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AI-dubbed Swedish sci-fi movie 'Watch the Skies' came about after the director had coffee and tarts with a local UFO chaser group (interview)

Jeff Spry published 9 May 25

Pour some coffee for our exclusive chat with the talented Scandinavian filmmaker, Victor Danell, as he talks about the influence of Spielberg, nostalgia, and the Swedish tradition of Fika.

President Trump nominates former Air Force colonel Matt Anderson to be NASA's deputy chief

Mike Wall published 9 May 25

President Trump has picked former Air Force colonel Matt Anderson to be second in command at NASA.

A hazy yellow dot in the center of a dark patch of space. Other colorful dots are around as well.

Doomed star circling supermassive black hole could be ripped apart in less than 6 years

Keith Cooper published 9 May 25

Every time this doomed star plunges through a supermassive black hole's accretion disk, it loses orbital energy and triggers a burst of X-rays.

a clam-shell rocket fuselage stands on supports outside a warehouse.

US military taps Rocket Lab’s new Neutron launcher for ‘point to point’ cargo test flight in 2026

Josh Dinner published 9 May 25

Rocket Lab has signed a contract to launch its new Neutron rocket on a test flight that will advance the U.S. Air Force's point-to-point cargo transportation concept.

A person stood on a platform with a large, nearby star behind them.

We finally have a release date for 'Foundation' season 3 on Apple TV+, thanks to this first-look trailer (video)

Jeff Spry published 9 May 25

The lavish galactic saga of "Foundation" returns to Apple TV+ on July 11, starring Lee Pace, Jared Harris, and Lou Llobell.

a spiral of gas and dust circle and are lit by a sold bright center

Face to face with a galaxy | Space photo of the day for May 9, 2025

Robert Z. Pearlman published 9 May 25

The spiral galaxy NGC 3596 is viewed face-on in this NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image that incorporates six different wavelengths of light.

a map of the earth with three parabolic lines stretching from east to west across the center, crossing central america, western europe and south asia — Failed Soviet Venus probe Kosmos 482 is expected to fall to Earth tonight, but when and where? Here's what we know The Soviet Venus probe Kosmos 482 is expected to fall to Earth on May 10, but exactly when and where remains unknown.

a bright white dot near the center of an orange cloud of light on a black background — Hubble Telescope sees wandering black hole slurping up stellar spaghetti Astronomers have caught a black hole far from the center of its galaxy ripping a star to shreds — offering for the first time evidence of a rogue supermassive black hole in action.

The potentially hazardous asteroid 612356 2002 JX8 is pictured against a field of blurry white stars, with its location highlighted with a white arrow. — A stadium-sized asteroid will fly past Earth on May 9, and you can watch it live The 950-foot hunk of primordial matter is classified as a "potentially hazardous asteroid," but that doesn't mean it has a chance of hitting Earth.

An aerial view of NYC with water around it. — Satellites show 28 US cities are sinking, including NYC and Chicago: 'Infrastructure can be silently compromised' A new study has found that the 28 most populous cities in the United States — including New York, Chicago, Dallas and Denver — are sinking at rates between two and 10 millimeters (0.08 and 0.4 inches) per year.

A piece of space debris streaks with flame as it burns up in the atmosphere. — What the Soviet Venus Probe's fiery fall to Earth might look like: These past space junk crashes offer clues Recent sighting of spacecraft and debris burning through the atmosphere during their plummet back to Earth offer some clues as to what the reentry of a failed Soviet Venus lander might look like.

A graphic in which the moon is pictured close to the bright star spica. A section of the constellation Virgo close to Spica is shown with a blue line joining its stars. The location of the prominent star Porrima is labelled in the upper right of the image, while the star Haze is labelled in the upper left. — Watch the moon and bright star Spica meet in a celestial dance on May 9 I think we know who's supplying the c(r)atering for this dance party.

A hazy yellow dot in the center of a dark patch of space. Other colorful dots are around as well. — Doomed star circling supermassive black hole could be ripped apart in less than 6 years Every time this doomed star plunges through a supermassive black hole's accretion disk, it loses orbital energy and triggers a burst of X-rays.

