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Nearby star's massive eruption could help astronomers unlock secret of superflares
By Paul Sutter published
Astronomers witnessed a star emitting as much energy in mere moments as our sun puts out in a few months. The dramatic observation gives a direct look into the brutal physics of these stellar events.

SpaceX Dragon arrives for Crew-12 launch | Space photo of the day for Feb. 6, 2026
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
Crew-12's timeline has been unusually dynamic.

Does dark matter actually exist? New theory says it could be gravity behaving strangely
By Robert Lea published
"It highlights gravity's possible hidden complexity and invites a reevaluation of where dark matter effects originate."

Night sky for tonight and the weekend: See the moon shine with blue-white Spica
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.

This supermassive black hole jet is more powerful than the Death Star's laser: 'Planets are going to be destroyed'
By Keith Cooper published
It's nicknamed Jetty McJetface.

Astrophotographer captures the 'Flaming Star Nebula' ablaze in deep-space (photo)
By Anthony Wood published
Ionized clouds give the impression of flames surrounding the star AE Aurigae.

China joins race to develop space-based data centers with 5-year plan
By Julian Dossett published
China will work on establishing space-based data centers as a part of a larger five-year plan to expand the nation's already significant presence in space.

This week's "Starfleet Academy" episode, "Series Acclimation Mil", is a near-perfect "DS9" sequel
By Richard Edwards published
What happened to Captain Benjamin Sisko? This episode won't give you any answers, but it asks all the right questions.
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