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.

  • Richard Hammond convicted and fined for speeding

    Former Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond has been fined and given penalty points after being caught speeding twice in three weeks while driving luxury cars in Herefordshire. The 56-year-old pleaded guilty to two speeding offences, with police withdrawing separate charges of ignoring correspondence and failing to identify the driver, after he was tracked down when…

  • Too Lost partners with Roblox to bring catalog of independent music to games and virtual spaces

    Too Lost, an independent music distributor, has partnered with Roblox to bring its catalogue of tracks into the gaming platform, allowing creators to embed songs in games and virtual spaces. The deal reflects Roblox’s broader ambition to position itself as a hub for music discovery rather than solely a venue for virtual concerts, giving independent…

  • Low number of Sheffield council staff use whistleblowing policy to report wrongdoing

    Sheffield Council has reported that relatively few employees have used its whistleblowing policy to raise concerns about wrongdoing. The finding matters because whistleblowing procedures are intended to help organisations identify misconduct, protect staff who report it and maintain public confidence in local government. The report concerns formal use of the council’s policy, rather than necessarily…

  • Where is best to see the Buck Moon?

    The Buck Moon, the second of three consecutive summer full moons, is set to rise over the West of England on Wednesday night, offering stargazers across Bristol, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Somerset a chance to spot the orange, amber or golden orb. Peak illumination technically occurs at 15:36 BST, but as this happens below the horizon,…

  • Cursor makes its biggest India push yet ahead of SpaceX acquisition with localized pricing

    Cursor, the AI coding startup expected to soon be acquired by SpaceX, has launched its biggest push yet into India with the introduction of Cursor Start, its first country-specific subscription plan. The move underscores India’s growing importance to Cursor, which describes the country as its third-largest market globally and the location of its highest concentration…

  • 10 Best ’90s Anime That Are Worth Revisiting

    Collider has published a retrospective list highlighting ten anime series from the 1990s that it argues are still worth watching today, framing the decade as a golden era that built the foundations of anime’s current global popularity. The piece credits 1980s releases such as Akira with opening up international interest in Japanese animation, and notes…

  • Marvel and Dungeon Crawler Carl steal the show at Comic-Con 2026

    San Diego Comic-Con 2026 wrapped up with Marvel Studios dominating headlines, unveiling high-profile casting news and warmly received footage that overshadowed much of the rest of the convention. HBO’s Lanterns also generated strong buzz among attendees, while DC’s film division kept a notably low profile, its subdued presence standing in contrast to both its rivals…

  • Rick Moranis’ ‘Spaceballs’ Return Gets an Emotional Behind-the-Scenes Update [Exclusive]

    The sequel Spaceballs: The New One has finished filming and is set for release next spring, with director Josh Greenbaum discussing production ahead of its Comic-Con panel. Greenbaum revealed that the toughest part of making the long-awaited follow-up to Mel Brooks’ 1987 cult classic wasn’t recreating the original’s comedy but saying goodbye to the cast…

  • Marvel, ‘Lanterns’ and Johnny Depp: Here’s What Hit (and Missed) at Comic-Con 2026

    San Diego Comic-Con 2026 produced a mixed bag of highlights and disappointments across major franchises, with Marvel and HBO’s “Lanterns” drawing strong reactions while DC’s film studio was notably quiet. Marvel impressed attendees with casting news including David Jonsson joining “Black Panther III” and Ryan Gosling as the new Ghost Rider, alongside a well-received “Avengers:…

  • Trump admin exempts SpaceX’s Starlink from FCC ban on foreign-made routers

    The Trump administration has granted SpaceX’s Starlink an exemption from a Federal Communications Commission ban on foreign-made routers, allowing the company to continue selling its satellite internet routers despite some being manufactured outside the United States. The exemption, approved by the Department of War (formerly the Department of Defense), matters because it clears the way…