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Studies reveal why some cancers are so much more dangerous than others

Researchers say findings may help improve diagnoses and treatment

The Independent UK

DARPA readies robotic deep-space repair satellite for 2026 launch

DARPA has a plan to keep geosynchronous satellites going for years beyond their expiration date. The agency aims to test it with a mission launching as soon as this summer.

Space

'The Mandalorian and Grogu' wastes a potentially brilliant era of 'Star Wars'

The franchise's latest big-screen outing gets sidetracked in less interesting corners of that galaxy far, far away

Space

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The Guardian - UK

What is the blue-white star next to the moon tonight?

Don't miss Spica greet the waxing moon in the southern sky on May 26

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Nothing beats a beautiful sunset (from space) | Space photo of the day for May 25, 2026

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Scientists just found a supercharged supernova — powered up by a magnetic star corpse

NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray spacecraft has observed a super-bright, supercharged supernova explosion powered up by the creation of a highly magnetic dead star, or magnetar.

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Tiny blue deep-sea octopus discovered near Galapagos confirmed as new species

Palm-size creature was found nearly 5,800ft underwater

The Independent UK

Scientists want to send a roly-poly robot filled with 'dandelion drones' to investigate hidden tunnels on Mars

Engineers are increasingly turning to the concept of "biomimicry" for the next generation of Mars robots.

Space

Chinese scientists build hand-held device to detect early cancer signs from drop of blood

Prototype achieves diagnosis accuracy of up to 95 per cent, researchers say

The Independent UK

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Starwatch: this week’s rare blue moon highlights the strange way we mark our calendar

Because we define dates based on the stars, the full moon on 31 May will be the second one of the calendar month

The Guardian - UK

The original (and best) 'Transformers' movie is rolling back out into theaters for its 40th anniversary

Relive the trauma when Autobots and Decepticons reassemble in this animated cult classic.

Space

Lunar Strike offers a pessimistic, and worryingly realistic look at the future of space travel

Fly me to the moon!

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The most common type of planet in the galaxy may not look anything like Earth on the inside

The familiar concept of a planetary core, a small, dense metallic heart we take for granted, may be the exception rather than the rule for exoplanets.

Space

China reveals 3-person Shenzhou 23 crew, including Hong Kong's 1st astronaut

China has named the three astronauts due to fly on the Shenzhou 23 mission on Sunday (May 24), including Hong Kong's first astronaut.

Space

'Rick and Morty' Season 9: Release date & how to watch Adult Swim’s zany sci-fi satire

‘Anything is possible, when everything is possible'

Space

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 211 — Oysters in Space

On Episode 211 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with Jacob Scoccimerra of Monolith Space.

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SpaceX Starship Flight 12: Don't miss these stunning photos from the launch of the most powerful Starship yet

Starship V3 led to some stunning launch photography after it lifted off from Starbase on SpaceX's 12th flight of the rocket that aims to land astronauts on the moon.

Space

Massive 'X' and 'V' shapes will appear on the moon tonight — here's how to see them

Here's when to see a pair of massive letters shining on the lunar surface around May's first quarter moon phase.

Space

'For All Mankind's' Costa Ronin on ruling Mars, honoring cosmonaut history, and learning to tie his tie (interview)

Heavy is the head that wears the crown, and that goes for Red Planet rulers as well as Earth.

Space

China just launched 3 astronauts to Tiangong space station. One will stay for a full year. (video)

China's Shenzhou 23 astronaut mission launched Sunday (May 24) to relieve an overdue crew on the Tiangong space station.

The Guardian - UK

Stephen Hawking’s father worried his son ‘does not study much’, diaries reveal

Exclusive: New biography uncovers Frank Hawking’s papers in which he lamented that his son had ‘little initiative’

Space

SpaceX just launched Starship V3 — its most powerful megarocket yet — into space for the 1st time in spectacular Flight 12 test (video)

SpaceX's Starship V3, the most powerful rocket ever built, just roared off its launch pad in a spectacular show of power and technology.

Space

'For All Mankind's' Ruby Cruz and Ines Asserson on wearing those 'clunky' cool spacesuits and training with a Green Beret (interview)

"The spacesuits are like real spacesuits! They're so complicated and much heavier than you'd ever expect."

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