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'For All Mankind' alternative timeline vs reality: How Apple TV's sci-fi show diverges from history

How do "For All Mankind"'s six decades of space exploration "history" compare with the real thing?

Space

Hubble Space Telescope spots a mesmerizing spiral galaxy | Space photo of the day for April 17, 2026

Hubble images never fail to amaze.

Space

Artemis 2's heat shield seems to have aced its trial by fire

The heat shield on Artemis 2's Orion capsule appears to have held up incredibly well during its scorching downward trip through Earth's atmosphere, mission commander Reid Wiseman said.

Space

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Interstellar invader comet 3I/ATLAS made a startling transformation as it passed the sun

The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS changed significantly as it flew by the sun last fall, astronomers have discovered.

Space

This giant telescope could discover habitable exoplanets and secrets of our universe — if it gets its funding

Things are gearing up in the development of the Giant Magellan Telescope in Chile, as its developers enter the final design phase before the project goes before Congress for funding.

Space

Landing astronauts on the moon 'is absolutely doable, and it's doable soon,' NASA's Artemis 2 commander says

The Artemis 2 astronauts said they gained a deeper understanding of their Orion capsule during their moon mission —and what they learned bodes well for future Artemis flights.

Space

'That was a wonderful toilet': Artemis 2 commander defends mission's lunar loo

Artemis 2's groundbreaking space toilet doesn't deserve the bad press it's gotten over the past two weeks, according to mission commander Reid Wiseman.

Space

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Fantasy game 'Crimson Desert' lets you stab your way up to space, showcasing a remarkably detailed cosmos

One of the game's more bizarre features is the ability to stab your way up to the edge of space.

Space

Blue Origin fires up used New Glenn rocket ahead of landmark reflight (photo)

Blue Origin conducted a static fire test today (April 16) with a flight-proven New Glenn booster, paving the way for a planned launch on Sunday morning (April 19).

Space

The Lyrid meteor shower 2026 has begun! Here's what to expect

Fireballs and meteors could be seen anytime the constellation Lyra is above the horizon.

Space

Chris Walton obituary

Other lives: Biologist and lecturer at Cranfield university with an interest in volatile organic compounds such as breath, sweat and blood

The Guardian - UK

This may be the daughter of one of our universe's 1st stars. Scientists call it an 'ancient immigrant'

The star is escaping the Large Magellanic Cloud for the Milky Way.

Space

‘Cosmic fossils’ left by black holes created before the big bang may still shape the universe

Universe may have been created on the rebound from a previous collapse from which it still bears the scars

The Independent UK

Private Japanese spacecraft will inspect 2 dead satellites in 2027

Astroscale's 2027 ISSA-J mission will mark the first attempt to inspect multiple spacecraft across different orbits in a single flight.

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More than 5 million bees found living under a New York cemetery - one of the largest recorded colonies ever

The discovery began by chance in 2022 when a Cornell University technician noticed large numbers of bees in the cemetery and brought samples to the lab

The Guardian - UK

Red hair gene favoured by natural selection over last 10,000 years, study finds

Scientists who analysed nearly 16,000 ancient remains suggest red hair and fair skin is favoured for vitamin D production

Space

3D dark energy map is mind-blowing | Space photo of the day for April 16, 2026

Every single tiny point on the map is a galaxy.

The Independent UK

Archaeologists to reveal secrets of Welsh castle’s hidden cave that was once home to ancient hippo

The cave is rapidly emerging as one of the most important prehistoric archives in Britain, researchers say

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How to see once-in-a-lifetime Comet PanSTARRS tonight before it disappears for good

Comet C/2025 R3 PanSTARRS is days away from its close pass of the sun during an event known as perihelion.

The Independent UK

Vast magma reservoir found beneath Tuscany comparable in volume with Yellowstone

Discovery explains longstanding puzzle about Tuscany – why it has such extreme geothermal activity despite lacking obvious volcanic source

Space

Max Space unveils new expandable space habitat for the moon and beyond: 'We need real estate that is scalable'

"They are truly ready for long duration space flights and lunar habitation."

The Independent UK

Red hair becoming more common due to natural selection, study shows

Immunity to HIV and resistance to leprosy were also flagged as more common traits in the study by Harvard Medical School

Space

A new Earthrise: An Apollo historian experiences Artemis 2

As Artemis 2 approached, my anticipation was mixed with uncertainty. Would this new Moon mission spark the wonder and excitement I'd felt during Apollo? Those doubts didn't last long.

The Independent UK

The small change to your exercise routine that could lead to a longer life

Findings point to a more nuanced picture of how physical activity supports longevity

Space

SpaceX fires up next-gen 'Version 3' Starship ahead of landmark May test flight (photos)

SpaceX just conducted the first full-duration static fire test with the upper stage of its 'V3' Starship, clearing a big hurdle on its path to launch, which is expected next month.

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