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Best binoculars 2024: Top picks for stargazing, wildlife, birding and more
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying Guide Grab yourself one of the best binoculars for wildlife-watching, sporting events or scanning the heavens. Our reviewers share their top picks.
Russia vetoes UN resolution against nuclear weapons in space
By Brett Tingley published
Russia's ambassador to the U.N. vetoed a resolution sponsored by the United States and Japan that called upon all nations to never deploy nuclear weapons in outer space.
Beavers are helping fight climate change, satellite data shows
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
As global warming intensifies droughts, floods and wildfires around the world, scientists in western United States are turning to beavers to help reverse some of the damage.
Astronomers just discovered a comet that could be brighter than most stars when we see it next year. Or will it?
By Jonti Horner published
Perhaps one comet per year will approach the edge of naked-eye visibility.
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 108 — Starliner: Better Late Than Never?
By Space.com Staff published
On Episode 108 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk about the long-awaited crew flight test of Boeing's Starliner commercial spacecraft.
On This Day in Space: April 27, 1961: NASA launches Explorer 11
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On April 27, 1961, NASA launched Explorer 11, a satellite that contained the first gamma ray telescope to go to space.
Best telescopes 2024: For stargazing galaxies, nebulas and more
By Gemma Lavender last updated
Buying Guide We've rounded up the best telescopes on the market that will offer you stunning views of the night sky, with options to suit all needs and budgets.
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft will not fly private missions yet, officials say
By Elizabeth Howell published
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is about to make its first launch May 6 with NASA astronauts on board. Unlike SpaceX, however, Boeing has not yet announced any private missions.
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