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3 planets will put on a sky show in May — when and how to see them
By Joe Rao published
Venus, Jupiter and Mercury headline May's skywatching, with stunning moon pairings and a three-planet display.

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks next week: Here's what you need to know
By Anthony Wood published
Shooting stars and the occasional fireball may be seen whenever the constellation Aquarius is above the horizon.

Artemis 2 astronauts get the star treatment after historic moon trip
By Josh Dinner published
They didn't get a parade, but they're certainly being paraded on the big networks.

Drone radar could help spacecraft pinpoint where to drill for water on Mars, scientists say
By Samantha Mathewson published
Drone-mounted radar flown over glaciers on Earth show how the technology can map buried ice in detail, helping future Mars spacecraft choose exactly where to drill.

'Slither' at 20: The alien worm comedy-horror that heralded James Gunn's arrival
By Richard Edwards published
Few went to see the movie in theaters, but 'Slither' still proved that Gunn was a director to watch

How 'For All Mankind' evolved from 'The Right Stuff' into 'The Expanse'
By Richard Edwards published
A show that began life as a period piece is now unashamedly hard science fiction.

£115 off for Star Wars Day, I think this Lego Star Wars UCS set is the most mind-blowing Lego starship you'll ever own
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Argos UK is celebrating Star Wars Day early with over 20% off this massive 5,000+ piece Lego Star Wars Clone Wars Venator starship, This is literally the best UCS Lego set you can buy.

Thinner than a hair and stretchy like rubber: New material could shield against radiation in next-gen space tech
By Chelsea Gohd published
Scientists have developed a new material that could shield humans and critical technology from harmful radiation.

Is it cake? No, it's a parachute! | Space photo of the day for May 1, 2026
By Chelsea Gohd published
In this donut-shaped bag is a massive parachute. Next stop? Mars.

The Claypool Lennon Delirium's cosmic new album is not just an AI warning, but a reflection on a global loss of empathy (video)
By Steve Spaleta published
Les Claypool and Sean Lennon discuss AI, art, and empathy in their new concept album 'The Great Parrot-Ox and the Golden Egg of Empathy.'
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