Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.

— Arthur C. Clarke's Third Law

Astronomy

'It was kind of a blast!': Director Jonathan Frakes breaks down 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' wiggy holodeck episode, 'A Space Adventure Hour' (exclusive)

Space.com - Tue, 08/05/2025 - 1:00pm
The dashing 'Trek' veteran talks Anson's wild wig, colorful kisses, and meditating on set while directing 'the latest Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' episode.
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Venus and Jupiter conjunction 2025: How to see two iconic planets meet in the morning sky

Space.com - Tue, 08/05/2025 - 12:00pm
Venus and Jupiter meet in the morning sky on Aug. 12. Catch their dazzling conjunction just before sunrise with the crescent moon joining later!
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Honoring the Women of Astronomy

Sky & Telescope Magazine - Tue, 08/05/2025 - 11:47am

Even today, the names of women in astronomy are not as well known as they should be.

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Alien life on Mars or Europa could survive off cosmic rays instead of the sun, scientists suggest

Space.com - Tue, 08/05/2025 - 11:00am
Electrons released when cosmic rays strike water-ice can provide energy for microbes and facilitate the formation of complex organic molecules.
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Celebrities in space quiz: Do you know the stars among the stars?

Space.com - Tue, 08/05/2025 - 10:02am
From movie stars to moguls, test your knowledge of which celebrities have gone to the final frontier.
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The Perseid meteor shower 2025 peaks Aug. 12-13: Here's what to expect from the dazzling cosmic light show

Space.com - Tue, 08/05/2025 - 10:00am
The Perseids are one of the most visually spectacular meteor showers of the year and are known for spawning impressive fireballs that light up the night sky.
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'Alien: Earth' is an intelligent and thought-provoking bloodbath, and everything we ever wanted from an 'Alien' show (review)

Space.com - Tue, 08/05/2025 - 9:00am
Noah Hawley's daring exploration of the Alien universe makes for a great sci-fi TV show that asks big questions without neglecting the fun factor.
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Extremely Large Telescope gets a roof | Space photo of the day for August 5, 2025

Space.com - Tue, 08/05/2025 - 8:00am
The world's largest optical telescope is still under construction but is raising the roof on its progress.
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Solar farms could help find dangerous asteroids, scientist says

Space.com - Tue, 08/05/2025 - 6:00am
By transforming idle heliostats into asteroid detectors, scientists aim to develop a cost-effective method for spotting faint, fast-moving space rocks.
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We gave this star projector five stars in our review, and now it's at its joint-lowest price ever on Amazon

Space.com - Tue, 08/05/2025 - 5:48am
You can save 20% on the Hommkiety Galaxy Projector on Amazon, which we praised for its build quality and high-end projections.
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James Webb Space Telescope revisits a classic Hubble image of over 2,500 galaxies

Space.com - Mon, 08/04/2025 - 5:00pm
The image reveals over 2,500 galaxies, many of which are seen as they were during the first billion years of cosmic history.
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'Predator: Badlands' looks like it's taking inspiration from an unlikely ancestor — a divisive 20-year-old video game

Space.com - Mon, 08/04/2025 - 4:00pm
A brutal alien planet isn't quite the same as future Earth, but Predator: Concrete Jungle has more than a few things in common with Predator: Badlands.
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You can design the wheels for NASA's next moon vehicle with the 'Rock and Roll Challenge

Space.com - Mon, 08/04/2025 - 3:00pm
NASA is calling on the public to help shape the future of lunar exploration by designing the next generation of wheels capable of navigating the moon's harsh terrain.
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NASA's Europa Clipper radar passes key test during Mars flyby

Space.com - Mon, 08/04/2025 - 2:00pm
NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft successfully tested its ice-penetrating radar system during a close flyby of Mars earlier this year.
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Moonquakes could pose threat to future lunar bases, scientists say

Space.com - Mon, 08/04/2025 - 1:00pm
New research suggests moonquakes rooted in ancient fault systems could threaten modern moon missions.
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3 powerful solar flares erupt in less than 24 hours, ending weeks of calm on the sun (video)

Space.com - Mon, 08/04/2025 - 12:07pm
Space weather forecasters are watching for faint CMEs that could reach Earth later this week.
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Best space flight simulation games, ranked

Space.com - Mon, 08/04/2025 - 12:00pm
Explore the space between the stars from the safety of a virtual cockpit with the best space flight simulation games.
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Binary star systems are complex astronomical objects − a new AI approach could pin down their properties quickly

Space.com - Mon, 08/04/2025 - 11:00am
Measuring binary star systems' basic properties has proved exceedingly difficult.
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Sunrise hits SpaceX's Crew-11 rocket on the pad | Space photo of the day for August 4, 2025

Space.com - Mon, 08/04/2025 - 10:00am
The day seemed particularly promising on July 31, 2025.
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Space hurricanes are real — and they wreak more havoc than we thought

Space.com - Mon, 08/04/2025 - 9:00am
Space hurricanes can shake Earth's magnetic field and scramble satellites without a solar storm in sight.
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