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NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Telescope will hunt for tiny black holes left over from the Big Bang
By Robert Lea published
Primordial black holes left over from the Big Bang and no wider than a dime could be a prime target for NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Telescope after it launches in 2026.
'Star Wars: Tales of the Empire' review: A gorgeous but ultimately uneven set of stories
By Fran Ruiz published
Lucasfilm Animation's second Star Wars anthology series often wows, but neither the tales chosen nor the structure feel like a good fit for the format.
James Webb Space Telescope chief scientist Jane Rigby receives highest US civilian award
By Monisha Ravisetti published
Last week, the chief scientist of the James Webb Space Telescope, Jane Rigby, was awarded the 2024 Medal of Freedom.
Gargantuan sunspot 15-Earths wide erupts with another colossal X-class solar flare (video)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Earth is once again in the firing line.
Historic space-baked cookie lands in the Smithsonian
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
It's been four years since it was made, but if you could smell it, you'd find it still retains the whiff of a DoubleTree Cookie. The first food item baked in space is now at the Smithsonian.
SpaceX launching 20 Starlink satellites from California tonight
By Mike Wall last updated
SpaceX is set to launch 20 Starlink internet satellites from California tonight (May 9), including 13 with direct-to-cell capability.
China launches 4 satellites on 1st flight of new Long March 6C rocket (video)
By Brett Tingley published
China launched its first Long March 6C rocket, helping the nation further its goal of launching 100 orbital missions this year.
'Star Trek: Discovery' season 5 episode 7 'Eirgah' is the best yet of this final season
By Scott Snowden published
With just three more episodes remaining after this one, "Star Trek: Discovery" offers us a surprisingly well-written installment.
'Major lunar standstill' may reveal if Stonehenge is aligned with the moon
By Laura Geggel published
Is Stonehenge aligned with the moon? Scientists hope to find out during a rare 'major lunar standstill, which happens once every 18.6 years.
'I don't see any evidence of aliens.' SpaceX's Elon Musk says Starlink satellites have never dodged UFOs
By Brett Tingley published
Elon Musk isn't convinced that aliens have ever visited Earth, according to remarks the SpaceX CEO and founder made during a conference on Tuesday (May 7).
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