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Could black hole mergers finally solve the Hubble tension? Probably not

Astronomers just ruled out merging black holes as a possible solution to a giant discrepancy plaguing cosmology.

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Venus quiz: How much do you know about this hottie?

This quiz will test your knowledge of Venus' wild weather, strange geology, and mythological roots.

Space

Supernova blast sculpts ghostly hand-shaped nebula in the cosmos (video)

An image from NASA's Chandra X-ray observatory shows a glowing hand stretching across the cosmos with its palm and fingers sculpted from the wreckage of a massive stellar explosion.

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Eclipse experts' best travel tips for the total solar eclipse 2027

Find expert weather insights and travel advice in this essential guide to the 2027 total solar eclipse in Spain, Egypt and North Africa.

Space

Dark matter could create black holes that devour exoplanets from within

Dark matter could gather at the heart of Jupiter-sized worlds, eventually creating a black hole that eats its way out of its exoplanet host.

Space

Don't miss Mars close to the slender crescent moon at sunset tonight

The crescent moon will be positioned close to Mars soon after sunset on Aug. 26

Space

Radio dish on the move | Space photo of the day for Aug. 25, 2025

It makes it easier to drive an extremely heavy radio dish when you can do it remotely.

Space

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NASA's Psyche asteroid probe beams home haunting view of distant Earth (photo)

NASA's Psyche spacecraft, which is headed toward a big and bizarre metal asteroid, has delivered a stunning perspective of our home planet from deep space.

Space

SpaceX calls off critical Starship Flight 10 test launch due to 'issue with ground systems'

SpaceX scrubbed the planned 10th test flight of its Starship megarocket today (Aug. 24), citing a problem with ground systems at its Starbase site in South Texas.

Space

SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule arrives at the ISS with 5,000 pounds of supplies (video)

A SpaceX cargo ship arrived at the International Space Station on Aug. 25 carrying about 5,000 pounds (2,270 kilograms) of food, supplies and scientific experiments.

Space

Put a ring on it: Saturn trivia quiz!

Could you be the Lord of the rings (of Saturn)? Try your hand at our Saturn-themed space quiz!

Space

The 10 best sci-fi TV shows of the 1980s

From the semi-annoying antics of 'ALF' to 'Knight Rider's' awesome autonomous auto, the 1980s were a transitional time for stimulating small-screen science fiction!

Space

Climate models reveal how human activity may be locking the American Southwest into permanent drought

A new wave of climate research is sounding a stark warning: Human activity may be driving drought more intensely — and more directly — than previously understood.

Space

Black holes that transform matter into dark energy could solve 'cosmic hiccups' mystery

If black holes are actually droplets of dark energy that convert stellar matter into this mysterious and dominant force, many "cosmic hiccups" could soon be cured.

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NASA will announce its new astronaut class in September

NASA will announce its new astronaut class in September, as well as details about the Artemis 2 crewed mission around the moon.

Space

SpaceX launches 5,000 pounds of cargo to the International Space Station, lands rocket at sea (video)

SpaceX launched its 33rd Dragon cargo mission early Sunday morning (Aug. 24), sending 5,000 pounds of cargo toward the International Space Station.

Space

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 174 — Gifts From Orbit

On Episode 174 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and and Tariq Malik are joined by Lynn Harper to discuss some of the amazing research taking place aboard the International Space Station.

Space

Rocket Lab launches 5 satellites on mystery mission (video)

Rocket Lab launched five satellites for a confidential customer this evening (Aug. 23) on the 70th overall liftoff of its Electron rocket.

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Jupiter quiz: Think you know about the Jovian gas giant?

This quiz will challenge your knowledge of Jupiter's features, moons, and the missions that have dared to get close.

Space

What time is SpaceX's Starship Flight 10 launch today? How to watch it live

SpaceX is now targeting the launch of its Starship Flight 10 test mission for Tuesday (Aug. 26) at 7:30 p.m. EDT (2330 GMT) after back to back delays.

Space

The Expanse: Osiris Reborn could be the Mass Effect successor we've all been waiting for (preview)

The Expanse: Osiris Reborn looks set to be the next big RPG, and a major breakout moment for developer Owlcat Games.

Space

Blue Origin postpones launch of 200th payload on 35th New Shepard rocket again due to avionics issue

Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket is set to launch an uncrewed science mission to suborbital space. The company has yet to determine a new launch date.

Space

Watch Hurricane Erin swirl menacingly in the Atlantic Ocean in NOAA satellite video

Satellites operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration watched Hurricane Erin as it swirled off of the U.S. coast on Aug. 11, 2025.

Space

One of the earliest galaxies in the universe was rich in oxygen. Could it mean life evolved earlier than we thought?

A galaxy in the early universe was rich with oxygen, astronomers have found. The discovery raises questions about how early life could have first appeared in the universe.

Space

1st-of-its-kind quadruple star system could reveal secrets of 'failed star' brown dwarfs

A rare quadruple star system with two brown dwarfs orbiting two red dwarf stars could help shed light on how these "failed stars" change with age.

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