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How 'For All Mankind' evolved from 'The Right Stuff' into 'The Expanse'
By Richard Edwards published
A show that began life as a period piece is now unashamedly hard science fiction.

£115 off for Star Wars Day, I think this Lego Star Wars UCS set is the most mind-blowing Lego starship you'll ever own
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Argos UK is celebrating Star Wars Day early with over 20% off this massive 5,000+ piece Lego Star Wars Clone Wars Venator starship, This is literally the best UCS Lego set you can buy.

Thinner than a hair and stretchy like rubber: New material could shield against radiation in next-gen space tech
By Chelsea Gohd published
Scientists have developed a new material that could shield humans and critical technology from harmful radiation.

On this day in space! May 1, 1949: Neptune's moon Nereid discovered
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On May 1, 1949, Neptune's moon Nereid was discovered by the Dutch astronomer Gerard Kuiper.

Is it cake? No, it's a parachute! | Space photo of the day for May 1, 2026
By Chelsea Gohd published
In this donut-shaped bag is a massive parachute. Next stop? Mars.

The Claypool Lennon Delirium's cosmic new album is not just an AI warning, but a reflection on a global loss of empathy
By Steve Spaleta published
Les Claypool and Sean Lennon discuss AI, art, and empathy in their new concept album 'The Great Parrot-Ox and the Golden Egg of Empathy.'

Aurora forecast May 1-3 — Northern lights may strengthen tonight
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.

NASA's Curiosity and Perseverance rovers capture sweeping Mars panoramas (video)
By Samantha Mathewson published
New panoramic views from NASA's Curiosity and Perseverance rovers reveal dramatically different Martian terrains shaped by ancient water and billions of years of geological change.
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