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Moon base plans revealed as Nasa chief says ‘the grand return is close at hand’

The outpost at the satellite’s south pole may eventually spread out over hundreds of square miles

Evening Standard

America's manufacturing Achilles' heel: McKinsey’s warning on rare earths grows louder

McKinsey projects a shortfall of up to 30% in magnetic rare earth supply globally by 2035.

Fortune

Could aliens ever visit Earth? An aerospace scientist unpacks the challenges of interstellar spaceflight

On May 22, 2026, the Pentagon released a second batch of previously classified photos and videos showing what appear to be unexplained flying objects. These file dumps were the culmination of a process that was set in motion back in July 2023, when a group of government whistleblowers testified before…

The Conversation

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Chattanooga Man is Rebelling Against His City By Keeping His Lawn Untrimmed on Earth Day

Lawns aren’t mandatory in all residential properties, but when the city requires a certain layout, the costs become difficult to upkeep. Jonjon (@jonjon.jpg) on TikTok from Chattanooga, Tennessee, has been forced to maintain a lawn for his home. Now that it’s sprawling out of control, his city has issued a…

The Mary Sue

Brilliant-green fireball meteor explodes over erupting volcano in the Philippines

Multiple videos show a rare "fireball" meteor breaking apart with a flash of emerald light over the erupting Mount Mayon. Initial reports suggested that the falling space rock hit the volcano, but this was untrue.

LiveScience

Rare Blue Moon 2026 set to shake every zodiac sign: Here’s what the powerful lunar event means for you

The first Blue Moon since 2023 arrives this weekend, bringing emotional resets, bold decisions and intense energy to every Blue Moon zodiac sign.

The Economic Times

How mobile deep-space medical systems could support future landings on the moon and Mars

Around the world, people watched NASA’s Artemis II mission in awe as humans returned to lunar orbit for the first time since 1972.

The Conversation

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'Redshift' blends James Webb Space Telescope, Artemis 2 and Pink Floyd into a cosmic journey through light and sound (video, photos)

Artist Ashley Zelinskie and DJ illich Mujica get psychedelic in New York City.

Space

Walt Disney World Opens It's Cool KID'S SUMMER With Reimagined Classics and a Big Latino Future

Walt Disney World Resort is heading into summer with a mix of nostalgia, new technology, and a major promise to Latino families: the magic is not only being refreshed, it is being reimagined in Spanish, too. Starting today and during the duration of Cool KIDS' SUMMER, running May 26 through…

Latin Times

Gold glitters around Ghana's 'lake of souls' thanks to catastrophic meteor strike — Earth from space

A 2015 satellite photo shows a series of golden tendrils surrounding Ghana's Lake Bosumtwi, which is considered sacred to the local Asante people. The lake and its surroundings were shaped by a massive meteor impact around 1 million years ago.

LiveScience

Seeing double with the Artemis 2 rocket boosters | Space photo of the day for May 26, 2026

The two boosters hang out mid-air after separation.

Space

Is extracting oxygen from lunar soil the future of space exploration?

A new race to the Moon is emerging between the United States and China. Unlike fifty years ago, the goal is no longer just about landing and leaving, but establishing a base that allows for a sustainable presence and extended stays on the surface of our natural satellite. The objective…

The Conversation

Unusual red northern lights over Japan suggest some solar storms are stronger than we thought

Researchers analyzing crimson auroras over Japan found the glowing displays stretched hundreds of miles higher into Earth's atmosphere than expected, challenging long-held assumptions about the strength of geomagnetic storms.

Space

Count the dead bugs on your windshield and contribute to science

Scientists need your help! French researchers are calling on car drivers to help them measure the decline of insect populations – thanks to an app dubbed "Bugs Matter". The citizen science project was launched in April by France's National Museum of Natural History. It will become the country's first ever…

France 24

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The Economic Times

Quote of the day by the man behind “History is written by the victors” — Walter Benjamin: “Memory is not an instrument for surveying the past but its theater.” Learn the profound lesson on identity, and the hidden layers of human experience from one of the 20th century’s greatest philosophers

The Walter Benjamin quote of the day is gaining fresh attention across readers searching for identity, and emotional healing. Walter Benjamin said memory is not a record. It is a living theater. Hidden experiences shape human life silently. They stay buried inside the mind for years. This powerful Walter Benjamin…

Radio France Internationale

Spotlight on Africa: Global jihadism's growing grip on Africa

As attacks from jihadist groups allied to Tuaregs continue in Mali, global jihadism threatens Africa like no other region on earth, according to ACLED's latest report. With the organisation's expert on West Africa, Spotlight on Africa explores how jihadist groups are expanding across the continent, controlling territory, targeting civilians and…

Caixin Global

Business Brief (May 26): China Suspends Some Rare Earth Exports to Japan

Beijing says the curbs target military-related uses and are aimed at countering Japan’s remilitarization efforts

Space

'Very interesting wiggles' in data from silent NASA Mars spacecraft lead to unexpected solar wind discovery

Data from NASA's MAVEN spacecraft revealed a never-before-seen atmospheric effect on Mars, revealing how solar storms may shape planets without strong magnetic fields.

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Harvard Astrophysicist Says Alien Technology Could Be Humanity's Biggest Discovery

Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb examines Pentagon UFO files, urging scientific investigation into unexplained anomalies. He suggests that even one non-human technology discovery could be historically significant.

MyLifeXP

Why Karna’s Story Began Thousands of Years Earlier

Most people know Karna as the tragic warrior of the Mahabharata. A hero born with divine armor. A man unmatched in generosity and courage. But very few know the terrifying story that began long before his birth. Before Karna became the son of the Sun God, he was believed to…

The Economic Times

India, US seal critical minerals and rare earths pact amid global supply chain race

India and the US on Tuesday signed a critical minerals and rare earths agreement aimed at strengthening supply chains for key industrial resources used in clean energy, electronics and defence sectors. The pact comes amid intensifying global efforts to diversify sourcing and reduce dependence on China’s dominance in rare earth…

AAP

From the Yangtze to the Mekong: youth across borders unlock rivers' "Green Code"

NANJING, China, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from JiangsuNow. Civilizations are born, thrive, and endure alongside rivers. For millennia, rivers have not only nourished the earth but have also defined the eternal quest for harmony between humanity and nature.To mark the International Day for Biological Diversity on May…

AAP

Global Times: China's green approach presents a development paradigm better suited to the Global South

BEIJING, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In an era marked by ecological challenges, development dilemmas and geopolitical dynamics are increasingly intertwined. Through a series of innovative practices, Chinese modernization offers a "green solution" to some of humanity's pressing questions of survival and development. Rooted in the wisdom of Chinese civilization…

International Business Times UK

CIA Accused of Secretly Accessing Millions of Americans' DNA to Search for Alien-Human Hybrids

Claims have emerged that the CIA accessed DNA databases to identify alien-human hybrids, reigniting debates on government secrecy and privacy concerns over consumer genetic data.

Space

DARPA readies robotic deep-space repair satellite for 2026 launch

DARPA has a plan to keep geosynchronous satellites going for years beyond their expiration date. The agency aims to test it with a mission launching as soon as this summer.

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