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Making contact with ET? Aliens may already know we're here
By Leonard David published
Earth is dotted with many humongous, human-made structures. To an alien eye, they may be tell-tale signs of intelligent goings-on, betraying our existence and hinting at our capabilities.

Our recommended choice as the best beginner mirrorless camera has $400 off, and has just hit its best price of the year at Best Buy
By Paul Brett published
Deals Expert tester Kimberley Lane rated the Sony A7C II as a perfect camera for enthusiasts, which produced impressive astrophotography results without breaking the bank.

'That's just not a winning strategy': Congress objects (again) to Trump's planned NASA budget cuts
By Mike Wall published
Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle objected to President Trump's proposed NASA budget cuts during a House hearing on Wednesday (April 22).

Aurora forecast April 23 — Northern lights remain relatively subdued under quiet geomagnetic conditions
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The latest aurora forecast for tonight helps you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.

From 'Starfield' to Artemis: designing moonbases in games and reality
By Alan Bradley published
Looking at the best games for building lunar settlements, and how they compare to NASA's real-life plans for Artemis Base Camp.

As 'Star Fox Zero' turns 10, here's why the sci-fi rail shooter series deserves a comeback
By Fran Ruiz published
Do a barrel roll!

Rocket Lab launches Japanese 'origami' satellite, 7 other spacecraft to orbit (photos)
By Mike Wall published
Rocket Lab launched eight Japanese satellites to orbit on Wednesday night (April 22), including one that features an origami-folded antenna.

NASA still confident that Artemis astronauts will land on the moon in 2028 despite spacesuit delays
By Elizabeth Howell published
NASA says it's confident that new spacesuits will be ready for a moon landing in 2028, even though a new report raises the possibility of a multiyear delay.

Happy Earth Day! Celebrate with these amazing photos of our planet from space, from Apollo 8 to Artemis 2
By Chelsea Gohd published
This Earth Day, we reflect on our home planet and look at Earth from space through history.

5 best value streaming services for sci-fi fans in 2026: Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney Plus and more
By Grace Dean last updated
With so many streaming services out there, sci-fi fans are spoiled for choice. From Amazon Prime to Netflix and beyond, we've rounded up the best value streaming services for science fiction.
Breaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!
