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Astronomers have discovered a "teenage vampire" dead star in the process of devouring a companion star during a short-lived, "missing link" phase of its evolution.

Simultaneously cooling Pluto while energizing atmospheric molecules to allow them to escape into space, Pluto's haze plays a key role in the planet's energy balance.

The time-lapse footage was captured by NASA astronaut Jonny Kim.

One of the coolest designs of any star projector we've seen, we think the Dinosaur Egg Galaxy Star Projector is amongst the best options for kids.

The Unistellar eQuinox 2 is our telescope experts' pick as the best overall smart telescope, and is now $420 off for Father's Day.

Big franchises like 'Star Wars' and 'The Fantastic Four' are joined by exciting original works. These are the sci-fi comics we can't wait for in 2025.

At least three ESA space missions are under threat as a result of Trump's budget cuts. The gravitational wave observatory LISA, Venus orbiter EnVision, and NewAthena may require "recovery actions."

The launch of Axiom Space's fourth private astronaut mission has been delayed again, this time by a leaky Russian module on the International Space Station.

This Unistellar eVscope 2 is one of the best smart telescopes for easy observation of the night sky and it's $570 off for Father's Day

This novel idea could become an important piece of a future moon economy.

Aurora chasers, keep your eyes on the skies this weekend as northern lights might be possible at mid-latitudes.

One region of the continent saw a 22% decline in emperor penguin numbers over 15 years.

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Watch the replay of the media information session where ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher and ESA Council Chair Renato Krpoun (CH) brief journalists on the key decisions made during the ESA Council meeting held at ESA Headquarters in Paris on 11–12 June 2025.

SpaceX's private Dragon spacecraft was treated to a stunning view in the night sky under June's full moon.

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"There's no way for us to operate such a complex facility."

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered the smallest brown dwarfs ever seen with the potential to form planets and surrounded by mysterious molecules.

"These first images are astonishing, but the best is still yet to come."