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NASA's Perseverance rover just ran a marathon on Mars. Could you do the same?

Percy has now traveled more than 26.2 miles on the Red Planet! Could you?

Space

Ancient ‘magical’ tablet with spells to harm enemies discovered

Scientists intrigued by strange use of language in the tablet

The Independent UK

The ‘ginormous’ cat-killer fungus spreading across South America

Pathogenic fungi may even tolerate high body temperatures, scientists warn

The Independent UK

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Earlier version of Stonehenge discovered three miles from world-famous monument

Excavations near the monument have shed new insight

The Independent UK

One of these twin stars has likely been snacking on exoplanets

Astronomers have discovered chemical differences between binary stars that indicate one has devoured at least one planet.

Space

James Webb Space Telescope discovers extreme exoplanet being roasted by its home star

Who ordered the roasted exoplanet? Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope found a world that really puts the "hot" in "Hot Jupiter."

Space

Warframe's latest update is all about space combat, constellations, and cosmic mythology

With its latest major update, Digital Extremes makes space for old mechanics and new ideas in the cosmos.

Space

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The 10 best sci-fi TV shows of the 2000s

From 'Battlestar Galactica' and 'Lost,' to 'Fringe' and 'Invader Zim,' this all-star roster of sci-fi programming will have you revisiting all these sensational series.

Space

Ancient DNA rewrites plague history after deadly outbreaks found in Siberia 5,500 years ago

Scientists say the find could provide clues on how pathogens may emerge in the future

The Independent UK

Ancient DNA provides evidence of earliest known plague outbreak

Discovery in Siberia suggests bacterium from raw marmots devastated hunter-gatherer tribes about 5,500 years ago

The Guardian - UK

A volcanic eruption seen from space | Space photo of the day for June 17, 2026

Hawaii's Kīlauea volcano shot out lava for the 49th time that we know of.

Space

Was life delivered to Earth by asteroids with a helping hand from Jupiter?

Earth may have gotten some of the key ingredients for life from asteroids in the inner solar system, but not without assistance from Jupiter.

Space

Goats are as good as dogs at following human voices to find food, study finds

Goats were able to find food by following a human voice 60 per cent of the time

The Independent UK

'Best. Mars. Mission. Ever.' Scientists hail MAVEN's legacy as NASA retires Red Planet orbiter

NASA's MAVEN Mars mission ended after 11 years, having revealed how the planet lost its atmosphere and served as a key communications relay for surface missions.

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The Antarctic bacterium that could be key to new cancer treatments

Antarctica’s isolation has led to highly specialised organisms, scientists say

The Independent UK

New study challenges view that pets help us deal with stress

Interacting more intensely does not provide more stress relief, researchers say

The Guardian - UK

Plantwatch: Russian dandelion offers solution to global rubber shortage

Scientists are returning to a wartime solution that may be more sustainable than the traditional rubber tree

Space

NASA discussing bold mission to boost Swift space telescope today: Listen live

NASA will discuss an ambitious mission to boost the orbit of its Swift space telescope during a press conference today (June 17), and you can listen to it live.

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Goats can find food by following a human voice, study finds

Experiments show 29 animals moved towards a treat-filled bucket 60% of the time when guided by a researcher

Space

NASA X-ray spacecraft catches jet erupting from 1st supermassive black hole imaged by humanity

"We could already see changes in the jet, but never with this level of detail in X-rays."

Space

European rocket launches record-breaking mission with Amazon internet satellites (video)

An Ariane 6 heavy-lift rocket launched a record-breaking load to orbit early Wednesday morning (June 17), carrying a batch of Amazon Leo satellites to orbit.

Space

Look up! The moon and Venus will stage a rare daytime disappearing act today

The moon will briefly hide Venus during a rare daytime occultation on June 17, visible from parts of North America.

Space

Watch a fireball burn a 300 mile path above the Midwest US (video)

The fireball traveled 300 miles in a matter of seconds before disintegrating in spectacular fashion.

The Guardian - UK

SpaceX overtakes Amazon to become world’s fifth most valuable company

Elon Musk’s firm briefly reached $2.97tn valuation days after its IPO following purchase of AI coding startup Cursor

Space

The crescent moon joins 3 planets in a beautiful sunset sky show tonight

The crescent moon will shine alongside Jupiter, Venus and Mercury as it passes through the Beehive open star cluster on June 17.

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