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Iron Age Britons likely removed corpse brains in strange funeral ritual

Motivation behind the skull manipulation ‘very difficult to interpret’, scientists say

The Independent UK

Tea is good for your health but the way you drink it matters, study finds

Pesticide residues, heavy metals, and microplastics in tea pose risks, scientists say

The Independent UK

These record-breaking black hole winds could create a category 79 hurricane on Earth

Astronomers have discovered a distant quasar powered by a feeding supermassive black hole blasting out winds at record-breaking speeds for such an outflow seen in ultraviolet light, traveling at 30% the speed of light.

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Thruster breakthrough? New 2-in-1 propulsion system is about to get an in-space test

A new propulsion system feeds the same "monopropellant" fuel into electrical and chemical thrusters, potentially saving on mass and complications for future missions to Mars.

Space

Do galaxies have a 'kill switch' that makes them stop growing?

Above a certain threshold, galaxies stop growing , no matter how much raw material they have on hand. The question is: what flips the switch?

Space

‘Earth’s first starfleet’: Nasa reveals Artemis III crew and project’s next steps

Luca Parmitano to pilot all-male crew of four paving way for planned first human landing of Artemis IV in 2028

The Guardian - US

NASA reveals Artemis 3 astronauts for critical moon lander test flight

NASA named the astronauts who will launch on its Artemis 3 mission next year to test docking procedures in Earth orbit ahead of a planned moon landing in 2028.

Space

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Don't miss the moon and Saturn put on a spectacular show before sunrise June 10

Set your alarm for June 10 as Saturn shines beside a bright crescent moon in the predawn sky.

Space

'This is actually taking a page out of the Communist Party playbook': New White House proposal could deny scientists funding based on their political opinions

"It replaces expertise with political appointees, globally decouples the U.S. and completely guts our scientific ecosystem."

Space

Astronaut captures snake-like auroras from a SpaceX Dragon | Space photo of the day for June 9, 2026

NASA astronaut Jessica Meir captured a breathtaking view of auroras on Earth from orbit while sheltering with her fellow astronauts in a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft.

Space

Why Steven Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' feels like the most exciting sci-fi release of the year

The director of 'Close Encounters' and 'ET', an original story, 'X-Files'-style conspiracy theories… 'Disclosure Day' is a welcome escape from the mega-franchises.

Space

How should we handle alien detection in a world of AI, deepfakes and social media? This committee is writing the rulebook

As Steven Spielberg's alien conspiracy thriller "Disclosure Day" heads to theaters, Space.com talks to the astronomer who has led efforts to make sure any real alien detection will not be kept a secret.

Space

Watch the Jupiter-Venus conjunction unfold live online today

The livestream begins at 3:30 p.m. (1930 GMT) on June 9.

Space

Meteorite that wiped out dinosaurs helped create underground life haven for eight million years

Scientists made the finding by analysing samples taken from the Chicxulub crater in Mexico

The Independent UK

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Scientists propose spraying chemicals into Earth's magnetic field to protect us from powerful solar storms

Scientists have proposed a spacecraft-based system to actively strengthen Earth's magnetic shield and reduce the impact of powerful solar storms.

Space

James Webb Space Telescope weighs 'sleeping giant' black hole from 10 billion light-years away — and it's 6 billion times our sun's mass

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, and with a little help from Einstein, astronomers have "weighed" a sleeping giant, a dormant supermassive black hole located a staggering 10 billion light-years away.

Space

Why do Venus and Jupiter meet up in the sky so often? It's a symptom of a solar system that supports life on Earth

As it turns out, the conditions that set Venus and Jupiter up for their conjunctions in the sky are the same that are critical for life to survive on Earth.

Space

'Evolution' at 25: A perfect fusion of 'Ghostbusters' and 'Men in Black' that's become a sci-fi comedy classic

Pour out a bottle of Head & Shoulders for Ivan Reitman's Evolution on its 25-year anniversary.

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This former Paralympic athlete could become the 1st person with a physical disability to live in orbit

European Space Agency astronaut John McFall could be headed to the private Haven-1 space station as soon as 2027.

The Guardian - UK

Letter: Dame Bridget Ogilvie obituary

Mary Rice writes: Bridget Ogilvie had a wicked sense of humour

Space

SpaceX just launched — and landed — a Falcon 9 rocket booster for the 35th time. That's a new record. (video)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites lifted off from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Monday, June 8, 2026. The first stage booster flew for a record 35th time.

The Guardian - UK

Did you solve it? Do you have a snout for numbers?

The answer to today’s puzzle

The Guardian - UK

Challenges of treating and living with a brain injury

Letters: Readers respond to an article by Ian Sample on how early intensive rehabilitation after a stroke or head injury is crucial for recovery

The Guardian - UK

Muscle growth drug ‘could reduce loss of lean tissue’ when using slimming jabs

Trial suggests monoclonal antibody can help retain lean body mass when losing weight with GLP-1 medicines

Space

Don't miss Jupiter and Venus meet in a dazzling conjunction tonight: Here's where and when to look

Jupiter and Venus meet in the western sky tonight (June 9) — here's how to see it.

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