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SpaceX launches two Starlink satellite groups 19 hours apart

SpaceX launched two Falcon 9 rockets 19 hours apart, both carrying batches of Starlink satellites. The liftoffs took place from Florida and California on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 (by local time zone).

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Plantwatch: the cactus that lures bats with its fuzzy acoustic hat

In eastern Brazil, Coleocephalocereus goebelianus towers above surrounding plants, making its beacon even clearer

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NASA's Artemis 2 moonshot was just the 'opening act' for America's return to the moon, space agency chief says

Artemis 2 kicks off a lunar "relay race" that will lead the NASA and its international partners to a moon base and, eventually, Mars, NASA chief Jared Isaacman says.

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The 10 best Stargate SG-1 episodes, ranked

Chevron seven, locked!

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NASA's Artemis 2 moon shot just landed on Saturday Night Live — space toilet jokes and all (video)

NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission wowed the world enough to earn a space spoof skit on Saturday Night Live one day after a perfect splashdown. Watch how it went.

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Scientists use rare 'Einstein Cross' to learn about young galaxy with surprisingly old stars

"The discovery of this exceptional object has allowed us to accurately study the nature of the stars at the center of an elliptical galaxy in a remote era of the universe, when the galaxy was still young."

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This Artemis 2 astronaut really loves Rise | Space photo of the day for April 14, 2026

"Rise Wiseman" might be the most beloved mission mascot in history.

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Why small talk is more important than we think

By avoiding boring conversations we may forget that engaging with almost any topic can captivate and enlighten us

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Artemis 2 calling ISS! Watch the farthest-ever astronaut call from the moon to Earth (video)

Astronauts aboard Artemis 2 and the ISS connected across a record-breaking Earth–moon distance in the farthest crew call ever made in space.

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The moon's oldest and darkest craters could be hiding the most water ice. That's good news for future astronauts

New research shows that craters near the moon's south pole that have been in permanent shadow the longest are more likely to contain the most water ice.

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Man ‘cured’ of HIV after brother found to carry rare genetic mutation: ‘Like winning lottery twice’

Stem cell transplant patient’s case could help find signs to predict long‑term remission, researchers say

The Independent UK

Sci-fi stories never really end anymore, and that's a problem

It just goes on and on, my friends.

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NASA science faces 'very serious threat' from new White House budget, experts say

"This is the least transparent NASA budget request I've ever seen — and I've literally looked through every single one since 1960."

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Huge Northrop Grumman Cygnus XL cargo ship arrives at space station

The uncrewed Northrop Grumman Cygnus XL spacecraft, the S.S. Steven R. Nagel, arrived at the International Space Station on Monday (April 13), bringing with it about 11,000 pounds of supplies.

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How Artemis 2 commander Reid Wiseman saved the mission's moon mascot: 'It's hard not to love this little guy. I can't let Rise out of my sight'

Rise joined the Artemis 2 crew as a mascot of the moon, bearing 5.6 million names. But the mascot quickly took on a new meaning.

The Guardian - UK

Did you solve it? Are you smarter than a Navy admiral?

The solutions to today’s puzzles

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Artemis 2 astronauts celebrate successful return to Earth | Space photo of the day for April 13, 2026

Artemis 2's Victor Glover and Christina Koch are all smiles after splashdown.

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Artemis 2: Our favorite photos from NASA's historic moon mission

The Artemis 2 mission to the moon beamed back some incredible photos, and we've rounded up the best ones.

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Hate small talk? You may enjoy that ‘dull’ chat more than you think, say researchers

Participants reported enjoying the human connection regardless of whether they thought the topic was dull

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A worst-case solar storm could knock out satellites, GPS and power grids, report warns

Scientists outline how a once-in-a-century solar storm could disrupt the technology modern society depends on.

The Guardian - UK

Can you solve it? Are you smarter than a Navy admiral?

A trio of tricky teasers

The Independent UK

Consuming artificial sweeteners may raise diabetes risk for your children and grandchildren

Study says common sweeteners like sucralose and stevia may alter gene expression

The Guardian - UK

Starwatch: Venus to be joined by young crescent moon in night sky

The new moon will be particularly beautiful – at just 2.6 days old, only about 7.5% of its visible surface will be illuminated

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From spa to boat party: 10 epic events for the Aug. 12, 2026, total solar eclipse in Spain and Iceland

Experience the Aug. 12, 2026 total solar eclipse from Spain and Iceland with festivals, spa sessions and skywatching events along the path of totality.

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'The most special thing that will ever happen in my life': Artemis 2 astronauts describe their epic moon mission

The Artemis 2 astronauts are back on Earth, and they've begun processing their historic moon mission. But it's still tough for them to put the experience into words.

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