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Underwater snow on Earth could offer insight into Europa's icy crust

By Andrew Jones published

Studying unusual processes of how ice accumulates below ice shelves here on Earth could hold lessons for the exploration and habitability of Jupiter's moon Europa.

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NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission will carry 2 water-seeking cubesats

By Stefanie Waldek published

The Lunar IceCube and Lunar Polar Hydrogen Mapper (LunaH-Map) missions will search the moon for water using two different techniques.

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Unusual 'revived' pulsars could be the ultimate gravitational wave detector

By Paul Sutter published

Astronomers hope to use pulsars scattered around the galaxy as a giant gravitational wave detector. But why do we need them, and how do they work?

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Watch a NASA moon rover complete a lunar obstacle course (video)

By Stefanie Waldek published

A prototype of the lunar rover demonstrated its capabilities in navigating the moon's challenging terrain.

Nope star Daniel Kaluuya looking up in the film's poster.

'Nope' sound designer Johnnie Burn reveals secrets of the sci-fi film's alarming soundscape (exclusive)

By Jeff Spry published

An interview with British sound designer Johnnie Burn on his masterful work for the sci-fi film "Nope."

NASA's Artemis 1 Space Launch System moon rocket emerging from the massive Vehicle Assembly Building at night under bright lights.

NASA's Artemis 1 moon megarocket faces final test before rolling out for launch

By Andrew Jones published

Engineers are testing a system designed to destroy NASA's massive Space Launch System moon rocket in case of a launch emergency.

Tech

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Maxar will build 14 missile-tracking satellites for new warning system

By Elizabeth Howell published

L3Harris Technologies asked Maxar to produce the satellites for the second stage of the Space Development Agency's missile-tracking constellation.

Anycubic Photon Mono X 3D Printer

Save up to $140 on Anycubic 3D printers in back-to-school sale - ends August 12

By Alexander Cox published

The sale ends August 12, so you'll have to act fast if you want a top discount on a top 3D printer.

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NASA's massive moon rocket will roll out earlier than planned

By Meghan Bartels published

NASA will roll out its massive rocket for a flight around the moon earlier than planned.

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop a mobile launcher at Launch Complex 39B, Sunday, April 3, 2022, as the Artemis I launch team conducts the wet dress rehearsal test at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission: Live updates

By Space.com Staff published

See the latest news about NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission here.

Science & Astronomy

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This NASA Hubble Space Telescope image shows auroras above the poles of Jupiter.

Extreme physics of 'supercritical' matter may be surprisingly simple

By Stephanie Pappas published

At 'supercriticality,' the difference between the liquid and gas phases of a material seems to disappear. New research finds that this weird tipping point may be simpler than scientists thought.

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Giant voids of nothingness may be flinging the universe apart

By Paul Sutter published

Dark energy could be caused by pressure from giant voids of nothingness that may be flinging the universe apart.

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An aerial view of Jezero Crater on Mars

Probing the Red Planet: Finding past life at Jezero Crater

By Leonard David published

Perseverance Mars rover is gathering up samples of Martian rock and soil that could help tease out an answer concerning past life on Mars.

NASA's Mars rover Perseverance collected its 12th Red Planet rock sample on Aug. 3, 2022.

Perseverance Mars rover bags 12th Red Planet rock sample

By Mike Wall published

NASA's car-sized Perseverance Mars rover drilled out and sealed up its 12th rock sample on Wednesday (Aug. 3), its fourth such operation in less than a month.

robot on dusty Martian rocks

The Curiosity rover has been exploring Mars for 10 years. Here's what we've learned.

By Stefanie Waldek published

Curiosity landed on Mars on Aug. 5, 2012, with one main goal: to determine whether the planet was once habitable. In 10 years, it has answered that question and many others.

Skywatching

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Should you buy a DSLR camera?

By Kimberley Lane published

With mirrorless cameras rapidly gaining popularity, is it still worth investing in a DSLR camera?

The planet Saturn seen through a telescope

Saturn is at opposition. See it shine at its best for 2022 in a free webcast tonight.

By Tariq Malik published

The ringed planet Saturn is often hailed as the jewel of the solar system and you have a chance to see why in a free webcast tonight.

Perseid meteors streak over a striking landscape in China with a person holding a flashlight

Perseid meteor shower of 2022 thrills stargazers despite bright moon (photos)

By Tariq Malik published

Stargazers around the world captured some dazzling views of the Perseid meteor shower as it peaked overnight Friday and Saturday (Aug. 12-13)

Entertainment

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Nope star Daniel Kaluuya looking up in the film's poster.

'Nope' sound designer Johnnie Burn reveals secrets of the sci-fi film's alarming soundscape (exclusive)

By Jeff Spry published

An interview with British sound designer Johnnie Burn on his masterful work for the sci-fi film "Nope."

The Event Horizon horizon spaceship with Neptune behind it.

'Event Horizon' at 25: Director Paul W.S. Anderson on his cult sci-fi film's stylish nightmares (exclusive)

By Jeff Spry published

Director Paul W.S. Anderson recalls making Event Horizon for the sci-fi classic’s 25th birthday

Boots on Mars and a bombshell on Earth highlight the 10th and last episode of the third season of "For All Mankind."

'For All Mankind' showrunners discuss the explosive season 3 finale

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

What could more pivotal to NASA history than landing the first humans on Mars? As revealed in the season 3 finale of "For All Mankind," the answer could be much more terrestrial. Warning: spoilers.

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Someone hoding a camera pointing towards a sunlit forest

Should you buy a DSLR camera?

By Kimberley Lane published

With mirrorless cameras rapidly gaining popularity, is it still worth investing in a DSLR camera?

Camera in box with styrofoam packing

Best time to buy a camera: shop smart and save

By Kimberley Lane published

Are you thinking of buying a camera? Here are some tips and tricks to help you save money on your next purchase.

Geminid meteor shower occurring above a large lake surrounded by hills. The shooting stars streak across a star-studded sky.

Meteor showers and shooting stars: Formation and history

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Reference Meteor showers occur when Earth passes through a trail of dust from asteroids or comets, the dust burns up in Earth's atmosphere resulting in shooting stars.

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