Sky and Solar

Black holes can split in two — but only if they spin at extreme speeds
28 October 2026

Scientists have long known that when two black holes collide, they merge to create a more massive black hole. New research suggests that the opposite may happen too: single black holes may split in two.
How 'spacewalking' underwater made me feel like I was really in space
27 October 2026

Analog Astronaut Commander and Aquanaut Michaela Musilova led underwater simulated “spacewalks” in low visibility to test astronaut safety and communication protocols during simulated space missions.
Astronomers discover the secrets of 'string of pearls' supernova relic and the zombie star at its heart
27 October 2026

Scientists are still learning about a cosmic 'string of pearls,' a unique celestial relic left by a supernova witnessed by humanity around 850 years ago, which has a zombie star at its heart.
November full moon 2026: When, where and how to see the Beaver Moon
27 October 2026

Your guide to November's full Beaver Moon, from peak times to skywatching highlights.
Cowboy Space unveils 'Big Iron' rocket to launch 20,000 AI data centers
27 October 2026

Cowboy Space just gave us our first look at its "Big Iron" rocket, which the company will use to build its AI data center constellation. Big Iron's debut is targeted for late 2028.

Happy New Year, Mars! The Red Planet is turning 39
29 September 2026

On 30 September the Red Planet officially begins Mars Year 39. Which is quite an achievement for a world that is actually more than 4.5 billion years old.
3I/ATLAS was born in the deep freeze
08 September 2026

Another piece of evidence suggests that this visitor formed in the bitterly cold outer reaches of a distant planetary system.
Roman Space Telescope launches on mission to survey the Universe
30 August 2026

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has begun its journey into space, starting a mission that will survey the Universe on an unprecedented scale in search of clues to dark energy, dark matter and worlds beyond our Solar System.
JWST’s ‘impossible’ early galaxies may be even more massive than we thought
24 August 2026

Faint, low-mass stars could be hiding much of the mass in distant galaxies, making the surprisingly large galaxies discovered by JWST in the early Universe even harder to explain.
How to observe the 12 August 2026 solar eclipse
07 August 2026

On the evening of 12 August 2026, the Moon will pass between Earth and the Sun, producing a striking solar eclipse. Find out how, when and where to observe it safely.
Falcon 9 lunar impact: More than a new crater
05 August 2026

Today’s impact of a spent Falcon 9 rocket stage on the Moon may sound dramatic, but it is neither the first human-made object to strike our natural satellite nor the largest.