The universe is like a safe to which there is a combination. But the combination is locked up in the safe.

— Peter De Vries

Astronomy

Children conceived using mitochondria from a donor are now doing well

New Scientist Space - Space Headlines - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 6:00pm
Eight children who were at risk of serious genetic conditions have hit all of their developmental milestones after donor mitochondria was used during their IVF conception
Categories: Astronomy

NASA X-ray spacecraft reveals secrets of a powerful, spinning neutron star

Space.com - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 6:00pm
Observations of a pulsar, consisting of a dead star spinning 600 times a second, and feasting on a stellar companion reveal the source powering its emissions.
Categories: Astronomy

NASA won't publish key climate change report online, citing 'no legal obligation' to do so

Space.com - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 5:00pm
NASA will not host the U.S. government's primary climate assessment reports on its website after all, despite a White House claim that they would be available via the space agency.
Categories: Astronomy

Best cameras for kids 2025 — cheap, quality photos and videos

Space.com - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 4:00pm
These are the best cameras for children interested in photography, shooting videos and content creation, as tested and rated by our experts.
Categories: Astronomy

'Project Hail Mary' author Andy Weir is 'really psyched' about the sci-fi film's epic 1st trailer (exclusive)

Space.com - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 4:00pm
The fan favorite author of 'The Martian' admits, 'I'm really happy with how the film is turning out.'
Categories: Astronomy

Satellite images track Grand Canyon wildfires burning across thousands of acres

Space.com - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 3:38pm
Lightning-ignited Grand Canyon wildfires burn tens of thousands of acres, as NOAA’s GOES satellites continue to monitor the fires.
Categories: Astronomy

Dust devils on Mars leave 'fingerprints' that can guide future Red Planet missions

Space.com - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 3:00pm
The high winds that birth dust devils can also revitalize robots by cleaning their solar cells.
Categories: Astronomy

How Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act Will Raise Energy Costs, Carbon Emissions

Scientific American.com - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 2:15pm

Household energy expenses will rise, as will greenhouse gas emissions, as a result of the Trump administration's One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Categories: Astronomy

What characterises a dark empath? The science behind the buzzword

New Scientist Space - Cosmology - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 2:00pm
We are all talking about so-called "dark empaths" – but how would we know one if we met one? David Robson looks at the research behind the social media hype
Categories: Astronomy

What characterises a dark empath? The science behind the buzzword

New Scientist Space - Space Headlines - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 2:00pm
We are all talking about so-called "dark empaths" – but how would we know one if we met one? David Robson looks at the research behind the social media hype
Categories: Astronomy

New nature doc is a call to action to save six endangered species

New Scientist Space - Cosmology - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 2:00pm
The Wild Ones follows three experts out to capture video of species including the Gobi bear and the Javan rhinoceros. It is a heartwarming call to action
Categories: Astronomy

New nature doc is a call to action to save six endangered species

New Scientist Space - Space Headlines - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 2:00pm
The Wild Ones follows three experts out to capture video of species including the Gobi bear and the Javan rhinoceros. It is a heartwarming call to action
Categories: Astronomy

Pink Floppy Disc and The Bitles: Embracing the future of AI music

New Scientist Space - Cosmology - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 2:00pm
Feedback tries to work out if a new indie rock band is releasing AI-generated music, and eventually decides to lean into this as the future
Categories: Astronomy

New Scientist recommends Wolfgang Tillmans's new exhibition in Paris

New Scientist Space - Cosmology - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 2:00pm
The books, TV, games and more that New Scientist staff have enjoyed this week
Categories: Astronomy

Otherworldly space images from a major photography competition

New Scientist Space - Cosmology - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 2:00pm
From a silhouetted space station to glowing comet tails and swirling stars, this year's ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year contest inspires us to see the cosmos in a new light
Categories: Astronomy

Can amazing tech reboot healthcare? A new book explores the future

New Scientist Space - Cosmology - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 2:00pm
Lara Lewington's Hacking Humanity looks at the fabulous technology that is changing healthcare. But where is the critical analysis?
Categories: Astronomy

New Scientist recommends Wolfgang Tillmans's new exhibition in Paris

New Scientist Space - Space Headlines - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 2:00pm
The books, TV, games and more that New Scientist staff have enjoyed this week
Categories: Astronomy

Otherworldly space images from a major photography competition

New Scientist Space - Space Headlines - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 2:00pm
From a silhouetted space station to glowing comet tails and swirling stars, this year's ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year contest inspires us to see the cosmos in a new light
Categories: Astronomy

Can amazing tech reboot healthcare? A new book explores the future

New Scientist Space - Space Headlines - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 2:00pm
Lara Lewington's Hacking Humanity looks at the fabulous technology that is changing healthcare. But where is the critical analysis?
Categories: Astronomy

We've found that a new type of rock is forming from old slag heaps

New Scientist Space - Cosmology - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 2:00pm
Scientists have discovered a new type of sedimentary rock made of debris from slag heaps, formed in the geological blink of an eye. Could this be good news, asks Graham Lawton
Categories: Astronomy