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Earth, space, and the ISS as seen from the space station.

Check out astronaut’s stunning ‘science and art’ photo from the ISS

American astronaut Don Pettit has just shared another dazzling image captured from the International Space Station 250 miles above Earth.
WhatsApp logo on a phone.

Using WhatsApp on an older iPhone? Then take note

An update to WhatsApp will end support for iOS versions prior to 15.1, which could have implications for anyone using an older iPhone.
The Geminids meteor shower.

NASA’s skywatching tips for December include a meteor shower

NASA’s monthly skywatching update includes a parade of planets, some winter stars, and a meteor shower.
Aardman's stop animation projected onto London's iconic Battersea Power Station.

Apple reveals how Aardman shot its festive animation on an iPhone

The team behind Wallace and Gromit have collaborated with Apple on a festive animation that’s being beamed nightly onto one of London’s most iconic buildings.
Starlink satellites described as 'cosmic fireflies.'

Space station video shows ‘cosmic fireflies’ high above Earth

Space station astronaut Don Pettit has captured footage of what he describes as 'cosmic fireflies.'
Tesla's Optimus robot.

Tesla’s humanoid robot got a new hand for Black Friday

A new video appears to show that Tesla's Optimus robot has mastered the complex process of catching an object in midflight.
NASA's Curiosity rover on Mars.

NASA’s Mars rover reveals what it’s grateful for this Thanksgiving

Tens of millions of miles from home, NASA's Curiosity rover has shared what it's grateful for this Thanksgiving
A log fire with rockets.

NASA’s rocket fireplace will ‘blow your guests away’

Why would you want to sit in front of an old-fashioned log fireplace when you can enjoy a virtual one featuring four rocket engines instead?
Sample material from the Ryugu asteroid.

Life found on Ryugu asteroid sample, but it’s not as exciting as it sounds

A recent discovery made by scientists working with a sample of rock from outer space highlights one of the huge challenges that such work involves.
The Figure 02 humanoid robot.

Watch Figure’s latest humanoid robot performing tasks autonomously

Robotics startup Figure has shared a new video showing several of its humanoid robots performing a task that could be applied to the automotive industry.
The International Space Station.

The space station just had to steer clear of more space junk

For the second time in a week, the International Space Station has had to adjust its orbit in order to steer clear of a piece of approaching space junk.
A robotic arm.

Elon Musk’s Neuralink to test if its brain implant can control a robotic arm

Elon Musk’s Neuralink has said it’s about to begin testing a technology that could enable someone with paralysis to control a robotic arm with their thoughts.
The International Space Station.

‘Unexpected odor’ reported at the International Space Station

There was brief cause for concern at the ISS recently when crew there reported an unexpected odor coming from Russia's recently docked Progress spacecraft.
Artist's concept of a near-Earth object.

Earth to bid farewell to its temporary mini moon on Monday

A so-called mini moon that’s been orbiting Earth for the last couple of months is about to disappear off into our solar system again.
The Starship launching from Starbase in October 2024.

SpaceX wants to significantly boost number of Starship launches in 2025

SpaceX could significantly increase the number of Starship launches in 2025 as it readies the vehicle for crew and cargo trips to the moon and beyond.
Stage separation of the Starship rocket captured by an onboard camera.

SpaceX image captures dramatic moment during latest Starship test

A newly released photo from SpaceX shows the dramatic moment when the upper-stage Starship separated from the first-stage Super Heavy booster.
The sixth Starship mission captured from the ISS.

Space station crew had an amazing stroke of luck during Starship launch

The ISS crew happened to find itself directly above SpaceX's Starship launch on Tuesday, and that meant only one thing for NASA astronaut Don Pettit.
The Super Heavy booster's Raptor engines powering the Starship's launch on November 19, 2024.

SpaceX images show the awesome power of Starship’s Raptor engines

SpaceX posted some incredible images showing the Super Heavy booster's Raptor engines as they powered the Starship rocket skyward the November 19, 2024, launch.
A banana floating inside Starship.

Why was a piece of fruit floating inside Starship on its sixth test flight?

A banana — albeit a toy one — made an appearance inside the Starship spacecraft during SpaceX's sixth test flight on Tuesday. But what was it doing there?
Amazon's new Echo Show 21 and updated Echo Show 15.

