Tech

a black-and-white rocket launches at night above a bright plume of fire

Rocket Lab selected to launch more hypersonic test vehicles for US military

By Julian Dossett published

The new 5-year contract that focuses on hypersonic technology is worth $1.45 billion.

Tech
The DJI Flip drone, in white with four propellers is mid flight with clear blue skies behind it and one small grey cloud just below it.

DJI Flip drone review

By James Abbott published

The DJI Flip is a sub-250 g drone with multiple control options and the ability to capture 4K 60 FPS video and 12MP/48MP photos.

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Spaceflight

A Shenzhou 19 astronaut works outside the Tiangong space station during a spacewalk on Jan. 20, 2025.

Chinese astronauts install debris shields on Tiangong space station during 8.5-hour spacewalk (video)

By Andrew Jones published

Two Chinese astronauts completed an 8.5-hour spacewalk on Jan. 20, a sojourn that installed debris shielding outside the Tiangong space station.

Human Spaceflight
two golden dollar coins are depicted side by side, one with the image of a launching space shuttle and then other with an astronaut floating outside a space station

First look at space shuttle, Mission Control 2025 dollar coins from US Mint

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

The space shuttle and International Space Station are set to launch onto coins to celebrate advancements made by Texas and Florida. The U.S. Mint has released designs for American Innovation dollars.

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Science & Astronomy

An image of the Northern lights over Bloomington, Indiana

Earth's elusive 'ignorosphere' could shed new light on auroras

By Tereza Pultarova published

Japanese scientists have created the first-ever long-term dataset about Earth's entire atmosphere, stretching all the way to space.

Earth
a starry night sky seen behind ears of corn

When you wish upon a star, is it already dead? An astronomer crunches the numbers

By Laura Nicole Driessen published

The stars we can see in the night sky are a lot closer and live a lot longer than you would think.

The Universe
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Search For Life

a person in a bulky white spacesuit stands next to a wheeled rover and a cylindrical spacecraft on four legs, all on a dusty grey surface

25 biggest space conspiracy theories: Debunked

By Ailsa Harvey published

Here we debunk some of the most common and enduring space conspiracies.

Search for Life
An artist's concept of NASA's Habitable Worlds Observatory in space.

NASA wants a 'Super-Hubble' space telescope to search for life on alien worlds

By Tariq Malik published

The Habitable Worlds Observatory is a flagship NASA telescope that could answer the ultimate question.

Search for Life

What if life on Venus is just life from Earth?

By Monisha Ravisetti published

Scientists think it's possible that life cells from Earth could've been transferred to Venus, thanks to asteroid impacts over the last few billion years.

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Skywatching

a colorful cloud of gas seen against a backdrop of bright stars in white, blue and red

Astrophotographer captures a 'Great Dragon' in the Pelican Nebula (photo)

By Miguel Claro published

Miguel Claro captured a stunning portrait of the colorful Pelican Nebula from the Dark Sky Alqueva Observatory in Portugal.

Stargazing
Milky way appearing over barn in one of the best locations for astrophotography and skywatching

Best locations for astrophotography and skywatching 2025

By Tantse Walter last updated

Highlights of the best locations for astrophotography and skywatching worldwide including practical information to make your stargazing trip a success.

Astrophotography
Best cameras for timelapse: Image shows a cityscape spreading across mountains, with clouds in the sky.

Best cameras for timelapse videos in 2025

By Tantse Walter last updated

Browse our list of the best cameras for timelapse videos in 2023, with picks from Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm and more.

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Entertainment

Marvel’s Star Wars Issue 1 cover

Marvel's flagship 'Star Wars' comic series relaunching into the New Republic era in May

By Fran Ruiz published

After the Battle of Jakku miniseries released in 2024, the main Star Wars comic book series from Marvel is fully embracing the New Republic era.

Entertainment
Three men seated before the outline of the moon with a rocket passing by

‘The Other Moonshot:’ New podcast centers on unsung black heroes of the space race (trailer)

By Jeff Spry published

An exclusive trailer for the new podcast series "L.A. Made: The Other Moonshot," which comes out Jan. 29.

Entertainment
a woman in black leather whispers into the ear of a seated person with metal implants on their skull

Everything We Know About 'Star Trek: Section 31'

By Jeff Spry last updated

A primer for the upcoming Paramount+ streaming film, 'Star Trek: Section 31"

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References

Milky way appearing over barn in one of the best locations for astrophotography and skywatching

Best locations for astrophotography and skywatching 2025

By Tantse Walter last updated

Highlights of the best locations for astrophotography and skywatching worldwide including practical information to make your stargazing trip a success.

Astrophotography
Best cameras for timelapse: Image shows a cityscape spreading across mountains, with clouds in the sky.

Best cameras for timelapse videos in 2025

By Tantse Walter last updated

Browse our list of the best cameras for timelapse videos in 2023, with picks from Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm and more.

Astronomy Kit
Photographer holds one of the best cameras for photos and videos in their hands

Best cameras for photos and videos 2025: From beginner to pro models

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated

Buying Guide We've rounded up the best cameras for photos and videos. With the right camera, you can capture January's planetary parade and February's Lynx constellation.

Buying Guide
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