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Watch dead neutron stars smash together in new NASA supercomputer simulation

"We studied the last several orbits before the merger, when the entwined magnetic fields undergo rapid and dramatic changes, and modeled potentially observable high-energy signals."

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Star Trek needs to go back to 20+ episode seasons — and there's never been a better time

It is time for Star Trek to boldly go where no streaming series has gone before: back to the 20+ episode seasons of old!

Space

Photographer captures rare aurora over Brazil during intense geomagnetic storm (photo)

On Jan. 19, a powerful geomagnetic storm pushed auroral activity far beyond its usual range, allowing this exceptional sighting over Brazil.

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Lelia Duley obituary

Other lives: Obstetric epidemiologist whose research helped to improve the health of women and their babies

The Guardian - UK

Astronomers relieved as industrial plant threatening Earth's darkest sky gets cancelled

A light-polluting green hydrogen plant project that would seriously affect one of the world's most important astronomical observatories has been scrapped by the company behind it.

Space

A monstrous sunspot 15 Earth's wide is currently facing Earth: Here's how to see it for yourself

But best be quick, it might not be visible for long!

Space

Sun unleashes colossal X4.2 solar flare, knocking out radio signals across Africa and Europe (video)

An impulsive X4.2 solar flare sparked strong radio blackouts across Africa and Europe as the giant sunspot continues to rage.

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James Webb Space Telescope finds most distant galaxy ever detected: 'It looks nothing like what we predicted'

"There is a growing chasm between theory and observation related to the early universe, which presents compelling questions to be explored going forward."

Space

NASA satellite watches January's polar vortex | Space photo of the day for Feb. 4, 2026

A late January 2026 winter storm left more than snow and ice in its wake.

Space

Is Jupiter on a diet? New measurements say it's smaller than we thought

Jupiter may be a bit more petite than expected, and that could have a big impact on how scientists model the mysterious interior of the giant planet.

Space

A 'cold Earth' exoplanet just 146 light-years away might be in its star's habitable zone — if it exists

The planet is one of the best worlds for follow-up studies to determine whether it could be habitable or not.

Space

New Nipah-like bat virus in Bangladesh is becoming more deadly, scientists warn

PRV infections are typically mild, but that has not been the case in these newly documented cases

The Independent UK

Trans athletes may not have fitness advantage in women’s sport, landmark study finds

Findings suggest physical performance in trans women converges toward that of cis women over time

The Independent UK

Students unearth remains in possible execution pit on training dig

The discovery was made at Wandlebury Country Park near Cambridge

The Independent UK

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NASA had 3 years to fix fuel leaks on its Artemis moon rocket. Why are they still happening?

NASA stopped short of completing a critical fuel test for its Artemis 2 SLS rocket because of hydrogen leaks that sound a lot like the problems they had during Artemis 1.

Space

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover completes its 1st drive planned by AI

"The fundamental elements of generative AI are showing a lot of promise in streamlining the pillars of autonomous navigation for off-planet driving."

Space

SpaceX grounds its Falcon 9 rocket after a problem with its upper stage. Will the Crew-12 astronaut mission be affected?

SpaceX has temporarily grounded its Falcon 9 rocket after an upper stage failed to deorbit as planned during a Feb. 2 launch. Will the issue affect the company's Crew-12 astronaut mission?

Space

'It's insightful, it's informative.' Neil deGrasse Tyson on his 5-hour backyard audio chat with William Shatner (interview)

'He's wise and very well educated and so every turn of conversation is rich.'

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'Yes Bueno!': The new Kinder Bueno Super Bowl LX ad is sweet sci-fi goodness (video)

'Armageddon's' William Fichtner stars in the brand’s first-ever Big Game commercial

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February's 'rare planetary alignment' is coming — here's what to expect from the planet parade

Mercury, Venus, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and Jupiter will appear together shortly after sunset on Feb. 28 — but is this the "planet parade" we've been waiting for?

Space

How to use the moon on Feb. 4 to plan your view of March's total lunar eclipse

A February moon offers a practical preview of where to look for March's total lunar eclipse.

Space

Neutron star photobombs baby star | Space photo of the day for Feb. 3, 2026

When young stars mix with neutron stars, things get messy.

Space

A blood moon is coming: 1 month until a total lunar eclipse takes to the skies over North America

The moon will take on a dramatic blood red hue during the total lunar eclipse on March 3.

The Guardian - UK

Nasa delays moon rocket launch by a month after fuel leaks during test

Artemis II mission was due to begin as early as next week and astronauts have spent almost two weeks in quarantine

Space

NASA just delayed the Artemis 2 moon mission because its giant rocket has a leak — we've seen this before

NASA has delayed its Artemis 2 moon launch until March at the earliest, after encountering some issues during a key prelaunch exercise known as a wet dress rehearsal.

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