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Astronomers Find Mysterious Object Beyond Neptune and Experience 'Excited Disbelief' Over Discovery

Astronomers have identified a distant object beyond Neptune in archival Vera C. Rubin Observatory data. Provisionally named 2026 ED138, it could be a dwarf planet candidate.

International Business Times UK · Oct 29

Full Harvest Moon rises this weekend but its real trick happens after the first night: Here's when to get the best view

When the Harvest Moon rises, it can look unusually large and sometimes takes on a striking orange glow near the horizon. Those features make it an impressive sight, but the real secret to getting the best view comes down to when you look for it.

The Economic Times · Sep 24

In 2007, the Neptune Memorial Reef began growing off Florida with cremated remains; the planned 16-acre site later developed into a coral habitat

An innovative underwater cemetery presents a novel burial alternative, where cremated remains are encased in concrete structures designed to facilitate coral growth. This initiative has evolved into one of the largest artificial reefs globally, fostering marine habitats while countering ecological deterioration. It strikes a balance between human customs and environmental…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

It's been 20 years since Pluto lost planet status. Will it ever get its title back?

The reclassification of Pluto as a dwarf planet continues to stir up a hornet's nest of controversy and debate, as Space.com meets one astronomer who believes the decision to have been a mistake.

Space · Aug 24

What will happen on August 12? Four celestial events and a rumoured gravity blackout

On August 12, 2026, skywatchers will witness a remarkable cosmic event featuring a total solar eclipse, the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, and the alignment of six planets in the pre-dawn sky. As the New Moon enhances visibility for faint meteors, a rumor about a seven-second gravity blackout is…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

NASA grants Voyager 2 probe another year of power with risky 'Big Bang' maneuver. Now, will it work for Voyager 1?

Voyager 1 is running low on power for science, but a successful energy-saving maneuver on Voyager 2 raises hope that the 50-year-old spacecraft can keep going.

LiveScience · Aug 7

This chef's kitchen is a masterclass in how to combine style and practicality – it's proof that pink isn't going anywhere in 2027

Chef and food writer, Meera Sodha, has created a kitchen packed full of creative inspiration

Ideal Home · Aug 5

Neptune’s rogue moon Triton destroyed other ancient worlds around the planet

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The Independent UK · Aug 3

3 moons of Neptune may be remnants of ice worlds shattered in a catastrophic crash

"We've had only a single flyby — Voyager 2 in 1989 — and these results make clear there's much more to learn."

Space · Aug 3

Google has a new way of talking about the latest cyber threats — so get ready for a whole load of crazy new names

Sandworm is now Sandworm Relic: Google has ditched APT numbers for two-word cryptonyms and quietly gone its own way on threat actor naming.

TechRadar · Jul 29