Tech

rows of metallic objects are folded up in a rack high above earth

Russia and China are threatening SpaceX's Starlink satellite constellation, new report finds

By Sharmila Kuthunur published

"A future conflict in space could have massive, long-term negative repercussions that are felt here on Earth, as everyone on this planet is a user of space data in some form."

Tech
clouds can be seen beneath the curvature of earth under a dark blue sky at the edge of space

DARPA accidentally detects SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket reentry by listening to Earth's atmosphere

By Brett Tingley published

Researchers with the U.S. military's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) have successfully used Earth's atmosphere as a sensor to detect a distant disturbance.

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Spaceflight

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SpaceX's Fram2 mission captures 1st human X-ray in Earth orbit

By Josh Dinner published

SpaceX's Fram2 astronauts take the first X-ray images of the human body in space, with a tip-of-the-hat to the first X-ray image ever taken.

Private Spaceflight
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Blue Origin faces backlash ahead of historic all-female spaceflight with Katy Perry

By Samantha Mathewson published

Blue Origin is receiving some backlash ahead of its upcoming all-female spaceflight, with actress Olivia Munn criticizing the venture as "gluttonous."

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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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Two bright white orbs in space. The one on the right is slightly tugging on the left one.

Scientists find rare double-star spiral doomed for supernova explosion

By Julian Dossett published

In 23 billion years, these two white dwarf stars will collide. Then, they'll explore. Here's why scientists say this discovery is such a big deal.

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Meet the team

Search For Life

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.

Search for Life
man sits on a rock under the milky way

The Fermi Paradox: Where are all the aliens?

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference The Fermi Paradox seeks to answer the question of where the aliens are. After all, the universe is incredibly old, big and filled with potentially habitable planets.

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An image of Cassiopeia A (Cas A), the remnant of a massive star that exploded about 300 years ago.

Massive star explosions may have triggered two mass extinctions in Earth's past: 'It would be terrifying.'

By Sharmila Kuthunur published

Two nearby explosive massive star deaths, or supernovas, may have triggered mass extinction events in Earth's distant past, new research suggests.

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Skywatching

Image shows a woman using one of the best monocular devices

Best monocular 2025: Spot the top models on the market

By Jamie Carter last updated

Buying Guide The best monocular devices on the market offer a lightweight alternative to binoculars. Try using one this month to view the full moon.

Buying Guide
Expert holds one of the best binoculars while observing

Best binoculars 2025: Survey the night sky, spot nebulas, galaxies and more

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated

Buying Guide We've picked the best binoculars for stargazing, comet viewing and nature watching. Keep an eye out for deals and do your research here to prepare.

Buying Guide

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.

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Entertainment

Split image showing Robert Pattinson in Mickey 17, the cast of Marvel's Thunderbolts, and Eiza González in Ash.

Upcoming sci-fi movies for 2025: Superman, Fantastic Four, Predator & more

By Grace Dean last updated

2024 is primed and ready to present sci-fi movie fans with a batch of epic releases. Here's what else we can look forward to this year.

Space Movies & Shows
A superhero in a blue, red, and yellow costume attended by three robots

The new 'Superman' trailer first shown at CinemaCon is finally available for the rest of us (video)

By Jeff Spry published

New 'Superman' trailer gives us more Krypto, a better look at the Fortress of Solitude, and a giggling servant robot.

Space Movies & Shows
colorful clouds of gas in the background obscure the view of hundreds of stars as two large planets loom in the foreground

'Doctor Who' Season 2 premieres this week with a robot revolution and AI terrors

By Jeff Spry published

Ncuti Gatwa is back with a shower of outer space action for Disney+'s sci-fi series

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References

Image shows a woman using one of the best monocular devices

Best monocular 2025: Spot the top models on the market

By Jamie Carter last updated

Buying Guide The best monocular devices on the market offer a lightweight alternative to binoculars. Try using one this month to view the full moon.

Buying Guide
Split image showing Robert Pattinson in Mickey 17, the cast of Marvel's Thunderbolts, and Eiza González in Ash.

Upcoming sci-fi movies for 2025: Superman, Fantastic Four, Predator & more

By Grace Dean last updated

2024 is primed and ready to present sci-fi movie fans with a batch of epic releases. Here's what else we can look forward to this year.

Space Movies & Shows

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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