Tech

This spacecraft swarm could spot interstellar visitors zipping through our solar system

By Stefanie Waldek published

Hiroyasu Tsukamota has developed a deep-learning-based guidance and control framework called Neural-Rendezvous that could allow spacecraft to safely encounter interstellar objects.

Tech
a sleek silver contraption holds a prism of sorts pointed downward.

Star Catcher sends electricity across NFL football field in key space power-beaming test (photos)

By Josh Dinner published

Space-based solar power is one step closer to reality, now that Florida startup Star Catcher has successfully beamed energy across the Jacksonville Jaguars' stadium.

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Spaceflight

The astronauts of SpaceX's Fram2 mission, which will fly over Earth's poles. From left to right: Mission specialist and medical officer Eric Phillips, pilot Rabea Rogge, vehicle commander Jannicke Mikkelsen and commander Chun Wang.

Meet the astronauts of SpaceX's Fram2 mission, the 1st to fly over Earth's poles

By Julian Dossett published

The crew of SpaceX's pioneering Fram2 mission includes a polar explorer, a marine technology scientist, a filmmaker and a bitcoin magnate.

Human Spaceflight
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Katy Perry, Gayle King blast off on star-studded all-female Blue Origin rocket launch on April 14

By Brett Tingley published

Blue Origin has announced an April 14 liftoff date for its star-studded, all-female NS-31 mission launching on its New Shepard rocket.

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Science & Astronomy

(Main) 73 protoplanetart disks seen by the ALMA telescope (Inset) an illustration of a protplanetary disk

Exoplanet nurseries around infant stars can be much smaller than expected: 'It is astonishing'

By Robert Lea published

New findings from the ALMA telescope have revealed that planets are born in much smaller protoplanetary disks than astronomers suspected, some of which would fit with the orbit of Earth.

The Universe

NASA's daredevil solar spacecraft survives 2nd close flyby of our sun

By Sharmila Kuthunur published

NASA's Parker Solar Probe has successfully completed its second science-gathering flyby of the sun, the space agency announced earlier this week.

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Search For Life

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.

Search for Life

'Poppy seeds' and 'leopard spots' on Mars could hint at ancient microbial life

By Sharmila Kuthunur published

A rock on Mars that may hold clues about ancient microbial life on the Red Planet continues to puzzle scientists.

Search for Life

Water in the universe may have formed closer to the Big Bang than previously thought

By Sharmila Kuthunur published

"We were surprised that water could actually form so early on — even before the birth of the first galaxies."

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Skywatching

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Don't miss the partial solar eclipse today: Where, when and how to see it

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Here's everything you need to know to make the most of the partial solar eclipse on March 29, as the moon takes a 'bite' out of the sun.

Eclipses
partial solar eclipse showing the moon appearing to take a 'bite' out of the sun behind some hazy clouds above the ocean.

Where will the partial solar eclipse be visible today?

By Jamie Carter last updated

The partial solar eclipse on March 29, 2025, will be seen from North America, Europe, Russia and parts of Africa.

Eclipses
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What time is the partial solar eclipse today?

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

The moon will appear to take a "bite" out of the sun during a deep partial solar eclipse visible across eastern North America and Europe.

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Entertainment

Three split images showing the Doom cover art from three different Doom Games. On the left is a green-armoured sci-fi warrior called Doom Guy fighting demons on Mars in Doom, in the middle is Doom Guy looking at the camera while holding a shotgun in Doom (2016), and on the right is Doom Guy holding a sword and bladed shield fighting off hordes of demons in Doom: The Dark Ages. The text "Doom games in order" is written along the bottom middle section in the iconic Doom font.

Doom games in order: Chronological and release date

By Fran Ruiz published

With Doom: The Dark Ages around the corner, now is the perfect time to chainsaw your way through all the Doom games in order.

Space Games & Toys
Screenshot from the movie Chappie (2015).

'Chappie' is 10 years old, and Blomkamp's flawed humanist take on robots and AI is more relevant than ever

By Fran Ruiz published

Neill Blomkamp's Johannesburg-set riff on Short Circuit and RoboCop wasn't a winner by any means, but it's far from soulless.

Space Movies & Shows
The Alters

Watch two new trailers for 'The Alters', an upcoming sci-fi survival game where you clone yourself in a giant rolling base (video)

By Jeff Spry published

If you need something done, do it yourselves.

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References

Three split images showing the Doom cover art from three different Doom Games. On the left is a green-armoured sci-fi warrior called Doom Guy fighting demons on Mars in Doom, in the middle is Doom Guy looking at the camera while holding a shotgun in Doom (2016), and on the right is Doom Guy holding a sword and bladed shield fighting off hordes of demons in Doom: The Dark Ages. The text "Doom games in order" is written along the bottom middle section in the iconic Doom font.

Doom games in order: Chronological and release date

By Fran Ruiz published

With Doom: The Dark Ages around the corner, now is the perfect time to chainsaw your way through all the Doom games in order.

Space Games & Toys
Male hand holds smartphone whilst photographing a solar eclipse

How to photograph a solar eclipse with a smartphone — 7 tips from an expert

By Josh Dury last updated

Reference This guide will teach you the basics of how to photograph the solar eclipse with your smartphone, including techniques for making adjustments to your composition, exposure and focus.

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rows of starlink satellites in the lower left portion of the image with Earth in the background and a slither of black space in the lower right side of the image.

Starlink satellites: Facts, tracking and impact on astronomy

By Tereza Pultarova last updated

Reference Starlink satellites have been developed by SpaceX to provide internet to remote locations. Here we explore the controversial megaconstellation in more detail.

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