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SpaceX’s Starlink satellite constellation is interfering with radio telescope observations
By Stefanie Waldek published
Astronomers have long voiced concerns about Starlink's satellite constellation interfering with observations of the universe, and a new survey by Curtin University confirms those fears.

What could we call the 'seven wonders of the universe'?
By Joe Rao published
What could we choose as the seven most remarkable celestial objects visible either with our eyes or with a small telescope?

Vera Rubin Observatory glows under recalibration LEDs | Space photo of the day for July 28, 2025
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
The glowing light shows the intricate details that make this cutting-edge telescope work.

Dune patterns in California desert hold clues that help researchers map Mars’ shifting sands
By Lauren Berger published
Looking at dunes and other rock formations on both Earth and Mars can tell scientists the environmental conditions that created them

Earth's continents are drying out at unprecedented rate, satellite data reveal
By Tereza Pultarova published
The US West Coast is the world's worst mega-drying region.

Rapidly spinning dead star's strange 'glitches' are oddly regular
By Paul Sutter published
Ultimately, we do not understand where glitches come from or exactly what's going on inside pulsars.

'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' cast explains those wild and funky wigs in Season 3 (exclusive)
By Jeff Spry published
The cast of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" has to cover a wide range of dramatic genres, aided in part by the show's ample stockpile of wigs.

Go behind the gory scenes of Hulu's 'Alien: Earth' with gruesome aliens and crawling eyeballs (video)
By Jeff Spry published
A new behind-the-scenes featurette from Hulu's upcoming 'Alien: Earth' show why the series will be pure nightmare fuel.

Troubled balloon-tourism pioneer Space Perspective bought by Spanish company
By Mike Wall published
The European company Eos X Space has acquired Space Perspective, one of its key rivals in the nascent field of stratospheric balloon tourism.

Hurricane forecasters are losing 3 key satellites ahead of peak storm season − a meteorologist explains why it matters
By Chris Vagasky published
Satellite data allows meteorologists to keep track of the location, structure and intensity of severe weather, helping to keep people safe. Now they're losing access to these satellites.
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