Science

On This Day in Space! Jan. 16, 1969: 1st docking of 2 crewed spacecraf...

On January 16, 1969, two crewed spacecraft docked in orbit for the first time. See how it happened in our "On This Day In Space" series!

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How to spot the Pleiades, Hyades and other star clusters in the winter...

For much of the U.S. we're now into the coldest part of the winter season, and for those who may have recently received a telescope for a holiday gift, the biggest complaint usually is: "I'd love to spend time...

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'Bumblebee gravity' could explain why the universe is expanding so qui...

Bumblebee gravity could explain dark energy — if it's proven true.

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NASA will test-fire its 1st SLS megarocket for moon missions today. He...

NASA will attempt to fire the engines on its Space Launch System (SLS) megarocket for the first time today and you can watch the fiery action live online.

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Watch live early Saturday: Rocket Lab to launch 'Another One Leaves th...

A Rocket Lab Electron booster will launch a small microsatellite into orbit from New Zealand’s Māhia Peninsula on Saturday (Jan. 16) and you can watch it live here.

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Apple’s upcoming MacBook Pros could bring back MagSafe, ditch the Touc...

CES 2021 may have just ended, but there's still a lot of great tech coming down the line and there's no shortage of speculation about what it might be.

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Vespera, a smart telescope to make astrophotography easier, nabs CES 2...

Vaonis, a French startup that raised eyebrows in 2018 with its sci-fi robot-looking Stellina smart telescope, has revealed its latest newbie-friendly astrophotography invention.

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Apple’s upcoming MacBook Pros could bring bag MagSafe, ditch the Touch...

CES 2021 may have just ended, but there's still a lot of great tech coming down the line and there's no shortage of speculation about what it might be.

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SpaceX swapping out two engines on Starship SN9 prototype ahead of tes...

SpaceX's latest Starship prototype needs some maintenance work before it can take to the skies.

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Best running shoes for men: Break a sweat, not your arches

Searching for the best running shoes for men? Find men's running shoes from adidas, Under Armour, ASICS & more and buy your pair today!

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Already had COVID-19? You still need a vaccine.

A vaccine is likely more predictable at generating an effective immune response than natural infection. Here’s why.

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Astronaut William Thornton, who invented space shuttle treadmill, dies...

Former NASA astronaut William "Bill" Thornton, who used his own inventions to measure and combat the ill-effects of microgravity while on board two space shuttle missions, has died at the age of 91.

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Rian Hughes delivers a modernist sci-fi saga of epic proportions in hi...

The acclaimed graphic designer and comics creator explores extreme typographic territory in this wild first contact tale.

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2020 ties record for the hottest year ever, NASA analysis shows

The year 2020 has tied the record for the hottest year on record, a new NASA study shows.

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Watch live today: bluShift Aerospace launching its 1st biofuel rocket

The space startup bluShift Aerospace will attempt to launch its first Stardust rocket on Friday (Jan. 15) and you can watch it live.

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Curiosity rover celebrates 3,000 Martian days on the Red Planet

NASA's Curiosity rover marked 3,000 Martian days, or "sols," on the Red Planet Tuesday (Jan. 12), a mere five weeks before NASA's Perseverance rover is scheduled to touch down.

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After 'Apollo 11': New short film goes into 'Quarantine' after first m...

Long before millions of people isolated themselves to protect against a pandemic, three astronauts spent 21 days secluded from the rest of the world after being exposed to the moon, as shown in the new short film "Apollo 11:...

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NASA extends planetary science missions at Mars and Jupiter

NASA is ready to give missions at Mars and Jupiter a little more time to continue their investigations, although there's no guarantee they will finish out their extended missions.

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Is NASA about to get its first female leader?

The incoming administration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris may very well make history with their choice to lead the 62-year-old U.S. space agency.

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Space startup bluShift to launch its 1st biofuel rocket Friday. Here's...

The Brunswick, Maine-based space startup bluShift Aerospace will launch its first Stardust suborbital rocket prototype on Friday (Jan. 15), and you can watch the liftoff live online.

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Triple-star system's strange antics entrance scientists digging throug...

Scientists have combined modern spacecraft data with vintage observations to piece together a 125-year-long story of the antics of a nearby triple-star system dubbed HS Hydra — and predict its future.

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Oyin Oladejo of 'Star Trek: Discovery' talks diversity and elephants f...

Less than two weeks after "Star Trek Discovery" wrapped up its third season in January, the new season of "Endlings" — another space series featuring a "Star Trek" star, actor Oyin Oladejo.

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A step-by-step guide to giving yourself a massage

Professional massages can be expensive, so it’s useful to know you can achieve similar release of muscle tension by using your own two hands.

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Blue Origin's 1st upgraded New Shepard spacecraft for astronauts aces ...

