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
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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

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'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
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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

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2024

By Tariq Malik last updated

Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2024.

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Supermassive black holes bent the laws of physics to grow to monstrous sizes

By Robert Lea published

Scientists may have cracked one of the biggest mysteries in space science, determining that supermassive black holes bent the laws of physics to grow to their huge sizes.

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Search For Life

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
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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

Northern lights (aurora borealis): what they are and how to see them

By Stefanie Waldek, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference The northern lights are one of the most mesmerizing natural wonders you can witness firsthand.

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Telescopes on Amazon: Image shows amateur astronomer pointing telescope at sky

Telescopes on Amazon: The best Black Friday deals 2024

By Ruth Gaukrodger last updated

Telescopes on Amazon are in abundance, so we've scoped out the best deals that are available.

Astronomy Kit

Aurora forecast: Will the northern lights be visible tonight?

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

The latest aurora predictions for tonight help you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.

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Entertainment

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Streaming deals Black Friday 2024: watch great sci-fi content for less

By Alexander Cox last updated

DEALS We've rounded up the best Black Friday streaming deals all in one place, so you can save big and stay glued to the couch.

DEALS
An image from Prime Video's "Secret Level"

Final trailer for Prime Video's 'Secret Level' looks out of this world

By Jeff Spry published

A final trailer for Prime Video's "Secret Level" animated anthology

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.

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References

Northern lights (aurora borealis): what they are and how to see them

By Stefanie Waldek, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference The northern lights are one of the most mesmerizing natural wonders you can witness firsthand.

Reference
Telescopes on Amazon: Image shows amateur astronomer pointing telescope at sky

Telescopes on Amazon: The best Black Friday deals 2024

By Ruth Gaukrodger last updated

Telescopes on Amazon are in abundance, so we've scoped out the best deals that are available.

Astronomy Kit

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2024

By Tariq Malik last updated

Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2024.

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