Life Could Thrive on Moons Without a Sun, Study Finds

New research suggests that moons orbiting sunless 'rogue' planets could maintain liquid water and potentially host life for billions of years through internal tidal heating.

Leo Gallagher

•3/16/2026

Life Could Thrive on Moons Without a Sun, Study Finds

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Japan's Underground Telescope Hunts for Cosmic Ghosts

Deep beneath a mountain in Japan, the upgraded Super-Kamiokande telescope is on the verge of detecting 'ghost particles' from stars that died billions of years ago.

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Viruses Evolved in Space Now Kill Superbugs on Earth

An experiment on the International Space Station has created supercharged viruses that are more effective at killing treatment-resistant bacteria on Earth.

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NASA Warns Florida Risks Space Lead Amid Funding Tensions

NASA's Kennedy Space Center director is warning Florida lawmakers that the state's leadership in space is at risk due to a lack of infrastructure funding.

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Scientists Develop Method to See Inside Neutron Stars

Scientists have developed a new theoretical method to analyze the interior of neutron stars, which could confirm the existence of a state of matter from the Big Bang.

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Sports

49ers Create $17.1M Cap Space in Nick Bosa Contract Move

The San Francisco 49ers have restructured Nick Bosa's contract, converting salary to a bonus to create $17.1 million in cap space for the 2026 season.

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Global Protests Erupt as Middle East Tensions Escalate

Anti-war demonstrations are spreading globally as military tensions between Iran and Israel escalate, with recent attacks in Iraq, Lebanon, and Tel Aviv fueling fears of a wider conflict.

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Spring Skies Offer Clear Views of Distant Galaxies

As spring arrives in the Northern Hemisphere, the night sky offers a clear window into deep space, revealing distant galaxies that are usually obscured by our own Milky Way.

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Defense

Shaw Air Force Base Postpones 2026 Air & Space Expo

Officials at Shaw Air Force Base have announced the postponement of the 2026 Air & Space Expo, citing "unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances."

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Canada Plans Satellite Network for National Sovereignty

Canada is launching a major initiative to deploy hundreds of satellites, aiming to establish a sovereign network for national defense and reduce its reliance on U.S. systems.

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NASA Begins Building Nuclear Drone for Saturn's Moon Titan

NASA has officially begun building its nuclear-powered drone, Dragonfly, which is scheduled to launch in 2028 to explore Saturn's largest moon, Titan.

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Space Defense

Space Force's Unseen Role in Mideast Conflict Revealed

Top U.S. military commanders confirm the Space Force is playing a critical, unseen role in Operation Epic Fury by degrading Iranian capabilities through electronic warfare.

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NASA Begins Building Nuclear Drone for Saturn's Moon Titan

NASA has officially begun building its nuclear-powered drone, Dragonfly, which is scheduled to launch in 2028 to explore Saturn's largest moon, Titan.

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Japan's Underground Telescope Hunts for Cosmic Ghosts

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Scientists Develop Method to See Inside Neutron Stars

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Global Protests Erupt as Middle East Tensions Escalate

Spring Skies Offer Clear Views of Distant Galaxies

Shaw Air Force Base Postpones 2026 Air & Space Expo

Canada Plans Satellite Network for National Sovereignty

NASA Begins Building Nuclear Drone for Saturn's Moon Titan

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The End of the Dining Room? Why Homes Are Embracing Flex Spaces

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