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You're getting warmer! Hot dark matter could refine cosmic game of hide and seek
By Robert Lea published
"Dark matter can be red hot when it is born, but still have time to cool down before galaxies begin to form."

Save 33% and watch Disney+ for just £3.99 a month. Don't miss out, this offer ends in January!
By Rich Owen published
Deals With a host of exciting new Marvel and Star Wars releases landing this year, Disney Plus is the streaming subscription to have in 2026 and now it's a third cheaper with this UK-only deal.

'The most incredible display of aurora I've ever seen in my 20 years of flying'. Pilot captures historic northern lights show from 37,000 feet (photos)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
The photos were taken during a severe G4 geomagnetic storm, one of the strongest in years.

Best solar binoculars 2026: Sungaze without damaging your eyes
By Kimberley Lane last updated
The best solar binoculars let you get a closer view of the sun while keeping your eyes safe.

Chinese capsule damaged by space-junk strike returns to Earth (video)
By Leonard David published
The first emergency operation in the history of China's human spaceflight program ended on Jan. 19 when an uncrewed Shenzhou 20 capsule damaged by a space-junk strike came safely down to Earth.

Hubble sees baby stars in Large Magellanic Cloud | Space photo of the day for Jan. 21, 2026
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
The Large Magellanic Cloud, or LMC, is a key spot for astronomers to study star formation.

Best model rocket deals 2026: Blast off with savings on hobby rockets
By Alexander Cox last updated
Looking to take off with a new hobby? We have rounded up the best deals on model rockets and accessories, to keep you flying high in 2026.

On this day in space: Jan. 21, 1960: 'Miss Sam' the rhesus monkey launched into space
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On January 21, 1960, a monkey named Miss Sam launched on a Little Joe rocket to help NASA test the launch escape system for its new Mercury spacecraft.
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