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
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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

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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

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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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

Partial solar eclipse March 2025: Live updates

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

The next solar eclipse will be on March 29, 2025.

Eclipses
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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Solar eclipse US weather forecast: Best places to see the moon 'bite' the sun tomorrow

By Joe Rao published

A partial solar eclipse is coming this weekend, but weather could be an issue for many hoping to get a glimpse of the moon "taking a bite" out of the sun.

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Entertainment

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.

Entertainment
Split image showing three posters from Star Wars TV shows.

Star Wars TV shows ranked, worst to best

By Fran Ruiz last updated

Star Wars Check out our ranked list of Star Wars TV shows, both the live-action and animated adventures.

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References

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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Starlink satellite train: how to see and track it in the night sky

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference Starlink satellites are visible from Earth, you just need to know when and where to look.

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