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Scientists find huge ‘magma systems’ inside Mars

Findings suggest that more planets could be habitable than we thought, researchers say

The Independent UK · Jun 26

China's top-secret 'dragon' space plane just released another unidentified object over Earth

The Shenlong, or "divine dragon," space plane just deployed a mysterious payload above our planet. The top-secret spacecraft, which has never been properly photographed, has now released at least nine objects in low Earth orbit.

LiveScience · Jun 26

Watch out for the giant scorpion hiding in the summer sky

Scorpius is one of the few constellations that actually resembles its namesake — and this summer is the perfect time to find it.

Space · Jun 26

Venezuela’s deadly earthquakes happened on a fault similar to the San Andreas, and the risks aren’t over yet – a geophysicist explains

Venezuela and its capital, Caracas, were rocked by two massive earthquake pulses on June 24, 2026, just seconds apart. The shaking from the magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 events caused buildings to collapse in cities across the northern part of the country, killing more than 1,400 people and trapping many more,…

The Conversation · Jun 26

NASA is paying $30 million for a 1st-of-its-kind rescue mission to the aging Swift telescope before it falls from space. Is it worth it?

NASA's daring Swift Boost mission launches June 27 to save the nearly 22-year-old Swift observatory , which is being dragged out of space by Earth's atmosphere.

Space · Jun 26

June's Strawberry Moon is unlike any other full moon. Here's why

Think all full moons look the same? June's Strawberry Moon rises and sets at extreme points, tracing an unusually low path across the Northern Hemisphere sky.

Space · Jun 26

Quote of the day by Oprah Winfrey: "One of the things that I encourage for anybody who is interested in their own charity or philanthropy is…"

When most people hear the word philanthropy, they picture the very wealthy writing enormous cheques. It can feel like something reserved for billionaires, far removed from ordinary life. Oprah Winfrey, who has given away vast sums herself, offers a much more down to earth way in. Anyone interested in charity…

The Times of India · Jun 26

Suitcase-sized satellites are scanning for Greek wildfires in a global first

As Greece braces for another blistering wildfire season, a new line of defense is taking shape in Earth’s orbit

The Independent UK · Jun 26

Venezuela earthquake: Overseas aid arrives after tremors kill at least 235

Venezuela earthquake news: Country grapples with devastating aftershocks as the death toll from twin earthquakes tragically climbs to at least 235. Thousands are injured, with desperate citizens searching for loved ones amidst collapsed buildings. International aid, including rescue teams and significant financial assistance from the US, is now arriving to…

The Economic Times · Jun 26

Death toll climbs to at least 920, tens of thousands missing after Venezuela earthquakes

The UN aid chief said Friday that more than 50,000 people were missing following the two back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela. The death toll has risen to about 920, with at least 3,360 people injured, Venezuelan authorities said as international aid started arriving. Read about the day’s events as they unfolded…

France 24 · Jun 26