In this episode, Astronomy magazine Editor Emeritus Dave Eicher invites you to head out in the morning while it’s still dark, just before astronomical twilight, look to the east, and try to see the elusive zodiacal light. It will have a triangular shape, like an upside-down cone, and it will extend along […]
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Helicopter Training for Artemis Missions
NASA astronauts Matthew Dominick (left) and Mark Vande Hei (right) prepare to fly out to a landing zone in the Rocky Mountains as part of the certification run for the NASA Artemis course on Aug. 26, 2025. The mountains in northern Colorado offer similar visual illusions and flight environments to […]
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The ultimate comet challenge: A tail of trivia!
This quiz invites you to chase comets through time and space, from ancient omens to modern scientific marvels.
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Speed Read: New motorcycles from Ducati, Aprilia, and Husqvarna
It’s been a busy week for European motorcycle marques. Ducati revealed the new limited edition Diavel V4 RS, Aprilia wrapped their zippy SR GT scooter in MotoGP colors, and Husqvarna treated the popular 701 Supermoto to a major update.Ducati Diavel V4 RSWould you like to hazard a guess at what […]
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The AI revolution has more in common with shipping containerization than the boom unleashed by the microprocessor: diffuse global benefits but few new fortunes (Jerry Neumann/Colossus)
Jerry Neumann / Colossus: The AI revolution has more in common with shipping containerization than the boom unleashed by the microprocessor: diffuse global benefits but few new fortunes — The disruption is real. It’s also predictable. — ISSUE 04 — Fortunes are made by entrepreneurs and investors …
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I made some slick stickers with Munbyn’s latest inkless printer – and it makes light work of labels too
Munbyn’s thermal printer makes light work of labelling.
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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch new, improved Northrop Grumman Cygnus XL resupply ship to the space station
The new Cygnus XL spacecraft will deliver more than 11,000 pounds (4,990 kg) of food, science supplies and cargo to the International Space Station. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is scheduled for 6:11 a.m. EDT (2211 UTC).
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Sept. 14, 1915: The birth of John Dobson
On Sept. 14, 1915, John Dobson was born in Bejing. His family moved to San Francisco to avoid political turmoil in China in 1927, and Dobson went on to attend the University of California, Berkeley, majoring in chemistry. Then, in 1944, he entered the Ramakrishna Order. During his 23 years […]
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NASA satellites spot brand-new island in Alaska formed by melting glacier (photos)
Satellite images reveal a new island in Alaska’s Alsek Lake, formed as retreating glaciers reshape the landscape.
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Watchdogs say fraudsters are extorting small businesses for hundreds of dollars each by posting or threatening to post phony one-star reviews on Google Maps (Stuart A. Thompson/New York Times)
Stuart A. Thompson / New York Times: Watchdogs say fraudsters are extorting small businesses for hundreds of dollars each by posting or threatening to post phony one-star reviews on Google Maps — Movers, roofing companies and others are being bombarded with phony one-star reviews on Google Maps. Then they’re asked […]