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A wonderously spiralling galaxy filled with bright whites and warms points of gold in the starry blackness of space.

James Webb Space Telescope adds to the confusing drama of Hubble tension

Keith Cooper published 15 August 24

Measurements of cosmic expansion using Cepheid variable stars continue to create tension.

A record number of sunspots on the sun as seen on Aug. 8, 2024 by a NASA spacecraft.

The sun might've just had a record-breaking number of visible sunspots

Meredith Garofalo published 15 August 24

For the first time in more than 20 years, the daily record for sunspots is likely to be broken during Solar Cycle 25.

An arc of the sun rises from the bottom. Above a dark central spot near the top, pink rippons hang suspended above against a black background.

Intense solar storm opens '2-way highway' for charged particles, sparking rare auroras on the sun

Sharmila Kuthunur published 15 August 24

Auroras on Earth occur when storms from our sun engulf our planet. In a rare cosmic feat last April, our planet returned the favor.

Artist's illustration of the surface of a planet in the TRAPPIST-1 system, which hosts seven roughly Earth-size worlds. According to one new study, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope could help scientists to detect and study atmospheres in the TRAPPIST-1 planetary system.

The discovery of a new Earth-like planet could shed further light on what makes a planet habitable

Vigneshwaran Krishnamurthy, Hiroyuki Tako Ishikawa published 15 August 24

A team of international scientists has announced the discovery of Gliese 12 b, a temperate, Earth-sized exoplanet just 40 light-years away.

the new york city skyline below and a huge supermoon shining above, it is slightly colored orange.

The Supermoon Blue Moon is coming. Here's what to expect

Daisy Dobrijevic published 15 August 24

Discover the August Supermoon Blue Moon. Learn what it is, when to see it, and what to expect from this stunning sight.

orange flames glowing from a black pit of clouds reflect off smoke in the sky as a shooting star streaks by the upper right.

Space pictures! See our space image of the day

Space.com Staff last updated 15 August 24

Space.com's image of the day rounds up the most awe-inspiring space photos right here, with a new image everyday.

A record number of sunspots on the sun as seen on Aug. 8, 2024 by a NASA spacecraft. — The sun might've just had a record-breaking number of visible sunspots Hundreds of sunspots were estimated to occur within 24 hours.

An arc of the sun rises from the bottom. Above a dark central spot near the top, pink rippons hang suspended above against a black background. — Intense solar storm opens '2-way highway' for charged particles, sparking rare auroras on the sun "Particles trapped by Earth's magnetism suddenly had an escape — a direct path to the sun!"

Liftoff of a Maxar satellite aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 on Aug. 15, 2024. — SpaceX launches 2 sharp-eyed Earth-imaging satellites to orbit Aug. 15 (video) Launch of the two WorldView Legion satellites happened at 9:00 a.m. ET today (Aug. 15).

An artist's visualization video showing the Psyche spacecraft getting closer to the asteroid. — Is asteroid Psyche actually a planetary core? James Webb Space Telescope results cast doubt NASA's Psyche mission arrives at the asteroid in 2029, when it will get the chance to solve the mystery.

supermoon — The Supermoon Blue Moon is coming. Here's what to expect August's supermoon will be the first of four supermoons in a row.

streaks of white light in front of stars — Petition calls for halt of megaconstellation launches for environmental review 'We recommend the FCC to pause all future launches of satellite internet megaconstellations.'

Tech

StarCrete, a material made of potato starch, salt and simulated Mars or moon dirt, is twice as strong as conventional concrete, its creators say.

Potatoes are better than human blood for making space bricks, scientists say

By Josh Dinner published 23 March 23

Engineers have created a superstrong concrete alternative using simulated Martian or lunar soil, potato starch and salt.

an illustration of various astronauts, rovers and buildings on the moon

Astronauts on ISS practice moon base cement-mixing tech in microgravity

By Elizabeth Howell published 15 August 24

NASA and its partners in the Artemis program want to find sustainable ways of building astronaut bases on the moon. An ISS experiment is investigating how.

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The discovery of a new Earth-like planet could shed further light on what makes a planet habitable
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The Supermoon Blue Moon is coming. Here's what to expect

Spaceflight

the earth with a large aurora shining on it. in front is the international space station in shadow

New ISS images showcase auroras, moon and space station in glorious photos (video)

By Elizabeth Howell published 13 August 24

NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick's newest visuals show recent auroras from the International Space Station, along with the moon.

Human Spaceflight

looking down at someone with shor dark hair, with their hands in gloves within a sealed containter, holding a rectangle.

