Tech

a large galaxy shown shining pink, with two nearby galaxies to the upper left. dots of far distant galaxies are littered about

Data science helps cross-check space discoveries 'across time and telescopes'

By Elizabeth Fernandez published

It’s not always easy to match objects from various telescopic surveys. A new method can change this, allowing objects to be matched in up to 100 different surveys.

Tech
The ATLAS instrument at the Large Hadron Collider.

Dark matter may be hiding in the Large Hadron Collider's particle jets

By Keith Cooper published

A new study helped scientists better constrain the possible properties of dark matter particles.

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Spaceflight

An astronaut sits alone on a moon rock, looking out into space where the Earth is a small object just over the horizon.

Cosmic radiation during spaceflight could increase risk of erectile dysfunction in astronauts

By Robert Lea published

As humanity prepares for longer stays in space, scientists have found that exposure to space environments could increase the risk of erectile dysfunction.

Human Spaceflight
a highly zoomed-in view of a silver rocket in the upper atmosphere

Watch SpaceX's Starship explode in astronomer's stunning telescope footage (video)

By Brett Tingley published

While thousands of photographers had their cameras trained on SpaceX's second test flight of its massive Starship rocket, one amateur astronomer was watching with a telescope.

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Science & Astronomy

Illustrative satellite view of two planets orbiting, extremely large and one small.

What is the biggest planet ever found?

By Rebecca Sohn published

space mysteries In this space mysteries piece, we investigate the giants of our universe in search of the biggest planet. It might surprise you that there's more than one candidate.

space mysteries
An image of a huge, swirling blue ring around a newborn star.

Life as we know it may have its roots in an old, cold cosmic cloud

By Keith Cooper published

The discovery is another step along the road to showing that the stuff of life originally came to Earth from space.

The Universe
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Search For Life

a finger pointing to a small metal ball on a screen

'Alien' spherules dredged from the Pacific are probably just industrial pollution, new studies suggest

By Joanna Thompson published

Last summer, Harvard professor Avi Loeb claimed tiny pellets of iron came from beyond our solar system. But new analyses suggest that they likely originated much closer to home.

Search for Life
a person in camouflage sits at a computer screen looking at an animation of several rings around Earth denoting spacecraft orbits

US Space Force wants to track 'abnormal observables' with unknown origins in Earth's orbit

By Brett Tingley published

A new U.S. Space Force publication says that to operate safely in space, Guardians need to know exactly what is in orbit and where it came from —  but anomalous objects show that it's no easy task.

Search for Life
spot-lit satellite dishes on an arid landscape point skyward ere the backdrop of a starry night

SETI Institute gets $200 million to seek out evidence of alien life

By Conor Feehly published

Researchers are taking seriously the idea that our first evidence of life elsewhere in the cosmos may come in the form of alien technology.

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Skywatching

Autel EVO Lite+_Drone in flight (16 by 9)

Drone deals: savings on DJI, Autel, Holy Stone & more

By Alexander Cox last updated

Amazon Prime Day Deals We're collating all the best drone deals you can get, highlighting top discounts on DJI drones alongside other popular brands.

Amazon Prime Day Deals
One of the best zoom lenses in 2023 in-hand with the author

Best zoom lenses 2023: The best picks from Canon, Sony, Nikon and more

By Kimberley Lane last updated

Buying Guide We've tested and reviewed the best zoom lenses from all the top brands, to shoot the stars, cosmos and landscapes.

Buying Guide
A photo of the Sony E 11m f/1.8 lens one of the best lenses for astrophotography in 2023

Best lenses for astrophotography in 2023

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated

Buying Guide We've rounded up the best lenses for astrophotography on the market with something to suit all needs and budgets.

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Entertainment

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Staggering $1,600 saving this Fujifilm GFX 100S Black Friday camera deal

By Mina Frost published

Deals This Fujifilm GFX 100S Black Friday deal helps you save on the compact but mighty medium format mirrorless camera that's perfect for landscapes and more.

Deals
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Black Friday drone deal: DJI Air 2S now $200 off at Amazon

By Kimberley Lane published

Deals Take to the skies for $200 less — the portable DJI Air 2S is now $799 in this amazing Black Friday drone deal at Amazon.

Deals
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Last chance Cyber Monday deal! $900 off Canon EOS R5 in lowest ever price!

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated

Deals This Cyber Monday camera deal is a steal! $900 off this 8K mirrorless monster, the Canon EOS R5 is at its cheapest-ever price right now, but it won't last long.

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References

gif animation showing an asteroid flying towards Earth.

Near-Earth asteroids: Hunting and tracking upcoming encounters

By Robert Lea published

Reference Here we explore whether there are any upcoming asteroid encounters and how NASA and other space agencies actively monitor near-Earth asteroids that have the potential to hit our planet.

Reference
Illustrative satellite view of two planets orbiting, extremely large and one small.

What is the biggest planet ever found?

By Rebecca Sohn published

space mysteries In this space mysteries piece, we investigate the giants of our universe in search of the biggest planet. It might surprise you that there's more than one candidate.

space mysteries
a large T-shaped space station is seen from above with Earth below it

How to see and track the Tiangong Chinese space station

By Robert Lea published

Reference Since 2021, China's Tiangong space station has orbited Earth, offering amateur astronomers a chance to glimpse it.

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