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How do supergiant exoplanets form? James Webb Space Telescope finds a clue

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have investigated the giant exoplanet 29 Cygni b — work that could clarify the line between planets and stars.

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Space combat was 'critical to mission success' in US war in Iran, Space Force chief says

The head of the U.S. Space Force said the United States' ongoing war in Iran shows the service has become a fully "combat credible" force.

Space

The 7 best sci-fi movie soundtracks of all time

From "The Matrix" to "Tron: Legacy," these sweet sci-fi soundtracks are perfect for serious audio aficionados.

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NASA astronauts joke around with an optical illusion on the ISS | Space photo of the day for April 15, 2026

Two NASA astronauts had some fun during the ISS' capture of a robotic cargo spacecraft on April 13, pretending to hold onto it from into the station.

Space

We can prove which twin fathered the child in this paternity dispute

Letter: Prof Michael Krawczak says the required molecular genetic testing comes at a cost, but should not be ruled out as it was in a recent court case

The Guardian - UK

From divvy to dinlo: index of insults aims to record Britain’s diverse dialects

University of Sheffield academics hope to create ‘vivid, honest record’ of regional swearwords in act of preservation

The Guardian - UK

A dark energy tool just created the most comprehensive 3D map of our universe ever: 'This is a major paradigm shift'

The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument has completed its five-year mission to build the most comprehensive 3D map of the universe to date — but its exploration of the universe continues.

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Interstellar invader 3I/ATLAS is spraying tons of water into space every second. Jupiter-bound spacecraft JUICE discovers

The Jupiter-bound spacecraft JUICE spotted the interstellar invader comet 3I/ATLAS spraying enough water into space to fill 70 swimming pools a day.

Space

Go behind the scenes of NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission with NOVA's 'Return to the Moon' documentary tonight (interview)

The new Artemis 2 NOVA documentary "Return to the Moon" will air on PBS Wednesday (April 15) to offer a behind-the-scenes look at the moon mission.

Space

Could a bloody conflict between chimpanzees shed light on why humans keep going to war?

Researchers say that while territorial disputes between animal groups are well known, wars within such groups are extremely rare

The Independent UK

Solar wind travels up to 4 times faster than expected, eclipse spacecraft reveals

"In the inner corona, a region very difficult to observe, we saw slow solar wind gusts moving three to four times faster than expected."

Space

See Comet PanSTARRS glow above a false dawn in stunning new photo

The comet is already visible to the naked eye ahead of its perihelion passage on April 19.

Space

A worst-case solar storm could trigger panic buying and public unrest, report warns

Scientists warn that extreme space weather could influence human behavior, from panic buying to protests and misinformation.

Space

Treasure trove of broken pottery reveals remarkable details of everyday life in ancient Egypt

Inscriptions found include notes on exercises by schoolchildren, religious texts, and certificates for the quality of sacrificial animals

The Independent UK

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Hidden treasures: Spanish archaeologists discover trove of ancient shipwrecks in Bay of Gibraltar

Researchers identify wrecks at the bottom of the sea from as far back as fifth century BC, from Europe and beyond

Space

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).

The Guardian - UK

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

Space

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.

Space

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."

Space

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.

The Independent UK

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

Space

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.

Space

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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