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NASA's PUNCH spacecraft see a cosmic rainbow in the zodiacal light
By Samantha Mathewson published
NASA's new PUNCH spacecraft captured colorful images of the zodiacal light while testing out its sun-watching instruments.

Scientists calculate when the universe will end — it's sooner than expected
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
New calculations suggest that the universe's most enduring celestial objects, such as white dwarf stars, are decaying faster than previously thought.

Night sky for tonight: Visible planets, stars and more in this evening's sky
By Jamie Carter last updated
Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.

Save 14% on Obi-Wan's Dark Series Force FX lightsaber, now at its lowest price this year
By Alexander Cox published
Deals Get $40 off Obi-Wan Kenobi's Dark Series Force FX Lightsaber, one of the best lightsabers on the market and now its lowest price this year.

Here's why the private Athena lunar lander toppled over on the moon
By Mike Wall published
We now know why Intuitive Machine's Athena moon lander fell on its side shortly after touching down on March 6.

Venus' crust is surprisingly thin. Could this explain why it's so geologically active?
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
A fresh look at Venus' geology suggests that the Venus' crust may be far thinner than once believed.

That's a hat trick! Varda successfully returns 3rd space capsule from orbit
By Josh Dinner published
Varda Space has successfully landed its third reentry capsule back on Earth, delivering data for a U.S. Air Force advanced navigation systems technology demonstration.

'Alien: Earth' is almost ready to burst out, as FX reveals the release date, plot details, and shows off the cast
By Fran Ruiz published
Trouble is coming to Earth this summer with FX's Alien: Earth.
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