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Ask HN: OpenAI, SpaceX/xAI, Anthropic all to IPO, is this a sign of the peak?
My question is to people far more experienced in this world and familiar with the behavior of investors and startups -> IPO.Given the leaks recently that they’re all aiming for an IPO asap, is this a strong signal that their investors feel this is the peak of their valuation for the near if not indefinite future?I understand it’s impossible to know anything for sure, least of all how the market will react regardless of the motivations of these players, but I’m curious to get some perspectives
How ageing on Earth mimics the effects of space travel
Life on the International Space Station may feel distant, but columnist Graham Lawton finds that studying how astronauts experience accelerated ageing could help us fight similar effects on Earth related to sedentary lifestyles, disrupted circadian rhythms and social isolation
This new route to the moon could make space travel cheaper, here’s how
Scientists discover a new fuel-saving route to the Moon that could lower mission costs, improve space travel efficiency, and ...
Milky Way's central black hole may have scarfed down another black hole
A near-infrared view of the stars near the center of the Milky Way galaxy. Credit: ESO / S. Gillessen et al. Astronomers suspect the giant black hole at the heart of the Milky Way may have collided ...
Studies on the black hole delivery system using NASA's Chandra X-ray and Hubble Space Telescope
NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and Hubble Space Telescope have been used to study a cluster of stars, nicknamed “Nikhuli," ...
A Strange Black Hole Mystery Has Stumped Physicists Since 1993. Researchers May Finally Have the Answer
Some black holes could have tamer origins—in the folds of unusual "spacetime crystals" that researchers finally managed to capture in a formula.
Neil deGrasse Tyson on Mars, Billionaire Space Trips and Why We Explore
See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. For centuries, humans have looked to the night sky searching for ...
Scientist accidentally finds shortcut to Mars that could slash travel time in half
A new study suggests early asteroid trajectory data could help design faster Mars missions, potentially cutting round-trip ...
Elon Musk Didn't Start SpaceX to Build Rockets — The Original Mars Plan Was Surprisingly Simple
Elon Musk's original intention for SpaceX was to boost NASA's budget initially, rather than to build a rocket company that would inspire human curiosity about space travel and exploration.
Huge iceberg breaks off Antarctic Brunt Ice Shelf - watch this amazing video from space
A 1550 square km (963 sq mi.) iceberg, designated A81 broke off Antarctica’s Brunt Ice Shelf. A time-lapse of the 'calving process' was captured by satellites. Credit; ESA - European Space Agency
EU-China Spacecraft Takes off on Mission to Probe Solar Winds
Nairobi: A joint European-Chinese spacecraft blasted off into orbit Tuesday to investigate what happens when extreme winds and giant explosions of plasma shot out from the Sun slam into Earth's ...
Isar Aerospace Targets First Orbit from European Soil: Spectrum Qualification Flight Approaches After Months of Scrubs
A German rocket startup is on the verge of making European space history. Isar Aerospace, founded in Munich in 2018, is targeting May 2026 for the second flight of its Spectrum launch vehicle from
European Defense Agency Aerial Refueling Studies Expand To Uncrewed System Needs
LONDON—A European Defense Agency initiative to explore the potential automation of hose and drogue refueling has moved into a second phase to examine how the technology could be used to refuel ...
Europe must make big changes to compete with US, space chief warns
Europe has strong space assets but it is underfunded, too slow and too fragmented in comparison to the U.S., European Space ...
"Screamed At The Top Of My Lungs": The Internet Is Kiiiiiiinda Losing It Over The Prices On This Viral Grocery Receipt From 2006, And I Think I Just Need To Stare Into Space For A Little While
How much do you think it costs to build a time machine (in today's dollars)?
This $14 Makeup Organizer Just Solved All My Small-Bathroom Problems
This affordable, customizable and travel-ready makeup bag is perfect for people who don't have tons of countertop or drawer space.
30 Kitchen Products From Walmart That’ll Help You Make The Most Out Of Your Cramped Space
Give me ALL the space-saving organizational hacks, please.
25 Things To Buy During Memorial Day Weekend That’ll Make Your Home Look Straight Out Of A Magazine
A fabulous sale is as good a reason as any to finally ~elevate~ your space.
30 Gorgeous But Affordable Wayfair Decor Pieces To Make Your Space That Much More Aesthetic
These affordable yet beautiful additions make a major impact.
40 Products To Help You Discover Your Home’s New Personality
Cute decor, stylish furniture, eye-catching accent pieces, and other things to take your space from drab to fab.