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The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, NASA's next great observatory, is finally complete

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, which is set to launch this coming September, has the potential to show us pockets of the cosmos we've yet to touch.

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Geoff Yeadon obituary

Other lives: Outstanding cave diver who opened up new underground routes across Britain, notably in his native North Yorkshire

The Guardian - UK

You've heard of the Space Force. Now there's a 'NASA Force' — but it's not about making space war

NASA Force aims to recruit industry talent to the space agency for relatively short stints. Applications are open now in the wake of the Artemis 2 moon mission.

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Seeds from ‘miracle tree’ filter microplastics from drinking water

Following years of research, study finds seeds are more than equal to chemical alternatives for water filtration

The Independent UK

Prolific unregulated sperm donor loses UK legal fight to be named as child’s father

Robert Albon cannot be declared four-year-old’s father because he ran illegal sperm donation business, court rules

The Guardian - UK

'Dancing' jets erupting from a cannibalistic black hole have the power of 10,000 suns

Astronomers have discovered that jets from a cannibalistic black hole are erupting with the power of 10,000 suns.

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The moon and Jupiter steal the show after sunset tonight

A half moon passes close to Jupiter on April 22, creating a striking scene.

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NASA rolls out Artemis 3 SLS rocket's huge core stage to gear up for 2027 launch (photo)

NASA rolled the Artemis 3 core stage out from the Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans on Monday (April 20). The next stop is the launch site: Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

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Astronauts photograph Lyrid meteor shower from ISS | Space photo of the day for April 21, 2026

NASA's Jessica Meir spotted the Lyrids from aboard the space station.

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‘Is it life? We can’t tell’: Nasa’s Curiosity rover finds organic molecules on Mars

Scientists think they are looking at chemical building blocks of life preserved for 3.5bn years

The Guardian - UK

NASA reveals its Roman Space Telescope today: How to watch live, and what's next for the next-generation observatory

NASA will unveil the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope on April 21, and you can watch the event live here at Space.com.

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Don't miss the Lyrid meteor shower 2026 peak tonight! Viewing times, location and tips

The Lyrid meteor shower peaks in the early hours of April 22, offering up a possible feast of impressive shooting stars and the occasional fireball.

Space

NASA's Curiosity rover finds building blocks of life on Mars. Scientists aren't sure how they got there

NASA's Curiosity rover has found a diverse mix of organic molecules on Mars, including chemicals considered building blocks for the origin of life on Earth.

Space

Cocaine entering waterways is having a big effect on behaviour of young salmon

New study demonstrates effects of cocaine contamination on wild fish behaviour for the first time

The Independent UK

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Archaeologists stunned to find copy of Homer’s Iliad inside ancient Egyptian mummy

Papyrus fragment discovered inside mummy buried in Roman-era tomb around 1,600 years ago

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NASA shuts down Voyager 1 instrument to keep probe exploring interstellar space

NASA engineers have shut down another instrument on Voyager 1 to preserve the power of the most distant spacecraft ever sent into space.

Space

600 rocket landings! SpaceX notches another milestone during Sunday Starlink launch (video)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 25 Starlink satellites lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Station in California on April 19. The mission featured the 600th landing of a Falcon first stage.

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Scientists found a 'bathtub ring' on Mars. Could it be evidence of an ancient Red Planet ocean?

A huge geological structure on Mars resembling a bathtub ring may be evidence of an ocean that once covered a third of the Red Planet.

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Ruth Francis obituary

Other lives: Communications head for scientific publishers who also chaired her industry body

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Astronauts face grip strength challenge in space and on Earth, scientists find

It turns out that living in space can have a lasting impact on how your brain works, researchers have found.

The Guardian - UK

Cocaine pollution in rivers and lakes may disrupt behaviour of salmon, study finds

Fish swam further and dispersed more widely after exposure to environmental levels of drug and main metabolite

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Watch the Lyrid meteor shower 2026 online today with these free livestreams

Catch Lyrid meteors live online with these stunning sky cams from around the world.

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A peek at the far side of the moon | Space photo of the day for April 20, 2026

The Artemis 2 astronauts captured a unique image of the moon's "dark side" during their historic April 2026 flyby.

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'80s sci-fi cult classic 'The Last Starfighter' finally scores a sequel, but it's a comic book! (exclusive)

'I'm honored to be a part of the team continuing this adventure for a new generation of Starfighters, both young and old.'

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What's the best time to see Lyrid meteors in 2026?

The Lyrid meteor shower peak is almost here, and we may be in store for spectacular fireballs and shooting stars.

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