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10 Night sky targets to celebrate International Dark Sky Week 2025
By Anthony Wood published
Celebrate International Dark Sky Week by tracking down 10 astronomy targets.

21 amazing dark sky reserves around the world
By Elizabeth Howell last updated
Reference The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) is working to preserve the night sky. Here's a look at its 21 certified dark sky reserves around the world.

Best space pranks: From space apes to smuggled sandwiches
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Explore some of the best pranks carried out in space. From rogue gorillas to smuggled sandwiches, we discover the lighter side of space exploration.

7 fascinating facts about lunar eclipses
By Joe Rao published
From fiery 'blood moons' to ancient legends, discover the surprising science and history behind lunar eclipses.

20 jaw-dropping places on Earth that look like an alien planet
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Earth is home to some truly bizarre and breathtaking landscapes — here are 20 that look straight out of an alien world.

Best Marvel games of all time
By Fran Ruiz last updated
The Avengers, the X-Men, and many more Marvel superheroes have assembled over the years in video games. These are the best Marvel games so far.

25 biggest space conspiracy theories: Debunked
By Ailsa Harvey published
Here we debunk some of the most common and enduring space conspiracies.

The most memorable space shuttle missions
By Clara Moskowitz last updated
The milestones, heartbreaks, and discoveries that shaped NASA's 30-year shuttle program.
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