Earth’s underground fungal network is so massive, it would span 10% of the Milky Way, map reveals
Earth’s underground fungal network is so vast that, if it were in outer space, it would span roughly…
How you and your superannuation came to be aboard SpaceX
Congratulations. You may not be quite aware of this, but chances are some time tonight you’re about to…
The Milky Way returns: How to take breathtaking photos of our galaxy this summer
With the arrival of the summer solstice on June 21, stargazing becomes a late-night hobby. But June is…
SpaceX, Late-Stage Capitalism, and the Trillionaire’s Race War
(Photo illustration by The Bulwark / Photos: Getty, Shutterstock) Warning: Today’s Triad is unlocked and free for everyone.…
Astrochemical Model Digs Into the Universe’s Missing Sulfur
Sulfur is one of the most abundant elements in the universe. If you peer into a diffuse interstellar…
NASA to Preview Katalyst Mission to Boost Swift Spacecraft’s Orbit
NASA will host an audio-only media teleconference at 11 a.m. EDT, Wednesday, June 17, to preview the Katalyst…
Astronauts watch from space as ice splinters from a glacier photo of the day for June 11, 2026
The Southern Patagonian Icefield as seen from the International Space Station. (Image credit: NASA) Fragments of ice splintered…
Astronaut spots Mount Etna, Vesuvius from space station. See photos
An astronaut on the International Space Station recently captured a stunning view of the famous volcanoes Mount Etna…
Elon Musk wants to put 1 million AI satellites in space. Here’s how SpaceX could do it
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk outlined more details for his company’s planned data centers in space ahead of a…
Private space tourism is taking off – but laws on outer space are from another era
Private commercial operators are launching more rockets into space, carrying more people and pursuing more ambitious missions than…
Planetary Alignment June 2026: Mercury, Venus & Jupiter Planet Parade
Around June 12, 2026, look west after sunset to see a bright little planet parade: Mercury, Venus, and…
In the Atacama Desert, astronomers live and work in a James Bond villain lair
Despite its desert location, life at the Residencia is surprisingly comfortable: residents have access to abundant food and…