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- 1Brian Cox Explores the Next Space Frontier for BBCβΌThe Next Space Frontier With Brian Cox | BBC Earth Science | BBC Studios
Physicist Brian Cox fronts a new BBC Earth Science programme examining what comes next in human space exploration. The release has drawn strong attention, with hundreds of thousands of viewers engaging with it worldwide. Cox, known for making complex science accessible, guides audiences through the ambitions and challenges shaping humanity's future beyond Earth orbit.
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The 2013 science-fiction film Elysium, starring Matt Damon and Jodie Foster, is airing on German free-to-air television in the 8:15pm prime-time slot on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, according to TV listings. Neill Blomkamp's dystopian drama about class divide between Earth and a space station remains a frequent choice for evening programming in Germany.
- 3Axiom Space Partners with Saudi Agency on Space Health ResearchβΌAxiom Space, National Stem Cell Foundation, Saudi Space Agency Collaborate to Expand Study of Neurodegenerative Disease in Microgravity
Axiom Space, the National Stem Cell Foundation, and the Saudi Space Agency announced a collaboration to expand research into neurodegenerative diseases using microgravity. The partnership builds on prior stem cell experiments aboard private space missions, aiming to study brain cell behavior in conditions impossible to replicate on Earth. The involvement of the Saudi Space Agency signals growing international participation in commercial space science programs.
- 4National Stem Cell Foundation and Saudi Space Agency Team Up on Microgravity ResearchβNational Stem Cell Foundation, Saudi Space Agency Collaborate to Expand Study of Neurodegenerative Disease in Microgravity
The National Stem Cell Foundation and the Saudi Space Agency have announced a collaboration to expand research into neurodegenerative diseases using microgravity conditions, working with Axiom Space. Studying cells in space can reveal disease mechanisms not visible on Earth, and the partnership signals Saudi Arabia's growing investment in space-based life sciences. Observers see it as a notable step for international biomedical research cooperation.
- 5The seven largest moons in the solar system, explainedβΌ7 largest moons in the solar system, explained by size and origin
A new explainer runs through the seven largest moons in the solar system, ranking them by size and describing how each one formed. The list takes in the major moons of Jupiter and Saturn, Earth's Moon, and Neptune's Triton, showing how some formed alongside their planets, others from giant impacts, and at least one was likely captured from the Kuiper Belt. It is a straightforward piece of popular science writing aimed at general readers.
- 6Australian cancer research samples return from space missionβΌ# space # medicine # research Australian cancer research returns from space https:// phys.org/news/2026-10-mission- succ
Australian cancer research has returned to Earth following a successful mission in space. The experiments, part of a growing effort to study how microgravity affects cancer cells and drug development, completed their orbital stay without incident. Scientists hope findings from the mission could open new avenues for cancer treatment research.
- 7Rutgers Professor Wins 2026 AGU Ambassador AwardβΌU. Professor Receives 2026 American Geophysical Union Ambassador Award
A university professor has received the American Geophysical Union's 2026 Ambassador Award, a recognition given for excellence in scientific outreach, mentorship and leadership within the earth and space science community. The student newspaper reported the honor, highlighting the professor's contributions to research and science communication. Little further detail about the recipient's field or achievements has been released so far.
- 8Only the Wrong Year Separates Elysium's Dystopia From Today's NewsβΌVoll undufte, wenn 1 die Beschreibung eines dystopischen SciFi-Films nur noch an der falschen Jahreszahl von Nachrichten
A widely shared remark notes that the plot description of the dystopian science fiction film 'Elysium' β set in 2154, where a wealthy elite lives on a space station while everyone else struggles on an impoverished Earth β reads almost exactly like current news reports, with the fictional future year being the only giveaway. Commenters are agreeing that the film's stark divide between super-rich and everyone else feels closer to reality than satire.
- 9KAUST experiments head to space to study neurodegenerative diseaseβKAUST-developed experiments head to space to advance neurodegenerative disease research
Experiments developed at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology are being sent to space to advance research into neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. The microgravity environment can reveal how proteins and cells behave in ways not possible on Earth. Details about the mission, launch timing and partners remain limited so far.
- 10ASU Earth and Space Scientists Named Top Midcareer ResearchersβΌASU Earth and space scientists recognized among top midcareer researchers
Arizona State University has announced that several of its Earth and space scientists have been recognized among the top midcareer researchers in their fields. The honor highlights the growing impact of the university's research on planetary science, geology and space exploration, and adds to ASU's record of faculty receiving national and international recognition for scientific work.
