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If you stepped into the vacuum of space, here’s how long you’d last

You might not speak perfect Klingon… But you’re probably familiar with science fiction. And you probably know why it’s called ...
Science Daily

What is space-time? A mystery at the heart of reality

What if our biggest idea about reality is built on a hidden misunderstanding? A new philosophical look at space-time challenges the popular view that the past, present, and future all exist together ...
The Atlantic

A Novel That Reimagines the Meaning of Outer Space

Space is where billionaires dream. Jeff Bezos thinks that we will soon move heavy industry and most humans off-planet onto massive revolving space stations, allowing the Earth to return to a pristine ...
Ars Technica

If Congress actually cancels the SLS rocket, what happens next?

The White House Office of Management and Budget dropped its “skinny” budget proposal for the federal government earlier this month, and the headline news for the US space program was the cancellation ...
Time

What If Space Was the Next Frontier for War?

This is a “what if” interview from the World Economic Forum’s Risk Response Network. To view the rest of the series, click here. While it may sound like science fiction, a number of the world’s major ...
CNN

What is ‘Kessler Syndrome’ — and why do some scientists think the space disaster scenario has already started?

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. As a piece of ...