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Doomed 'cannibal' star could soon explode in a supernova so bright it would be visible during the day
By Robert Lea published
"The speed at which this doomed stellar system is lurching wildly, likely due to the extreme brightness, is a frantic sign of its imminent, violent end."

'Secret island' on sun sparks surprise solar storm and stunning auroras across the US (photos)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
A hidden magnetic island inside a coronal hole unleashed a surprise G3 storm, sparking dazzling displays across the US.

Forget supercomputers — scientists say a laptop could map the universe in minutes
By Robert Lea published
A new emulator is tackling the near-impossible task of mapping the universe's large-scale structure without sacrificing intricate details.

'We have to fully fund NASA': Lawmaker joins space agency employees in protest outside DC headquarters
By Josh Dinner published
Chants of "Save NASA!" echoed through downtown Washington, D.C., Monday(Sept. 15) as agency workers and supporters rallied outside NASA headquarters.

'Totally unexpected': Stunning new imagery shows big changes in the 1st black hole ever captured by humanity (photo, video)
By Robert Lea published
Newly released images of the supermassive black hole at the heart of the galaxy M87 show that the plasma that swirls around it has unexpectedly reversed directions.

'Alien: Rogue Incursion Evolved Edition' hatches surprise Xbox Series X|S release with chaotic launch trailer (video)
By Fran Ruiz published
The updated and non-VR version of the latest first-person Alien video game is spreading to all current-gen platforms.

Humanity could settle Mars by 2055, Elon Musk says
By Mike Wall published
Humanity can establish a self-sustaining settlement on Mars in the next 30 years, provided our heavy-lift launch technology advances as planned, SpaceX chief Elon Musk said.

The best viral star projector is now under $50 on Amazon at its lowest-ever price and
By Alexander Cox published
Deals We rate the Orzorz as the best viral star projector on the market and it's now under $50 before Amazon's Prime Day in October offers are live.
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