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Astronomers have discovered a galaxy that has been "frozen in time" for billions of years. Like a celestial dinosaur fossil, this galaxy could reveal the secrets of cosmic evolution. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/dNpK0s9

NASA's Perseverance rover is digging deeper into Mars' geologic past as it begins grinding into rock surfaces to expose material that could hold clues to the planet's ancient environment and habitability. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/2qBwT8x

With the aid of NASA's exoplanet-hunter TESS, citizen scientists have discovered a new gas giant that is cool, literally and figuratively. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/FhMwIs7

An illustration of Europe's planned Rosalind Franklin rover on the surface of Mars. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/Kh8Mmew

For over half a billion years, Earth’s magnetic field has risen and fallen in sync with oxygen levels in the atmosphere, and scientists are finally uncovering why. A NASA-led study reveals a striking link between deep-Earth processes and life at the surface, suggesting that the planet’s churning molten interior could be subtly shaping the conditions for life. By comparing ancient magnetic records with atmospheric data, researchers found that these two seemingly unrelated phenomena have danced together since the Cambrian explosion, when complex life first bloomed. This tantalizing connection hints at a single, hidden mechanism — perhaps even continental drift — orchestrating both magnetic strength and the air we breathe. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/TzqXPhC

Most people have never seen the Little Dipper, because most of its stars are too dim to be seen through light-polluted skies. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/agXdOTb

One of the most overlooked sequels in Capcom's history, Lost Planet 2 walked so games like Helldivers 2 and Space Marine 2 could run. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/Wf3gAT2

A solid rocket engine for NASA's Space Launch System rocket experienced an anomaly during a static fire test at the booster's Northrop Grumman facilities June 26. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/x7GBsIO

Poachers are using a sneaky loophole to bypass the international ivory trade ban—by passing off illegal elephant ivory as legal mammoth ivory. Since the two types look deceptively similar, law enforcement struggles to tell them apart, especially when tusks are carved or polished. But scientists may have found a powerful new tool: stable isotope analysis. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/hl1g06W

New research reveals why early human attempts to leave Africa repeatedly failed—until one group succeeded spectacularly around 50,000 years ago. Scientists discovered that before this successful migration, humans began using a much broader range of environments across Africa, from dense forests to harsh deserts. This ecological flexibility, developed over thousands of years, gave them the adaptive edge needed to survive the more difficult exit routes into Eurasia. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/tx4VhZW

Captain Pike and the Enterprise crew are back and on the hunt for The Gorn. Here’s everything we know about 'Strange New Worlds' Season 3 after 2023’s cliffhanger finale. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/aQktpVZ

The remains of 166 people part of a Celestis Memorial Spaceflight are presumed lost after The Exploration Company's "Mission Possible" capsule presumably crashes into Pacific Ocean. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/dAWvTJB

NASA and the National Science Foundation cancelled their major events at a major astronomy conference this summer. Scientists who attended were left disappointed. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/ZyJwTh2

Caffeine appears to do more than perk you up—it activates AMPK, a key cellular fuel sensor that helps cells cope with stress and energy shortages. This could explain why coffee is linked to better health and longer life. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/q4cpP92

After more than 24 hours on orbit, the the private astronaut crew of Axiom-4 will catch up to the International Space Station to dock for their two-week mission. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/HxM95dc

Miguel Claro captured the Orion Constellation glowing red due to hydrogen gas, as seen from the Dark Sky Alqueva Reserve in Portugal. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/YKGQcxo

Japanese company ispace lost its Resilience lunar lander this month due to laser range finder errors, the company said. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/zMDyIGl

Astronomers have discovered the strange dance that leads to the creation of rare "double hot Jupiters" in binary star systems that are "just right." from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/OyhtreN

On June 26, you'll have an opportunity to behold the sight of a slender waxing crescent moon positioned just to the right of Mercury. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/sOZJ8hW

One of the best Lego Marvel sets, the Team Spidey Web Spinner Headquarters set, is ideal for young fans and is now 20% off ahead of Amazon Prime Day. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/6BH9tLP

The Rubin Observatory released its first magnificent images of the cosmos on Monday (June 23) — and included a special asteroid bonus. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/6sXJHwm

