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Orion telescopes and binocular deals 2024: Save big on Orion optics
By Gemma Lavender last updated
Deals We've rounded up the best Orion telescope and binoculars deals and highlighted top models with their lowest price ahead of Amazon Prime Day.
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NASA's vision of a moon-orbiting space station comes to life in new 3D video
By Rahul Rao published
NASA plans to build a moon-orbiting space station in the future, and just released a comprehensive video of its vision.
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Scientists tap into 2 new quantum methods to catch dark matter suspects
By Robert Lea published
Scientists will cool two pieces of quantum tech to a thousandth of a degree above absolute zero to hunt for two different dark matter suspects.
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Boiling rocks from Earth's crust tore an ocean into Mongolia 410 million years ago
By Stephanie Pappas published
An ocean that opened up in what is now Mongolia 410 million years ago was created by a hot upwelling of rock known as a mantle plume.
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Solar eclipse 2024: Live updates
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Stay up-to-date with the latest news on the upcoming solar eclipses, including the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 2, 2024.
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Science and music festival Starmus 2025 will return to the Canary Islands
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Starmus 2025 will be held on the island of La Palma in April 2025. The festival will focus on the challenges of space debris and how light pollution is impacting our view of the night sky.
![Total solar eclipse over the Grand Tetons as seen from the Teton Valley in Idaho, near Driggs. This is from a 700-frame time-lapse and is of third contact just as the second diamond ring is starting and the dark shadow of the Moon is receding to the east at left. The sky is darker to the left but the foregound is beginning to light up as the sky to the west off camera to the right brightens and lights the scene. Jupiter is just above the Tetons at bottom.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/waLjS3bB2XYk9mvw2WcQFm-320-80.jpg)
10 tips for planning your 2026 solar eclipse trip
By Jamie Carter published
Check out these 10 top tips for planning your eclipse experience to make sure you get the most out of the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026.
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Save $120 this July 4 on the DJI Mini 3 fly more combo
By Alexander Cox published
Deals Act fast: This short-lived July 4 drone deal sees you get $120 off a brilliant DJI Mini 3 fly more drone bundle that includes a remote control, a bag, spare propellers and more.
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'Space Cadet' applies humor to NASA astronaut selection, says film director (interview)
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
Right now, NASA astronauts are helping to review thousands of applications to join their ranks. Chances are none of the submissions are from the likes of Tiffany "Rex" Simpson in "Space Cadet."
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