Blue Origin's New Shepard vehicle just aced another suborbital test flight, keeping it on track to start launching people in the relatively near future.

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Watch Samsung announce its new Galaxy S21 smartphones and Galaxy Buds ...

Samsung is throwing its own big online event during CES 2021 to show off its new flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S21.

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Watch live today: Blue Origin launching New Shepard rocket @ 11:57 am ...

Blue Origin will launch its New Shepard rocket and upgraded space capsule from West Texas on Thursday (Jan. 14) at 11:57 a.m. EST (1657 GMT). Watch it live

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Watch Samsung announce its new Galaxy S21 smartphones and Galaxy Buds ...

Samsung is throwing its own big online event during CES 2021 to show off its new flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S21.

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The best laptop desks for working at home in comfort

Here are some scaled down, light weight, transportable desks designed for your 21st Century workplace.

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Bedside lights that do more than shine

Lights with smart features that offer high tech tools for sleeping and waking. Your days and nights have never been so bright.

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Stainless steel cups for any beverage

These sweet stainless steel cups can keep liquid at hotter or colder temperatures, both at home and on the go.

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Watch live today: Blue Origin launching New Shepard rocket @ 10:45 am ...

Blue Origin will launch its New Shepard rocket and upgraded space capsule from West Texas on Thursday (Jan. 14) at 10:45 a.m. EST (1545 GMT). Watch it live

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Atmospheric CO2 will pass an alarming milestone in 2021

In 2021, atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration will be 50% higher than preindustrial levels, despite reduced emissions during the pandemic and a natural cooling event.

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Hawaii managed COVID-19 better than any other state, but its residents...

Hawaii has only had 306 COVID-19 deaths as of mid-January. But the islands also have a shortage of doctors that could make treating viral outbreaks tricky if they occur.

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SpaceX's upgraded Cargo Dragon supply ship makes 1st Atlantic splashdo...

A SpaceX Dragon cargo resupply spacecraft returned to Earth from the International Space Station Wednesday (Jan. 13), splashing down off the coast of Florida for the first time ever.

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Watch live Thursday: Blue Origin launching New Shepard rocket @ 10:45 ...

Blue Origin will launch its New Shepard rocket and upgraded space capsule from West Texas on Thursday (Jan. 14) at 10:45 a.m. EST (1545 GMT). Watch it live

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SpaceX's Starship SN9 prototype fires rocket engines twice ahead of te...

SpaceX's newest Starship prototype blazed to life twice today (Jan. 13), apparently keeping the vehicle on track for a high-altitude test flight in the near future.

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Small patio sets that maximize your outdoor space

Bistro sets that transform small outdoor spaces into perfect spots for work or play. Extend your comfort.

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Blue Origin will launch its upgraded New Shepard space capsule Thursda...

"Mannequin Skywalker" will fly to space Thursday (Jan. 14) as part of a big test for Blue Origin's budding human spaceflight program — and you can watch the event live.

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Stylish and sophisticated scarves that everyone will love

Give a thoughtful, attractive scarf to add style and comfort to anyone on your list. Wrap your head around these great picks.

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New Senate leadership could finally help us fight climate change

With Kamala Harris casting the tie-breaking vote, Congress will have more leeway in the next two years to pass new climate-friendly budgets and to install green-minded cabinet members. But it won't all be easy.

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Space calendar 2021: Rocket launches, sky events, missions & more!

Here's a guide to all the rocket launches and astronomical events in 2021, as well as milestones for space missions, anniversaries and conferences.

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These snakes wiggle up smooth poles by turning their bodies into ‘lass...

Scientists identified a previously unknown form of movement that the brown tree snakes used to shape their bodies into “lassoes" and pull themselves up the wide metal barriers.

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Exclusive: 'Star Wars' scholar Phil Szostak on his stellar new concept...

The veteran "Star Wars" author takes a deep dive into the first season production process of Disney+'s "The Mandalorian" in a beautiful new coffee table gift book

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Omega debuts next generation of NASA-qualified Speedmaster moonwatches...

A new generation of the first watch worn on the moon carries on its iconic Apollo-era look while introducing the highest level of precision available from a modern Swiss-made chronograph.

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Samsung’s new robots will do the dishes and nag you to get offline

A new collection of robots debuted at CES 2021 to help out around the house.

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Gas giant exoplanet with weirdly long orbit may bear clues about our s...

Scientists were able to measure the orbit of exoplanet GOT 'EM-1b, a gas giant nearly 1,300 light-years from Earth.

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Imaginary Earths: Countless Falling Stars

What if the world were constantly bombarded with space-rock smashups, big enough and frequent enough to shape the course of entire cultures?

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These snakes wiggle up smooth poles by turning their bodies into “lass...

Scientists identified a previously unknown form of movement that the brown tree snakes used to shape their bodies into “lassoes" and pull themselves up the wide metal barriers.

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