A powerful Atlas V rocket lifted off from Florida's Space Coast today (June 23), carrying 27 satellites aloft for Amazons' new Project Kuiper broadband network. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/VrHJew5

Using the XMM-Newton telescope, astronomers have witnessed high-speed "burps" erupting from a distant overfeeding supermassive black hole. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/X3uYi8n

With the arrival of a visiting crew still delayed, science and maintenance work on board the International Space Station continued to fill the Expedition 73 crew's week. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/1ZaLetH

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory's first images will be unveiled on Monday (June 23), and you can watch the action live. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/bcglGkV

GPS positions were off by up to 230 feet during the Gannon Solar Storm in May 2024 in a disruption that lasted for up to two days, a new study has revealed. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/K5SWv7Z

That's a lot of standard candles. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/hPQ1jpH

Houston-based Celestis and The Exploration Company are teaming up to fly a memorial payload on SpaceX's Transporter 14 rideshare mission on Sunday (June 22). from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/DeUAsJ9

You'll need luck on your side to spot these shooting stars. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/v6xZE2L

'Elio' isn't the legendary animation studio's first adventure on the final frontier. Here's every Pixar movie and short that explores space. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/9I4unpy

Astronomers have taken an unprecedentedly detailed look at the tendrils and filaments that wrap around supermassive black hole-dominated galaxies of Abell 2255. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/mI2PviY

The Unistellar Father's Day sale ends in two days — grab the Odyssey Pro with $675 off from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/hMR7uXV

For centuries Mars has been called "the Red Planet" and there's a scientific reason why. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/xRyPtoX

A powerful new technique is poised to revolutionize how astronomers observe black holes, by producing sharp, multicolored images that could reveal their dynamic evolution in real time. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/tHC7Gxv

The sun will reach its most northern point on June 20, marking the start of the summer season in the Northern Hemisphere. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/7SXFE6z

This 4+ Lego set is colorful and fun, ideal for young Marvel fans looking for an early introduction to building Lego. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/oDTCrw4

The alignment occurs hours after the moon hits its third quarter phase. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/VdOvMEX

A new Chinese refueling spacecraft met up with an older satellite in high Earth orbit this month, apparently marking a step forward in orbital servicing. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/kJ4tCXW

Mars will remain in the Spring Triangle until mid-September. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/dDu1jBp

The Japanese automaker Honda just hit a key milestone in rocket reusability with a near-bullseye landing during a vertical test flight in Hokkaido. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/A7OIgEy

Supermassive black holes that seem too large to exist in the early universe may have grown from primordial black holes formed in the first second after the Big Bang. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/oUV0mrE

The surprise display was captured on June 9 by aurora chaser Harlan Thomas. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/l8Og0tA

You can now watch the award-winning documentary "SALLY" about the first American woman in space, Sally Ride, on Disney+ and Hulu. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/XziNLHg

China's human spaceflight agency just conducted a crucial pad abort test for its Mengzhou spacecraft as it continues toward its goal of putting boots on the moon before 2030. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/3MtyLWp

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket placed 26 Starlink internet broadband satellites into low Earth orbit, lifting off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on June 16, 2025. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/mxO7PsC

Leaks aboard the International Space Station, as well as on SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, delayed Axiom's next private astronaut mission, but the crew now has a target launch date of June 19. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/v29aBpm

There's a good reason the Lego Marvel Infinity Gauntlet has been around since 2021: Few sets are as striking as this. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/dmzYkE9

Part of the closest star-forming region to us, known as the Chamaeleon Complex, has been illuminated by the light of young stars in this artwork by nature captured by the Dark Energy Camera. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/jLu5yeE

A University of Queensland-led project has developed a tool to standardise genetic testing of koala populations, providing a significant boost to conservation and recovery efforts. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/jdeDQk1

Rutgers scientists have uncovered a tug-of-war inside the brain between hunger and satiety, revealing two newly mapped neural circuits that battle over when to eat and when to stop. These findings offer an unprecedented glimpse into how hormones and brain signals interact, with implications for fine-tuning today's weight-loss drugs like Ozempic. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/mjNZUMO