Amazon just launched its largest Echo Show yet

Amazon's newest Echo Show has a 21-inch display, 6 inches larger than the Echo Show 15, a three-year-old device that it's also just upgraded.
The International Space Station.

The space station just had to pull a maneuver to avoid space debris

The space station had to undergo another repositioning maneuver to move it out of the way of approaching space debris, NASA announced.
An image of someone using Perplexity to shop online.

Perplexity takes aim at Google and Amazon with new shopping tool

With Google and Amazon in its sights, AI startup Perplexity has launched a shopping tool that lets you search for and purchase items within the app.
An aurora captured from the ISS in October 2024.

Watch this stunning aurora unfold from 257 miles above Earth

Stunning footage captured from the International Space Station shows a glorious-looking aurora shimmering above Earth.
NASA's SLS rocket launching at the start of the Artemis I mission.

Relive NASA’s debut launch of its mighty SLS rocket on second anniversary

On the second anniversary of its maiden launch, relive the moment NASA's mega moon soared skyward, sending the Orion spacecraft toward our celestial neighbor.
The Starship spacecraft during an engine test.

How to watch SpaceX’s sixth test flight of Starship megarocket

Fans of spaceflight development won't want to miss SpaceX's sixth test flight of the Starship megarocket. Here's how to watch.
SpaceX's Starship ahead of its sixth test flight.

SpaceX shares photos of Starship ahead of sixth flight on Tuesday

SpaceX has shared images of the massive Starship rocket on the launchpad ahead of its sixth test flight, which is currently set for Tuesday.
An Earth image captured by NASA.

NASA tests new AI chatbot to make sense of complex data

NASA has partnered with Microsoft to develop an AI-powered chatbot aimed at making sense of vast amounts of Earth-related science data.
SpaceX's Super Heavy launch during the fifth test flight of the Starship.

Elon Musk teases sixth Starship flight test with video of spectacular catch

Ahead of the Starship's sixth test flight, SpaceX boss Elon Musk has shared a spectacular video showing the massive booster being caught on its return to Earth.
Amazon's new Haul shopping site.

Everything on Amazon’s new ‘Haul’ store costs less than $20

Amazon has just launched a new store full of stuff costing no more than $20, though orders could take up to two weeks to arrive.
New heatmaps for Strava.

Strava’s latest feature aims to make outdoor exercise safer

With reduced daylight as we head into winter, Strava is expanding its Heatmaps feature to help improve the safety of its users.
Freevee on a TV.

Amazon to phase out Freevee, but there’s still a way to watch for free

Amazon is phasing out Freevee, the ad-supported video streaming platform that launched in 2019 as IMDb Freedive before rebranding as Amazon Freevee in 2022.
A Waymo robotaxi picking up a passenger.

Now anyone in LA can take Waymo robotaxi rides 24/7

Autonomous car specialist Waymo has said it's expanding its robotaxi service in Los Angeles, less than a year after launching there.
Apple Fifth Avenue Store Apple Logo

Apple gearing up for ‘first foray into smart home camera market’

Apple is planning to launch a smart home security camera in 2026, a prominent figure with contacts in Apple’s supply chain claimed on Monday.
Ai-Da beside another of her artworks, this one of computer pioneer Alan Turing.

An AI robot’s painting was just auctioned for more than $1 million

Sotheby's said a painting of Alan Turing that was created by an AI robot puts the artwork among those of famed artists past and present.
Hugh Grant stands in front of two women in Heretic.

Heretic performs well in box office debut, but Venom remains on top

Heretic and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever both made strong debuts, but it was Venom: The Last Dance that won the box office for the third consecutive weekend.
SpaceX's Super Heavy launch during the fifth test flight of the Starship.

What to expect from SpaceX’s sixth megarocket test flight

SpaceX is aiming to perform the next test flight of its Starship megarocket on November 18, and has laid out its plans for what to expect.
Earth as seen from the space station.

Astronaut’s photo shows Earth as you’ve never seen it before

NASA's oldest serving astronaut has shared an image taken from the space station that shows Earth in a most unusual way.
Movie theater audience watching Dolby Cinema content.

These two new movies could challenge Venom for weekend box office crown

Venom: The Last Dance has topped the North American box office for the last three weeks, but two newcomers could finally knock it from its perch.