Tech

artist's rendering of a large solar array under construction on the moon

New flexible 'metamaterial' inspired by nature could help us build shapeshifting space habitats and telescopes

By Paul Sutter published

Researchers have designed a flexible material that could pave the way for the development of adaptable space structures.

Tech
an astronaut in a black long sleeve shirt floats in a cluttered space station behind a cubical robot with two blue tentacles like bunny ears.

NASA astronaut Suni Williams poses with adorable tentacle-armed Astrobee robot on ISS (photo)

By Samantha Mathewson published

An Astrobee robotic free-flyer with tentacle-like arms was tested in a demonstration experiment aboard the space station.

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Spaceflight

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Will 2025 be the year of Starship? SpaceX's megarocket is growing up.

By Mike Wall published

SpaceX could make serious strides with its Starship vehicle in 2025, perhaps launching 25 test flights of the fully reusable megarocket.

Private Spaceflight
Four astronauts in Santa hats show off their Christmas meal near a Christmas tree on the Interanational Space Station

Astronauts on ISS beam holiday cheer to Earth for Christmas (video)

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

Surrounded by candy canes and a makeshift snowman made out of stowage bags, the astronauts on the International Space Station gathered together to wish a Merry Christmas to everyone back on Earth.

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Science & Astronomy

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Full moon names 2025 (and how they came to be)

By Joe Rao last updated

Reference The full moon names for each month, why they're named so and what we can expect from these lunar events.

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What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025

By Tariq Malik 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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Search For Life

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Understanding UFOs: What has to happen in 2025 to move the UAP story forward?

By Leonard David published

What should happen in 2025 to move the UAP/UFO story forward? Are we at a dead-end? Conversely, is the coming year one of "full disclosure?"

Search for Life
A drone is seen over Ridge, New York, on the evening of Dec. 12, 2024.

Planes, drones or UFOs: What are people seeing in the New Jersey sky?

By Leonard David published

Recent sightings of unidentified aircraft in New Jersey and other states have triggered another round of unanswered questions — and fueled conspiracy theories.

Search for Life

There's a weird, disappearing dark spot on Saturn's moon Enceladus

By Monisha Ravisetti published

Enceladus' ice plumes might be the reason why a dark spot on the moon is disappearing. But what is the spot in the first place?

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Skywatching

Aurora forecast — Where to see the northern lights tonight

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
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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
Panasonic 15mm f1.7 Leica Summilux DG ASPH

Panasonic Leica Summilux DG 15mm f/1.7 ASPH review

By James Abbott published

Review The Panasonic Leica Summilux DG 15mm f/1.7 ASPH is a Micro Four Thirds prime lens offering an equivalent focal length of 30mm.

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Entertainment

Star Trek Lower Decks

'Star Trek: Lower Decks': the 25 best 'Trek' callbacks from the show's five-year mission

By Richard Edwards published

As the animated show comes to an end, we look back at the best 'Trek' gags from the final frontier.

Space Movies & Shows
An astronaut standing on the moon beside an American flag

'Star Bound' serves up a 'snarky approach to space history' and the American space program (exclusive)

By Jeff Spry published

An interview with celebrated author Bruce McCandless III for his new NASA book, "Star Bound"

Entertainment
Galaxy Quest_Dreamwork Pictures

'Galaxy Quest' at 25: the 'Star Trek' spoof that has its cake and eats it

By Richard Edwards published

Never give up, never surrender… As the classic sci-fi comedy clocks up a quarter-century, we look back at a movie that wholeheartedly embraces its source material

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References

Large fully illuminated moon with large craters against a black background.

Full moon names 2025 (and how they came to be)

By Joe Rao last updated

Reference The full moon names for each month, why they're named so and what we can expect from these lunar events.

Reference

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025

By Tariq Malik 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.

Reference
Art showing the cast of Star Wars: The Bad Batch.

How The Bad Batch became key to the Star Wars lore

By Fran Ruiz published

The Bad Batch is the latest Star Wars animated series to stick the landing. Now that it has ended, we look at its impact on the larger narrative.

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