"The large-scale homogeneity of the universe makes it very difficult to believe that the structure of the universe is determined by anything so peripheral as some complicated molecular structure on a minor planet orbiting a very average star in the outer suburbs of a fairly typical galaxy."

— Steven Hawking

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10 things we want from the next Mass Effect game

7 hours 35 min ago
BioWare's follow-up to the original Mass Effect trilogy is still a ways off, but we already have an extensive list of things we'd love to see happen.
Categories: Astronomy

Rare moonbow shines below total lunar eclipse in stunning photo: 'This is definitely the first time I've tried something like this, but will not be the last'

8 hours 36 min ago
"The respective sizes of the two arcs also create a great symbolic representation of the difference in scale between what we experience and deal with as humans on Earth and the vastness and grandeur of the scale of space and our closest neighbor"
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'It's coming!' New 'Alien: Earth' trailer is packed with nostalgia, a creepy android, and some very unfortunate humans (video)

9 hours 36 min ago
Retrofuturistic styling, synthetics with no regard for human life, and people being munched like popcorn — that's the Alien we know and love alright.
Categories: Astronomy

'City of Lights' as seen at night from space: Space photo of the day

9 hours 42 min ago
Paris, France is seen lit up in this photo taken aboard the International Space Staton.
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Curiosity Mars rover discovers largest organic molecules ever seen on Red Planet

10 hours 36 min ago
While the presence of these molecules is not proof of ancient life on Mars, scientists say it shows we could detect chemical signatures of past life, if it ever existed.
Categories: Astronomy

US Space Force celebrates return of 1st Guardian to launch to space (photos)

11 hours 36 min ago
U.S. Space Force Col. Nick Hague is back on Earth after living on the International Space Station for the last five-plus months.
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Best places in the US and Canada to see rare 'double sunrise' during partial solar eclipse on March 29

12 hours 36 min ago
During the partial solar eclipse on March 29, 2025, a weird "double sunrise" will grace the skies between Canada's St Lawrence River and the Bay of Fundy, via the easternmost point of the U.S.
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Aurora alert! Moderate geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights as far south as New York and Idaho tonight (March 25)

14 hours 4 min ago
Aurora chasers are on high alert for geomagnetic storm conditions overnight with northern lights possible at mid-latitudes.
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Dazzling photos of this month's total lunar eclipse showcase a blood red moon near the Milky Way's heart

16 hours 36 min ago
Breathtaking photos of this month's total lunar eclipse capture a blood red moon and star-studded Milky Way over NOIRLab's Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory in Chile.
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Mysterious blue spiral spotted over European skies. What was it? (photos)

16 hours 41 min ago
A strange blue spiral lit up the sky over Europe on Monday night (March 24), with residents of the UK and other countries speculating on its true nature on social media.
Categories: Astronomy

Space pirates already have their sights set on the 'high seas' of Earth orbit. Can we stop them?

17 hours 36 min ago
Experts are already looking into the risks of piracy in space and solutions to this potentially devastating economic and legal problem.
Categories: Astronomy

'Cosmic tornado' swirls in breathtaking new James Webb Space Telescope image

Mon, 03/24/2025 - 6:00pm
A cosmic coincidence has led to one of the most amazing images ever captured by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope.
Categories: Astronomy

Rare 'solar horns' will appear during partial solar eclipse on March 29 — Here are 6 of the best places in the US and Canada to see the unusual phenomenon

Mon, 03/24/2025 - 5:00pm
Here's where to be to catch rare views of the cusps of the sun appearing in the east at sunrise during the partial solar eclipse on March 29, 2025.
Categories: Astronomy

NASA says removal of 'first woman, person of color' language from Artemis websites 'does not indicate' moon mission crew change

Mon, 03/24/2025 - 4:34pm
NASA websites no longer state that the Artemis 3 mission will aim to land the first person of color and the first woman on the moon, but the agency says this does not reflect a change in crew.
Categories: Astronomy

New Barbie doll celebrates 60 years as an astronaut, but forgets when humans first flew into space

Mon, 03/24/2025 - 3:00pm
Earth to astronaut Barbie, we have a new space collectible, but probably not for all of the reasons Mattel intended. The toy company has released a Barbie Miss Astronaut 60th anniversary doll.
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SpaceX launches secret US spy satellite on 19th anniversary of company's 1st-ever liftoff (video, photos)

Mon, 03/24/2025 - 2:09pm
SpaceX launched its third mission of the year for the United States' spy satellite agency today (March 24), the 19th anniversary of the company's first-ever liftoff.
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Hurry! Only six days left to get 72% off Disney Plus, Hulu and ESPN Plus meaning you can watch season two of "Star Wars: Andor" with a huge discount

Mon, 03/24/2025 - 1:30pm
With season two of Star Wars: Andor hitting the small screen on April 22, now is the time to get a Disney Plus subscription bundle and it's 72% off.
Categories: Astronomy

What would happen if the Milky Way's black hole erupted? This distant galaxy paints a terrifying picture

Mon, 03/24/2025 - 1:00pm
The observation of titanic jets emerging from the supermassive black hole at the heart of a distant galaxy could be a grim prediction of the Milky Way's future.
Categories: Astronomy

Sunspots may be visible during the March 29 partial solar eclipse. Here's how to spot them.

Mon, 03/24/2025 - 12:00pm
The upcoming partial solar eclipse on March 29 is the perfect time to watch the moon hide and then reveal dark patches on the surface of the sun.
Categories: Astronomy

Private SpaceX Fram2 mission ready for world's 1st crewed flight over Earth's polar regions (photos)

Mon, 03/24/2025 - 10:58am
SpaceX plans to make spaceflight history this month, by launching the first crewed mission to explore Earth's polar regions.
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