Tech

A map of Earth’s gravity. Red indicates areas of the world that exert greater gravitational pull, while blue indicates areas that exert less. A science-grade quantum gravity gradiometer could one day make maps like this with unprecedented accuracy.

NASA developing 1st-ever space-based quantum sensor for gravity measurements

By Victoria Corless published

Scientists are developing an advanced quantum sensor for low Earth orbit that can detect the tiniest tremors in Earth's gravity.

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HASTE blasts off on Saturday, June 17, from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 2 in Virginia.

US and UK militaries pick Rocket Lab's HASTE launcher to help test hypersonic tech

By Mike Wall published

The militaries of the U.S. and the U.K. have selected Rocket Lab as a potential partner for their multibillion-dollar programs to develop hypersonic technology.

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Spaceflight

a woman in a blue flight suit stands on a set of blue stairs next to a white space capsule resting on the desert sand. The woman has her arms outstretch like a Y in excitement.

Aisha Bowe becomes 1st Bahamian woman to reach space, remembers Alan Shepard’s landmark flight: 'He landed in Grand Bahama' (video)

By Josh Dinner published

On Monday (April 14), Aisha Bowe became the first Bahamian woman to launch to space — and she already wants to go back.

Private Spaceflight
Pop star Katy Perry exits a Blue Origin space capsule after launch on April 14, 2025.

Katy Perry just became the 1st pop star to sing in space — but Lance Bass, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Sarah Brightman and Justin Bieber had their chance

By Tariq Malik published

Katy Perry isn't the first performer with space ambitions; Lance Bass, Beyonce, Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber all hoped to be first at one time or another.

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Science & Astronomy

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2025.

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An illustration of a highly magnetic neutron star or a magnetar

Where did this extremely magnetic, dense and dead star come from? Scientists aren't quite sure

By Robert Lea published

Using the Hubble and Gaia space telescopes, astronomers have discovered that a powerfully magnetic neutron star in the Milky Way wasn't born in a supernova.

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Search For Life

This artist's concept of a lake at the north pole of Saturn's moon Titan illustrates raised rims and rampart-like features as seen by NASA's Cassini spacecraft.

Alien life could exist on Saturn's big moon Titan — but finding it will be tough

By Victoria Corless published

Alien life could exist on the huge Saturn moon Titan, but probably not in the abundance scientists once hoped, according to a new study.

Search for Life
Area 51 sign on fence in the Nevada Desert. The white square sign has the text "entering area 51" written in large black letters.

Area 51: What is it and what goes on there?

By Robert Lea last updated

Reference Area 51 is a U.S. military base that has become synonymous with tales of UFOs, government cover-ups and potentially testing alien technology.

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An illustration shows the five spacecraft of the LIFE mission with Earth between them

How rare are inhabited worlds in the universe? The 'LIFE' space telescope fleet could find out

By Keith Cooper published

The LIFE mission would feature four space telescopes acting together to search for biosignatures on rocky planets in the habitable zones of their stars.

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Skywatching

Northern lights forecasts, alerts, and geomagnetic storm warnings - live updates

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

The latest aurora forecast for tonight help you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.

Aurora Borealis
graphic with night sky in large font and silhouettes of people below looking up at the night sky.

Night sky for tonight: Visible planets, stars and more in this evening's sky

By Jamie Carter last updated

Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.

Stargazing
The Altair Hypercam 26C APS-C Astronomy Camera, on a flat surface.

Altair Hypercam 26C APS-C Colour TEC astronomy camera review

By Michael Covington published

This is a high-quality deep-sky camera that experienced astrophotographers won't outgrow.

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Entertainment

Screenshots from the I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream video game (2025 remaster).

'I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream' celebrates 30 years with a console port, ready to traumatise a whole new generation with its tales of a mad AI god

By Fran Ruiz published

Nightdive Studios' port of the classic point-and-click sci-fi adventure to modern consoles gets the job done and feels hauntingly timely.

Space Games & Toys
A movie poster with colorful heroes, villains, robots, aliens, and spaceships

The original 'Star Wars' theatrical cut (where Han shoots first) is coming back to theaters... well, one theater... for one night only

By Jeff Spry published

This “unmissable treat” for 'Star Wars' fans arrives June 12 for one night only.

Entertainment
Alexander Skarsgård in Murderbot

'Murderbot': Release date, plot, cast, and everything we know about Apple's upcoming dark sci-fi comedy

By Richard Edwards published

Alexander Skarsgård plays a security android with a penchant for soap operas in Apple TV+'s latest sci-fi show.

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References

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2025.

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Graphic illustration with 'space calendar' in large blue neon letters and 2025 below it in smaller white letters. Below the title are four neon images depicting a meteor or comet, a telescope, a rocket launch and an astronaut's helmet. There is a starry background to the entire image.

Space calendar 2025: Rocket launches, skywatching events, missions & more!

By Space.com last updated

Reference Keep up with all the rocket launches, astronomical events and mission milestones for 2025 with our space calendar.

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One of the best zoom lenses in 2023 in-hand with the author

Best zoom lenses: The best picks from Canon, Sony, Nikon and more

By Kimberley Lane last updated

Buying Guide Our guide to the best zoom lenses for capturing detailed shots of distant objects, with options to suit a range of cameras and photography styles.

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