Our starry skies make us wonder, “Is the Sun a typical star?” From their earliest beginnings to their final extent before fading away, Sun-like stars will grow from their present size to the size of a red giant (~the
Related stories
Palm Temple in Bristol, England
/https://tf-cmsv2-smithsonianmag-media.s3.amazonaws.com/filer_public/d4/65/d4658cbb-a59c-48fd-a30e-d0405f9c5a46/gettyimages-2266112088.jpg)
A Signature Hawaiian Textile With a Rich History Is Making a Splash in the Fashion World
The Prince of the Lilies Fresco in Heraklion, Greece
/https://tf-cmsv2-smithsonianmag-media.s3.amazonaws.com/filer_public/8d/1c/8d1c13c7-6d2e-4c37-879e-ea72569e6ad6/fall-foliage.jpg)
Leaf-Peeping Season Is Almost Here. These Interactive Maps Can Help You Figure Out When Fall Foliage Will Peak in Your Area
Why Is Raja Ravi Varma’s Art So Valuable Today?
Live from ICM 2026: What Is Math For in the Age of AI?