July's full Buck Moon leads a mini planet parade through the summer sky tonight The July full moon rises tonight with Venus, Saturn Mercury and Mars! Space · Jul 29
The simple change that could save millions of insect lives Findings could lead to practical way of making urban infrastructure wildlife-friendly, researchers say The Independent UK · Jul 29
Hormuz Strait closure could fuel unprecedented spread of invasive species in Gulf region, scientists warn Such organisms may act as ‘reservoirs and vectors’ for marine parasites and pathogens, study warns The Independent UK · Jul 29
NASA fuels its next-gen Roman Space Telescope for August launch Looks like everything is on track so far for an Aug. 30 launch. Space · Jul 28
Our Milky Way galaxy appears to have flipped 90 degrees long ago. But why? A slowly rotating stellar halo was the clue to a major and unknown event in the Milky Way's history that saw the spiral disc flip over by more than 90 degrees. Space · Jul 28
Space launch company investigates rocket ‘issue’ ahead of engine test plans German company Rocket Factory Augsburg has chosen to ‘de-stack’ its 30m-tall vehicle. Evening Standard · Jul 28
Space launch company investigates rocket ‘issue’ ahead of engine test plans German company Rocket Factory Augsburg has chosen to ‘de-stack’ its 30m-tall vehicle. The Independent UK · Jul 28
'Silo' season 3's Ashley Zuckerman and Jessica Henwick share the secret to their on-screen chemistry (interview) 'It's nothing we worked to generate, it was really just there from the beginning' Space · Jul 28
SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites to orbit in wake of Starship test flight (video) A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 24 Starlink satellites lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Space · Jul 28
ISS meets Venus in incredible daylight photo | Space photo of the day for July 28, 2026 An astrophotographer captured a breathtaking scene as the International Space Station zoomed by Venus in the daytime sky. Space · Jul 28
BALLS on the moon: China set to launch Africa's 1st lunar science mission in 2029 Africa's first space exploration mission aims to send a trio of spherical probes to the lunar south pole aboard China's Chang'e 8 lander in 2029. Space · Jul 28
Betelgeuse, Betelgeuse! Astronomers capture clearest image yet of famous star's elusive companion "These are among the best moments in science: seeing something new, unexpected." Space · Jul 28
Tell us: have you tried GLP-1s but they haven’t worked? We would like to hear from people for whom GLP-1 drugs, such as Wegovy and Mounjaro, have not worked The Guardian - UK · Jul 28
'Crazy idea' succeeds: Scientists monitor space junk with radio telescopes "That's the first time that's ever been done." Space · Jul 28
The Independent UK · Jul 28 The harmful bugs silently growing in this common kitchen item Microfibre cloths can be a better alternative, scientists say
The Independent UK · Jul 28 Study reveals halving human population gradually could help Earth Ever-increasing levels of population and resource consumption are not in the interests of future generations, scientists warn
International Business Times UK · Jul 28 What Are Marmots? Scientists Launch OnlyFans as Trump Funding Cuts Threaten Long-Running Research UCLA scientists have launched an OnlyFans account to fund their long-running marmot study after federal funding cuts. The initiative aims to preserve crucial wildlife research through public support.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 28 World-class Jodrell Bank is under threat and UK risks a physics brain drain Funding crisis could lead to an exodus that would be a blow for British science and national growth
International Business Times UK · Jul 27 Full Buck Moon Rising: When To See July's Showpiece In The Night Sky – And What Legend Says It Does To Us July's Buck Moon peaks on 29 July 2026, offering a stunning celestial display. Learn when and how to view it, along with its rich folklore and cultural significance.
Space · Jul 27 Starship in space! See highlights of SpaceX megarocket's epic Flight 13 test launch (video) The 13th test flight of SpaceX's Starship megarocket went pretty well —and provided some amazing visuals, too. See the highlights here.
Space · Jul 27 Rocket Lab to start launching missile-defense missions from Alaska under $266 million Space Force deal Rocket Lab just inked a $266 million deal with the U.S. Space Force to launch up to 18 suborbital missile-defense missions, most of them from Alaska's Pacific Spaceport Complex.
Space · Jul 27 25 years on, 2001's 'Planet of the Apes' has become a bit of a guilty pleasure Time to fire up the Wayback Machine to pay tribute to Tim Burton's controversial sci-fi reimagining.
Space · Jul 27 Are we overlooking signs of alien life that aren't technological or biological? 'Bread would be a signature of intelligence' Between biosignatures and technosignatures lie noosignatures, and some scientists think they could help us find alien life someday.
Space · Jul 27 An 'almost blood moon' is coming on Aug. 27 and it'll be the best lunar eclipse until NYE 2028 The countdown is on! Millions of skywatchers will have front-row seats to a dramatic 96% 'blood moon' lunar eclipse. Here's what you need to know.
Space · Jul 27 Curiosity Mars rover inspects cracked wheel | Space photo of the day for July 27, 2026 NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has experienced some serious wear and tear during its nearly 14 years on the Red Planet, as seen in new images of its wheels.