- 11UChicago Space Program advances stratospheric science with NASAβΌUChicago Space Program takes stratospheric science to new heights with NASA
The University of Chicago's Space Program is expanding its stratospheric research in partnership with NASA, sending scientific instruments high into Earth's atmosphere to gather data beyond the reach of ground-based studies. The initiative highlights the university's growing role in space science and its collaboration with the federal space agency on high-altitude research missions.
- 12NASA and Energy Department Push Nuclear-Powered Space Exploration ForwardβΌNASA, Energy Department Advance New Era of Nuclear-Powered Exploration https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-energy-dep
NASA and the US Department of Energy announced they are advancing a new era of nuclear-powered space exploration, in a joint news release highlighting collaboration on nuclear technologies for missions beyond Earth. The announcement signals continued US investment in nuclear propulsion and power systems aimed at enabling deeper, longer-duration travel to the Moon, Mars and beyond.
- 13Comet to pass Earth at 170 million miles on December 19βAt its closest approach to Earth on December 19, 2025, the comet will be about 170 million miles away, almost twice as f
A comet will make its closest approach to Earth on December 19, 2025, passing at roughly 170 million miles β almost twice the distance between Earth and the Sun. Science and space enthusiasts are sharing the detail, noting the object poses no threat but offers a talking point for skywatchers tracking its trajectory this December.
- 14NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day Features Lunar FarsideβAPOD: 2026 October 10 - Lunar Farside https://science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2026-october-10-lunar-farside/ # Space
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 10, 2026 showcases the lunar farside, the hemisphere of the Moon permanently turned away from Earth. The image and article on NASA's science site highlight features of the Moon's hidden face, which was first photographed by the Soviet Luna 3 mission in 1959 and remains of interest to lunar science and exploration.
- 15World's tiniest flowering plant eyed as food for deep space astronautsβΌWorldβs tiniest flowering plant could feed deep space astronauts
Reports say the world's smallest flowering plant, likely duckweed, is being studied as a possible food source for astronauts on long-duration deep space missions. The plant grows quickly, is highly nutritious, and takes up little space, making it a candidate for cultivation aboard spacecraft. Coverage is being syndicated widely across US regional newspapers, drawing attention to how future crews might feed themselves far from Earth.
- 16Scientists Decode the Unusual Weather of a Distant ExoplanetβΌScientists Decode the Unusual Weather of a Planet 20 Light-Years From Earth
Researchers have pieced together the atmospheric conditions of a planet located about 20 light-years from Earth, offering rare insight into weather on a world far beyond our solar system. The findings, reported by science outlets, describe unusual climate patterns on the distant exoplanet. Astronomers and space enthusiasts are discussing what such measurements reveal about planets orbiting other stars and the techniques used to study them.
- 17Earth-Sized Planet Could Survive Around Two Suns, 16 Light-Years AwayβAn Earth-Sized Planet Could Survive With 2 Suns Just 16 Light-Years Away
Astronomers report an Earth-sized planet located about 16 light-years from Earth that could survive orbiting two suns. The finding suggests such binary-star systems may still host rocky worlds capable of stable conditions, expanding the range of environments considered viable for planets beyond our solar system. Details on the discovery and its implications are drawing attention among space science readers.
- 18Dragon Freedom splashes down off Los Angeles after Crew-12 missionβΌDragon Freedom Splashes Down Off Los Angeles: Crew-12's Biggest Records, Science Wins, and Surprises
SpaceX's Dragon Freedom capsule has splashed down off the coast of Los Angeles, returning NASA's Crew-12 astronauts to Earth. Coverage highlights the mission's records, science experiments completed aboard the International Space Station, and unexpected moments from the flight. The return marks the conclusion of the crew's expedition and the latest in SpaceX's ongoing rotation of astronaut missions for NASA.
- 19Astronomy Picture of the Day Features the Moon's FarsideβAPOD: 2026 October 10 β Lunar Farside https:// atlas.whatip.xyz/post.php?slug =apod-2026-october-10-lunar-farside Latest
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 10, 2026 showcases the lunar farside, the hemisphere of the Moon permanently turned away from Earth. The image is being shared among space enthusiasts, who use the daily feature to follow notable astronomical imagery and discussion of lunar science.
- 20Astronomers catch a star devouring a brown dwarfβAstronomers catch a star slowly snacking on a brown dwarf, 300 light years away https:// lemmy.zip/post/72954217
Astronomers have observed a star slowly consuming a brown dwarf roughly 300 light years from Earth. The event offers a rare glimpse of stellar destruction of a substellar object, and space enthusiasts are sharing and discussing the finding online.