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1st solar eclipse of 2025 puts on stunning show for skywatchers around the world (photos)

The partial solar eclipse of March 2025 did not disappoint as observers turned their eyes and cameras to the sky.

Mar 29, 2025

X-rays, mushrooms and more: The science riding on SpaceX's Fram2 astronaut mission around Earth's poles

Here's a rundown of the science experiments that SpaceX's Fram2 astronaut mission will conduct while orbiting Earth's poles.

Mar 29, 2025

A total solar eclipse from 2471 B.C. may have shaken Egypt's cult of the sun

"It is always difficult to establish if the eclipses were seen in the ancient past as bad omens or good omens."

Mar 29, 2025

Doom games in order: Chronological and release date

With Doom: The Dark Ages around the corner, now is the perfect time to chainsaw your way through all the Doom games in order.

Mar 28, 2025

'Chappie' is 10 years old, and Blomkamp's flawed humanist take on robots and AI is more relevant than ever

Neill Blomkamp's Johannesburg-set riff on Short Circuit and RoboCop wasn't a winner by any means, but it's far from soulless.

Mar 28, 2025

Solar eclipse US weather forecast: Best places to see the moon 'bite' the sun tomorrow

A partial solar eclipse is coming this weekend, but weather could be an issue for many hoping to get a glimpse of the moon "taking a bite" out of the sun.

Mar 28, 2025

Surprise X-class solar flare from emerging sunspot triggers radio blackouts across the Americas

"Further strong activity is likely!"

Mar 28, 2025

NASA astronaut who gave up seat for Starliner crew takes command of SpaceX Crew-11 flight to ISS

Zena Cardman,who was removed from an ISS launch to facilitate the return to Earth of Starliner's first crew, will command SpaceX's upcoming Crew-11 mission to the station.

Mar 28, 2025

Last chance! 72% off Disney Plus, Hulu and ESPN Plus bundle means you can watch all Marvel movies and TV shows, including X-Men, for just $2.99 a month

Watch all Marvel content, including the Avengers movies and the X-Men movies from the 2000s, ahead of Avengers: Doomsday next year, with a 72% discount.

Mar 28, 2025

Exoplanet nurseries around infant stars can be much smaller than expected: 'It is astonishing'

New findings from the ALMA telescope have revealed that planets are born in much smaller protoplanetary disks than astronomers suspected, some of which would fit with the orbit of Earth.

Mar 28, 2025

James Webb Space Telescope discovers 2 galaxies forming breathtaking 'cosmic lens': Space photo of the day

The space telescope's image of a odd-looking spiral galaxy is, in reality, two distant galaxies overlapping each other.

Mar 28, 2025

This spacecraft swarm could spot interstellar visitors zipping through our solar system

Hiroyasu Tsukamota has developed a deep-learning-based guidance and control framework called Neural-Rendezvous that could allow spacecraft to safely encounter interstellar objects.

Mar 28, 2025

Meet the astronauts of SpaceX's Fram2 mission, the 1st to fly over Earth's poles

The crew of SpaceX's pioneering Fram2 mission includes a polar explorer, a marine technology scientist, a filmmaker and a bitcoin magnate.

Mar 28, 2025

Don't miss the partial solar eclipse today: Where, when and how to see it

Here's everything you need to know to make the most of the partial solar eclipse on March 29, as the moon takes a 'bite' out of the sun.

Mar 28, 2025

Boeing's next Starliner launch for NASA could slip to early 2026 after fixes

NASA and Boeing are still working on the thruster issues that Starliner experienced on its first crewed flight last year, so the capsule's next liftoff is a ways off yet.

Mar 28, 2025

US Space Force certifies new Vulcan Centaur rocket to launch national security missions

The U.S. Space Force has certified ULA's new Vulcan Centaur rocket to launch national security missions, doubling the number of providers for such flights.

Mar 27, 2025

NASA cancels cargo launch to ISS due to damaged Cygnus spacecraft

NASA has canceled the planned June liftoff of a Cygnus ISS resupply mission due to damage the freighter incurred during transport to the launch site.

Mar 27, 2025

NASA's daredevil solar spacecraft survives 2nd close flyby of our sun

NASA's Parker Solar Probe has successfully completed its second science-gathering flyby of the sun, the space agency announced earlier this week.

Mar 27, 2025

So long, Gaia: Europe officially retires prolific star-mapping space telescope

Europe's star-mapping Gaia space observatory has entered its retirement orbit, after gathering valuable cosmic data for more than a decade.

Mar 27, 2025

2 newly found exoplanets reignite an outstanding question about our solar system

Astronomers have discovered two new exoplanets that are similar to other worlds found in the Milky Way, but unlike any in our own solar system.

Mar 27, 2025

This Star Wars The Black Series Force FX lightsaber is its lowest-ever price and 55% off for Amazon's Big Spring Sale

Sabine Wren's Force FX lightsaber is a huge 55% off for Amazon's Big Spring Sale and it's the lowest price we've ever seen it, better than half price.

Mar 27, 2025

Watch two new trailers for 'The Alters', an upcoming sci-fi survival game where you clone yourself in a giant rolling base (video)

If you need something done, do it yourselves.

Mar 27, 2025

NASA stacks moon-bound Artemis 2 rocket: Space photo of the day

The Space Launch System (SLS) core stage and rocket boosters have now been stood up and mated in preparation for NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission.

Mar 27, 2025

Partial solar eclipse 2025 livestreams: Where to watch online for free today (March 29)

Here's how to watch all the partial solar eclipse action unfold live online.

