Science News http://feed.informer.com/digests/MQCJ8MZJHI/feeder Science News Respective post owners and feed distributors Tue, 22 Jan 2013 09:53:08 -0600 Feed Informer http://feed.informer.com/ SpaceX will launch next Starship flight in 'about 3 weeks,' Elon Musk says https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-will-launch-next-starship-flight-in-about-3-weeks-elon-musk-says SPACE.com urn:uuid:38558d1d-99e1-1184-5058-6abe087f66e4 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0500 SpaceX plans to launch the 10th test flight of its Starship megarocket about three weeks from now, according to company founder and CEO Elon Musk. Deals you missed on Prime Day — get these extended deals now before they are gone https://www.space.com/stargazing/deals-you-missed-on-prime-day-get-these-extended-deals-now-before-they-are-gone SPACE.com urn:uuid:b1184108-952a-31d8-3605-33e818e167d9 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 09:38:21 -0500 These Prime Day deals on telescopes, binoculars, cameras, Lego, model rockets and drones are still live on Amazon right now. This exclusive NordVPN offer allows you to stream, download and work online anywhere in the world with complete safety, with 79% off, free bonus months of access and a $50 Amazon voucher https://www.space.com/technology/our-exclusive-nordvpn-deal-extended-still-79-percent-off-with-amazon-voucher SPACE.com urn:uuid:d2441808-2c94-e6ab-fc08-7df9966e8913 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 09:12:30 -0500 Our exclusive NordVPN deal gives you complete online security and convenience for a 79% discount, four free bonus months and a $50 Amazon voucher. Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' pushes for crewed moon missions, but proposed budget cuts leave NASA science behind https://www.space.com/space-exploration/trumps-big-beautiful-bill-pushes-for-crewed-moon-missions-but-proposed-budget-cuts-leave-nasa-science-behind SPACE.com urn:uuid:d49dd2f9-b62c-54e7-9083-0ed0ced764cc Tue, 15 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0500 The U.S. government's "One, Big Beautiful Bill" Act finds funding for Artemis and Lunar Gateway, but nearly half of NASA's science missions are on the chopping block ahead of the 2026 budget. The largest Mars rock on Earth is up for auction in NYC — it could be yours for $4 million (or more) https://www.space.com/astronomy/mars/the-largest-mars-rock-on-earth-is-up-for-auction-in-nyc-it-could-be-yours-for-usd4-million-or-more SPACE.com urn:uuid:3faae0b0-821f-46a8-621f-81743777eada Tue, 15 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0500 The largest Mars rock on Earth will soon be auctioned off in NYC, and could sell for at least $2 million. Astronomers discover giant alien planet 35 times more massive than Earth hiding in a known star system https://www.space.com/astronomy/astronomers-discover-giant-alien-planet-35-times-more-massive-than-earth-hiding-in-a-known-star-system SPACE.com urn:uuid:c4cbff80-dfcd-36aa-9d50-5af7dc12c330 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0500 "It remains possible that there are other unseen planets in the system. The challenge is finding them!" Private Ax-4 astronauts splash down aboard SpaceX capsule to conclude ISS mission https://www.space.com/space-exploration/private-spaceflight/private-ax-4-astronauts-splash-down-aboard-spacex-capsule-to-conclude-iss-mission SPACE.com urn:uuid:5455759a-abae-3e7c-5dd4-31b478919162 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 04:50:37 -0500 The four astronauts of Axiom Space's latest private mission have safely returned to Earth after more that two weeks aboard the International Space Station. Private Ax-4 astronauts splash down aboard SpaceX capsule to conclude ISS mission (video) https://www.space.com/space-exploration/private-spaceflight/private-ax-4-astronauts-splash-down-aboard-spacex-capsule-to-conclude-iss-mission SPACE.com urn:uuid:15bf30c6-7790-fa2c-5a61-2fcd97305406 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 04:50:37 -0500 The four astronauts of Axiom Space's latest private mission have safely returned to Earth after more that two weeks aboard the International Space Station. China launches new spacesuits, other supplies to Tiangong space station https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/china-launches-new-spacesuits-other-supplies-to-tiangong-space-station SPACE.com urn:uuid:15a4b8d7-3d24-3b95-a449-75e684855151 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 17:20:53 -0500 A Long March 7 rocket lifted off this evening (July 14), sending