As 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day' turns 35, it's time to accept the truth: Terminator shouldn't be back The future has been written, and it's a dark fate for the Terminator franchise. Space · Jul 3
Could humans someday explore Saturn's moon Titan, or will humanoid robots do it for us? Could humans ever set foot on Titan, or will AI-powered humanoid robots make the voyage instead? Space · Jul 3
'Independence Day' at 30: Roland Emmerich & Dean Devlin talk blowing up the White House and crafting a true sci-fi classic (interview) 'Welcome to Earth… Now that's what I call a close encounter!' Space · Jul 3
1 private spacecraft intercepts another on Space Force's groundbreaking 'Victus Haze' mission A U.S. Space Force mission pitting two satellites against each other has completed the organization's first tactical intercept of an orbital target. Space · Jul 3
Space science has come a long way since July 4, 1776. Here's a look back at the saga Celebrating America's 250th birthday, Space.com looks back at what our understanding of space was like in 1776 and what major developments occurred to change our thinking. Space · Jul 3
Infant stars celebrate their independence with cosmic fireworks| Space photo of the day for July 3, 2026 Infant stars celebrate their independence with cosmic fireworks in a stunning new image from the James Webb Space Telescope. Space · Jul 3
Want to see Uranus? July 4 could be your best chance in decades The Red Planet and Uranus will appear close together before dawn on Independence Day morning. Space · Jul 3
America at 500: Where will we be in space in 2276? When the U.S. was born, humanity was still seven years away from balloon-borne flight. Where might we be another 250 years from now, should the nation be fortunate enough to survive that long? Space · Jul 3
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 24 Starlink satellites from California (video) A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 24 Starlink satellites launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Space · Jul 2
SpaceX fires up all 6 of Starship's engines ahead of 13th test flight (video) SpaceX completed a Starship engine test at its Starbase facility recently, igniting all six of the vehicle's engines for a full minute. Space · Jul 2
'Silo' season 3: Release date & how to watch Apple TV's sensational post-apocalyptic saga Say so long to the sunshine as we plunge back into the deep mysteries of Silo 18. Space · Jul 2
Apollo 11 landing site, a cosmic Eagle and a blue-white star: 4 night sky targets to celebrate America 250 From the Apollo landing site to the North America Nebula, these celestial sights offer a uniquely American way to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday. Space · Jul 2
Sitting for more than 30 minutes at a time linked to higher risk of cancer death Study suggests even light activity such as ironing could reduce health risks linked to prolonged sedentary behaviour The Guardian - UK · Jul 2
'Stellar death is not the end': James Webb Space Telescope glimpses the fate of the solar system in a weird exoplanet orbiting a dead star "It's like using a time machine to peer into the distant future of our solar system." Space · Jul 2
Space · Jul 2 Astronomers discover a potentially habitable planet just 25 light-years away. 'This one is exciting' Astronomers discovered a planet 25 light-years away that orbits within the habitable zone of its star that could potentially support liquid water and possibly life.
Space · Jul 2 How to invade planet Earth: A sci-fi movie alien's guide to bringing the human race to its knees From "Independence Day" to "Invasion of the Body Snatchers", movies and TV shows are packed with advice for anyone aspiring to conquer this unassuming blue dot.
Space · Jul 2 'Flying saucer' arrives at NASA for Artemis 3 moon mission in time for World UFO Day | Space photo of the day for July 2, 2026 Just in time for UFO Day.
The Independent UK · Jul 2 ‘Once-in-a-generation’ expedition launched to survey shipwrecks of polar heroes Shackleton and Scott Neither ship has been surveyed previously using advanced technology
Space · Jul 2 In 1776, the moon was a clock, a calendar and a streetlight — and it was 31 feet closer to Earth The moon over America's first Independence Day was about 31 feet closer to Earth than it is today. Here's how colonists used it as a clock, calendar and streetlight — and what astronomers knew about it.
The Independent UK · Jul 2 The simple changes that can prevent more than half of dementia cases Researchers call for personalised, community-driven approaches to tackle risks
The Independent UK · Jul 2 Mexico fans celebrating World Cup win against Ecuador cause ‘earthquake’ ‘Human-induced earthquake’ phenomenon previously reported during Taylor Swift concert
The Independent UK · Jul 1 119-year-old whale skeleton returns to museum after ‘significant’ conservation The whale was caught alongside its mother off the coast of New York in 1907 and belongs to a species that is now critically endangered
Space · Jul 1 Steven Spielberg sci-fi movies ranked, worst to best Disclosure Day has arrived in cinemas, and it's got us nostalgic for all Steven Spielberg's best directorial sci-fi movies to date.
International Business Times UK · Jul 1 Scientists 'Fully Engineer' World's First Cell Built from Scratch, as Experts Debate on What Counts as Life Researchers have developed 'SpudCell', a synthetic cell capable of self-feeding, growth, and division, marking a milestone in synthetic biology and sparking debate over the definition of life.
Space · Jul 1 Atlas V rocket launches 29 Amazon Leo broadband satellites to orbit from Florida (video) A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket launched 29 more Amazon Leo internet satellites to orbit from Florida early Thursday morning (July 2).