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China signs deal with Russia to build a power plant on the moon — potentially leaving the US in the dust
A new memorandum has firmed up China and Russia's intent to lead the construction of a new lunar base to be completed by 2036, as NASA talks about scaling back its own lunar ambitions.
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Marvel delays 'Avengers: Doomsday' and 'Avengers: Secret Wars' by 7 months each
The Avengers won't be assembling for a little while longer, as Disney confirms 'Avengers: Doomsday' and 'Avengers: Secret Wars' delayed until to December 2026 and 2027 respectively.
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New 8K-resolution photos of the sun show off incredible details of raging sunspots
Advanced image restoration techniques have produced reconstructed views of the sun with an 8K image resolution for the first time.
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Scientists question possible signs of life on exoplanet K2-18b in new study: 'We never saw more than insignificant hints'
The skepticism continues over recent claims of possible hints of alien life on exoplanet K2-18b.
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SpaceX reveals why its Starship Flight 8 Ship exploded, failure traced to 'flash' in rocket's engines
SpaceX has completed its investigation into what went wrong during the eighth test flight its Starship rocket, which ended in an explosion over the Bahamas.
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Who is the 'one who is lost' in 'Doctor Who' 'Wish World'?
It turns out "the one who is lost" goes way back in "Doctor Who" lore.
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Best star projectors under $100 in 2025
Want to bring the cosmos into your home without breaking the bank? We've rounded up the best star projectors for under $100, from ambient to accurate.
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Scientists spot high-speed galaxy collision 11 billion light-years away: 'We hence call this system the cosmic joust'
A galactic collision 11 billion light-years away reveals how an actively feeding supermassive black hole disrupts star formation in a nearby galaxy.
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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 162 — Lunar Landing Day
On Episode 162 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik discuss the effort to make July 20 a national holiday called "Lunar Landing Day."
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YgiTK Northern Galaxy Lights star projector review
We recommend this unit as a great value-for-money non-scientific star projector. It boasts bright lights, a good loudspeaker and multiple music-streaming methods.
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SpaceX launches Starlink satellites from California, completes 450th booster landing (video)
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base tonight (May 9), carrying 26 Starlink satellites for the company's growing constellation.
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What time is SpaceX's Starship Flight 9 launch today?
SpaceX is aiming to launch its Starship Flight 9 test mission no earlier than Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. EDT (2330 GMT), but only if conditions allow.
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Venus, Saturn and the moon dazzle at dawn in 'romantic' photo from Chew Valley Lake (photo)
It was a race against the rising sun as astrophotographer Josh Dury captured a fleeting cosmic moment before dawn’s light washed the scene away.
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Lightning from above | Space photo of the day for May 23, 2025
NASA astronaut Anne McClain shared photos she captured of lightning as seen from her place on board the International Space Station.
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The moon doesn't have a magnetic field, so why does it have magnetic rocks?
A new simulation suggests a massive asteroid impact may have briefly supercharged the moon's magnetic field, leaving behind magnetized rocks that still carry its signature.
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I search deals for a living and $230 off this DJI Mini 4 Pro combo might be the best Memorial Day drone deal out there
You can save a massive $230 on the DJI Mini 4 Pro Fly More combo in this Memorial Day drone deal and get it for its lowest-ever price.
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'Mickey 17' starts streaming on HBO Max today, and you absolutely need to watch this underrated sci-fi romp
Robert Pattinson plays an expendable laborer in Bong Joon Ho's satirical sci-fi comedy, which hits HBO Max today.
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Why do the numbers that shape our universe exist at all?
There is a set of very special numbers, known as the fundamental constants of nature, that cannot be explained. Where do they come from?
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Best Memorial Day star projector deals — 6 big savings you can still get
These Memorial Day star projector deals are still live as you can enjoy immersive stars and galaxies from the comfort of your home for less.
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Netflix's snowy alien invasion series 'The Eternaut' is the sci-fi hidden gem of 2025
This engaging new post-apocalyptic show hails from Argentine director Bruno Stagnaro.
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