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UK government proposes 30% budget cut to astronomy and physics research: 'It's pretty disastrous'

The UK government is to slash by 30 percent its funding for astronomy, particle and nuclear physics in a move branded as disastrous for the field and likely to affect a generation of researchers.

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When will SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket return to flight after 4 upper-stage issues in 19 months?

For the fourth time in the last 19 months, the upper stage of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket experienced a problem during a mission. How long will the vehicle be grounded this time?

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Nearby star's massive eruption could help astronomers unlock secret of superflares

Astronomers witnessed a star emitting as much energy in mere moments as our sun puts out in a few months. The dramatic observation gives a direct look into the brutal physics of these stellar events.

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SpaceX Dragon arrives for Crew-12 launch | Space photo of the day for Feb. 6, 2026

Crew-12's timeline has been unusually dynamic.

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Does dark matter actually exist? New theory says it could be gravity behaving strangely

"It highlights gravity's possible hidden complexity and invites a reevaluation of where dark matter effects originate."

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This supermassive black hole jet is more powerful than the Death Star's laser

It's nicknamed Jetty McJetface.

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The 10 bleakest space movies of all time

From spaghettified convicts to doomed interplanetary liners, these space movies really pile on the misery.

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Astrophotographer captures the 'Flaming Star Nebula' ablaze in deep-space (photo)

Ionized clouds give the impression of flames surrounding the star AE Aurigae.

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China joins race to develop space-based data centers with 5-year plan

China will work on establishing space-based data centers as a part of a larger five-year plan to expand the nation's already significant presence in space.

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This week's "Starfleet Academy" episode, "Series Acclimation Mil", is a near-perfect "DS9" sequel

What happened to Captain Benjamin Sisko? This episode won't give you any answers, but it asks all the right questions.

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Now's your best chance to see Mercury all year — Here's what you need to know

Mercury puts on its best evening show of 2026 this February, with bright views after sunset and a helpful crescent moon.

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Could a toxic chemical in Mars dirt help us build a Red Planet base?

Perchlorate, a toxic substance found in Mars dirt, could help the bacterium Sporosarcina pasteurii strengthen bonds between particles of regolith.

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NASA chief flies over Artemis 2 moon rocket | Space photo of the day for Feb. 5, 2025

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman took Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for a ride over the Artemis 2 launch pad recently.

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Will a bright comet adorn our early spring sky? Why astronomers are getting excited about Comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS)

A new comet approaching the sun has caught the attention of astronomers, primarily because of its lineage. It appears to belong to a group of comets that in some cases have briefly become outstandingly bright objects.

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James Webb Space Telescope's view of 800,000 galaxies paints a detailed picture of dark matter

Astronomers used James Webb Space Telescope data to determine the density of the universe's most mysterious "stuff."

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Did astronomers see a black hole explode? An 'impossible' particle that hit Earth in 2023 may tell us

"If our hypothesized dark charge is true, then we believe there could be a significant population of primordial black holes, which would be consistent with other astrophysical observations, and account for all the missing dark matter in the universe."

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It's time to think about human reproduction in space, scientists urge

"If reproduction is ever to occur beyond Earth, it must do so with a clear commitment to safety, transparency and ethical integrity."

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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!

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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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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.

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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!

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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."

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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.

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