China's Tianzhou 9 cargo spacecraft toward the Tiangong space station. China launches new spacesuits, other supplies to Tiangong space station (video) https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/china-launches-new-spacesuits-other-supplies-to-tiangong-space-station SPACE.com urn:uuid:6fc5087b-b46d-c6ef-c15a-929bd3f49eb4 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 17:20:53 -0500 A Long March 7 rocket lifted off this evening (July 14), sending China's Tianzhou 9 cargo spacecraft toward the Tiangong space station. Ravenous 'vampire' stars may use cosmic accomplices to help devour stellar victims https://www.space.com/astronomy/ravenous-vampire-stars-may-use-cosmic-accomplices-to-help-devour-stellar-victims SPACE.com urn:uuid:fbd3b6cb-7a33-c628-bc1a-e467bc05ba82 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0500 Astronomers have discovered that vampire white dwarfs that feast on victim companion stars have assistance in acquiring prey in the form of lurking third stars. 'Foundation' stars Laura Birn & Lee Pace talk heavy burdens and being an intergalactic stoner for Season 3 (exclusive) https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/foundation-stars-laura-birn-and-lee-pace-talk-heavy-burdens-and-being-an-intergalactic-stoner-for-season-3-exclusive SPACE.com urn:uuid:901d7b2c-9efd-bfb6-0b0c-e86289bf4ea7 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:00:00 -0500 Join two of the brightest stars in Apple TV's sci-fi saga based on Isaac Asimov's sci-fi trilogy. Happy anniversary, Mariner 4! NASA probe got 1st-ever up-close look at Mars 60 years ago today https://www.space.com/astronomy/mars/happy-anniversary-mariner-4-nasa-probe-got-1st-ever-up-close-look-at-mars-60-years-ago-today SPACE.com urn:uuid:48cc269e-86c3-6456-3ed9-95028bbd87db Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:00:00 -0500 Since then, a multitude of spacecraft have rocketed Marsward from a variety of nations. NASA just took the closest-ever images of the sun, and they are incredible (video) https://www.space.com/astronomy/sun/nasa-just-took-the-closest-ever-images-of-the-sun-and-they-are-incredible-video SPACE.com urn:uuid:04eb5973-2c28-32d2-1f27-8386888c2065 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 13:53:54 -0500 NASA has released remarkable video captured during the Parker Solar Probe's record-breaking 2024 flyby, offering the closest views of the sun ever recorded. Don’t miss the moon pass close to Saturn and Neptune on July 15 https://www.space.com/stargazing/dont-miss-the-moon-pass-close-to-saturn-and-neptune-on-july-15 SPACE.com urn:uuid:5bed7c01-5c99-073e-a35b-2037e623ccef Mon, 14 Jul 2025 13:00:00 -0500 The moon, Saturn and Neptune will rise a little before midnight for those in the U.S. Don’t miss the moon pass close to Saturn and Neptune tonight https://www.space.com/stargazing/dont-miss-the-moon-pass-close-to-saturn-and-neptune-on-july-15 SPACE.com urn:uuid:07d63eaa-0344-339e-26a0-da2a24e0a8c4 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 13:00:00 -0500 The moon, Saturn and Neptune will rise a little before midnight for those in the U.S. Don't miss the moon pass close to Saturn and Neptune tonight https://www.space.com/stargazing/dont-miss-the-moon-pass-close-to-saturn-and-neptune-on-july-15 SPACE.com urn:uuid:9bfc0a6b-670d-ecf1-bb06-df2ee7e66fdc Mon, 14 Jul 2025 13:00:00 -0500 The moon, Saturn and Neptune will rise a little before midnight for those in the U.S. Scientists find Uranus is surprisingly warm, heating up the case for a new planetary mission https://www.space.com/astronomy/uranus/scientists-find-uranus-is-surprisingly-warm-heating-up-the-case-for-a-new-planetary-mission SPACE.com urn:uuid:418a20d8-bc7d-3c2e-b0b9-f23c670bcb1f Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:08:30 -0500 Scientists have found that Uranus emits its own internal heat, contradicting data from NASA's Voyager 2 probe nearly four decades ago. Snow covers the SOAR Telescope in Chile | Space photo of the day for July 14, 2025 https://www.space.com/astronomy/snow-covers-the-soar-telescope-in-chile-space-photo-of-the-day-for-july-14-2025 SPACE.com urn:uuid:87d994f8-e4a6-30cc-946d-6744079d00ad Mon, 14 Jul 2025 11:00:00 -0500 An unexpected dusting high in the Andes mountains caused some concern. Fly DJI FPV drones like a pro with DJI's motion controllers https://www.space.com/technology/drones/fly-dji-fpv-drones-like-a-pro-with-djis-motion-controllers SPACE.com urn:uuid:f1c289a3-0836-0c33-f743-2e167340c92f Mon, 14 Jul 2025 10:08:23 -0500 Learn more about DJI's motion