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An aurora captured from the ISS in October 2024.

Watch this stunning aurora unfold from 257 miles above Earth

Stunning footage captured from the International Space Station shows a glorious-looking aurora shimmering above Earth.
The Starship spacecraft during an engine test.

How to watch SpaceX’s sixth test flight of Starship megarocket

Fans of spaceflight development won't want to miss SpaceX's sixth test flight of the Starship megarocket. Here's how to watch.
NASA's SLS rocket launching at the start of the Artemis I mission.

Relive NASA’s debut launch of its mighty SLS rocket on second anniversary

On the second anniversary of its maiden launch, relive the moment NASA's mega moon soared skyward, sending the Orion spacecraft toward our celestial neighbor.
SpaceX's Starship ahead of its sixth test flight.

SpaceX shares photos of Starship ahead of sixth flight on Tuesday

SpaceX has shared images of the massive Starship rocket on the launchpad ahead of its sixth test flight, which is currently set for Tuesday.
An Earth image captured by NASA.

NASA tests new AI chatbot to make sense of complex data

NASA has partnered with Microsoft to develop an AI-powered chatbot aimed at making sense of vast amounts of Earth-related science data.
SpaceX's Super Heavy launch during the fifth test flight of the Starship.

Elon Musk teases sixth Starship flight test with video of spectacular catch

Ahead of the Starship's sixth test flight, SpaceX boss Elon Musk has shared a spectacular video showing the massive booster being caught on its return to Earth.
Amazon's new Haul shopping site.

Everything on Amazon’s new ‘Haul’ store costs less than $20

Amazon has just launched a new store full of stuff costing no more than $20, though orders could take up to two weeks to arrive.
New heatmaps for Strava.

Strava’s latest feature aims to make outdoor exercise safer

With reduced daylight as we head into winter, Strava is expanding its Heatmaps feature to help improve the safety of its users.
Freevee on a TV.

Amazon to phase out Freevee, but there’s still a way to watch for free

Amazon is phasing out Freevee, the ad-supported video streaming platform that launched in 2019 as IMDb Freedive before rebranding as Amazon Freevee in 2022.
A Waymo robotaxi picking up a passenger.

Now anyone in LA can take Waymo robotaxi rides 24/7

Autonomous car specialist Waymo has said it's expanding its robotaxi service in Los Angeles, less than a year after launching there.
Apple Fifth Avenue Store Apple Logo

Apple gearing up for ‘first foray into smart home camera market’

Apple is planning to launch a smart home security camera in 2026, a prominent figure with contacts in Apple’s supply chain claimed on Monday.
Ai-Da beside its painting of Alan Turing.

An AI robot’s painting was just auctioned for more than $1 million

Sotheby's said a painting of Alan Turing that was created by an AI robot puts the artwork among those of famed artists past and present.
Hugh Grant stands in front of two women in Heretic.

Heretic performs well in box office debut, but Venom remains on top

Heretic and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever both made strong debuts, but it was Venom: The Last Dance that won the box office for the third consecutive weekend.
SpaceX's Super Heavy launch during the fifth test flight of the Starship.

What to expect from SpaceX’s sixth megarocket test flight

SpaceX is aiming to perform the next test flight of its Starship megarocket on November 18, and has laid out its plans for what to expect.
Earth as seen from the space station.

Astronaut’s photo shows Earth as you’ve never seen it before

NASA's oldest serving astronaut has shared an image taken from the space station that shows Earth in a most unusual way.
Movie theater audience watching Dolby Cinema content.

These two new movies could challenge Venom for weekend box office crown

Venom: The Last Dance has topped the North American box office for the last three weeks, but two newcomers could finally knock it from its perch.
The Starship launching from Starbase in October 2024.

SpaceX reveals date for next flight of Starship megarocket

The Elon Musk-led spaceflight company will attempt to catch the Super Heavy booster for a second time as it returns to Earth.
Sony's AirPeak drone.

