It's not often that astronomers can observe huge changes in a galaxy's brightness over the course of a few years. Most galaxies change in brightness (and other characteristics) over millions or billions of years. So, when images of the 10-billion-light-year distant galaxy J0218-0036 showed that it dimmed down by a twentieth of its previous brightness in just 20 years, observers were surprised. What could cause it to do that? That's not "normal" for AGN.
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Huge solar flare no threat to Artemis 2 astronaut launch to the moon, NASA says
A massive X1.4 solar flare won't endanger NASA's four Artemis 2 astronauts on their way to the moon.
Record-breaking 'space laser' erupts from merging galaxies 8 billion light-years away
Astronomers have spotted the most distant and brightest "space laser" ever seen, and it's blasting from a galaxy collision that occurred when the universe was half its current age.
25 years ago, 'Invader Zim' arrived, but it was too far ahead of its time
"You dare agree with me? Prepare to meet your horrible doom!"
Fascinating Facts About Space
Space is an incredibly vast and mysterious realm, constantly surprising us with its immense scale and remarkable phenomena. Here are some fascinating facts about the cosmos.
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS may be nearly 12 billion years old — so ancient its star system may no longer exist
Our solar system's famous "invader" might be as old as the Milky Way itself.
Live coverage: Falcon 9 booster to fly for record 34th time on Starlink delivery mission
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stands in the launch position at Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station ahead of the launch of the Starlink 6-88 mission. Image: John Pisani/Spaceflight Now
SpaceX’s fleet-leading Falcon 9 booster will make a record-breaking 34th flight Monday on a mission to deploy a batch of 29 satellites for the company’s internet service.
Darth Maul was originally going to be the villain of the 'Star Wars' sequels; here's why that would have been a bad idea
George Lucas had dreams of Darth Maul as the big bad of his sequel trilogy; here's why that would have been a bad idea.
Heading to Florida for NASA's Artemis 2 moon launch? Here's what to know before you go
A lot of people are coming to Florida for the historic Artemis 2 moon launch, so they'll need to budget extra time to see the astronauts fly.
Best moon movies: 12 lunar adventures to watch ahead of NASA's Artemis 2 launch
From 'Destination Moon' to 'Apollo 13,' here’s a full spectrum of lunar-set films to count down.
Moon menu: Here's what the Artemis 2 astronauts will eat during their historic mission (video)
The Artemis 2 astronauts will spend about 10 days flying to and from the moon, so they'll need to find creative ways to dine in a small space.
Sun rises on Artemis 2 launch pad | Space photo of the day for March 30, 2026
NASA's SLS moon rocket casts a striking silhouette against the rising sun ahead of the agency's Artemis 2 mission, currently scheduled for April 1.
'The sasquatch is honesty': Inside Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen's Artemis 2 mission patch
Jeremy Hansen, the Canadian flying to the moon on board NASA's Artemis 2 mission, included Indigenous perspectives on his personal mission patch.
Powerful X-class solar flare triggers radio blackout ahead of Artemis 2 launch
An X1.4 solar flare triggered radio blackouts and launched a fast CME as NASA prepares for its Artemis 2 moon mission.
Could bad space weather endanger the Artemis 2 moon astronauts?
Space weather experts have been working overtime to hone their forecasts ahead of the Artemis 2 launch, which will send four astronauts around the moon and back to Earth.
How will Artemis 2 be different from NASA's Apollo moon missions?
Going to the moon? Been there, done that — right? Some people might say that NASA's Artemis 2 mission is a repeat of the past, but they would be wrong.
Finished Starfleet Academy? Explore the animated antics of Star Trek: Lower Decks for just $2.99 a month
With the perfect balance of humour and heart, Star Trek: Lower Decks is your next stop after Starfleet Academy. Thanks to this Paramount Plus deal, you can enjoy it ad-free for just $2.99 a month for two months.
How Plants Could Betray Themselves Across the Galaxy
Here's a thought experiment. Imagine looking at Earth from a distant star system, armed with a powerful telescope capable of capturing its reflected light. Could you tell the planet was alive? The answer, remarkably, might be yes and the clue would come from the colour of the plants.
Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 119 payloads on smallsat rideshare mission from California
File: SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket stands at Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base ahead of the Starlink 17-31 mission on March 13, 2026. Image: SpaceX
SpaceX is gearing up to launch its third largest smallsat rideshare mission on Monday morning.
Watch SpaceX launch 119 payloads to orbit from California early on March 30
SpaceX will launch 119 payloads to orbit from California early Monday morning (March 30), and you can watch the action live.
'We are ready': NASA still on track to launch Artemis 2 astronauts to the moon April 1
NASA has a high degree of confidence that its historic Artemis 2 crewed moon mission will launch on time.
