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19 Nov

These 5 stunning galaxy images tell us a story of cosmic evolution

Using the Very Large Telescope (VLT) located in the Atacama desert region of Northern Chile, astronomers have revealed five stunnin...

18 Nov

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‘Star Trek Generations’ at 30: Director David Carson reflects on The Nexus and Kirk’s quiet death (exclusive)

"They say time is the fire in which we burn"Today marks the 30th anniversary of Paramount Pictures' "Star Trek Generations," an ext...

18 Nov

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A distant planet seems to have a sulphur-rich atmosphere, hinting at alien volcanoes

Today, we know of more than 5,000 exoplanets: planets outside our solar system that orbit other stars. While the effort to discover...

18 Nov

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‘Dune: Prophecy’ episode 1 – ‘The Hidden Hand’: Will Valya’s Sisterhood shape the flow of galactic power?

Let's be clear, Frank Herbert's "Dune"-iverse has never been one of cuddly kittens and bright shiny rainbows, so it's not exactly a...

18 Nov

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NASA’s Parker Solar Probe is solving long-standing mysteries about the sun. Here’s what we’ve learned so far.

On Nov. 6, NASA's Parker Solar Probe passed within 234 miles (376 kilometers) of Venus' surface. The purpose of this close flyby wa...

17 Nov

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‘Lunik Heist:’ A real-life CIA rocket kidnapping goes to Hollywood

Now in the works is a retro look back in time at a bizarre Cold War caper by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) thanks to a fort...

16 Nov

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Last supermoon of 2024 wows skywatchers around the world with Full Beaver Moon (photos)

The final supermoon of 2024, the Beaver Moon of November, thrilled skywatchers around the world as it ushered in the weekend with a...

16 Nov

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Documentary director redefines astronaut Eileen Collins as the ‘Spacewoman’ (interview)

The dictionary defines "spacewoman" as simply "a woman astronaut." In the case of its latest usage, though, the term carries more m...

15 Nov

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What time is SpaceX’s Starship Flight 6 launch test on Nov. 18?

SpaceX is gearing up to launch its next Starship test flight, a mission that will attempt a second catch of the world's largest roc...

15 Nov

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Donald Trump’s approach to US space policy could throw up some surprises, especially with Elon Musk on board

What can be expected of a second Trump administration on space policy? In short, a mixture of continuity and change. There will be ...