Tech

a sharp, slender aircraft flies across a red and yellow cloudy background, creating ripples behind it

Boom Supersonic's XB-1 jet flew in front of the sun so NASA could take this incredible shock wave photo

By Julian Dossett published

NASA and Boom Supersonic released an incredible photo capturing the shock waves of the supersonic XB-1 aircraft while it traveled in front of the sun during a Feb. 10 test flight.

Tech
Quantum entanglement enables a range of futuristic technologies.

Scientists discover simpler way to achieve Einstein's 'spooky action at a distance' thanks to AI breakthrough — bringing quantum internet closer to reality

By Peter Ray Allison published

AI has helped physicists discover a simpler way of achieving quantum entanglement. This finding could make it easier to develop quantum communication technologies.

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Spaceflight

four astronauts sit strapped into seats aboard a spacecraft as a crocheted origami crane floats in front of a window

SpaceX Crew-10 folds traits, hopes into origami crane zero-g indicator

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

What do you get when you fold together the contributions of four space station-bound astronauts from the U.S., Japan and Russia? A zero-gravity indicator in the form of a crocheted origami crane.

Human Spaceflight
China's Shenzhou 19 astronauts experiment with the AI robot Xiao Hang aboard the Tiangong space station in March 2025.

Tiangong astronauts experiment with AI robot and more to kick off busy year for Chinese human spaceflight (video)

By Andrew Jones published

China is planning to send two new crews to its Tiangong space station in another busy year of human spaceflight.

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Science & Astronomy

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The 1st private mission to Venus comes together ahead of possible 2026 launch (photos)

By Leonard David published

The first private spacecraft mission to Venus, Rocket Lab's Photon Spacecraft, will take on the planet's hellish conditions with the aid of a novel woven heat shield called "HEEET."

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What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2025.

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Search For Life

'Poppy seeds' and 'leopard spots' on Mars could hint at ancient microbial life

By Sharmila Kuthunur published

A rock on Mars that may hold clues about ancient microbial life on the Red Planet continues to puzzle scientists.

Search for Life

Water in the universe may have formed closer to the Big Bang than previously thought

By Sharmila Kuthunur published

"We were surprised that water could actually form so early on — even before the birth of the first galaxies."

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Is there life out there? The existence of other technological species is highly likely

By Alexander Cox published

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Skywatching

Northern lights forecasts, alerts, and geomagnetic storm warnings

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

The latest aurora forecast for tonight help you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.

Aurora Borealis
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Night sky for tonight: Visible planets, stars and more in this evening's sky

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.

Stargazing
A high definition image of a full moon during a partial lunar eclipse.

How to photograph the moon using a camera: techniques, kit, and settings

By Josh Dury last updated

Reference These are the techniques, times and tools you'll need to photograph the moon using a camera.

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Entertainment

A three-way split image showing, left: The poster for Vivarium with a floating house. Middle: A shot of two fishermen from Grabbers. Right: The poster for Sea Fever, showing a ship from above, with the dark outline of tentacles spreading out below it in the water.

7 excellent Irish sci-fi movies to leave Hollywood green with envy this St. Patrick's Day

By Jeff Spry published

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a spirited selection of sci-fi films born from the Emerald Isle.

Entertainment
Split image showing - Left: Chewbacca holding his bowcaster. Right: Luke Skywalker wearing a yellow jacket receives medal from a Princess Leia in a white gown.

You can buy Chewbacca's Bowcaster or Luke's medal at a 'Star Wars' auction, but it could cost you half a million dollars

By Jeff Spry published

The Force is strong with two rare screen-used 'Star Wars' props up for bids this month

Entertainment
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 152 — Atomic Rockets II: Nuclear Electric Boogaloo

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 152 — Atomic Rockets II: Nuclear Electric Boogaloo

By Space.com Staff published

On Episode 152 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik host Robert O'Brien for a deep dive into nuclear propulsion technology for space exploration

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References

A high definition image of a full moon during a partial lunar eclipse.

How to photograph the moon using a camera: techniques, kit, and settings

By Josh Dury last updated

Reference These are the techniques, times and tools you'll need to photograph the moon using a camera.

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What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2025.

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Split image showing a scene from Event Horizon, Star Wars, and Spaceballs

13 faster-than-light travel methods from sci-fi that leave Einstein's theory of relativity in their space dust

By Richard Edwards published

Cosmic speed limits can be a major inconvenience but they've rarely stopped science fiction in its tracks.

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