Tech

A large futuristic spaceship with a mid section comprised of the enlarging circles, blasts through black space.

Design an interstellar 'generation ship' to spend decades among the stars with Project Hyperion competition

By Conor Feehly published

A new design competition, dubbed Project Hyperion, is calling for submissions for the design of a crewed interstellar generation ship.

Tech

Satellites can now spot plastic trash on Earth's beaches from space (photo)

By Samantha Mathewson published

"This is incredibly exciting, as up to now we have not had a tool for detecting plastics in coastal environments from space."

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Spaceflight

European Space Agency reserve astronaut John McFall takes part in a parabolic flight on April 6, 2023 sponsored by the agency and Novespace, in Bordeaux, France. McFall is the first reserve astronaut with a disability.

Recruiting the world’s first disabled astronaut doesn't mean space travel is inclusive – here’s how to change that

By Sean Cullen, Ezgi Merdin Uygur, Vanja Garaj published

How can space agencies and “space tourism” companies make spaceflight more inclusive for disabled astronauts?

Human Spaceflight
four people in red, white and blue shirts float in zero gravity in a cramped laboratory filled with wires and computers

Why can't active NASA astronauts endorse US presidential candidates?

By Brett Tingley published

NASA astronauts can vote from space, but why can't they endorse political candidates? As it turns out, U.S. federal law specifically prohibits them from doing so.

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Science & Astronomy

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2024

By Tariq Malik last updated

Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2024.

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Two scientists in white coveralls examine a black piece of space tech with wires on one end.

New NASA coronagraph will measure temperature, speed of solar wind from ISS

By Conor Feehly published

We're about to learn more about the solar wind, thanks to NASA's Coronal Diagnostic Experiment (CODEX), which just arrived at the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft.

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Search For Life

Jupiter's moon Europa is the next destination for the Juno spacecraft.

Jupiter's moons hide giant subsurface oceans − Europa Clipper is one of 2 missions on their way to see if these moons could support life

By Mike Sori published

Jupiter has dozens of moons. Four of them in particular are of interest to planetary scientists.

Search for Life

Guion Bluford: First African-American in space

By Elizabeth Howell last updated

Guion "Guy" Bluford is a former NASA astronaut who was the first African-American to fly into space. He flew four shuttle missions.

Search for Life
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'Alien signal' sent from Mars decoded by father-daughter team

By Brett Tingley published

A signal beamed at Earth from Mars in 2023 has finally been decoded by a father and daughter team in the United States.

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Skywatching

graphic with night sky in large font and silhouettes of people below looking up at the night sky.

Night sky for tonight: Visible planets, stars and more in this evening's sky

By Jamie Carter last updated

Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.

Stargazing
An ultra wide view of the night sky with a warped low horizon. Above, many thin blue lines trace stars to show consteallations. Green lines protrude from the center in many directions from a point labeled Northern Taurids.

Don't miss the Taurid meteor shower peak with colorful fireballs and shooting stars this week

By Joe Rao published

Stargazing
Man uses one of the best telescopes and binoculars to look at the night sky as the sun sets and telescopes are on tripods around him

Best telescopes 2024: For stargazing galaxies, nebulas and more

By Gemma Lavender last updated

Buying Guide Here are the best telescopes for a range of different purposes and budgets — beginner to smart telescopes and everything in between. Keep your eyes peeled for Amazon Prime Day deals.

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Entertainment

Key box art for a deluxe home video release for "Interstellar"

'Interstellar' gets 10th anniversary deluxe 4K UHD and Blu-ray collector's edition

By Jeff Spry published

A preview of Paramount's new "Interstellar" 10th anniversary limited edition 4K UHD and Blu-ray set.

Entertainment
A journalist and his cameraman film in the rugged mountains

Netflix's 'The Man Who Loved UFOs' explores how flying saucer hoaxes go viral (review)

By Jeff Spry published

A review of Netflix's new "The Man Who Loved UFOs," a film exploring a 1986 flying saucer hoax that captured the attention of a nation.

Entertainment
A ferocious alien creature with spines and sharp teeth

Matthew McConaughey unveils otherworldly aliens in upcoming sci-fi game 'Exodus' (videos)

By Jeff Spry published

Matthew McConaughey narrates four new cinematic teaser trailers for out-of-this-world alien creatures in upcoming sci-fi role playing game "Exodus."

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References

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2024

By Tariq Malik last updated

Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2024.

Reference

Guion Bluford: First African-American in space

By Elizabeth Howell last updated

Guion "Guy" Bluford is a former NASA astronaut who was the first African-American to fly into space. He flew four shuttle missions.

Search for Life
Screenshot from the movie Alien vs. Predator. A woman and a Predator stand together, having forged an alliance.

'Alien vs. Predator' 20 years later: What went right and what went wrong?

By Fran Ruiz published

With both Alien and Predator back in action, here's what we can learn from their first big-screen crossover two decades ago.

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