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Nebula sparkles in new Hubble snapshot | Space photo of the day for April 23, 2026
By Chelsea Gohd published
Hubble revisits the Trifid Nebula in a spectacular image, revealing it's expansive splendor.

Japan's audacious sample-return mission to the Mars moon Phobos has made it to the launch pad
By Andrew Jones published
The complex MMX mission aims to shed light on the origins of Mars' two tiny moons, Phobos and Deimos, bringing Phobos material back to Earth in 2031.

Making contact with ET? Aliens may already know we're here
By Leonard David published
Earth is dotted with many humongous, human-made structures. To an alien eye, they may be tell-tale signs of intelligent goings-on, betraying our existence and hinting at our capabilities.

Our recommended choice as the best beginner mirrorless camera has $400 off, and has just hit its best price of the year at Best Buy
By Paul Brett published
Deals Expert tester Kimberley Lane rated the Sony A7C II as a perfect camera for enthusiasts, which produced impressive astrophotography results without breaking the bank.

'That's just not a winning strategy': Congress objects (again) to Trump's planned NASA budget cuts
By Mike Wall published
Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle objected to President Trump's proposed NASA budget cuts during a House hearing on Wednesday (April 22).

Aurora forecast April 23 — Northern lights remain relatively subdued under quiet geomagnetic conditions
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.

From 'Starfield' to Artemis: designing moonbases in games and reality
By Alan Bradley published
Looking at the best games for building lunar settlements, and how they compare to NASA's real-life plans for Artemis Base Camp.

As 'Star Fox Zero' turns 10, here's why the sci-fi rail shooter series deserves a comeback
By Fran Ruiz published
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