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3D dark energy map is mind-blowing | Space photo of the day for April 16, 2026

Every single tiny point on the map is a galaxy.

Space

Archaeologists to reveal secrets of Welsh castle’s hidden cave that was once home to ancient hippo

The cave is rapidly emerging as one of the most important prehistoric archives in Britain, researchers say

The Independent UK

How to see once-in-a-lifetime Comet PanSTARRS tonight before it disappears for good

Comet C/2025 R3 PanSTARRS is days away from its close pass of the sun during an event known as perihelion.

Space

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Vast magma reservoir found beneath Tuscany comparable in volume with Yellowstone

Discovery explains longstanding puzzle about Tuscany – why it has such extreme geothermal activity despite lacking obvious volcanic source

The Independent UK

Max Space unveils new expandable space habitat for the moon and beyond: 'We need real estate that is scalable'

"They are truly ready for long duration space flights and lunar habitation."

Space

Red hair becoming more common due to natural selection, study shows

Immunity to HIV and resistance to leprosy were also flagged as more common traits in the study by Harvard Medical School

The Independent UK

A new Earthrise: An Apollo historian experiences Artemis 2

As Artemis 2 approached, my anticipation was mixed with uncertainty. Would this new Moon mission spark the wonder and excitement I'd felt during Apollo? Those doubts didn't last long.

Space

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The small change to your exercise routine that could lead to a longer life

Findings point to a more nuanced picture of how physical activity supports longevity

The Independent UK

SpaceX fires up next-gen 'Version 3' Starship ahead of landmark May test flight (photos)

SpaceX just conducted the first full-duration static fire test with the upper stage of its 'V3' Starship, clearing a big hurdle on its path to launch, which is expected next month.

Space

How do supergiant exoplanets form? James Webb Space Telescope finds a clue

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have investigated the giant exoplanet 29 Cygni b — work that could clarify the line between planets and stars.

Space

Space combat was 'critical to mission success' in US war in Iran, Space Force chief says

The head of the U.S. Space Force said the United States' ongoing war in Iran shows the service has become a fully "combat credible" force.

Space

The 7 best sci-fi movie soundtracks of all time

From "The Matrix" to "Tron: Legacy," these sweet sci-fi soundtracks are perfect for serious audio aficionados.

Space

NASA astronauts joke around with an optical illusion on the ISS | Space photo of the day for April 15, 2026

Two NASA astronauts had some fun during the ISS' capture of a robotic cargo spacecraft on April 13, pretending to hold onto it from into the station.

Space

We can prove which twin fathered the child in this paternity dispute

Letter: Prof Michael Krawczak says the required molecular genetic testing comes at a cost, but should not be ruled out as it was in a recent court case

The Guardian - UK

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From divvy to dinlo: index of insults aims to record Britain’s diverse dialects

University of Sheffield academics hope to create ‘vivid, honest record’ of regional swearwords in act of preservation

Space

A dark energy tool just created the most comprehensive 3D map of our universe ever: 'This is a major paradigm shift'

The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument has completed its five-year mission to build the most comprehensive 3D map of the universe to date — but its exploration of the universe continues.

Space

Interstellar invader 3I/ATLAS is spraying tons of water into space every second. Jupiter-bound spacecraft JUICE discovers

The Jupiter-bound spacecraft JUICE spotted the interstellar invader comet 3I/ATLAS spraying enough water into space to fill 70 swimming pools a day.

Space

Go behind the scenes of NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission with NOVA's 'Return to the Moon' documentary tonight (interview)

The new Artemis 2 NOVA documentary "Return to the Moon" will air on PBS Wednesday (April 15) to offer a behind-the-scenes look at the moon mission.

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The Independent UK

Could a bloody conflict between chimpanzees shed light on why humans keep going to war?

Researchers say that while territorial disputes between animal groups are well known, wars within such groups are extremely rare

Space

Solar wind travels up to 4 times faster than expected, eclipse spacecraft reveals

"In the inner corona, a region very difficult to observe, we saw slow solar wind gusts moving three to four times faster than expected."

Space

See Comet PanSTARRS glow above a false dawn in stunning new photo

The comet is already visible to the naked eye ahead of its perihelion passage on April 19.

Space

A worst-case solar storm could trigger panic buying and public unrest, report warns

Scientists warn that extreme space weather could influence human behavior, from panic buying to protests and misinformation.

The Independent UK

Treasure trove of broken pottery reveals remarkable details of everyday life in ancient Egypt

Inscriptions found include notes on exercises by schoolchildren, religious texts, and certificates for the quality of sacrificial animals

The Guardian - UK

Hidden treasures: Spanish archaeologists discover trove of ancient shipwrecks in Bay of Gibraltar

Researchers identify wrecks at the bottom of the sea from as far back as fifth century BC, from Europe and beyond

Space

SpaceX launches two Starlink satellite groups 19 hours apart

SpaceX launched two Falcon 9 rockets 19 hours apart, both carrying batches of Starlink satellites. The liftoffs took place from Florida and California on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 (by local time zone).

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