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Large Hadron Collider hits world record proton acceleration
The newly-upgraded Large Hadron Collider just broke a world record with its proton beams.
Spectacular morning shows on hand as moon, Venus and Jupiter align this week
The celestial highlight in the days ahead will involve the three brightest objects in the nighttime sky: the moon and the planets Venus and Jupiter.
Cocoons Around Dying Stars Could Explain New Type of Stellar Explosions
A recently discovered type of stellar explosion might fit right in among the spectrum from regular supernovae to massive gamma-ray bursts.
NASA to roll Artemis 1 moon rocket off the launch pad today: Watch it live
NASA will roll its Artemis 1 moon rocket off the launch pad today (April 25) at about 5:30 p.m. EDT (2130 GMT), and you can watch the action live.
Private Ax-1 astronauts return to Earth, ending historic space mission
A SpaceX Dragon capsule carrying the four crewmembers of the Ax-1 mission splashed down off the coast of Florida today (April 25), bringing the groundbreaking flight to a close.
Hubble Space Telescope studies peculiar 'ultra-diffuse galaxy' (photo)
A 'wispy' galaxy 4 billion light-years away from us features in a glorious new photo from the Hubble Space Telescope.
Solar cycle: What is it and why does it matter?
The solar cycle describes an 11-year period of solar activity driven by the sun's magnetic field and indicated by the number of sunspots visible on the surface.
Best telescopes 2022: Top picks for viewing planets, galaxies, stars and more
Our selection of the best telescopes will suit all budgets and needs — whether you're observing planets, stars, the moon or anything else in the night sky.
Inflatable Venus drone, Mars spacesuits and more: NASA picks far-out tech concepts for future study
The NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program is funding a range of space tech studies in early development. In the future, they could assist space missions.
Evidence of 'modern' plate tectonics dating to 2.5 billion years ago found in China
Earth scientists in China have found evidence of a subduction zone dating to 2.5 billion years ago.
Photos: Close-ups of NASA’s moon rocket on the launch pad
These images from pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center show NASA’s Space Launch System moon rocket awaiting a rollback to the Vehicle Assembly Building for repairs.
Watch SpaceX's private Ax-1 astronaut crew return to Earth today live online
The first American privately funded mission to the International Space Station ends today with an anticipated splash down off the coast of Florida at about 1:06 p.m. EDT (1706 GMT).
Best stargazing apps: AR apps and virtual star maps to help you navigate the night sky
We have fully reviewed the best stargazing apps for Android and iOS, and ranked them in order here.
Hubble observations used to answer key exoplanet questions
Image: Hubble observations used to answer key exoplanet questions
Sky-Watcher telescope deals available right now
We've found the best Sky-Watcher telescope deals for you.
UK Binocular deal: save 26% on these Celestron binoculars
The Celestron SkyMaster 15x70 binoculars are over £29 off on Amazon
Fireball! Scientists advise meteorites may be scattered across southern Ontario
On Sunday (April 17), skywatching cameras in Ontario recorded a massive fireball that likely produced tens to hundreds of grams of meteorites.
How Pluto walks a tightrope between a stable and chaotic orbit
Pluto is lucky to exist in the orbit that it does, according to new computer simulations that show how the dwarf planet skirts near a chaotic orbit that could potentially destroy the beloved world.
Why so much solar activity? Sun may be outpacing predictions.
It's no coincidence that the headlines have been full of solar flares and storms: Solar cycle 25, as astronomers call it, is now well under way.
Axiom’s private astronauts depart space station after 15-day stay
SpaceX’s Dragon Endeavour spacecraft fires Draco thrusters after undocking from the International Space Station. Credit: NASA TV / Spaceflight Now
A SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule carrying four non-professional astronauts, the first fully commercial, non-government crew to visit the International Space Station, undocked from the outpost Sunday, heading for re-entry and splashdown Monday to close out an extended 17-day mission.