"It's like looking for candlelight in close vicinity to a flashlight that's blazing toward us." from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/i1KuwBL

The coverage offered by the Fliti Galaxy Projector is incredible, but it doesn’t have the best build quality. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/K3xgvnP

The lagoon nebulas were observed under the near-pristine dark skies of northern Arizona. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/TP7bkmz

During the latter part of June, Mars will put on a couple of eye-catching shows, teaming up first with a bright star and then, late this month, with the moon. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/iPm8fUu

Space visionaries, scientists, entrepreneurs and students from around the world are set to gather in Florida next week for this year's International Space Development Conference. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/xQaH3MA

Astronomers have discovered a "teenage vampire" dead star in the process of devouring a companion star during a short-lived, "missing link" phase of its evolution. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/HbcLauA

Simultaneously cooling Pluto while energizing atmospheric molecules to allow them to escape into space, Pluto's haze plays a key role in the planet's energy balance. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/OcDJoGL

The time-lapse footage was captured by NASA astronaut Jonny Kim. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/ABdDlJU

A researcher throws cold water on a recent effort that purported to eliminate black holes' greatest and most enduring mystery — the existence of their central singularity. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/jZbiGly

Grab a Lego set worthy of the Lisan al Gaib with the Lego Dune Ornithopter. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/Hwn7Uam

NASA employees have until July 25 to decide if they'll stay or go. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/Ed3W96B

Scientists find surprising evidence that space dust is shaping the surfaces of Uranus' largest moons. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/8o3UmP5

Another summer, another series of hot gaming showcases. These are the space and sci-fi video games that caught our attention during this year's events. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/d6O7Kfi

Jared Isaacman has opened up on why he believes his nomination to be NASA administrator was abruptly withdrawn by the White House. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/MU2lF9u

Blue Origin is now targeting Aug. 15 at the earliest for the second-ever launch of its New Glenn rocket, a slip of several months. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/q6sQneF

Blink and you'll miss him! The immortal son of Reed Richards and Sue Storm is in the new 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' trailer, but who is this adorable little Omega-level mutant? from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/5qTopOX

Asteroid 2024 YR4, once the highest impact risk ever recorded, now poses no threat to Earth but has a slightly increased chance of striking the moon in 2032. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/U3cPMrY

Mizar, a star in the Big Dipper's handle, has a tiny companion. This star, Alcor, was known to the ancients. The pair was popularly known as the "Horse and Rider." from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/uGj807B

Bungie's next game is a return to the Marathon universe, but it's not what fans of the series were expecting. Here's everything we know so far. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/NZqLUv4

SpaceX launched 26 Starlink satellites to orbit from California on Sunday (June 8), on the 70th mission of 2025 for the company's Falcon 9 rocket. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/hbizxj8

In a bold reimagining of Southeast Asia s prehistory, scientists reveal that the Philippine island of Mindoro was a hub of human innovation and migration as far back as 35,000 years ago. Advanced tools, deep-sea fishing capabilities, and early burial customs show that early humans here weren t isolated they were maritime pioneers shaping a wide-reaching network across the region. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/GnWBERs

A team of researchers has shown that even small-scale quantum computers can enhance machine learning performance, using a novel photonic quantum circuit. Their findings suggest that today s quantum technology isn t just experimental it can already outperform classical systems in specific tasks. Notably, this photonic approach could also drastically reduce energy consumption, offering a sustainable path forward as machine learning s power needs soar. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/Q4fAJeZ

Scientists at Binghamton University are bringing a sci-fi fantasy to life by developing tiny batteries that vanish after use inspired by Mission: Impossible. Led by Professor Seokheun Choi, the team is tackling one of the trickiest parts of biodegradable electronics: the power source. Instead of using toxic materials, they re exploring probiotics friendly bacteria often found in yogurt to generate electricity. With engineered paper-based batteries that dissolve in acidic environments, this breakthrough could revolutionize safe, disposable tech for medical and environmental use. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/kTuFGEj

