The forces of rotation caused red hot masses of stones to be torn away from the Earth and to be thrown into the ether, and this is the origin of the stars.

— Anaxagoras 428 BC

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Space auction: Sally Ride memorabilia collection sells for $145,000

Sun, 07/06/2025 - 11:00am
A collection of more than 50 pieces of memorabilia previously owned by Sally Ride, the first American woman to reach space, sold at auction last week for more than $145,000.
Categories: Astronomy

Why does Mars look purple, yellow and orange in ESA's stunning new satellite image?

Sun, 07/06/2025 - 10:01am
Surprising colors and stunning features are captured in a new image of Mars' surface.
Categories: Astronomy

US military cuts climate scientists off from vital satellite sea-ice data

Sun, 07/06/2025 - 10:00am
In the latest attack on science by the Trump administration, researchers at the National Snow and Ice Data Center will no longer receive data from a fleet of military satellites.
Categories: Astronomy

ISS astronaut captures a rare phenomenon from orbit — a giant 'sprite' above a thunderstorm

Sun, 07/06/2025 - 7:00am
Sprites have been known to form above intense thunderstorms.
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'Humanity’s time is over!’ Apple TV+ drops release date and intense first teaser for 'Invasion' Season 3

Sat, 07/05/2025 - 12:00pm
A scene from Apple TV+'s "Invasion" Season 3
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For 100 years, we have marveled at planetariums. Here's a brief history of how humans brought the stars indoors

Sat, 07/05/2025 - 11:00am
Humans have used the stars to navigate, keep time, and understand our place in the universe.
Categories: Astronomy

Devour a cosmic-sized chunk of Marvel lore ahead of 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps', with the 'The Coming of Galactus' novel

Sat, 07/05/2025 - 11:00am
Titan Books' new novelization of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's 'Galactus Trilogy' heralds the coming of July’s 'Fantastic Four' blockbuster.
Categories: Astronomy

Rare snowfall in Atacama Desert forces the world's most powerful radio telescope into 'survival mode'

Sat, 07/05/2025 - 10:00am
The ALMA radio telescope array in the Atacama Desert temporarily halted operations after a rare snowfall blanketed the base camp last week.
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A 'Golden Handle' will appear on the moon tonight. Here's how to see it

Sat, 07/05/2025 - 6:00am
The "Golden Handle" appears each month when the sun illuminates a mountain range lining a vast impact crater.
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Trump's signing of 'One Big Beautiful Bill' includes $85 million to move space shuttle Discovery from Smithsonian to Texas

Fri, 07/04/2025 - 6:07pm
The "One Big Beautiful Bill," now enacted, directs that space shuttle Discovery be removed from the Smithsonian and placed on display at Space Center Houston by January 2027.
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10 fun tours and adventures for the ultimate total solar eclipse 2026 experience

Fri, 07/04/2025 - 1:00pm
The total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026, will offer some fabulous travel options. Here are some adventures to consider.
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Don't miss the Pleiades shine with Venus in the predawn sky on July 5

Fri, 07/04/2025 - 11:07am
Uranus will also be on show, if you fancy a more challenging target.
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Get Paramount Plus for just 99 cents a month and stream season three of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

Fri, 07/04/2025 - 10:59am
Paramount Plus is now just 99 cents a month for two months, meaning you can stream season three of Strange New Worlds without breaking the bank.
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The best July 4 camera deals 2025: Top deals we've spotted so far

Fri, 07/04/2025 - 10:36am
Ahead of the Amazon Prime Day sales, here are some of the best July 4 camera deals available right now.
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Could signs of Mars life be hidden in its thick layers of clay?

Fri, 07/04/2025 - 10:00am
Mineral-rich layers of clay suggest that ancient life could be possible on the Red Planet
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Satellite spies both ISS and China's Tiangong space station | Space photo of the day for July 4, 2025

Fri, 07/04/2025 - 9:00am
Both stations are hubs of scientific research.
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Best Canon lenses in 2025: Get the best lens for your Canon camera this Amazon Prime Day

Fri, 07/04/2025 - 9:00am
Get the best Canon lenses for your Canon camera and there are savings on the horizon with Amazon Prime Day running from July 8 to 11.
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Biting the 'Bullet': Amazing new JWST photo shows titanic collision of galaxy clusters

Fri, 07/04/2025 - 9:00am
It's another step on the road to one day discovering what dark matter could be.
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Seeing 'fireworks' on Earth from space | On the ISS this week June 26 - July 4, 2025

Fri, 07/04/2025 - 8:00am
The Expedition 73 and Axiom Mission 4 crews spent their first of two weeks together conducting science aboard the International Space Station.
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Best Canon cameras 2025: Upgrade your photography with these models on Amazon Prime Day.

Fri, 07/04/2025 - 8:00am
Find the best Canon cameras from beginner to professional grade, for any and every budget and photographic style.
Categories: Astronomy