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Trump's 2026 budget cuts would force the world's most powerful solar telescope to close

Monisha Ravisetti published 12 June 25

"There's no way for us to operate such a complex facility."

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Alien movies in order: chronological and release

Fran Ruiz last updated 12 June 25

Watch all Alien movies in order with our comprehensive list, from the 1979 original to Romulus, and including the Alien vs. Predator crossovers.

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James Webb Space Telescope discovers smallest 'failed stars' ever seen

Robert Lea published 12 June 25

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered the smallest brown dwarfs ever seen with the potential to form planets and surrounded by mysterious molecules.

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

Jamie Carter last updated 12 June 25

Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.

first images released from NASA's PUNCH spacecraft as it watches colossal solar storm eruptions from the sun.

NASA's PUNCH delivers knockout views of colossal solar storms erupting from sun (video)

Daisy Dobrijevic published 12 June 25

"These first images are astonishing, but the best is still yet to come."

A NASA graphic depicting the phases of the moon for May 2025. The half-lit first quarter moon is on June 3 with the right half illuminated by the sun, Full moon is on June 11. The third quarter phase is on June 17, when its left side will be lit, and new moon is on June 25.

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025

Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 12 June 25

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

An illustration of two brown dwarfs against a back drop of the Perseus Molecular Cloud — James Webb Space Telescope discovers smallest 'failed stars' ever seen Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered the smallest brown dwarfs ever seen with the potential to form planets and surrounded by mysterious molecules.

first images released from NASA's PUNCH spacecraft as it watches colossal solar storm eruptions from the sun. — NASA's PUNCH delivers knockout views of colossal solar storms erupting from sun (video) "These first images are astonishing, but the best is still yet to come."

NASA begins push to slash workforce with more staff buyouts, early retirements as budget cuts loom NASA employees have until July 25 to decide if they'll stay or go.

An illustration of the YSES-1 planetary system — James Webb Space Telescope sees 1st exoplanet raining sand alongside 'sandcastle' partner world In two related firsts, the James Webb Space Telescope has discovered sand-filled rains on a distant exoplanet as its "sandcastle" partner world forms from sandy matter before the eyes of astronomers.

An illustration of a black hole with its mysterious singularity indicated by a glowing white light — Laws of physics are still broken: Attempt to explain away black holes' central singularity falls short, scientist says A researcher throws cold water on a recent effort that purported to eliminate black holes' greatest and most enduring mystery — the existence of their central singularity.

a blue orb surrounded by four smaller bright orbs on a black background — 'Uranus is weird.' Big moons of tilted ice giant hide a magnetic mystery, Hubble telescope reveals Scientists find surprising evidence that space dust is shaping the surfaces of Uranus' largest moons.

A white building with dark domed roofs sits on a dark surface — Trump's 2026 budget cuts would force the world's most powerful solar telescope to close "There's no way for us to operate such a complex facility."

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Spaceflight

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Propellant leak delays SpaceX launch of private Ax-4 astronaut mission to the ISS

By Mike Wall published 11 June 25

SpaceX is standing down from the planned June 11 launch of the Ax-4 private astronaut mission due to a liquid oxygen leak in its Falcon 9 rocket. No new target date has been announced.

Private Spaceflight

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SpaceX Axiom-4 mission to the ISS: Live updates

By Mike Wall, Josh Dinner last updated 10 June 25

Read the latest news about SpaceX's Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station.

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Science & Astronomy

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New moon of April 2025 sees Venus and Saturn join up in the sky this weekend

By Jesse Emspak published 25 April 25

The new moon occurs April 27, and a day later Venus and Saturn will make a close approach to each other (known as a conjunction) in the predawn sky.

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Mars is covered in evidence of ancient lakes, rain and snow — but scientists aren't sure how that's possible

By Victoria Corless published 24 April 25

Valleys on Mars suggest the Red Planet was once covered in flowing water — but it's still a mystery how that could have been.

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Search For Life

The 'Black Knight' satellite: A 120-year-old conspiracy theory

By David Crookes, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 10 June 25

According to conspiracy theorists, the Black Knight satellite is an alien spacecraft orbiting Earth. Here's what's really going on.

Search for Life

Scientists question possible signs of life on exoplanet K2-18b in new study: 'We never saw more than insignificant hints'

By Victoria Corless published 25 May 25

The skepticism continues over recent claims of possible hints of alien life on exoplanet K2-18b.

Search for Life

Could interspecies two-way communication with dolphins provide clues about how to communicate with intelligent aliens?

Could deciphering dolphin language help us communicate with ET?

By Leonard David published 23 May 25

There are creatures here on Earth that may give us clues about how to communicate with extraterrestrial intelligence — dolphins, which are famously social and smart.

Search for Life

Skywatching

Northern lights forecasts, alerts, and geomagnetic storm warnings - live updates

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 12 June 25

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.

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Watch June's full Strawberry Moon skim the southern horizon live online tonight

By Anthony Wood published 11 June 25

This month's full Strawberry Moon rides low across the southern sky via livestream on June 11.

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June's Strawberry Moon treats skywatchers to a rare low-riding show (photos)

By Anthony Wood published 11 June 25

Here are the best photos of the lowest full moon in over a decade.

Entertainment

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Lego Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter review

By Ian Stokes published 11 June 25

Grab a Lego set worthy of the Lisan al Gaib with the Lego Dune Ornithopter.

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'We're out of time.' Watch Apple TV+'s thrilling new 'Foundation' Season 3 trailer (video)

By Jeff Spry published 11 June 25

Apple TV+ released a Season 3 trailer for its far-future sci-fi saga 'Foundation'.

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Predator movies in order: chronological and release

By Fran Ruiz last updated 11 June 25

Watch all the Predator movies in order, both chronological and release. From Predator to Prey, and including the Alien vs. Predator crossovers.

Space Movies & Shows

References

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Space calendar 2025: Rocket launches, skywatching events, missions & more!

By Space.com last updated 11 June 25

Reference Keep up with all the rocket launches, astronomical events and mission milestones for 2025 with our space calendar.

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Predator movies in order: chronological and release

By Fran Ruiz last updated 11 June 25

Watch all the Predator movies in order, both chronological and release. From Predator to Prey, and including the Alien vs. Predator crossovers.

Space Movies & Shows

Best total solar eclipse 2026 cruises for the ultimate adventure

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 10 June 25

From Arctic frontiers to Mediterranean shores: The greatest 2026 total solar eclipses to give you the best view of totality.

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