Following the light of the sun, we left the Old World.

— Inscription on Columbus' caravels

Astronomy

These Amazon Prime Day deals must end tonight — don't miss out on big savings across skywatching optics

Space.com - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 1:38pm
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!
Categories: Astronomy

Last chance budget-friendly Prime Day star projector deal — now under $14

Space.com - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 12:44pm
We tested the YGiTK Northern Galaxy Lights Projector and loved its multifunctionality and near-silent operation — today's your last chance to save 26%.
Categories: Astronomy

Billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman donating $15 million for Space Camp programs

Space.com - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 12:31pm
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.
Categories: Astronomy

Marjorie Taylor Greene Plans Hearing on Geoengineering amid Cloud Seeding Conspiracy Theories

Scientific American.com - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 11:30am

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

Categories: Astronomy

Asteroid 2024 YR4 won't Earth but it could still ruin your day: Here's how

Space.com - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 11:00am
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.
Categories: Astronomy

Today is your last chance to save a massive $165 on one of the best camera drones for Amazon Prime Day

Space.com - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 10:32am
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.
Categories: Astronomy

Today is your last chance to save 20% on the most iconic starship in the Star Wars universe this Amazon Prime Day

Space.com - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 10:09am
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.
Categories: Astronomy

As NASA's budget shrinks, Europe doubles down on Earth science: 'Climate change is the defining challenge of our generation'

Space.com - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 10:00am
If NASA must pull back, Europe is ready to step up — and do so with open arms.
Categories: Astronomy

NASA SLS rocket booster spews fire | Space photo of the day for July 11, 2025

Space.com - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 9:24am
The test encountered an anomaly.
Categories: Astronomy

Week in images: 07-11 July 2025

ESO Top News - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 9:10am

Week in images: 07-11 July 2025

Discover our week through the lens

Categories: Astronomy

Artificial cooling 'urgent' for Great Barrier Reef after warming spike

New Scientist Space - Cosmology - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 9:00am
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
Categories: Astronomy

Artificial cooling 'urgent' for Great Barrier Reef after warming spike

New Scientist Space - Space Headlines - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 9:00am
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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Waste Wars Tracks the 'Wild Afterlife' of Garbage on an International Black Market

Scientific American.com - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 8:00am

Alexander Clapp, author of new nonfiction book 'Waste Wars,' tracks the world-wide blackmarket trade of our garbage

Categories: Astronomy

US Space Force practices 'orbital warfare' in largest-ever training event

Space.com - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 8:00am
The United States Space Force is undertaking its largest training exercise ever, in order to demonstrate that it is "prepared to fight and win in space."
Categories: Astronomy

Never lose your tech or skywatching gear again as the Apple AirTag is 31% off on the final day or Amazon Prime Day

Space.com - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 7:43am
It's the final day of Prime Day and the Perseid meteor shower starts shortly, so now is the perfect time to save big on the Apple AirTag.
Categories: Astronomy

Climate could warm another 0.5°C if we fail to capture far more CO2

New Scientist Space - Cosmology - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 7:00am
Models suggest that meeting climate targets will be virtually impossible without steep emissions cuts paired with a huge expansion of carbon management technologies
Categories: Astronomy

Climate could warm another 0.5°C if we fail to capture far more CO2

New Scientist Space - Space Headlines - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 7:00am
Models suggest that meeting climate targets will be virtually impossible without steep emissions cuts paired with a huge expansion of carbon management technologies
Categories: Astronomy

Trees on city streets cope with drought by drinking from leaky pipes

New Scientist Space - Cosmology - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 7:00am
Urban trees lining streets fare better in dry spells than those in parks – now it seems that leaky water pipes are the reason for their endurance
Categories: Astronomy