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Sunspot crackling with magnetic 'bombs' is now turning toward Earth (photo)

Astrophotographer Philippe Tosi captured explosive Ellerman bombs on the sun's surface as an active sunspot turned toward Earth.

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The Fortress of Solitude: Every live-action incarnation of Superman's iconic ice hideout

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.

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Don't miss the last full 'Manhattanhenge' sunset of 2025 light up NYC today

"July Manhattanhenge is what I call the goodbye to the grid."

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Billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman donating $15 million for Space Camp programs

Jared Isaacman, the billionaire private astronaut who until recently was on track to lead NASA, is donating $15 million to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center for its Space Camp programs.

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Asteroid 2024 YR4 won't Earth but it could still ruin your day: Here's how

Earth may be safe from an impact by the asteroid 2024 YR4, but it still has a chance of striking the moon. This lunar impact could pose a risk to space tech and astronauts.

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As NASA's budget shrinks, Europe doubles down on Earth science: 'Climate change is the defining challenge of our generation'

If NASA must pull back, Europe is ready to step up — and do so with open arms.

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NASA SLS rocket booster spews fire | Space photo of the day for July 11, 2025

The test encountered an anomaly.

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US Space Force practices 'orbital warfare' in largest-ever training event

The United States Space Force is undertaking its largest training exercise ever, in order to demonstrate that it is "prepared to fight and win in space."

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July 2025 full 'Buck Moon' dazzles skywatchers worldwide (photos)

The July full moon didn't disappoint as it rode low across the horizon last night and we've got the photos to prove it.

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Who is Sean Duffy, NASA's new interim chief? From champion lumberjack, reality TV star and Cabinet secretary to space

President Donald Trump has tapped Transportation Secretary and former reality TV star Sean Duffy to lead NASA on an interim basis. Here's what we know about the man.

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Astronomers say new interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS is 'very likely to be the oldest comet we have ever seen'

3I/ATLAS isn't just fascinating because it is the third interstellar visitor found in the solar system; new research suggests it's also the oldest comet ever seen, at over 7 billion years old.

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NASA, SpaceX targeting July 31 for launch of Crew-11 astronaut mission to ISS

NASA and SpaceX are targeting July 31 for the launch of the four-astronaut Crew-11 mission, which will fly a mix of rookies and spaceflight veterans to the ISS.

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James Webb Space Telescope celebrates 3 years of science with dazzling 'toe beans' image of Cat's Paw Nebula

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is celebrating three years of transformational science with a striking new image of the Cat's Paw Nebula.

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Senators push back on Trump's proposal to cut NASA science funding by 47%

The Senate appropriations committee initially voted in favor of a bill rejecting Trump's NASA budget cuts, but discussions are still ongoing.

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Superman's biggest weakness isn't kryptonite; It's that every Man of Steel movie to date has a disappointing ending

He may be faster than a speeding bullet, but Superman has a long-standing problem with final acts.

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James Webb Space Telescope unwraps the dusty shrouds of dying stars

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have probed the dusty shells that surround dying stars called Wolf-Rayet stars.

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Silver Surfer proclaims Earth's doom in chilling new 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' clip (video)

'Your world will be consumed by The Devourer. There is nothing you can do to stop him.'

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Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes show 2 sides of star cluster duo | Space photo of the day for July 10, 2025

In a combined image from the two space telescopes, two star clusters shine in the darkness of space.

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Trump names Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy as interim NASA administrator

Trump abruptly announced the appointment of Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy as acting NASA Administrator as the U.S. Senate reviews the space agency's proposed budget.

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Why scientists are so excited about the newfound interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS (op-ed)

The scientific and cultural impact of 3I/ATLAS over the coming months and years will serve as an exemplar of what astronomy can learn and why it matters.

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Did you feel it? Earth just had one of its shortest days ever and 2 more are coming

As Earth spins faster than it has in decades, atomic clocks are catching the difference, and shorter days are on the horizon.

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July full moon 2025 rises tonight: Everything you need to know about the low-riding 'Buck Moon'

The 'Buck Moon' will be the farthest full moon from the sun in 2025.

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Private Ax-4 astronauts aboard ISS are filling their time with science, views of Earth and pierogis (video)

As the Axiom-4 mission approaches its two-week mark before returning to Earth, the private space mission crew discusses science and pierogis.

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Scientists discover ice in space isn't like water on Earth after all

Scientists had assumed that the ice in space was purely amorphous, but new experiments show it can have a partly crystalline structure similar to ice on Earth.

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NASA's asteroid-crash Earth defense tactic has a complication — DART ejected large boulders into space

"You can think of it as a cosmic pool game. We might miss the pocket if we don't consider all the variables."

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