Tech

a forest surrounds a large pyramid and other buildings in an aerial view

Why space archaeologists are finding more Mayan ruins than ever before (exclusive)

By Elizabeth Howell published

More Mayan sites have been found in the last 10 years than in the preceding 150. Here's how space technology is helping archaeologists uncover ancient ruins.

Tech
The Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope (FAST) in southwest China's Guizhou Province.

China's enormous FAST radio telescope is getting even bigger (video)

By Andrew Jones published

China has kicked off of a second phase of construction to enhance the capabilities of FAST, which is already the world's largest single-dish radio telescope.

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Spaceflight

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'I think it was hard not to watch that rocket lift off without thinking, that's my rocket and that's my crew.' How the NASA astronauts bumped from SpaceX's Crew-9 watched their ride launch without them

By Elizabeth Howell published

NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Stephanie Wilson were expected to launch on SpaceX's Crew-9 mission on Sept. 28. Still on Earth, they spoke about how they're feeling.

Human Spaceflight
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China aims to breed zebrafish aboard Tiangong space station (video)

By Andrew Jones published

Zebrafish aboard China's Tiangong space station are doing well in orbit, according to an update on the experiments.

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Science & Astronomy

Three glowing blue orbs two of which are in very close proximity.

NASA's exoplanet hunter TESS spots a record-breaking 3-star system

By Robert Lea published

Using NASA's exoplanet-hunting spacecraft, TESS, astronomers and citizen scientists have discovered a record-breaking system of three tightly bound stars that could fit between the sun and Mercury.

Stars
Two humans stand on a tarp on a grassy field as they release a large white balloon into the air, the sun glaring behind it as the contrails streak the blue sky above.

College students confirm long-held prediction about atmospheric gravity waves

By Meredith Garofalo published

College students are making "waves" with a discovery they made during the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14, 2023.

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Search For Life

Seven Earth-like planets orbit the Trappist-1 star.

Mass extinctions on Earth can help us find alien life in the cosmos. Here's how

By Conor Feehly last updated

The history of life on Earth offers clues to aid the search for complex life elsewhere in the cosmos.

Search for Life
An illustration of Uranus and its five largest moons, Miranda, Ariel, Umbriel, Titania and Oberon.

Some of Uranus' moons might be able to support life. Here's what a mission might reveal

By Conor Feehly published

"The most exciting prospect at the (Uranian) moons is that they could still host subsurface oceans at present.”

Search for Life
large antennae dishes point up at the sky in a desert

'We are close:' SETI astrobiologist Nathalie Cabrol on the search for life

By Leonard David published

Astrobiologist Nathalie Cabrol seeks answers to two key questions: Are we alone in the universe? How did life on Earth begin in the first place?

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Skywatching

map showing the routes of upcoming total solar eclipses and annular solar eclipses across Earth along with their dates.

Top total solar eclipses to look out for over the next decade

By Jamie Carter last updated

We explore seven of the best solar eclipses to look out for over the next 10 years.

Eclipses
a composite image showing the sequence of the annular solar eclipse in the sky over a large moai statue.

In photos: Annular solar eclipse 2024 delights with stunning 'ring of fire' display

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

On Oct. 2, an annular solar eclipse turned the sun into an impressive "ring of fire." Here are some of the best photos of the dramatic display.

Eclipses
Annular solar eclipse Oct. 2024

Space pictures! See our space image of the day

By Space.com Staff last updated

Space.com's image of the day rounds up the most awe-inspiring space photos right here, with a new image everyday.

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Entertainment

Giant sandworm breaching out of the desert in front of a tiny human.

Everything we know about Dune: Awakening

By Fran Ruiz last updated

Experience Arrakis like never before in the upcoming sci-fi MMO game Dune: Awakening.

Space Games & Toys

Top sci-fi movies and TV shows to watch on Amazon Prime in October

By Scott Snowden last updated

Time to catch up on some long overdue sci-fi, so here's our handy guide to what's on

Entertainment

The best sci-fi movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix in October

By Scott Snowden published

A veritable treasure trove of sci-fi is available at your fingertips

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References

Artist's illustration of Europa Clipper spacecraft flying above Jupiter's icy moon Europa.

Europa Clipper: A guide to NASA's new astrobiology mission

By Keith Cooper last updated

Reference The Europa Clipper is NASA's mission to explore Jupiter's icy moon Europa. Explore the mission in more detail with our ultimate guide.

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Prime Day Bushnell binoculars deals: The best prices 2024

By Ian Evenden last updated

Here are the best Prime Day Bushnell binoculars deals ahead of Amazon's Big Deal Days event as you can save big with early offers.

Astronomy Kit
the next solar eclipse will be a partial solar eclipse which makes the sun look like a crescent shape.

When is the next solar eclipse?

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference Our solar eclipse guide will help you plan how to see the next solar eclipse.

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