Drugs can partially prevent muscle loss caused by microgravity, experimental study finds

By Sharmila Kuthunur published 13 August 24

With prolonged space missions on the horizon, scientists are racing to understand how microgravity affects the human body and how drugs could mitigate some of those effects.

Human Spaceflight

Science & Astronomy

gif animation showing the sun's surface just before the x-flare eruption.

Colossal X-class solar flare erupts from 'rule-breaking' sunspot and Earth is in the firing line (video)

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 15 August 24

Watch a colossal X-class solar flare erupt from the sun's highly magnetized 'rule-breaking' sunspot.

graphic showing four moon phases side by side, the first on left is the new moon on Aug. 4, the first quarter on Aug. 12, the full moon on Aug. 19 nd the third quarter moon on Aug. 26.

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2024

By Tariq Malik last updated 15 August 24

Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2024.

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Search For Life

A blazing orange and dark red sphere to the left of a darker orange and brown sphere trailed by a tail of white smoke

Planets of Milky Way's most common stars are less habitable than thought, dead NASA telescope reveals

By Robert Lea published 6 August 24

Planets orbiting red dwarf stars may have a harder time hanging on to the conditions needed for life to arise and survive than previously thought, data from NASA's dead space telescope GALEX reveals.

Search for Life

fermi paradox - graphic illustration of an alien planet with large rock structures and ocean and a bright orange sun in the sky.

Fermi Paradox: Where are the aliens?

By Elizabeth Howell last updated 24 August 23

Reference The Fermi Paradox seeks to answer the question of where the aliens are. After all, the universe is incredibly old, big and filled with potentially habitable planets.

Concentric circles of yellow dust increasing in brightness toward a central bright yellow star

The building blocks of life can form rapidly around young stars

By Robert Lea published 30 July 24

Astronomers may have solved the mystery of how the complex building blocks of life first formed, finding dust traps around young stars could make an ideal formation location.

Search for Life

Skywatching

full moon shines behind the Statue of Liberty's head, looking like a halo.

Last super Blue Moon until 2037 lights up skies around the world (photos)

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 31 August 23

The Super Blue Moon looks incredible in these photos from around the world. Here we've selected some of the best!

HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) in 'flip' configuration on a wooden table

HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) laptop review

By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published 15 August 24

Review HP's 14-inch 2-in-1 offers great performance in a smaller package — and has a fantastically color-accurate display to match

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Corel PaintShop Pro 2023 review

By Jacob Little published 15 August 24

Review Is the latest incarnation of the Photoshop challenger worthy of a switch of allegiances? We put it to the test.

Entertainment

Lifestyle shot of the Lego Space Astronaut perched on a desk

Best Lego space sets 2024: NASA sets, spaceships and more

By Kimberley Snaith last updated 7 May 24

These are the best Lego space sets you can currently buy, from kids' rockets to real-life NASA models.

Space Games & Toys

A Lego-styled character holding a glittering cornerstone

Darth Jar Jar? This 'Lego Star Wars: Rebuild The Galaxy' trailer imagines an odd, twisted universe (video)

By Jeff Spry published 14 August 24

TIE-wing fighters and Ewok bounty hunters abound in Disney Plus's joyful mashup miniseries in this new trailer for "Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy."

Four kids take their spaceship into a hyperspace storm of stars

'Star Wars: Skeleton Crew:' First adventurous trailer lands at Disney's D23 fan event

By Jeff Spry published 13 August 24

The first trailer for Disney+'s "Star Wars: Skeleton Crew" drops at Lucasfilm's D23 panel.

References

Graphic illustration with 'space calendar' in large blue neon letters and 2023 below it in smaller white letters. Below the title are four neon images depicting a meteor or comet, a telescope, a rocket launch and an astronaut's helmet. There is a starry background to the entire image.

Space calendar 2024: Rocket launches, skywatching events, missions & more!

By Space.com last updated 9 July 24

Reference Keep up with all the rocket launches, astronomical events and mission milestones for 2024 with our space calendar.

Lifestyle shot of the Lego Space Astronaut perched on a desk

Best Lego space sets 2024: NASA sets, spaceships and more

By Kimberley Snaith last updated 7 May 24

These are the best Lego space sets you can currently buy, from kids' rockets to real-life NASA models.

Space Games & Toys

graphic showing four moon phases side by side, the first on left is the new moon on Aug. 4, the first quarter on Aug. 12, the full moon on Aug. 19 nd the third quarter moon on Aug. 26.

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2024

By Tariq Malik last updated 15 August 24

Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2024.

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