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February 5, 2026

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Experts say it's time to think about reproduction in space

A new study argues that the absence of clear evidence and shared standards around reproductive health beyond Earth has propelled the issue from an abstract possibility into what the authors describe as "urgently practical." We have the full breakdown on our website.

In other news, we have a look at why astronomers are getting excited for the upcoming approach of comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS), the James Webb Space Telescope's new detailed view of dark matter and a case for why 'Star Trek' needs to return to seasons of 20+ episodes.

We have all that and more for your daily read.
Keep looking up,
Kenna
Content Manager, Space.com

It's time to think about human reproduction in space

"If reproduction is ever to occur beyond Earth, it must do so with a clear commitment to safety, transparency and ethical integrity," one expert said.

See neutron stars smash together in NASA simulation

"We studied the last several orbits before the merger, when the entwined magnetic fields undergo rapid and dramatic changes, and modeled potentially observable high-energy signals," noted one scientist.

Space quiz! Which scientist first proposed the phenomenon of gravitational lensing?

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Space deal of the day

Telescope deals 2026: Look to stars with big savings

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Whether you're new to the hobby or are looking to upgrade your existing kit, we've rounded up the best deals to save you serious money on stargazing.

Skywatching

Will a bright comet light up early spring skies?

Some astronomers have noted that its faint magnitude "does not bode well for the comet's survival past perihelion."

Science & Astronomy

Black hole eruption? An 'impossible' particle hints yes

"If our hypothesized dark charge is true, then we believe there could be a significant population of primordial black holes, which would be consistent with other astrophysical observations, and account for all the missing dark matter in the universe," said one scientist.