Why do stars appear different colors in the night sky? Discover why some stars shine blue, white, orange or red and what those colors tell us about the cosmos. Space · Jun 11
Elon Musk wants to put 1 million AI satellites in space. Here's how SpaceX could do it SpaceX CEO Elon Musk outlined more details for his company’s planned data centers in space ahead of a widely anticipated IPO on Friday (June 12) expected to make him a trillionaire. Space · Jun 11
Scientists debunk common health misconception about living with cats Cat allergen exposure is common even outside home, scientists say The Independent UK · Jun 11
James Webb Space Telescope finds evidence the mysterious 'little red dots' are black hole stars Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope may be close to solving the mystery of "little red dots" in the early universe. Space · Jun 10
NASA chief defends all-male Artemis 3 astronaut crew amid backlash: 'I don't think anyone should be reading into this' The four astronauts named to the Artemis 3 crew are all male, but NASA officials emphasized they were selected based on their qualifications and experience. Space · Jun 10
'Voltron: Legendary Defender' turns 10 today, and we think this mecha robot reboot was just as good as 'Power Rangers' and 'Transformers' Voltron may sound like an ointment for back pain, but the reboot Legendary Defender demonstrates that there's more to the big stompy robots concept than meets the eye. Space · Jun 10
Humanity's Reply Button Locked: New Global Protocol Bans Anyone From Answering Alien Signals Without UN Approval The International Academy of Astronautics has updated its guidelines, requiring verification and UN consultation before announcing or responding to potential alien signals, to prevent misinformation and ensure global consensus. International Business Times UK · Jun 10
The asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs may have created a vast underground habitat for life that lasted 8 million years The asteroid impact that triggered the extinction of the dinosaurs may also have created one of Earth's most enduring habitats for life. Space · Jun 10
'Doctor Who' Christmas Special is cancelled as Russell T. Davies departs the show: What does this mean for the future of Doctor Who? The Whos in Whoville won’t have a very merry Christmas this year. Space · Jun 10
Jupiter and Venus looked spectacular in this week's planetary conjunction. Here are our favorite photos Venus and Jupiter passed close to one another, setting the stage for a captivating planetary photoshoot. Space · Jun 10
NASA's ambitious Artemis 3 mission includes 3 giant rocket launches, 2 private moon landers and 1 big question: Can it all work together? NASA's Artemis 3 mission in 2027 looks to be one of agency's most complicated missions ever, with three giant rocket launches and two private moon lander prototypes that haven't been built yet. Space · Jun 10
Gears of War E-Day developer The Coalition explains why the prequel was 'just too good to pass up' We checked out Gears of War E-Day and chatted to the devs at Summer Games Fest, to find out more about the latest chapter in the Gears saga. Space · Jun 10
Swirling spiral galaxy will hypnotize you | Space photo of the day for June 10, 2026 A new image captured by the Hubble Space Telescope shows the Messier 88 (M88) galaxy, also known as NGC 4501, in all of its swirling glory. Space · Jun 10
NASA is building a new space telescope to search for life on nearby planets. What would it see on ancient Earth? A new study analyzed how NASA's Habitable Worlds Observatory might be able to confidently spot biosignatures in the atmosphere of a distant ancient Earth. Space · Jun 10
The Guardian - UK · Jun 10 UK’s stem cell transplant system may be putting lives at risk, report by MPs finds System not fit for purpose due to poor infrastructure and planning, with minority groups particularly at risk, MPs say
The Independent UK · Jun 10 Rare and potentially more serious Lyme disease bacteria found in New York ticks Scientists call for continued tick surveillance to understand risks
Space · Jun 10 Strange 'spacetime crystals' could give birth to tiny black holes Using just a pen and paper, a team of scientists has calculated how space and time could crystallize to form tiny black holes.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 10 Humans prefer to walk anticlockwise, scientists find – but reason is unclear From Spain to Japan, experiments have repeatedly shown a left-turn bias, but exact mechanic ‘is still an open question’
The Independent UK · Jun 10 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 · Jun 10 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
International Business Times UK · Jun 10 Who Are the Artemis III Astronauts? Everything to Know About NASA's 2027 Moon Mission Crew NASA has unveiled the Artemis III crew, including astronauts Randy Bresnik, Luca Parmitano, Frank Rubio, and Andre Douglas, for a 2027 mission focusing on lunar orbital operations and systems testing.
Space · Jun 9 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.
International Business Times UK · Jun 9 What Is the Artemis III Mission? NASA Names Four-Person Crew to Test SpaceX and Blue Origin's Commercial Lunar Landers NASA has announced the Artemis III crew, set to test commercial lunar landers in 2027, marking a pivotal step in returning humans to the Moon and establishing a sustainable presence.
Space · Jun 9 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 · Jun 9 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?