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What to expect from each stage of the partial solar eclipse today

A spectacular partial solar eclipse will be visible across a swathe of the southern hemisphere this week.

Space

2 billion people will be able to see 'God of Chaos' asteroid Apophis when it buzzes Earth in April 2029

The 1,115-foot-wide (340 meters) asteroid Apophis will pass closer to Earth than many satellites fly in April 2029, giving scientists and stargazers a rare front-row seat.

Space

Scientists discover world’s earliest evidence of human mummification

The evidence is far older than better-known examples from ancient Egypt and South America

The Independent UK

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Interstellar visitors like comet 3I/ATLAS are the most common objects in the Milky Way: 'There's almost always one within the solar system'

Astronomers say that mysterious interstellar visitors like 'Oumuamua and 3I/ATLAS are the most common large bodies in the Milky Way — and our best chance to study other planetary systems.

Space

A close shave on the ISS | Space photo of the day for Sept. 16, 2025

Even though they're far from home, astronauts on the International Space Station still have normal routines, including getting regular haircuts.

Space

Whose monster is it anyway: Match the literary sci-fi monster to its book

In this quiz, you'll match iconic sci-fi monsters to the books that birthed them—and the authors who dared to imagine the unimaginable.

Space

New space junk removal idea: Using ion engine exhaust to knock debris out of the sky

With a modest amount of thrust and power, a new ion engine system could get rid of 1-ton pieces of space junk in less than 100 days. Here's how it works.

Space

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'A game changer': Space shuttle astronaut Pam Melroy joins Venus Aerospace after revolutionary rocket engine breakthrough

Former NASA deputy chief and shuttle commander Pam Melroy has joined Venus Aerospace's board after its groundbreaking RDRE flight, bringing her decades of experience to help scale the startup's propulsion technology.

Space

Trump's Fossil Fuel Agenda Challenged In Youth Climate Suit

Life, liberty and the right to a stable climate? The plaintiffs also allege that scrubbing climate science from federal research has obscured the risks from global warming.

International Business Times

'We are ready to drive': Take a look inside Lunar Outpost's moon rover mission control (photos)

The rover's design is "a mix between a dune buggy and a heavy-duty truck."

Space

US judge rejects lawsuit challenge to SpaceX launch site over risks to wildlife

FAA ruled to have satisfied obligations in granting approval for expanded SpaceX operations next to wildlife refuge

The Guardian - US

We can finally predict when Mars' skies will glow green with auroras, scientists say

"The fact that we captured the aurora again demonstrates that our method for predicting aurorae on Mars and capturing them works."

Space

See Jupiter and the moon join the Gemini twins in the predawn sky on Sept. 16

The crescent moon will shine with Jupiter among the stars of Gemini early on Sept. 16.

Space

Are 'little red dots' seen by the James Webb Space Telescope actually elusive 'black hole stars'?

The mystery of the James Webb Space Telescope's "little red dots" could be solved if they are not ancient galaxies but are entirely new celestial objects called "black hole stars."

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Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha rocket cleared to fly again after April 29 launch failure

Firefly Aerospace has completed its investigation into the anomaly that caused its Alpha rocket to a plunge into the sea near Antarctica on April 29.

Space

The ultimate comet challenge: A tail of trivia!

This quiz invites you to chase comets through time and space, from ancient omens to modern scientific marvels.

Space

50 years ago, NASA sent 2 spacecraft to search for life on Mars – the Viking missions' findings are still discussed today

Viking consisted of two twin orbiters and landers, with experimental chambers in the landers to conduct three biology experiments.

The Guardian - UK

Did you solve it? The simple T-puzzle that fools everyone (at first!)

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The moon and Venus visit the 'Heart of the Lion' this week. Here's how to see it

A striking sight to the unaided eye; even more so with binoculars.

International Business Times

Gaza Aid Flotilla Carrying Greta Thunberg Departs Tunisia

A flotilla bound for Gaza carrying aid and pro-Palestinian activists set sail Monday from Tunisia after repeated delays, aiming to break Israel's blockade and deliver aid to the Palestinian territory.

Space

These 2 European telescopes use lasers to track potentially dangerous space junk (video)

The laser system provides real-time positional data on the huge cloud of space debris above our heads in low Earth orbit.

Space

Interstellar comet 3I ATLAS glows green during lunar eclipse | Space photo of the day for Sept. 15, 2025

During September's total lunar eclipse, astronomers captured rare images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS glowing green, suggesting more about its chemistry.

Space

15 years on, 'Halo: Reach' continues to be the golden standard of video game prequels

Bungie's Halo swan song remains a fan-favorite installment, and its appeal after all these years is more than just nostalgia.

The Guardian - UK

Long-winded apologies seem more sincere, study suggests

Researchers find people interpret verbose statements of atonement as more apologetic than concise ones

Space

Where will the partial solar eclipse be visible Sept. 21?

The 'equinox eclipse' will bring up to 86% coverage across New Zealand, Antarctica and parts of the South Pacific.

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