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In this series, we cover stories ranging from black holes in distant galaxies to scientists designing robotic instruments that will probe hard-to-reach planets, in a quest to explore and understand our solar system and the universe.

Space Science Series

The afterglow of an explosive collision between giant planets may have been detected in a far-off star system

Oct 12, 2023 07:30 am UTC| Science

The afterglow of a massive collision between two giant planets may have been detected for the first time. The wreckage of the collision could eventually cool and form an entirely new planet. If the observation is...

Space Science Series

Comets 101 − everything you need to know about the snow cones of space

Oct 12, 2023 07:28 am UTC| Science

When you hear the word comet, you might imagine a bright streak moving across the sky. You may have a family member who saw a comet before you were born, or you may have seen one yourself when comet Nishimura passed by...

Space Science Series

A Nasa spacecraft is on course to deliver material from an asteroid to Earth – here's what we could learn

Sep 23, 2023 00:49 am UTC| Science

Around 15 years ago, I was on a European Space Agency (Esa) committee, looking at Esas strategy for proposed forthcoming space missions. Under consideration was a mission to an asteroid. Over dinner, one of the committee...

Space Science Series

NASA report finds no evidence that UFOs are extraterrestrial

Sep 18, 2023 05:52 am UTC| Science

NASAs independent study team released its highly anticipated report on UFOs on Sept. 14, 2023. In part to move beyond the stigma often attached to UFOs, where military pilots fear ridicule or job sanctions if they...

Space Science Series

Chandrayaan-3: India hopes to land a rover on the Moon for the first time

Aug 22, 2023 04:20 am UTC| Science

On Wednesday August 23, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) mission Chandrayaan-3 will deploy its lander and rover to the surface of the Moon. As the name suggests, this is the third mission in a programme of...

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Astronomers see ancient galaxies flickering in slow motion due to expanding space

Jul 04, 2023 07:40 am UTC| Science

According to our best understanding of physics, the fact space is expanding should influence the apparent flow of time, with the distant Universe appearing to run in slow motion. But observations of highly luminous and...

Space Science Series

Euclid space mission is set for launch – here's how it will test alternative theories of gravity

Jun 28, 2023 00:29 am UTC| Science

The European Space Agencys (Esa) Euclid mission will launch into space on a Falcon9 rocket from SpaceX on July 1, or soon after. Many of us who have worked on it will be in Florida to watch the nail-biting event. The...

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Economy

ANZ and Westpac Forecast Two RBA Rate Hikes in March and May 2026

ANZ has joined Westpac in predicting that the Reserve Bank of Australia will raise interest rates at both its March and May 2026 meetings. Analysts cite persistent inflation and a resilient labor market as the primary...

UK Housing Market Slows Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Mortgage Rate Fears

Britains housing market is showing signs of cooling as prospective buyers grow increasingly cautious in response to escalating geopolitical tensions and the threat of prolonged high mortgage rates. According to a recent...

U.S. Futures Slide as Oil Prices Surge on Middle East Shipping Attacks

U.S. stock index futures dropped Wednesday evening as surging oil prices rattled investor confidence, driven by fresh attacks on oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz and mounting fears over global energy supply...

Gold Prices Slip as U.S.-Israel-Iran War Fuels Dollar and Oil Demand

Gold prices retreated during Asian trading hours on Thursday, slipping back into the $5,000$5,200 per ounce range that has dominated markets for over a week. The ongoing conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran...

Oil Prices Surge Toward $100/Barrel After Tanker Attacks in Iraqi Waters

Oil prices climbed sharply during Asian trading on Thursday, pushing close to the psychologically significant $100 per barrel mark following reports of two tanker attacks in Iraqi waters near the northern Persian Gulf. The...

Politics

FBI Warns of Possible Iranian Drone Attacks on California Amid U.S.-Iran War

A confidential FBI security bulletin has warned law enforcement agencies across the United States about the possibility of Iranian-backed drone attacks targeting California. The alert, distributed through the Los Angeles...

Iran's Government Remains Stable Despite U.S. and Israeli Strikes, Intelligence Shows

Multiple U.S. intelligence sources confirm that Irans clerical government remains firmly in control following nearly two weeks of intense military bombardment by American and Israeli forces. According to three anonymous...

U.S. and Russia Hold Diplomatic Talks in Florida Amid Ongoing Tensions

A high-level diplomatic meeting between American and Russian officials took place in Florida on Wednesday, marking a notable moment in ongoing efforts to maintain open lines of communication between the two nations. The...

Mexico's Electoral Reform Bill Fails in Congress as Coalition Fractures

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum suffered a rare legislative defeat Wednesday after her proposed electoral reform bill failed to secure the supermajority needed for passage in the lower house of Congress. The proposal...

Trump Doubts Iran Mining Reports as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Escalate

President Donald Trump cast doubt Wednesday on reports that Iran had placed naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the worlds most critical oil shipping routes. When pressed by reporters, Trump responded simply, We...

Science

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a significant shift in the companys near-term space exploration strategy, announcing that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a self-growing city on the Moon rather than focusing...

SpaceX Prioritizes Moon Mission Before Mars as Starship Development Accelerates

Elon Musks SpaceX is shifting its near-term space exploration strategy, choosing to prioritize a return to the Moon before pursuing missions to Mars, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report citing sources familiar...

NASA and SpaceX Target Crew-11 Undocking From ISS Amid Medical Concern

NASA has confirmed that the agency, in coordination with SpaceX, is targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2200 GMT) on Wednesday, January 14, for the undocking of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International...

Neuralink Plans High-Volume Brain Implant Production and Fully Automated Surgery by 2026

Elon Musks brain-computer interface company Neuralink is preparing for a major expansion, announcing plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implant devices and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure...

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Technology

Pokemon Pokopia Sells 2.2 Million Copies in Four Days, Boosting Nintendo Switch 2 Momentum

Nintendo has announced that its newly released life simulation game, Pokemon Pokopia, surpassed 2.2 million copies sold within just four days of launch a strong debut that is helping ease investor concerns surrounding the...

UK Regulators Demand Social Media Platforms Strengthen Children's Age Verification

Britains media and privacy regulators are turning up the heat on major social media companies, demanding stronger measures to prevent children from accessing platforms that were never designed for them. Ofcom and the...

Alphabet's GFiber Merges with Astound Broadband to Build Major U.S. Internet Provider

Alphabets fiber internet subsidiary GFiber is joining forces with Astound Broadband in a landmark merger set to reshape the U.S. broadband landscape. Astound, backed by infrastructure investment firm Stonepeak, will hold a...

Big Tech Turns to Debt Markets to Fund AI Infrastructure Boom

The worlds largest technology companies are increasingly tapping debt markets to bankroll their artificial intelligence ambitions, signaling a notable departure from Silicon Valleys traditional reliance on cash reserves....

Anduril Industries Acquires ExoAnalytic Solutions to Bolster Space Defense Capabilities

Anduril Industries has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ExoAnalytic Solutions, a national security firm specializing in space situational awareness and missile defense technology. The move signals Andurils...