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James Webb Space Telescope discovers smallest 'failed stars' ever seen

Thu, 06/12/2025 - 6:00am
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered the smallest brown dwarfs ever seen with the potential to form planets and surrounded by mysterious molecules.
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NASA's PUNCH delivers knockout views of colossal solar storms erupting from sun (video)

Thu, 06/12/2025 - 5:00am
"These first images are astonishing, but the best is still yet to come."
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Laws of physics are still broken: Attempt to explain away black holes' central singularity falls short, scientist says

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 5:00pm
A researcher throws cold water on a recent effort that purported to eliminate black holes' greatest and most enduring mystery — the existence of their central singularity.
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Lego Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter review

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 3:00pm
Grab a Lego set worthy of the Lisan al Gaib with the Lego Dune Ornithopter.
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NASA begins push to slash workforce with more staff buyouts, early retirements as budget cuts loom

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 3:00pm
NASA employees have until July 25 to decide if they'll stay or go.
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'Uranus is weird.' Big moons of tilted ice giant hide a magnetic mystery, Hubble telescope reveals

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 2:00pm
Scientists find surprising evidence that space dust is shaping the surfaces of Uranus' largest moons.
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Watch June's full Strawberry Moon skim the southern horizon with these free livestreams tonight

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 1:21pm
This month's full Strawberry Moon rides low across the southern sky via livestream on June 11.
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James Webb Space Telescope sees 1st exoplanet raining sand alongside 'sandcastle' partner world

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 12:00pm
In two related firsts, the James Webb Space Telescope has discovered sand-filled rains on a distant exoplanet as its "sandcastle" partner world forms from sandy matter before the eyes of astronomers.
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Rocket Lab launches Japanese Earth-observing radar satellite to orbit

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 11:38am
Rocket Lab launched an Earth-observing radar satellite to orbit for the Japanese company iQPS on Wednesday morning (June 11).
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Humanity takes its 1st look at the sun's poles: 'This is just the first step of Solar Orbiter's stairway to heaven' (images)

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 11:00am
The Solar Orbiter has captured humanity's first look at the south pole of the sun, revealing messy magnetic fields and particles being ejected at high speeds.
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'We're out of time.' Watch Apple TV+'s thrilling new 'Foundation' Season 3 trailer (video)

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 10:02am
Apple TV+ released a Season 3 trailer for its far-future sci-fi saga 'Foundation'.
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Looking for a last-minute Father's Day gift? These Bushnell binoculars are brilliant value with this $60 price cut

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 7:24am
Get the Bushnell 10x42mm Trophy at its best price this year — a fantastic pair of budget binoculars for skywatching on the go.
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Cosmic rings reveal new planet being born | Space photo of the day for June 11, 2025

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 6:00am
Star RIK 113 is busy making a new planet in its protoplanetary disk as seen in this new image from the Very Large Telescope.
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June's Strawberry Moon treats skywatchers to a rare low-riding show (photos)

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 5:52am
Here are the best photos of the lowest full moon in over a decade.
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Astronomers see the 1st stars dispel darkness 13 billion years ago at 'Cosmic Dawn'

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 5:00am
The CLASS telescope array has taken a fresh look at the infant universe to hunt for polarized light in the Cosmic Microwave Background that resembles light bouncing off a cosmic car hood.
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Propellant leak delays SpaceX launch of private Ax-4 astronaut mission to the ISS

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 12:13am
SpaceX is standing down from the planned June 11 launch of the Ax-4 private astronaut mission due to a liquid oxygen leak in its Falcon 9 rocket. No new target date has been announced.
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Jiawen Galaxy Projector Light review

Tue, 06/10/2025 - 5:00pm
It's more of an ambient light projector than a star projector, but the Jiawen Galaxy Projector Light is seriously impressive given its budget price.
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Summer Game Fest 2025: The biggest space & sci-fi game reveals and announcements

Tue, 06/10/2025 - 5:00pm
Another summer, another series of hot gaming showcases. These are the space and sci-fi video games that caught our attention during this year's events.
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'I was a good, visible target': Jared Isaacman on why Trump pulled his NASA chief nomination

Tue, 06/10/2025 - 4:00pm
Jared Isaacman has opened up on why he believes his nomination to be NASA administrator was abruptly withdrawn by the White House.
Categories: Astronomy

2nd launch of Blue Origin's powerful New Glenn rocket delayed to Aug. 15 at the earliest

Tue, 06/10/2025 - 3:00pm
Blue Origin is now targeting Aug. 15 at the earliest for the second-ever launch of its New Glenn rocket, a slip of several months.
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