There’s a new space race – will the billionaires win? The commercialisation of the cosmos is already underway, and our current laws aren’t fit for purpose The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2025
Who are the Sea Devils? The classic 'Doctor Who' monsters in 'The War Between the Land and the Sea' As the veteran 'Who' antagonists get ready for their close-up, we look back at 50 years of underwater history. Space · Dec 21, 2025
Armagh Observatory continues centuries-old winter solstice tradition The winter solstice, marking the shortest day and longest night of the year, happens just after 3pm on Sunday. Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2025
Winter solstice 2025 marks the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere today Today marks the shortest day and longest night of the year as the sun reaches its lowest point in the Northern Hemisphere sky. Space · Dec 21, 2025
Why is Venus so bright? The "morning star" is bright because of several factors, including having an atmosphere filled with sulfuric acid. LiveScience · Dec 21, 2025
Woman becomes first wheelchair user to ever visit space on historic Blue Origin flight Her goal is to make not only space accessible to the disabled, but to improve accessibility on Earth too The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2025
Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS: Watch Live Images of The Alien Guest Closing in on Earth Interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS passes Earth, sparking debate between ancient comet theories and alien tech. International Business Times UK · Dec 20, 2025
30 Most Dangerous Places In The World To Visit Right Now, Ranked Ranked: 30 Most Dangerous Places In The World To Visit Right Now Bored Panda · Dec 20, 2025
3I/ATLAS Interstellar Object: Why Its 'Off Scale' Nickel Content Defies Explanation Harvard's Avi Loeb and physicist Michio Kaku debate the origins of interstellar object 3I/ATLAS as it passes Earth. Is it an alien probe or an ancient comet? International Business Times UK · Dec 20, 2025
Starlink Satellite Explodes in Orbit; SpaceX Confirms It'll Re-Enter Earth SpaceX confirmed that one Starlink satellite recently exploded in orbit, and it is now tumbling to re-enter the planet. International Business Times · Dec 20, 2025
Scientists spot 'unprecedented celestial event' around the 'Eye of Sauron' star just 25 light-years from Earth Scientists watching the nearby Fomalhaut star system have directly seen two protoplanets smash together for the first time. Then, they saw it happen again. LiveScience · Dec 20, 2025
Comet 3I/ATLAS Flyby: Interstellar Visitor Zooms Past Earth Today Before It Is Gone Learn how to watch interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS as it makes its final flyby of Earth today at 153,000mph before disappearing into deep space forever. International Business Times UK · Dec 20, 2025
Bad Santa: Who made Sleaford Mods' nice and naughty lists? Jason Williamson brings the festive cheer - and festive bile - in choosing the people and things he has loved and totally hated this year Evening Standard · Dec 20, 2025
2 of Earth's rarest lightning phenomena captured simultaneously in once-in-a-lifetime photo A photographer in Italy captured an ultra-rare elve and red sprite flashing above the Alps in a single breathtaking moment. Space · Dec 19, 2025
The Conversation · Dec 19, 2025 Saturn’s icy moon Enceladus is an attractive target in the search for life – new research A small, icy moon of Saturn called Enceladus is one of the prime targets in the search for life elsewhere in the solar system. A new study strengthens the case for Enceladus being a habitable world.
LiveScience · Dec 19, 2025 Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is rapidly moving away from us. Can we 'intercept' it before it leaves us forever? 3I/ATLAS has passed its closest point to Earth, meaning we will soon lose sight of it for good. Some scientists want to send a spacecraft to chase down the alien comet — or the next interstellar object.
LiveScience · Dec 19, 2025 Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS makes closest pass of Earth. Where's it heading next? Everyone's favorite interstellar comet, 3I/ATLAS, flew past Earth overnight, coming within about 168 million miles (270 million kilometers) of our planet.
Space · Dec 19, 2025 Geminid meteors streak under green sky | Space photo of the day for Dec. 19, 2025 Astrophotographer Josh Dury has captured the beauty of the Geminids in this stunning timelapse exposure.
International Business Times UK · Dec 19, 2025 Comet 3I/ATLAS Reveals Secrets: 7.6 Billion-Year-Old 'Cosmic Fossil' Passes Today Discover the secrets of 3I/ATLAS, the 7.6 billion-year-old interstellar comet passing Earth. Learn about its ancient origins and unique chemical makeup.
International Business Times UK · Dec 19, 2025 3I/ATLAS Update: Harvard Expert Avi Loeb Warns Alien 'Serial Killer' Visitor Cannot Be Ruled Out Is 3I/ATLAS a comet or an alien ship? Harvard's Avi Loeb warns of a 'serial killer' visitor as the interstellar object makes its closest approach to Earth.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2025 Rail accident investigators issue warning over sensors on landslide monitors Inquiry into recent Avanti West Coast train derailment in Cumbria finds sensors may not work if landslips happen quickly
The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2025 Starlink satellite is out of control and ‘tumbling’ to Earth Any collision in orbit could have catastrophic consequences
Space · Dec 19, 2025 How did interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS capture our imagination in 2025? For one, it came down to timing.
Creative Bloq · Dec 19, 2025 This retro-inspired point-and-click game looks like a Rick and Morty cartoon I love the look of this artist-led game where being awful is half the fun.
International Business Times UK · Dec 19, 2025 'No Comet Ever Had This' - New Viral 3I/ATLAS Images Shock Social Media As it Nears Earth Viral images of interstellar object 3I/ATLAS have generated wild claims of a hollow comet with a mysterious dark core. As it nears Earth, what is the truth?