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AI-dubbed Swedish sci-fi movie 'Watch the Skies' came about after the director had coffee and tarts with a local UFO chaser group (interview)
2
President Trump nominates former Air Force colonel Matt Anderson to be NASA's deputy chief
3
Doomed star circling supermassive black hole could be ripped apart in less than 6 years
4
US military taps Rocket Lab’s new Neutron launcher for ‘point to point’ cargo test flight in 2026
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We finally have a release date for 'Foundation' season 3 on Apple TV+, thanks to this first-look trailer (video)

Spaceflight

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Astronaut Scott Kelly joins 'Mission Dry,' stars in Goodnites campaign film

By Robert Z. Pearlman published 8 May 25

Astronauts are helping to destigmatize a childhood experience by pointing out the similarities between what some kids wear to bed and what explorers wear into space.

Human Spaceflight

A view of a white module with the Indian flag painted on the side.

India delays 1st Gaganyaan astronaut launch to 2027

By Josh Dinner published 8 May 25

India now plans to launch astronauts to Earth orbit for the first time no sooner than 2027, after completing a series of uncrewed flight tests slated to begin later this year.

Human Spaceflight

Science & Astronomy

Night sky map

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.

An image of Mars

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

This strange bacteria aligns to Earth's magnetic field and needs friends to survive

By Jessica Rendall published 2 May 25

A unique type of bacteria appears to have social groups — left alone, they'd die.

Search for Life

Doubts over signs of alien life on exoplanet K2-18b are rising: 'This is evidence of the scientific process at work'

By Sharmila Kuthunur published 1 May 25

An independent analysis of recent data from K2-18b casts doubt on claims of detecting alien life on the distant exoplanet.

Search for Life

a blue planet near a red star, with thousands of stars seen in the background around them

The pursuit of truths: A letter on the boy who cried aliens (op-ed)

By Darryl Seligman, Adina Feinstein published 29 April 25

As scientists, we must not forget our collective direction: the pursuit of truths and our responsibility to share these truths — and only these truths — with humanity.

Search for Life

Skywatching

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May's full 'Flower Moon' blooms on May 12: Here's where to look

By Anthony Wood published 9 May 25

A perfect time to explore the lunar maria.

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Celestron telescope & binocular deals 2025

By Gemma Lavender last updated 9 May 25

Deals We've scoped out all the best Celestron telescope and binoculars deals on the market and put them in this handy guide.

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Best binoculars 2025: Survey the night sky, spot nebulas, galaxies and more

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated 9 May 25

Buying Guide We've picked the best binoculars for stargazing, comet viewing and nature watching. Keep an eye out for deals and do your research here to prepare.

Entertainment

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Teenage drama is interrupted by extraterrestrial phenomena in this exclusive clip for 'Watch the Skies' (video)

By Jeff Spry published 8 May 25

Weird electromagnetic mayhem breaks out in this thrilling new preview.

Space Movies & Shows

four strange characters posing for a promo shot

'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' returns to theaters later this year for 50th anniversary of Transylvanian aliens landing on Earth

By Jeff Spry published 8 May 25

"Shiver with antici… pation!" as those over-sexed aliens from the planet Transexual celebrate their Golden Anniversary in 2025.

Space Movies & Shows

Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate and Renegades

'Destiny 2' is getting four new expansions, including a 'Star Wars' crossover that adds lightsabers and blasters (video)

By Fran Ruiz published 7 May 25

Bungie might be dropping a Marathon reboot on us this year, but Destiny 2 ain't going anywhere, and its content plans for 2025 and 2026 are enticing to say the least.

References

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

By Space.com last updated 9 May 25

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

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 9 May 25

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

Best stargazing apps: Image shows person holding mobile up to starry night sky

Best stargazing apps 2025: AR apps and virtual star maps to help you navigate the night sky

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated 8 May 25

Buying Guide Looking for the best stargazing apps to learn about the night sky? We've rounded up our favorites right here.

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