Cannabis use among older Americans has climbed dramatically, with 7% of adults 65 and older now reporting recent use. This rise isn't just in numbers but also in diversity older users today are more likely to be women, college-educated, and higher-income. Researchers suggest legalization and growing social acceptance are contributing factors, especially in states with medical marijuana laws. The trend is especially notable among those with chronic illnesses, raising both opportunities and concerns for medical professionals trying to balance symptom relief with the complexities of aging. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/795m8al

A powerful new discovery reveals that Nup98 a protein once thought to only ferry molecules through the nucleus plays a vital role in safeguarding the most vulnerable areas of DNA. By forming droplet-like 'bubbles' around damaged DNA within dense regions called heterochromatin, Nup98 safely escorts the damaged segments to repair zones and times the involvement of risky repair proteins. This precise choreography prevents genetic errors that could trigger cancer or speed up aging. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/jkAep86

If it's realism you're looking for, the Sega Toys Homestar Classic is the gold standard of star projectors. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/4yXjMGJ

Scientists have uncovered over 200 new giant viruses lurking in ocean waters that not only help shape marine ecosystems but also manipulate photosynthesis in algae. These massive viruses once nearly invisible to science are now being exposed using powerful supercomputing and a new tool called BEREN. By studying these viruses, researchers hope to predict harmful algal blooms and even explore biotech applications from the novel enzymes found in these viral genomes. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/dau3MXr

Bronze Age life changed radically around 1500 BC in Central Europe. New research reveals diets narrowed, millet was introduced, migration slowed, and social systems became looser challenging old ideas about nomadic Tumulus culture herders. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/mHA1K9l

Harvard and PSI scientists have managed to freeze normally fleeting quantum states in time, creating a pathway to control them using pure electronic tricks and laser precision. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/kHfvdJ1

Sen. Ted Cruz's newly unveiled legislative directives for Senate Republicans’ budget reconciliation bill would dedicate almost $10 billion to win the new space race with China. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/GgSneJj

Japan's private Resilience lunar lander went dark just before it was scheduled to touch down on the moon today (June 5), raising doubts about the venture's success. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/1EkXwV2

XCOM meets the Clone Wars in Star Wars: Zero Company, the upcoming squad-based strategy game coming in 2026. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/NsVIig7

Astronomers unveiled the James Webb Space Telescope's largest view yet of the early universe in a richly detailed catalog of nearly 800,000 galaxies. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/jBAm3G4

When an international crew of astronauts launch on a commercial space mission, they will be joined by a स्वैन, a łabędź or a hattyú. Or, in English, a swan. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/autKnS8

A giant exoplanet is surprisingly chill given how close it is to its red dwarf star — perhaps because the star is so little. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/dnJGC1Q

A satellite from the European Space Agency captured huge plumes of ash and smoke from Europe's largest volcano. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/tTklBqw

The biosynthesis of the great variety of natural plant products has not yet been elucidated for many medically interesting substances. In a new study, an international team of researchers was able to show how ipecacuanha alkaloids, substances used in traditional medicine, are synthesized. They compared two distantly related plant species and were able to show that although both plant species use a comparable chemical approach, the enzymes they need for synthesis differ and a different starting material is used. Further investigations revealed that the biosynthetic pathways of these complex chemical compounds have developed independently in the two species. These results help to enable the synthesis of these and related substances on a larger scale for medical use. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/atgkXvN

The U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame just held its annual induction ceremony, but one of this year's two honorees could not attend for a reason unique to all past enshrinements. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/79V4ObB

Mars' core formed within just a few million years, scientists say compared to the hundreds of millions or even billions of years that it took for Earth's core to form — it also might smell like rotten eggs. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/ObQlgdM

Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Massachusetts geomagnetic storm conditions continue. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/Bpscx1G

The planetary nebula is located 3,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Draco. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/NgV0iB8

The first quarter moon is the perfect opportunity to explore shadowed craters lining the terminator. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/nBKDifh

A new study debates the complex ethical questions that must be considered if we're to terraform Mars and lays the blueprint for a potential path forward. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/apNOum5

The speedy solar storm arrived in style, sparking stunning aurora displays as far south as California and New Mexico. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/rD2BLNY

NASA's X-ray space telescope IXPE has made the first observation of polarized light emerging from an outbursting magnetar, neutron stars that possess the universe's strongest magnetic fields. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/UQxaLre