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This star burped after eating a planet — but the planet was really asking for it
By Keith Cooper published
The James Webb Space Telescope has revisited a star that swallowed a planet and found that instead of the star subsuming the planet, it was the planet that crashed into the star.

Hubble Telescope snaps 1st images of clashing star clusters at the hearts of dwarf galaxies
By Robert Lea published
Using the Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers have, for the first time, directly detected the merger of star clusters at the heart of dwarf galaxies.

'Murderbot' declares 'humans are idiots' in 1st tantalizing trailer for Apple TV's upcoming sci-fi series
By Jeff Spry published
Alexander Skarsgård's rogue security unit will be unleashed on May 16, 2025, exclusively on Apple TV+.

Rookie NASA astronaut Chris Williams will launch to the ISS on a Russian rocket later this year
By Josh Dinner published
NASA astronaut Chris Williams will launch on his first mission to the International Space Station, on a Russian Soyuz rocket with two cosmonaut colleagues, as early as November.

Best Lego deals 2025: save on Star Wars, space, Marvel & DC Lego sets
By Kim Snaith last updated
Discover the best Lego deals for space and sci-fi fans whether you want a Lego Star Wars set ahead of "Andor: Season 2", a Marvel set, in time for "Thunderbolts" or you're just a space enthusiast looking for something cool to build.

Watch Predators take on samurai, ninjas and WWII pilots in the trailer for 'Predator: Killer of Killers' (video)
By Fran Ruiz published

Curiosity rover rolls past 'Devil's Gate' on Mars: Space picture of the day
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
While ascending Mount Sharp, NASA's Mars rover Curiosity has had to swing around a small ridgeline dubbed "Devil’s Gate."

Best telescopes for beginners 2025: Start your stargazing journey with our pick of the best beginner-friendly telescopes.
By Gemma Lavender last updated
Buying Guide Ready to start your astronomy journey? We've rounded up the best telescopes, in time for April's full moon.

Best telescopes 2025: Bring the universe closer with the best telescopes for stars, planets, nebulas and more
By Gemma Lavender last updated
Buying Guide Here are the best telescopes for a range of different purposes and budgets — beginner to smart telescopes and everything in between. Keep your eyes peeled for deals, too.
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