controllers and how they can make FPV drone flight incredibly easy for everyone. Who is Shalla-Bal, the female Silver Surfer in 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps''? https://www.space.com/entertainment/who-is-shalla-bal-the-female-silver-surfer-in-the-fantastic-four-first-steps SPACE.com urn:uuid:8c87e49e-556e-f61e-02da-3cd2c72ae2e1 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0500 Here's everything we know about Galactus' shiny new herald, and why she's a lady this time around. Deals that are even better than Prime Day — hurry before they're gone! https://www.space.com/stargazing/skywatching-kit/deals-that-are-even-better-than-prime-day-hurry-before-theyre-gone SPACE.com urn:uuid:0885bce7-91df-7366-9724-6130fa841583 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 09:30:05 -0500 We've scoured the internet to find you deals that are even better than Prime Day — here's our round-up of the best deals left. Astronomers discover monster exoplanet hiding in 'stellar fog' around young star https://www.space.com/astronomy/exoplanets/astronomers-discover-monster-exoplanet-hiding-in-stellar-fog-around-young-star SPACE.com urn:uuid:fd218daf-140a-8d23-7ce3-0f6bcc9dea66 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0500 A monster exoplanet as big as 10 times the size of Jupiter has emerged from the stellar gas and dust surrounding a young star, thanks to the telescope tag team of Gaia and ALMA. Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' gives US Space Force $1 billion for secretive X-37B space plane https://www.space.com/space-exploration/trumps-one-big-beautiful-bill-gives-us-space-force-usd1-billion-for-secretive-x-37b-space-plane SPACE.com urn:uuid:e358a0dc-e227-190f-02ec-a0d749376766 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0500 U.S. President Trump's "One, Big Beautiful Bill Act," H.R. 1 includes $1 billion for the U.S. Space Force (USSF) X-37B military spacecraft program. Private Ax-4 astronauts depart ISS after unexpected extended stay (video) https://www.space.com/space-exploration/private-spaceflight/private-ax-4-astronauts-depart-iss-after-unexpected-extended-stay-video SPACE.com urn:uuid:201b9980-617e-bbe4-3c3f-4dc399c7694b Mon, 14 Jul 2025 06:57:19 -0500 The four astronauts of Axiom Space's latest private mission have concluded their stay aboard the International Space Station. Gravitational waves reveal most massive black hole merger ever detected — one 'forbidden' by current models https://www.space.com/astronomy/black-holes/gravitational-waves-reveal-most-massive-black-hole-merger-ever-detected-one-forbidden-by-current-models SPACE.com urn:uuid:dd0b33a5-cec0-a2ff-b152-f226c12a55ad Mon, 14 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Gravitational wave detectors have "heard" the ripples in space caused by the most massive black hole merger yet. One "forbidden" by current theoretical models. Private Ax-4 astronauts heading back to Earth early July 14: Watch it live https://www.space.com/space-exploration/private-spaceflight/private-ax-4-astronauts-heading-back-to-earth-early-july-14-watch-it-live SPACE.com urn:uuid:8c73ed54-2ab4-30ec-a7fc-0698d77df56a Sun, 13 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0500 The private Ax-4 astronaut mission will undock from the International Space Station on Monday morning (July 14), and you can watch the action live. 'Pebble' beaches around young stars join together to form planets https://www.space.com/astronomy/pebble-beaches-around-young-stars-join-together-to-form-planets SPACE.com urn:uuid:4cda6caa-e362-a173-28b0-ed1ccfb0f6ff Sun, 13 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0500 Planetary construction sites around other stars are filled with pebbles, and for the first time radio telescopes have detected these tiny chunks of rock that stick together to form planets. Experts ask where the center of the universe is https://www.space.com/astronomy/experts-ask-where-the-center-of-the-universe-is SPACE.com urn:uuid:ae3d4a88-f857-ebc2-48d7-0a7e1e0c9551 Sun, 13 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0500 With the universe constantly expanding, scientists have a hard time finding where its center is. Feast your eyes on the shortlisted pics for the 2025 ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year Awards (photos) https://www.space.com/stargazing/feast-your-eyes-on-the-shortlisted-pics-for-the-2025-zwo-astronomy-photographer-of-the-year-awards-photos SPACE.com urn:uuid:e64fb931-9e8c-de53-2306-fe5bb84dcbdd Sun, 13 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0500 