Spaceflight

a Black man in a blue suit wearing a medal poses with a plaque depicting him and his astronaut mission patches. Behind him is a video screen showing the same with a woman.

Two space vets added to Astronaut Hall of Fame as one awaits launch

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

The U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame just held its annual induction ceremony, but one of this year's two honorees could not attend for a reason unique to all past enshrinements.

Human Spaceflight
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Blue Origin launches 1st New Zealander to reach space, 5 others on latest New Shepard suborbital flight (video)

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

Blue Origin completed its 12th human spaceflight today (May 31), flying six passengers on a 10-minute trip beyond the Karman Line and back.

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Science & Astronomy

Night sky map

New moon of April 2025 sees Venus and Saturn join up in the sky this weekend

By Jesse Emspak published

The new moon occurs April 27, and a day later Venus and Saturn will make a close approach to each other (known as a conjunction) in the predawn sky.

The moon
An image of Mars

Mars is covered in evidence of ancient lakes, rain and snow — but scientists aren't sure how that's possible

By Victoria Corless published

Valleys on Mars suggest the Red Planet was once covered in flowing water — but it's still a mystery how that could have been.

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Search For Life

Scientists question possible signs of life on exoplanet K2-18b in new study: 'We never saw more than insignificant hints'

By Victoria Corless published

The skepticism continues over recent claims of possible hints of alien life on exoplanet K2-18b.

Search for Life
Could interspecies two-way communication with dolphins provide clues about how to communicate with intelligent aliens?

Could deciphering dolphin language help us communicate with ET?

By Leonard David published

There are creatures here on Earth that may give us clues about how to communicate with extraterrestrial intelligence — dolphins, which are famously social and smart.

Search for Life
NASA's Phoenix Mars lander undergoes a test before its August 2007 launch.

Not-so-clean rooms: Scientists discover 26 new microbe species in NASA spacecraft facility

By Stefanie Waldek published

Scientists have discovered 26 previously unknown bacterial species in the clean rooms that were used to prep NASA's Phoenix Mars lander for its 2007 launch.

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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.

Auroras
a group of people stand at the edge of a body of water to view bring yellow white and magenta waves of ionized gas in Earth's atmosphere, known as aurora borealis or the northern lights

Incredible auroras delight stargazers in New Zealand | Space photo of the day for June 2, 2025

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

Aurora Australisa, or the "southern lights" was on full display on June 1, 2025, as spectators outside Christchurch, New Zealand witnessed firsthand.

Auroras

Northern lights may be visible in these 15 US States June 2

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Massachusetts geomagnetic storm conditions continue.

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Entertainment

Upcoming sci-fi TV shows: Alien: Earth, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and Gen V

Upcoming sci-fi TV shows for 2025 — Alien: Earth, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S3 and more

By Grace Dean last updated

2025 brings a new roster of superb sci-fi TV shows to binge across all the streaming platforms. What's coming up next? Here's what we know.

Space Movies & Shows
Screenshot from Predator: Badlands

Predator: Badlands: Release date, plot, trailers & everything we know about Predator's silver screen return

By Fran Ruiz published

After the success of Prey, Predator returns to the big screen with Predator: Badlands, a new theatrical movie set in the far future on another world.

Space Movies & Shows
Screenshot from Doctor Who S2 "The Reality War"

'Doctor Who' finale sees Ncuti Gatwa's 15th Doctor regenerate into a very familiar face, but what does it mean for the show?

By Richard Edwards published

Ncuti Gatwa's shock regeneration is followed by an even bigger surprise as the show welcomes back a popular star of TARDIS past. BEWARE! Spoilers ahead!

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References

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Best star projectors for kids: Night-lights and ambient toys to soothe young space fans

By Tantse Walter last updated

Buying Guide Here are the best star projectors to enjoy a night-sky experience from the comfort of your couch. The prices are often reduced on special occasions, such as Amazon Prime Day, so keep your eyes open.

Buying Guide
a starry night sky above a mountain range

The brightest planets in June's night sky: How to see them (and when)

By Joe Rao last updated

Reference Where are the bright naked-eye planets in June A guide to the bright naked-eye planets in June 2025 and the best times to view them.2025 and when are the best times to view them?

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a reddish-colored moon above a seaside landscape

June full moon 2025: The Strawberry Moon hides red star Antares

By Jesse Emspak last updated

Reference The full moon of June 2025, the Strawberry Moon, will pass in front of the red supergiant star Antares the day before the full moon in an event known as an occultation.

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