'Strange New Worlds' latest episode wastes a lot of time pretending to kill off major 'Star Trek' characters The impending death of a major character isn't a threat when canon is there to save them. Space · Aug 27
Near total lunar eclipse will be seen from North and South America Thursday night Earth’s shadow will appear to be a reddish ‘blood moon’ due to the way sunlight is scattered by the atmosphere The Guardian - US · Aug 27
Powerful Ariane 6 rocket launches European weather satellite to orbit (video) Europe's Ariane 6 rocket launched the sharp-eyed MTG-I2 weather satellite to orbit today (Aug. 27). Space · Aug 27
An impressive partial lunar eclipse will turn the moon an eerie red for millions of people tonight Tonight's deep partial lunar eclipse will be the most impressive lunar eclipse until New Year's Eve 2028, so make sure you catch it if you can! Space · Aug 27
Researchers hail new approach to protecting potato crops from costly diseases A company has been formed to spin out an approach which tackles harmful bacteria in potato crops. The Independent UK · Aug 27
‘Sad moments ahead’: Kew Gardens to fell rare trees in race to save Victorian greenhouse Horticulturalists begin moving and propagating plants before the rusty and warped Palm House begins renovation – but some are too tall to save The Guardian - UK · Aug 27
How to spot a psychopath: ‘It’s like the difference between a domestic cat and a wild cat’ People with persistent predatory personalities cause an inordinate amount of pain. Recently, our shared understanding of them has grown – and it could help protect us The Guardian - UK · Aug 27
From spy satellite to space telescope: The unlikely origins of NASA's Roman Space Telescope At the heart of this next-gen space telescope lies the parts of old spy satellites. Space · Aug 26
Astronomers discover hot watery exoplanet destined to be swallowed by its star A newly discovered water dominated exoplanet is in hot-water literally and figuratively, it orbits so close to its parent star it is headed to a fatal collision that will see it devoured. Space · Aug 26
A black star in a false Spanish twilight: Here's the story of my 1st total solar eclipse I journeyed to the path of totality in Spain to watch the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse with a group of passionate citizen scientists. Here's my story. Space · Aug 26
Massive space mirrors could be 40 times brighter than the full moon, astronomers warn. 'It will be worse than big cities like London' Sun-reflecting space mirrors proposed by U.S. startup Reflect Orbital will have an even more devastating effect on the night sky around the world than previously thought, a study has found. Space · Aug 26
Chance gaze at old Hubble Telescope image leads to discovery that could reveal dark matter's secrets On a morning train commute, this former scientist found a stellar surprise in an old Hubble image. Space · Aug 26
Heat shield under fire | Space photo of the day for Aug. 26, 2026 This little satellite is doomed. Space · Aug 26
'Star Wars: Zero Company' recaptures the magic of your favorite Star Wars films (review) Bitreactor's blend of XCOM combat and a smaller-stakes story nails what makes the Star Wars franchise so special. Space · Aug 26
Space · Aug 26 SpaceX's final Falcon 9 Starlink launch from Florida creates gorgeous 'jellyfish' over New York City (video) SpaceX's last planned Falcon 9 Starlink launch from Florida created a memorable sight for folks hundreds of miles away — a glowing "jellyfish" high in the sky.
Space · Aug 26 SpaceX sends Starlink satellites to orbit on predawn launch from California SpaceX launched 27 more of its Starlink broadband satellites to orbit today (Aug. 26), in a predawn liftoff from California's central coast.
Space · Aug 26 Inside the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, NASA's next great observatory Here's a rundown of all the major parts of NASA's Roman Space Telescope launching Aug. 30.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 26 Shingles vaccine linked to lower risk of heart attack and stroke, study finds Researchers say benefits of two-dose Shingrix vaccine could be comparable to taking daily blood pressure medication
Space · Aug 26 Watch the partial lunar eclipse online tonight with these free livestreams You can catch the partial lunar eclipse live online here with these free livestreams starting at 9:23 p.m. EDT (0123 GMT).
The Guardian - UK · Aug 26 Sand overextraction weakening riverbanks as concrete demand soars Research finds demand has more than doubled since 2000 and 80% of current demand comes from Asia
The Guardian - UK · Aug 25 Dogs blink more often when they see owners blinking, study finds Scientists say research suggests blinking may have acquired a social relevance in interactions between dogs and people
Space · Aug 25 'You just saved the video dish': Two astronauts complete spacewalk to replace ISS antenna Astronauts Anil Menon and Sophie Adenot completed a 6.5-hour spacewalk on Tuesday, (Aug. 25), installing a replacement Space-to-Ground antenna on the outside of the International Space Station.
Space · Aug 25 'Aliens: The Video Games' author Mike Diver on overlooked Alien games, tracking down retro game developers, and the future of the Xenomorph (interview) We chat to author Mike Diver about this complete chronicle of Alien video games.
Space · Aug 25 Starbase Louisiana: SpaceX announces enormous $100 billion Starbase launch site A new spaceport will bring 10 launch pads to Louisiana's Gulf Coast and support thousands of Starship launches per year.
Space · Aug 25 The bubbling surface of doomed supergiant star Betelgeuse has been revealed like never before Betelgeuse may be a well-known and often-studied stellar object, but that doesn't mean astronomers aren't capable of capturing this doomed star in a completely new light.