The winners will be announced during a ceremony in September. Earth may have at least 6 'minimoons' at any given time. Where do they come from? https://www.space.com/astronomy/earth-may-have-at-least-6-minimoons-at-any-given-time-where-do-they-come-from SPACE.com urn:uuid:b91d2b41-d662-4e89-bf59-6f8bbb218075 Sun, 13 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0500 "It is incredible that modern telescopic surveys have the ability to detect such small objects up to millions of kilometers away." SpaceX launches mystery satellite to geostationary transfer orbit https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-launches-mystery-satellite-to-geostationary-transfer-orbit SPACE.com urn:uuid:7a280cb2-0fb4-f944-f567-82fcce0b153b Sun, 13 Jul 2025 00:21:08 -0500 SpaceX launched a mystery satellite to geostationary transfer orbit from Florida's Space Coast early Sunday morning (July 13). SpaceX launches mystery satellite to geostationary transfer orbit (video) https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-launches-mystery-satellite-to-geostationary-transfer-orbit SPACE.com urn:uuid:b14de75a-441a-1899-64cb-9146904ca4ad Sun, 13 Jul 2025 00:21:08 -0500 SpaceX launched a mystery satellite to geostationary transfer orbit from Florida's Space Coast early Sunday morning (July 13). 'Mycopunk' is what happens when 'Borderlands' gets a nasty fungal infection (Interview) https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-games/mycopunk-is-what-happens-when-borderlands-gets-a-nasty-fungal-infection-interview SPACE.com urn:uuid:805336a8-5b58-d9db-4d60-4ba85bd55c28 Sat, 12 Jul 2025 11:00:00 -0500 Robots take on a dangerous and world-consuming fungus in Mycopunk, a new co-op shooter set in outer space. We chatted to the developers about how the fungal menace was created. This Week In Space podcast: Episode 168 — "Survivor: NASA" https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/this-week-in-space-podcast-episode-168-survivor-nasa SPACE.com urn:uuid:8fe43572-dd68-ea42-acc9-fc8f7b09fee4 Sat, 12 Jul 2025 10:27:59 -0500 On Episode 168 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik jump into the headlines. including Sean Duffy being named interim NASA Administrator. Who is Metamorpho, the shape-shifting miracle in James Gunn's 'Superman'? https://www.space.com/entertainment/who-is-metamorpho-the-shape-shifting-miracle-in-james-gunns-superman SPACE.com urn:uuid:c7628ba5-4f03-cdd6-d7fa-e56c72021950 Sat, 12 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0500 This B-List DC Comics character is about to shine in the limelight of James Gunn's new superhero epic. Inside New Brunswick's ambituous plan for the world's densest dark-sky corridor https://www.space.com/stargazing/inside-new-brunswicks-ambituous-plan-for-the-worlds-densest-dark-sky-corridor SPACE.com urn:uuid:1b070d69-5f9d-a631-0c8b-e9060c8dee02 Sat, 12 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0500 Astrotourism is coming to Canada, thanks to an ambitious plan for a chain of six dark-sky sites along 100 miles of the spectacular Bay of Fundy coastline. We've tested loads of space tech and these are the best Amazon Prime Day deals still available — star projectors, model rockets, drones and more https://www.space.com/technology/weve-tested-loads-of-space-tech-and-these-are-the-best-amazon-prime-day-deals-still-available SPACE.com urn:uuid:ae9f24f6-a14d-976a-e297-4e00bb5f0a5e Sat, 12 Jul 2025 08:48:39 -0500 Amazon Prime Day 2025 is now over, but there are still plenty of space tech deals still available with discounts on model rockets, star projectors and drones. Don't miss the stars of the Summer Triangle twinkling in the eastern sky this weekend https://www.space.com/stargazing/dont-miss-the-stars-of-the-summer-triangle-twinkling-in-the-eastern-sky-this-weekend SPACE.com urn:uuid:e91e2296-da06-b72a-6ead-c3a89b0c435b Sat, 12 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0500 The Summer Triangle is a formation of stellar bodies called an asterism, made up of the bright stars Vega, Deneb and Altair. Could asteroid mining actually work? Maybe if we start with impact sites on the moon https://www.space.com/astronomy/asteroids/could-asteroid-mining-actually-work-maybe-if-we-start-with-impact-sites-on-the-moon SPACE.com urn:uuid:48e5ecae-e071-7fcd-92c8-570a73cfc043 Sat, 12 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0500 "Can humanity enjoy the benefits of both asteroid and lunar mining without compromise, or do we have to choose one at the expense of the other?" Chinese company Landspace aims to debut its