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The detonation of the New Glenn rocket resulted in a huge fireball in Florida, and may have long-term implications for the company’s ambitions.
This snake’s deadly venom and terrifying appearance can sometimes distract us from viewing it not just as an apex predator, but also as a marvel of nature.
Anti satellite weapons are being tested and could soon lead to war in space. Here’s why that’s a terrible idea.
A rare deep-sea sevengill shark with unusual patchy coloration was found to be in poor energetic condition, suggesting that even subtle disruptions to camouflage in the deep ocean may carry real survival costs.
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded on a Florida launch pad on Thursday, May 29, as it was preparing for its fourth launch next week.
While Blue Origin investigates the root cause behind last night’s spectacular explosion of its New Glenn rocket, it’s already clear that this will be a major setback for NASA’s Moon base plans and Amazon’s fledgling Leo space internet constellation. The incident occurred at about 9PM at Blue Origin’s Florida launch site during a hot-fire test, […]
New Yorkers gathered to see the “Manhattanhenge” solar spectacle on May 28, 2026, but the “Manhattanhenge Effect” actually continues for 44 days.
New research confirms that extreme heat is reshaping city life, and we’re not prepared for what that means for the future
North America’s celestial highlights for the weekend ahead, which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the northern hemisphere. This weekend sees a rare Blue Moon.