Tech

a sleek silver jet with a sharp nose cone flies above a mountain range

Boom Supersonic's XB-1 jet sets new speed record during 7th test flight

By Samantha Mathewson published

Boom Supersonic's XB-1 aircraft set a new speed record during its latest test flight on Nov. 5, marking a major milestone toward flying at supersonic speeds.

Tech
a white jet sits in a hangar in the desert

NASA's X-59 'quiet' supersonic jet test fires engine for 1st time

By Brett Tingley published

NASA's revolutionary X-59 jet is steadily progressing toward its first flight test after completing a set of engine run tests at the storied Lockheed Martin Skunk Works facility in California.

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Spaceflight

photo collage showing a plush banana toy in front of a silver spacecraft, which has a cartoon banana painted on its side

'It's bananas:' Toy fruit becomes first zero-g indicator to fly on SpaceX Starship

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

An artificial banana floated in the microgravity environment of outer space. No longer needing its attached tethers, it just hung there in the bay of its spacecraft's otherwise empty cargo hold.

Private Spaceflight
a white rocket launches into a blue sky

Blue Origin targeting Nov. 22 for next space tourism launch

By Mike Wall published

Blue Origin is targeting Friday (Nov. 28) for its NS-28 tourism mission, which will take "Space Gal" Emily Calandrelli and five other people to suborbital space.

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Science & Astronomy

Whatever happened to the 'potentially habitable' planet Gliese 581g (and d and f)?

By Keith Cooper last updated

From being the most Earth-like planet known to being consigned to the trash bin, the story of Gliese 581g is a precautionary tale for exoplanet hunters.

Exoplanets
Graphic illustration of large rocky objects in the solar system.

'There are lots of mysteries in our backyard': Revised solar system chemistry explains long-standing puzzles

By Sharmila Kuthunur published

"We have been calling Uranus an ice giant, but we don't really know its nature."

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a blurry black dot flying above a snow-covered volcano in grainy black-and-white footage

Pentagon UFO chief tells Senate 'very anomalous objects' need careful study (video)

By Brett Tingley published

In new testimony, the head of the Pentagon's UFO office told the US senate that it "has not discovered any verifiable evidence of extraterrestrial beings, activity or technology."

Search for Life
a seal reading "AARO" above the Pentagon

Pentagon UFO office testifies to US Senate today. Watch it live here (video)

By Brett Tingley last updated

The Pentagon's All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office will testify before the U.S. Senate on Tuesday (Nov. 19) about its latest report starting at 4:30 p.m. ET (2130 GMT).

Search for Life
a seal reading "AARO" above the Pentagon

UFOs 'not attributable to foreign adversaries," new Pentagon report says

By Leonard David published

"Analyzing and understanding the potential threats posed by UAP is an ongoing collaborative effort involving many departments and agencies."

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Skywatching

Author holds a Sony camera in both hands

Black Friday Bargain: The best Sony camera for astrophotography is over $930 cheaper

By Alexis De Leaver published

Hurry, stocks are low! 25% off this versatile Sony camera that is also perfect for astrophotography, there's not a lot we don't love about this early Black Friday deal.

Astronomy Kit

Aurora colors: What causes them and why do they vary?

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference Auroras can appear green, pink, dark red, blue, purple and even yellow! But why?

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Sony A6700 camera with the screen flipped out on a tripod during black friday

Should I buy a camera on Black Friday 2024?

By Lloyd Coombes last updated

Black Friday is nearly upon us, November could be the best opportunity this year to grab a great camera deal.

Astrophotography
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Entertainment

SabersPro Obi Wan Lightsaber

SabersPro Obi Wan Ep3 lightsaber review

By Ian Stokes published

Take the high ground with this stunning, and very expensive, replica lightsaber.

Space Games & Toys
From Munchkinland to the moon: The path between "The Wizard of Oz" and the Apollo moon landings may not be paved in gold bricks, but involves a large beige concrete soundstage and eight decades of Hollywood history.

The not so 'wicked' path from 'The Wizard of Oz' to the moon landing

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

"The Wizard of Oz" and space exploration are two topics that by all rights should have nothing in common. But as it turns out, if you follow the Yellow Brick Road long enough you reach the moon.

Entertainment
Young girl playing with the Lego Star Wars advent calendar

Best Lego advent calendars this Christmas 2024

By Kimberley Snaith last updated

Build your way to Christmas Day with the best Lego advent calendars and bag the odd bargain ahead of the holidays during Black Friday.

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References

Whatever happened to the 'potentially habitable' planet Gliese 581g (and d and f)?

By Keith Cooper last updated

From being the most Earth-like planet known to being consigned to the trash bin, the story of Gliese 581g is a precautionary tale for exoplanet hunters.

Exoplanets

Aurora colors: What causes them and why do they vary?

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference Auroras can appear green, pink, dark red, blue, purple and even yellow! But why?

Reference
Young girl playing with the Lego Star Wars advent calendar

Best Lego advent calendars this Christmas 2024

By Kimberley Snaith last updated

Build your way to Christmas Day with the best Lego advent calendars and bag the odd bargain ahead of the holidays during Black Friday.

Entertainment
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