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University of Maryland wins world's largest college rocketry competition
By Meredith Garofalo published
A record-setting 122 teams competed this year in New Mexico at the world's largest intercollegiate rocketry competition.
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3D printer successfully makes little space shuttle models in microgravity
By Victoria Corless published
SpaceCAL is a 3D printer that can create objects in microgravity conditions; a recent test of the device was successful.
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What are Dyson spheres, and how do we look for them?
By Keith Cooper last updated
Learn who first thought of the idea for Dyson spheres, as well as how they work and how we search for them with infrared telescopes.
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Space radiation can damage satellites − my team discovered that a next-generation material could self-heal when exposed to cosmic rays
By Ahmad Kirmani published
The space environment is harsh and full of extreme radiation. Scientists designing spacecraft and satellites need materials that can withstand these conditions.
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4th of July camera deal still running: Save $800 on the Nikon D850 DSLR
By Alexander Cox published
Deals Bag this massive Prime Day camera deal ahead of the Amazon Prime Day rush.
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Save $120 this July 4 on the DJI Mini 3 fly more combo
By Alexander Cox published
Deals Act fast: This short-lived July 4 drone deal sees you get $120 off a brilliant DJI Mini 3 fly more drone bundle that includes a remote control, a bag, spare propellers and more.
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Watch India's reusable space plane prototype ace its final landing test (video)
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
India completed a series of tests for autonomously landing its fully reusable launch vehicle, marking another milestone in the country's pursuit of low cost access to space.
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NASA dips into futuristic AR tech to build powerful Roman Space Telescope
By Victoria Corless published
NASA engineers are incorporating augmented reality while constructing the next-gen Roman Space Telescope. Here's how.
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Could we launch resources from the moon with electromagnetic railguns?
By Leonard David published
Electromagnetic launches of material from the lunar surface can be more efficient than conventional rocket launches that rely on chemical fuels sent from Earth. But are they feasible?
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DARPA's military-grade 'quantum laser' will use entangled photons to outshine conventional laser beams
By Owen Hughes published
Prototype quantum photonic-dimer laser uses entanglement to bind photons and deliver a powerful beam of concentrated light that can shine through adverse weather like thick fog.
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