Tech

A white passenger jet is seen from above, flying to the right through a blue sky a white puffy clouds.

NASA awards $11.5 million to help design the aircraft of tomorrow

By Samantha Mathewson published

NASA has awarded $11.5 million to five organizations that will contribute to the study of new design concepts for more sustainable aircraft.

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.

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Spaceflight

a bald man in a light blue shirt and dark blue pants scrunches his body into a ball around a white piece of metal machinery, floating in a busy spacecraft.

How do astronauts weigh themselves in space?

By Keith Cooper published

Space mysteries In microgravity, astronauts must measure their mass, not their weight, which they can do with two devices on the ISS.

Space mysteries
Photo of a Blue Origin New Shepard rocket launching the NS-20 space tourist mission in March 2022.

Watch Blue Origin launch 'Space Gal' Emily Calandrelli, 5 others on tourism flight today

By Josh Dinner last updated

Blue Origin's next space tourism mission is launching Nov. 22, with 'Space Gal' Emily Calandrelli. Watch live on Space.com.

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Science & Astronomy

a pink a purple rippley blob of gases in space.

Strange 'zebra' patterns are coming from the Crab Nebula — this physicist finally figured out why

By Conor Feehly published

There are strange "zebra" patterns coming from the Crab Nebula, and the reason has to do with plasma refraction.

The Universe
The famous Meke Lake, also known as the evil eye of the world, is shown dried up due to drought and climate change on Nov. 15, 2024 in. Konya, Türkiye.

NASA satellites reveal Earth's continents are getting drier

By Meredith Garofalo published

Data from NASA satellites show a plunge in freshwater on Earth since May 2014, with 13 of the 30 most powerful droughts across the globe having taken place since January 2015.

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Search For Life

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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

Cyber Monday space gift deals black friday

Black Friday space gifts 2024: Telescope deals, binocular discounts, camera deals and more

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated

Deals We've scoured the net for the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on space-related gear, from telescopes to cameras and more.

Deals
A small crescent moon in the center is met by a bright point just below labeled Spica. Three blue lines meet at the point forming a bisected obtuse angle to the left. A giant thin orange circle fills the frame.

The moon eclipses bright blue star Spica this week. Here's how to see it

By Joe Rao published

A waning crescent moon will creep closer and closer to Spica until the star's light is extinguished in the blink of an eye on the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 27.

Stargazing

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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'Dune: Prophecy:' What's the deal with Desmond Hart's demonic powers?

By Jeff Spry published

The second episode of "Dune: Prophecy," "Two Wolves," explores the mysterious character Desmond Hart who appears to have gained unexplained powers after being swallowed by a sandworm.

Entertainment
Star Wars Andor - Cassian Andor infiltrating the Empire's ranks.

Everything we know about Andor Season 2: release window, plot, cast & more

By Fran Ruiz last updated

Andor was a surprise Star Wars hit in 2022 and it's returning in the near future for a second season. Here's everything we know.

Space Movies & Shows
A young girl with long blonde hair is wading in water up to her armpits. She looks scared. Just behind her in the water is a dark, smooth-headed scary-looking alien with a sharp, whip-like tail. The alien (xenomorph) is getting ready to pounce on the girl.

Everything we know about 'Alien: Earth': Release date, plot, cast & more

By Fran Ruiz last updated

After Alien: Romulus, there's a first-ever Alien TV show in development for FX on Hulu. Here's everything we know about 'Alien: Earth' so far.

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References

A young girl with long blonde hair is wading in water up to her armpits. She looks scared. Just behind her in the water is a dark, smooth-headed scary-looking alien with a sharp, whip-like tail. The alien (xenomorph) is getting ready to pounce on the girl.

Everything we know about 'Alien: Earth': Release date, plot, cast & more

By Fran Ruiz last updated

After Alien: Romulus, there's a first-ever Alien TV show in development for FX on Hulu. Here's everything we know about 'Alien: Earth' so far.

Space Movies & Shows
Optimus Prime & Grimlock - Transformers movies ranked, worst to best

Transformers movies ranked, worst to best

By Fran Ruiz last updated

After Transformers One surprised fans in 2024, it’s a good time to rewatch all their flicks. This is our Transformers movies ranked list.

Space Movies & Shows

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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