Talk Fuse

Topic: Space

Space covers the exploration, science and culture of the universe beyond Earth, from missions and discoveries to the stories that imagine life among the stars.

It matters because space research expands understanding of our planet, technology and place in the cosmos, while space-themed film, television, games and other media continue to shape how people engage with big scientific questions.

As the memory crisis worsens, PlayStation promises it has secured enough RAM to meet its PS5 sales (until early 2027, at least)

July 31, 2026

Sony says it has secured enough memory chips to meet projected PS5 sales through its 2026 financial year, ending in March 2027, despite a worsening component shortage driven partly by demand for generative AI hardware. This matters because shortages and higher memory costs are already affecting hardware availability and prices across the industry, while Sony…
Are space aliens real, and have they visited us?

July 31, 2026

The article considers whether extraterrestrial life exists and whether it has ever visited Earth, using the renewed attention on unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) as its starting point. It argues that unexplained sightings warrant careful scientific investigation, but that they are not, by themselves, evidence of alien visitors; the distinction matters because public interest and official…
Top new prog from King Gizzard, Green Carnation, Temic and more in Prog’s brand new Tracks Of The Week

July 31, 2026

Prog has published a new Tracks Of The Week roundup featuring six recently released progressive-leaning tracks, including music from King Gizzard, Green Carnation and Temic. Readers are invited to watch or listen to the selections and vote for their favourite. – Last week’s vote was narrowly won by Dutch band Lesoir’s “Is It Nothing?” -…
Rocket Report: New launch rule may limit environmental regulations, Falcon 9 to hit Moon

July 31, 2026

The report highlights a busy week for commercial launch providers, led by major US military business for Rocket Lab and SpaceX, alongside delays and revised plans for European rockets. These developments matter because they show continuing demand for responsive launch capacity while illustrating the technical and scheduling risks facing newer vehicles. Rocket Lab secured a…
Southport killer Axel Rudakubana is charged with multiple assaults on prison staff at HMP Belmarsh

July 31, 2026

Axel Rudakubana, convicted of the Southport murders, has been charged with three alleged assaults on prison staff and with possessing a weapon at HMP Belmarsh. The allegations raise fresh concerns about safety for prison workers at the high-security jail. The charges relate to incidents said to have taken place while Rudakubana was in custody at…
Fremantle Hires Katie O’Connell Marsh As Global Scripted Chief

July 31, 2026

Fremantle has appointed Katie O’Connell Marsh as CEO of its newly created Global Scripted Hub, placing her in charge of creative, commercial and strategic direction across its drama and film labels. The appointment effectively fills the gap left by Christian Vesper, who departed as CEO of Global Drama and Film in January, and signals Fremantle’s…
Charming homes for sale with family gardens in England – in pictures

July 31, 2026

Five English homes for sale are highlighted for their family-friendly gardens, ranging from rural cottages to larger period and modern properties. – Fanner’s Green, Essex: Grade II-listed three-bedroom cottage with fruit trees and field views, £720,000. – Buxton, Derbyshire: 1898 landmark house with large lawn, library and cellar, £1.1m. – Staplefield, Sussex: Two-bedroom Victorian cottage…
Space-rock, proto-metal, acid-rock and a lot more in a swirling pot: Nine Monster Magnet albums you should listen to and one to avoid

July 31, 2026

This buyer’s guide recommends nine Monster Magnet albums and advises listeners to avoid one, presenting the New Jersey band as a distinctive force in psychedelic, space and proto-metal rock. It argues that the group’s importance lies in how they revived older acid-rock influences while making them feel fresh at the start of the 1990s. -…
Forget Dune, This Overlooked Sci-Fi Book Is the Space Opera Streaming Has Been Waiting For

July 31, 2026

Collider argues that Ann Leckie’s 2013 novel Ancillary Justice is a strong candidate for a major streaming space-opera adaptation, amid continued demand for ambitious science-fiction television. The article presents it as an overlooked alternative to established franchises such as Dune and Foundation, with a premise that could offer both large-scale world-building and an unusual central…
‘Big Brother’ Season 28, Week 3 Eviction: A Unanimous Vote Sent Another Houseguest Packing

July 31, 2026

Jason De Puy was unanimously evicted from Big Brother Season 28 in its third live eviction, becoming the season’s third houseguest to leave. The result followed a turbulent Head of Household week led by Kamu Kirk, during which nominations and competition wins repeatedly changed who was at risk. Kamu initially nominated LaTrice Verrett, Lyric Medeiros…