Astronomy
Sunspot crackling with magnetic 'bombs' is now turning toward Earth (photo)
Astrophotographer Philippe Tosi captured explosive Ellerman bombs on the sun's surface as an active sunspot turned toward Earth.
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Elon Musk's New Grok 4 Takes on ‘Humanity’s Last Exam’ as the AI Race Heats Up
Elon Musk has launched xAI’s Grok 4—calling it the “world’s smartest AI” and claiming it can ace Ph.D.-level exams and outpace rivals such as Google’s Gemini and OpenAI’s o3 on tough benchmarks
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I couldn't keep quiet about $1000 off the Sony A7R V in this anti-Prime Day deal
The Sony A7R V mirrorless camera plunges to just $3200 at Walmart, a staggering $1000 saving that eclipses Amazon's Prime Day price!
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LIVE NOW : 11th July Sun Close up Views/ Backyard Astronomy with Lunt Telescope
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The Fortress of Solitude: Every live-action incarnation of Superman's iconic ice hideout
As the newest Superman film hits theaters, we cast our X-ray vision back on every live-action incarnation of the Fortress of Solitude, from its 1978 debut to its 2025 return.
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Don't miss the last full 'Manhattanhenge' sunset of 2025 light up NYC today
"July Manhattanhenge is what I call the goodbye to the grid."
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Putting the X-59 to the Test
Researchers from NASA and the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) recently tested a scale model of the X-59 experimental aircraft in a supersonic wind tunnel located in Chofu, Japan, to assess the noise audible underneath the aircraft. The test was an important milestone for NASA’s one-of-a-kind X-59, which is designed to fly faster than the speed of sound without causing a loud sonic boom.
These Amazon Prime Day deals must end tonight — don't miss out on big savings across skywatching optics
It's the last day of Amazon Prime Day and some of these deals are ending tonight. Grab some new optics in time to see Saturn's rings!
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Last chance budget-friendly Prime Day star projector deal — now under $14
We tested the YGiTK Northern Galaxy Lights Projector and loved its multifunctionality and near-silent operation — today's your last chance to save 26%.
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Billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman donating $15 million for Space Camp programs
Jared Isaacman, the billionaire private astronaut who until recently was on track to lead NASA, is donating $15 million to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center for its Space Camp programs.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Plans Hearing on Geoengineering amid Cloud Seeding Conspiracy Theories
Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia has said she will hold a hearing on geoengineering as conspiracy theories have swirled around cloud seeding after the recent floods in Texas
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New Superman movie - hit or miss?
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Asteroid 2024 YR4 won't Earth but it could still ruin your day: Here's how
Earth may be safe from an impact by the asteroid 2024 YR4, but it still has a chance of striking the moon. This lunar impact could pose a risk to space tech and astronauts.
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Today is your last chance to save a massive $165 on one of the best camera drones for Amazon Prime Day
You can save a massive $165 on the DJI Air 3, one of the best camera drones, which we think is the perfect balance of power and portability.
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Today is your last chance to save 20% on the most iconic starship in the Star Wars universe this Amazon Prime Day
The Lego Star Wars Millennium Falcon set is a faithful reproduction of the most legendary Star Wars starship; you'll have to make the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs to grab one, though.
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As NASA's budget shrinks, Europe doubles down on Earth science: 'Climate change is the defining challenge of our generation'
If NASA must pull back, Europe is ready to step up — and do so with open arms.
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NASA SLS rocket booster spews fire | Space photo of the day for July 11, 2025
The test encountered an anomaly.
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Week in images: 07-11 July 2025
Week in images: 07-11 July 2025
Discover our week through the lens
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Artificial cooling 'urgent' for Great Barrier Reef after warming spike
A drop in shipping emissions has caused a surge in warming at the Great Barrier Reef, fuelling calls for drastic actions such as marine cloud brightening to lower the risk of coral bleaching
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Artificial cooling 'urgent' for Great Barrier Reef after warming spike
A drop in shipping emissions has caused a surge in warming at the Great Barrier Reef, fuelling calls for drastic actions such as marine cloud brightening to lower the risk of coral bleaching
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