Nasa warns of surging solar activity, reversing decades-long trend IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2025
The sun is ‘waking up’ and Nasa doesn’t know why An increase in solar activity can cause radio blackouts, satellite damage, and even power grid failures The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2025
EU Business Lobby Head Says China Rare Earths Snag Persists European firms still face challenges in securing access to crucial rare earths from China, a business lobby warned Wednesday, despite a July deal to speed up exports. International Business Times · Sep 17, 2025
Tiny crystals in Earth’s crust have captured the movement of the Milky Way’s spiral arms When most of us think about what shaped our planet, we probably picture volcanoes, earthquakes, and huge continents slowly drifting apart (or back together again) over millions or billions of years. We also know meteorite impacts were important; our crater-packed Moon is clear evidence of that. The Conversation · Sep 17, 2025
'We're really on a different trajectory': How NASA's Artemis moon missions aim to prepare us for Mars NASA is working on finding landing sites for future moon astronauts. Part of the work includes thinking about how to prepare for eventual Mars missions with astronauts. Space · Sep 16, 2025
7 Most Expensive Tourist Attractions in the World — and How Much They Cost Seven attractions highlight this list of the most expensive in the world. So, just how costly are these attractions for a single day? And are they worth it? GOBankingRates · Sep 16, 2025
Doomed 'cannibal' star could soon explode in a supernova so bright it would be visible during the day Astronomers have solved the mystery of a star that has baffled scientists for over a century, finding it is a cannibal white dwarf about to blow in an explosion that will be visible with the naked eye. Space · Sep 16, 2025
10 Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books With The Strangest Narrators These guys are anything but reliable. The Mary Sue · Sep 16, 2025
'We certainly weren't exceptional, but now we're the only ones left': In new PBS series 'Human,' anthropologist Ella Al-Shamahi explores how humans came to dominate Earth In her new show, Ella Al-Shamahi charts humanity's evolutionary odyssey. We sat down with her to discuss the path of our species out of Africa to global hegemony. LiveScience · Sep 16, 2025
Humanity could settle Mars by 2055, Elon Musk says Humanity can establish a self-sustaining settlement on Mars in the next 30 years, provided our heavy-lift launch technology advances as planned, SpaceX chief Elon Musk said. Space · Sep 16, 2025
What to expect from each stage of the partial solar eclipse today A spectacular partial solar eclipse will be visible across a swathe of the southern hemisphere this week. Space · Sep 16, 2025
Skyscraper-size asteroid previously predicted to hit us in 60 years will zoom past Earth on Thursday (Sept. 18) — and you can see it live The "potentially hazardous" asteroid 2025 FA22 will fly close past Earth at more than 24,000 mph on Thursday (Sept. 18). The space rock was previously predicted to have a slim chance of impacting our planet in 2089, temporarily earning it the top spot on a major risk list. LiveScience · Sep 16, 2025
2 billion people will be able to see 'God of Chaos' asteroid Apophis when it buzzes Earth in April 2029 The 1,115-foot-wide (340 meters) asteroid Apophis will pass closer to Earth than many satellites fly in April 2029, giving scientists and stargazers a rare front-row seat. Space · Sep 16, 2025
The Year’s Wackiest Sci-Fi Thriller Isn’t About What You Think It Is Romain Gavras delivers a shockingly funny odyssey disguised as a eco-thriller. Inverse · Sep 16, 2025
Space · Sep 16, 2025 A close shave on the ISS | Space photo of the day for Sept. 16, 2025 Even though they're far from home, astronauts on the International Space Station still have normal routines, including getting regular haircuts.
The Conversation · Sep 16, 2025 Molecular ‘fossils’ offer microscopic clues to the origins of life – but they take care to interpret The questions of how humankind came to be, and whether we are alone in the universe, have captured imaginations for millennia. But to answer these questions, scientists must first understand life itself and how it could have arisen.
International Business Times UK · Sep 16, 2025 NASA to Launch This Month Three Spacecraft That Could Save Your Next Flight or Bank Transfer NASA's new space weather missions aim to shield Earth from solar storms, preventing blackouts and safeguarding satellites, aviation, and communications.
Space · Sep 16, 2025 New space junk removal idea: Using ion engine exhaust to knock debris out of the sky With a modest amount of thrust and power, a new ion engine system could get rid of 1-ton pieces of space junk in less than 100 days. Here's how it works.
Evening Standard · Sep 16, 2025 ‘African tribe’ evicted from woodland site and moves over fence Officials evicted the group on Tuesday.
The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2025 ‘Lost tribe’ is evicted from Scottish woodland, then sets up new camp close by ‘The Kingdom of Kubala can never be destroyed,’ they say
Radio France Internationale · Sep 16, 2025 Could the Earth's ozone layer be healing? The United Nations thinks so... The Earth's protective ozone layer is healing and the hole should fully disappear in coming decades, the United Nations said in a report released on Tuesday, hailing the success of concerted international action.
Cinemablend · Sep 16, 2025 I Rewatched Apollo 13 As An Adult, And One Part Of The Story Hit Me Harder This Time This movie is well worth a re-visit.
Evening Standard · Sep 16, 2025 Eviction of ‘African tribe’ camping in Scottish woods under way A court order was issued on Friday.
LiveScience · Sep 16, 2025 'A genuine surprise': Near-Earth asteroid Ryugu once had 'flowing water' that transformed its insides A new analysis of asteroid Ryugu hints that the "potentially hazardous" space rock once had flowing water in its core, possibly leftover from the impact that created it.
Space · Sep 16, 2025 'A game changer': Space shuttle astronaut Pam Melroy joins Venus Aerospace after revolutionary rocket engine breakthrough Former NASA deputy chief and shuttle commander Pam Melroy has joined Venus Aerospace's board after its groundbreaking RDRE flight, bringing her decades of experience to help scale the startup's propulsion technology.