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Artemis 2 heat shield is a sunken treasure in the ocean | Space photo of the day for April 28, 2026

This eerie image shows the heat shield following splashdown.

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Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ linked to childhood leukemia, research suggests

Found in clothing, food packaging, cosmetics, the widespread use of PFAS is increasingly being associated with environmental and health concerns

The Independent UK

Scientists learn how much baby stars in Orion weigh — by watching their dance moves

By peering deep inside Orion's star-forming gas clouds, radio astronomers have been able to directly measure the masses of young binary stars, confirming that our theoretical models are on the right lines.

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Fossil reveals 180 million-year-old dolphin-like sea monster that survived despite injuries

Injuries to reptile’s shoulder and jaw joints likely made its life difficult

The Independent UK

Could the moon ever be blockaded? Experts predict cislunar space could be the next Strait of Hormuz

The ongoing military conflict regarding Iran and the Strait of Hormuz may well mirror a future situation off-Earth — the use of cislunar space, the region between the moon and our planet.

Space

Study unpicks the science of ‘haunted’ houses and why we find some buildings so unsettling

Vibrations from ageing pipes and ventilation systems of old buildings could be giving a ‘haunted’ effect

The Independent UK

UK scientists to fire salt water into the sky in bid to tackle climate crisis

Government supporting new geoengineering techniques as race against unregulated companies seeking to capitalise on need for climate cooling tech heats up

The Independent UK

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Did decaying dark matter help create the universe's first supermassive black holes?

"With the James Webb Space Telescope now revealing more supermassive black holes in the early universe, this mechanism may help bridge the gap between theory and observation."

Space

The 1st 'Alien: Isolation 2' teaser is here, and the setting looks eerily familiar

"We're on an express elevator to hell, goin' down!"

Space

All 4 original Alien movie special editions are now on HBO Max; here's how they differ from the theatrical cuts

HBO Max just added the Alien movie special editions to celebrate Alien Day; here are all the major differences between the theatrical & director's cuts

Space

Watch comet PANSTARRS 'switch on' its second tail as it makes closest approach to Earth

The ion tail appeared as Comet C/2025 R3 PanSTARRS was about 45 million miles from Earth (72 million kilometers) during its closest approach.

Space

SpaceX launches its 50th mission of the year, sends 25 Starlink satellites to orbit (video)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 25 Starlink internet satellites to orbit from California on Sunday (April 26). It was the company's 50th liftoff of the year already.

Space

We went hands-on with 'The Expanse: Osiris Reborn', and it's a hard sci-fi 'Mass Effect' successor with show-stealing zero-G sections

We've already played a chunk of Owlcat Games' take on The Expanse, and it looks like the hard sci-fi Mass Effect successor we were hoping for.

Space

Want to know my secret for learning the night sky? Welcome to sidewalk stargazing

Being aware of the night sky even as you walk, even through a city, can give you a grounding in learning bright stars, constellations and how the night sky changes.

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Atlas V rocket launches 29 Amazon internet satellites, ties record for heaviest payload it's ever flown (video)

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket launched 29 more of Amazon's internet satellites to orbit on Monday night (April 27).

Space

Backyard snapshot delivers stunning galaxy image | Space photo of the day for April 27, 2026

The Small Magellanic Cloud, a neighbor of our Milky Way galaxy, stuns in this ambassador's picture.

Space

Astrobotic fires next-generation 'rotating detonation rocket engine' in record-breaking test (video)

Astrobotic completed a successful series of hot-fire tests of its rotating detonation rocket engine prototype, marking a key milestone for the experimental propulsion technology.

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AI sped up James Webb Space Telescope data analysis from years to days. What can it do for the groundbreaking Rubin Observatory?

AI algorithms can sharpen naturally blurry images taken by ground-based telescopes, revealing details otherwise visible only to space-borne machines like Webb and Hubble.

The Independent UK

Chinese scientists build ‘zero emission’ coal-fired battery

Carbon dioxide gas generated in the process is captured within the fuel cell system itself

The Independent UK

Space rocket company eyes summer launch window as it applies for licence

Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) has for the first time specified a potential launch window no earlier than July 1.

Space

NASA wants to use a fleet of MoonFall drones to scout the lunar south pole: 'We believe we can do it'

NASA is exploring ways to use a fleet of drones to explore the lunar south pole with an ambitious new MoonFall project.

The Guardian - UK

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The Guardian - UK

Starwatch: Leo the lion dominates the northern hemisphere

Recognised since antiquity, the constellation has a rich mythological tradition

The Independent UK

The lifestyle habits of centenarians’ children that could help you live longer

Offspring of long-lived parents consume less sugar and substantially less sodium

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