It’s the end of the road for Sony’s pricey AirPeak S1 drone

Three years after it hit the market, Sony has announced it will discontinue the pricey AirPeak S1 drone next year.
The world's first wooden satellite.

World’s first wooden satellite launched to space

The tiny wooden cubesat arrived at the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX Dragon ship and will be deployed to orbit before the end of this year.
A close-up of a bee.

The humble bumblebee just messed things up for Meta

The humble bumblebee has reportedly played a part in obstructing an ambitious construction project by tech giant Meta.
Apple Fifth Avenue Store Apple Logo

Apple is surveying its own employees about smart glasses idea

In another report suggesting that Apple may build its own smart glasses, the company is now apparently asking employees what they think of the idea.
NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps (center) assists NASA astronauts Mike Barratt (left) and Tracy C. Dyson inside the Quest airlock.

After a long break, NASA suggests timing for next spacewalk

NASA suspended spacewalks aboard the ISS in June 2024 after a safety issue emerged with one of the astronaut's spacesuits just before a walk was about to begin.
This is a photo sample from the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G using space zoom.

NASA’s monthly skywatching tips include a rare lunar occultation

November is a good month to view many of the planets in our neighborhood, and some folks will also be able to witness a rare lunar occultation.
Venom stares and smiles.

Venom 3 poised to win weekend box office, but there’s a battle for second spot

Venom: The Last Dance is set to win the box office for the second weekend in a row, but a couple of movies are eyeing second spot — one of them a newcomer.
The Perseverance Mars rover took this selfie on Sept. 10, 2021 — sol 198 of the mission – in Jezero Crater after coring into a rock called ‘Rochette.’ Rock core samples from the floor of the crater will be brought back to Earth and analyzed to characterize the planet’s geology and past climate.

Watch NASA’s Mars video of a ‘googly eye’ during solar eclipse

NASA's Perseverance rover has captured remarkable footage of Mars' moon Phobos during a recent solar eclipse on the red planet.
A Google logo sign at the top of a building.

Ancient Mayan city discovered via page 16 of Google search results

Who ever goes beyond page one of Google search results? Well, Luke Auld-Thomas did, and it led to the discovery of a lost city.
boston dynamics atlas robot working autonomously screenshot

Watch Boston Dynamics’ Atlas robot happily working all by itself

Boston Dynamics' amazing Atlas robot looks more competent than ever, with a new video showing it performing tasks efficiently and autonomously.
The Reddit logo.

Reddit just achieved something for the first time in its 20-year history

Reddit has turned a profit for the first time in its history, and its daily user base has grown to almost 100 million users.
The route taken on Mars by NASA's Perseverance rover.

Follow Mars rover’s 18-mile trip in NASA’s animated route map

NASA has shared a fascinating animation featuring the journey taken by the Perseverance rover on Mars since its arrival there more than four years ago.
The Mac mini on a wooden table.

M4 Mac mini appears to have just been leaked by Amazon

Amazon appears to have accidentally leaked the specifications for the M4 Mac mini ahead of Apple's official unveiling this week.
A screenshot from an Apple ad for Apple Intelligence.

Apple uses giggles to highlight new Apple Intelligence features

Apple is finally rolling out its first wave of Apple Intelligence features, and the company has also released a couple of videos to highlight what's new.
watch boston dynamics spot robot helping out at michelin

Watch Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot helping out at Michelin

Boston Dynamics declared its dog-like Spot robot ready for the workplace in 2020, and its latest gig is at Michelin.
SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft.

A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft has set a new record

SpaceX's Crew-8 members are on their way home from the International Space Station aboard a record-breaking Crew Dragon spacecraft.
SpaceX's Super Heavy booster on its way to the launchpad.

SpaceX already gearing up for Starship’s sixth test flight

Following the first incredible catch of the Super Heavy on its fifth test flight, SpaceX is now prepping the sixth test of the most powerful rocket ever built.