visitors find the best spots to see the Milky Way stretching across pristine night skies.
Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury are putting on a rare celestial show this month, joined by the Moon in a spectacular display visible to anyone with clear skies. Summer officially begins June 21 with the longest day of the year.
Star-hopping, the technique of navigating the night sky without apps, becomes easier in May when the Big Dipper sits high overhead. Astronomers are encouraging people to put down their phones and learn to navigate the stars naturally, building a mental map that lasts a lifetime.
British broadcaster Sky will champion Olympic and Paralympic athletes' stories from the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games through the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games. The partnership brings UK audiences closer to the athletes inspiring the next generation.
The brightest planet in our solar system is beginning a spectacular months-long show in the evening sky that anyone can see without a telescope. Venus will grow brighter through September as it moves closer to Earth, reaching peak brilliance that will outshine everything except the moon.
Astronomers discovered a rare comet that might become bright enough to see with the naked eye next spring. This comet belongs to a special family that has produced some of history's most spectacular sky shows.
Scientists at Brown University developed the first implant that helps paralyzed patients regain both movement and sensation. Three people with spinal cord injuries can now sense their legs moving without looking down.
After nearly four months without a major meteor shower, the ancient Lyrids return this week with ideal viewing conditions and dark, moonless skies. Stargazers could see up to 20 shooting stars per hour before dawn on Wednesday.
This Monday evening, the crescent moon and brilliant Venus will create a stunning celestial display just after sunset. The two brightest objects in the night sky will appear just three degrees apart, offering a perfect excuse to step outside and look up.
Country star Zac Brown surprised 35,000 fans at Boston's Fenway Park with free cruises for two, totaling over $40 million in what's being called the largest audience gift in live entertainment history. The generous gesture honors the late Jimmy Buffett and celebrates fans who've supported the band through 15 consecutive sold-out shows at the stadium.
Four brilliant stars form a dazzling diamond pattern across May's night sky, creating the perfect stargazing opportunity. The cosmic display includes some of the brightest stars visible from Earth, and it's waiting for you to look up.
This week, skywatchers can enjoy a stunning celestial trio as the crescent Moon visits Venus and Jupiter in the western sky after sunset. No telescope needed for this free cosmic show.
Six Brown University students and recent graduates just earned some of the nation's most prestigious academic scholarships, worth hundreds of thousands of dollars combined. Their success highlights how mentorship and academic freedom help young scholars tackle the world's biggest challenges.
The first major meteor shower since January arrives this week with ideal viewing conditions. A new moon means even faint shooting stars will shine bright across clear night skies.
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