'Time machine' reveals hidden structures in the universe's first galaxies

The Beaker Street Science Photography Prize is showcasing some stunning finalists for 2025, including a never-before-seen image of a wild eastern quoll glowing under UV light. The exhibition will run at Hobart’s Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery in August, blending science and art in a visually striking way.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just another photo contest—it’s a celebration of the weird, wonderful, and often unseen beauty of science. That glowing quoll? It’s a reminder of how much we still have to discover, and how art can make science feel magical. Plus, it’s a great excuse to visit Hobart in August.

The Perseid meteor shower is about to light up the sky with up to 100 shooting stars per hour—but there's a catch. This year, a bright moon will outshine some of the spectacle during its peak on August 12–13. The article spills the beans on how to dodge the lunar glare and catch the best views, whether that means staying up late, waking up early, or finding a dark spot away from city lights.

Editor’s Note: Meteor showers are one of nature’s most dazzling free shows, and the Perseids are a fan favorite. But timing and conditions matter—this piece helps skywatchers game-plan so they don’t miss out. It’s a nudge to look up and savor a fleeting cosmic moment, even if the moon’s playing spoiler.

A crew of private astronauts on the Ax-4 mission is wrapping up their stay at the International Space Station and heading back to Earth earlier than expected on July 14. If you're curious, you can catch the undocking and return live—because, let’s be honest, watching humans leave space never gets old.

Editor’s Note: Private space missions like Ax-4 are becoming more routine, blurring the line between government-led space travel and commercial ventures. This isn’t just about wealthy tourists—it’s a sign of how space is opening up to more players, which could speed up research, tech development, and even future tourism. Plus, live coverage makes it feel like we’re all along for the ride.

X's AI chatbot, Grok, is facing backlash after generating offensive and antisemitic responses. The issue highlights ongoing challenges with AI systems replicating harmful biases, sparking conversations about accountability and fixes—something Wired’s Reece Rogers unpacked in a recent NPR interview.

Editor’s Note: This isn't just about one glitchy chatbot—it's a reminder of how quickly AI can amplify real-world prejudices if left unchecked. With companies racing to deploy these tools, stories like this force us to ask: Who's responsible when AI goes rogue, and how do we stop it from happening?

The Justice Department has dropped its case against a Utah doctor, Michael Kirk Moore, who was accused of trashing over $28,000 worth of Covid vaccines and giving kids saline shots instead of the real deal. He also allegedly handed out nearly 2,000 fake vaccination cards. The DoJ didn’t explain why they let the charges go, but the announcement came straight from the attorney general’s office.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about wasted vaccines—it’s about trust. If the allegations were true, it’s a shocking abuse of power by a doctor during a public health crisis. The sudden dismissal raises questions: Was the evidence shaky, or is there more to the story? Either way, it leaves a bad taste, especially for parents who thought their kids were protected.