reusable methane rocket this year (video) https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/chinese-company-landspace-aims-to-debut-its-reusable-methane-rocket-this-year-video SPACE.com urn:uuid:29c25b6c-8c60-84fc-947b-544e75946ab9 Sat, 12 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Landspace aims to debut its stainless steel Zhuque-3 rocket later this year, marking a bold step forward for China's commercial launch sector. Act fast to get the best cameras for less — Amazon Prime Day ends tonight https://www.space.com/stargazing/skywatching-kit/act-fast-to-get-the-best-cameras-for-less-amazon-prime-day-ends-tonight SPACE.com urn:uuid:e0fd925f-c58c-c811-0402-128154c7fa8c Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:30:00 -0500 The end of Prime Day is in sight — savings won't last for long on these top Canon and Sony cameras. Want a last minute steal? Save $200 on this pro-level Sony A7R IV mirrorless camera as Walmart takes on Amazon https://www.space.com/stargazing/skywatching-kit/want-a-last-minute-steal-save-usd200-on-this-pro-level-sony-a7r-iv-mirrorless-camera-as-walmart-takes-on-amazon SPACE.com urn:uuid:2d67cc1b-2d25-a3a8-bd4b-c3bb4c0084e1 Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0500 Prime Day is brilliant, but the best savings aren't always at Amazon. Walmart has beaten the online giant's price for this Sony A7R IV camera, by over $200, but it could be ending soon! 'Darkness is coming.' 'Foundation' Season 3 arrives today on Apple TV+ https://www.space.com/entertainment/darkness-is-coming-foundation-season-3-arrives-today-on-apple-tv SPACE.com urn:uuid:a5f7e9c0-d010-bc4c-bf9f-abe769f26ec4 Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0500 The Mule makes a murderous entrance in today's premiere episode, 'A Song For the End of Everything'. Keeping wastewater flowing into tomorrow's coffee | On the ISS this week July 7 - 11, 2025 https://www.space.com/space-exploration/international-space-station/keeping-wastewater-flowing-into-tomorrows-coffee-on-the-iss-this-week-july-7-11-2025 SPACE.com urn:uuid:e6a114d0-6aab-a0b4-3a2d-fc86348655f6 Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:00:00 -0500 The Expedition 73 and Axiom Mission 4 crews spent their second of two weeks together conducting science aboard the International Space Station. Prime Day is over but savings are still active — invest in some new optics for the return of Saturn to late-night skies https://www.space.com/stargazing/skywatching-kit/prime-day-is-over-but-savings-can-still-be-found-invest-in-some-new-optics-for-the-return-of-saturn-to-late-night-skies SPACE.com urn:uuid:f5194f38-f4a7-a361-2153-c8f5039ba7d0 Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:00:00 -0500 Prime Day finished on July 11 and there are still some late savings on telescopes and binoculars, but they won't last forever. Sunspot crackling with magnetic 'bombs' is now turning toward Earth (photo) https://www.space.com/astronomy/sun/sunspot-crackling-with-magnetic-bombs-is-now-turning-toward-earth-photo SPACE.com urn:uuid:452c1133-f16e-170a-7b7a-76c124bed49f Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:00:00 -0500 Astrophotographer Philippe Tosi captured explosive Ellerman bombs on the sun's surface as an active sunspot turned toward Earth. I couldn't keep quiet about $1000 off the Sony A7R V in this anti-Prime Day deal https://www.space.com/stargazing/skywatching-kit/i-couldnt-keep-quiet-about-usd1000-off-the-sony-a7r-v-in-this-anti-prime-day-deal SPACE.com urn:uuid:6f35b998-2590-acc5-2bf4-57f06e39412c Fri, 11 Jul 2025 13:22:08 -0500 The Sony A7R V mirrorless camera plunges to just $3200 at Walmart, a staggering $1000 saving that eclipses Amazon's Prime Day price! The Fortress of Solitude: Every live-action incarnation of Superman's iconic ice hideout https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/the-fortress-of-solitude-every-live-action-incarnation-of-supermans-iconic-ice-hideout SPACE.com urn:uuid:49e53c28-016e-f179-9f38-81b99d8fa2cd Fri, 11 Jul 2025 13:00:00 -0500 As the newest Superman film hits theaters, we cast our X-ray vision back on every live-action incarnation of the Fortress of Solitude, from its 1978 debut to its 2025 return. Don't miss the last full 'Manhattanhenge' sunset of 2025 light up NYC today https://www.space.com/stargazing/dont-miss-the-last-full-manhattanhenge-sunset-of-2025-light-up-nyc-today SPACE.com urn:uuid:924c10f5-7d9e-da65-c133-40f501469b1b Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:47:51 -0500 "July Manhattanhenge is what I call the goodbye to the grid."