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Geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights as far south as Michigan and Maine tonight and over the weekend
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
A fast stream of solar wind could trigger G1 geomagnetic storm conditions overnight, boosting aurora chances across parts of the northern U.S.

We still can't see dark matter. But what if we can hear it?
By Robert Lea published
Black holes smashing together may churn dark matter "butter," scientists say.

What's that bright light after sunset? Venus is dazzling the evening sky right now
By Jamie Carter last updated
As dazzling Venus dominates the evening sky, May is the perfect moment to start a months-long love affair with the brightest planet.

Aurora forecast May 14-17 - Prolonged geomagnetic activity could fuel northern lights this weekend
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The latest aurora forecast for tonight helps you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.

NASA's Psyche asteroid probe will fly within 3,000 miles of Mars today: Here's what to expect
By Robert Lea last updated
NASA's asteroid-bound spacecraft Psyche is headed for an encounter with Mars on Friday (May 15) to get a boost from the Red Planet.

The 'Doctor Who' TV movie at 30: Too British for America, too American for the UK
By Richard Edwards published
How an unlikely transatlantic alliance attempted to bring a Time Lord back from the dead.

No, this isn't a solar eclipse. It's an image of Mars, captured by NASA's asteroid-bound Psyche probe
By Robert Lea published
NASA spacecraft Psyche has captured a stunning image of Mars ahead of a flyby on Friday (May 15).

'Directive 8020' is an introspective look at sci-fi horror and our fear of the unknown
By Hayes Madsen published
Supermassive Games’ space horror game reckons with the cold fear of exploring space, and what an uncertain future means for the franchise.

NASA's Perseverance rover is positively glowing in its new selfie on Mars
By Samantha Mathewson published
The Perseverance Mars rover poses against a dramatic backdrop of ancient Martian terrain in a new selfie.

SpaceX's Starship V3 megarocket will do something completely new on Flight 12 — take a good look at itself
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX's advanced new "V3" Starship megarocket is set to fly for the first time ever next week. The debut will feature some in-space action never seen before on a Starship mission.
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