Mar 27, 2025

Katy Perry, Gayle King blast off on star-studded all-female Blue Origin rocket launch on April 14

Blue Origin has announced an April 14 liftoff date for its star-studded, all-female NS-31 mission launching on its New Shepard rocket.

Mar 27, 2025

Capturing the cosmos on canvas: How art helps scientists and space agencies communicate with the public

Astrophysicist and artist Ed Belbruno explains how art helps scientists communicate their work to the public and even discover solutions to spaceflight and astronomy problems.

Mar 27, 2025

Has the sun already passed solar maximum?

Solar Cycle 25 has surpassed its predecessor — but is the end in sight?

Mar 27, 2025

When's the next 'parade of planets'? The past, present and future of planetary alignments

Just how rare are planetary alignments?

Mar 27, 2025

Unknown physics may help dark energy act as 'antigravity' throughout the universe

Dark energy may have a completely unknown aspect of physics acting as an accomplice in its efforts to defy gravity, suppressing the growth of large-scale structures like galaxy superclusters.

Mar 27, 2025

SpaceX launches 27 Starlink satellites to orbit from California, lands rocket at sea (video)

SpaceX launched a stack of Starlink internet satellites to orbit from California and returned a booster to Earth Friday afternoon (March 26).

Mar 26, 2025

Hold onto your hats! Is the 'Blaze Star' T Corona Borealis about to go boom?

The nova is ignited when a "vampirific" white dwarf steals too much matter from a companion star.

Mar 26, 2025

What will happen during the partial solar eclipse tomorrow?

Observers across eastern North America and much of Europe will have front-row seats to the striking partial solar eclipse on March 29. Here's what to expect.

Mar 26, 2025

'What choices do you make when you are turning the moon into cheese?' Author John Scalzi on new novel 'When the Moon Hits Your Eye'

John Scalzi cased out the Armstrong Museum before writing "When the Moon Hits Your Eye." The author may have been confused of planning a heist given the way he eyed an Apollo 11 moon rock on display.

Mar 26, 2025

Auroras on ice giant revealed: Space photo of the day

The James Webb Space Telescope has captured bright aurora activity on Neptune for the first time.

Mar 26, 2025

Strange sphere-studded rock on Mars found by NASA's Perseverance rover

NASA's Perseverance rover has encountered another rock on Mars that has left scientists puzzled.

Mar 26, 2025

Strange red nova deaths of shrouded stars investigated by 'stellar Sherlocks'

A group of stellar Sherlocks have solved the mystery of red transient objects that appear and fade in the sky, linking them to the total explosive death of stars.

Mar 26, 2025

1st images of elusive auroras on Neptune revealed by James Webb Space Telescope

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have captured direct images of Neptune's elusive auroras for the first time.

Mar 26, 2025

Marvel reveals colossal ' Avengers: Doomsday' cast in surprise livestream as production begins, classic X-men lead the charge (video)

Earth's Mightiest Heroes are assembling again, as Avengers: Doomsday is finally in production and has unveiled its complete roster.

Mar 26, 2025

What time is the partial solar eclipse today?

The moon will appear to take a "bite" out of the sun during a deep partial solar eclipse visible across eastern North America and Europe.

Mar 26, 2025

Send in the clones: the 18 most famous clones from sci-fi movies and TV shows

Robert Pattinson's Mickey is the latest in a long line of duplicates and doppelgangers.

Mar 26, 2025

New documentary 'Children of the Sky' asks the bold question: Can we raise kids in space? (op-ed)

A new 28-minute film explores the medical, social, political and ethical challenges of parenthood and child-rearing that truly permanent communities in space will need to solve.

Mar 26, 2025

The new moon of March 2025 creates a partial solar eclipse this weekend

This new moon of March 2025 will create a partial solar eclipse visible in the northeastern part of North America, much of Europe and Russia.

Mar 26, 2025

Rocket Lab launches 8 wildfire-hunting satellites into orbit from New Zealand (video)

Rocket Lab launched eight wildfire detection satellites from New Zealand March 26, lofting the "Finding a Wildfire near you" mission into orbit for German-based OroraTech.

Mar 26, 2025

"The monster will come for us all!” Mon Mothma rouses the rebels in new 'Andor' Season 2 trailer

The Death Star’s technological terror looms, and the Rebellion rises to meet the threat in this thrilling trailer for Andor Season 2.

Mar 25, 2025

'Earth to Space' art festival set to launch at Kennedy Center this week

A nearly month-long mission is ready to lift off, with preparations being made at the Kennedy Center. To be clear, not NASA's Kennedy Space Center, but the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Mar 25, 2025

NASA completes SLS core stage stacking for Artemis 2 moon mission (photos)

NASA's next moon rocket is coming together at the agency's Kennedy Space Center, as the SLS core stage gets its solid rocket boosters.

Mar 25, 2025

10 things we want from the next Mass Effect game

BioWare's follow-up to the original Mass Effect trilogy is still a ways off, but we already have an extensive list of things we'd love to see happen.

Mar 25, 2025

Rare moonbow shines below total lunar eclipse in stunning photo: 'This is definitely the first time I've tried something like this, but will not be the last'

"The respective sizes of the two arcs also create a great symbolic representation of the difference in scale between what we experience and deal with as humans on Earth and the vastness and grandeur of the scale of space and our closest neighbor"

Mar 25, 2025

'It's coming!' New 'Alien: Earth' trailer is packed with nostalgia, a creepy android, and some very unfortunate humans (video)

Retrofuturistic styling, synthetics with no regard for human life, and people being munched like popcorn — that's the Alien we know and love alright.

Mar 25, 2025

'City of Lights' as seen at night from space: Space photo of the day

Paris, France is seen lit up in this photo taken aboard the International Space Staton.

Mar 25, 2025