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Solar maximum just knocked 3 satellites out of orbit. Here's why more may be on the way.
By Kyle McMullan published
The Sun's activity is what gives us beautiful auroras — but it also has dramatic negative effects on satellites that go around Earth in a low orbit.
Bird flu strikes 1st child in the US — CDC says infection source unknown
By Pandora Dewan published
A child in California caught bird flu amid a recall of raw milk in the state, but investigations have found no evidence that the case was caused by raw milk.
Earth's '2nd moon' escapes our planet's orbit today — will it ever return?
By Ben Turner published
The mini-moon 2024 PT5, which has been orbiting Earth for two months and is likely a chunk of the moon, will now drift away from our planet in an orbit around the sun.
Scientists detect the most powerful cosmic rays ever — and their unknown source could be close to Earth
By Ben Turner published
New research reports the most powerful cosmic rays ever detected. Because the rays lose energy as they travel through space, their detection at high energies means they are likely coming from sources relatively close to Earth.
Key Atlantic current is weakening much faster than scientists had predicted
By Ben Turner published
A current key to stabilizing climates across the Atlantic and beyond could be one-third weaker by 2040, a new study has revealed.
'It is a treasure': Wreck off Kenyan coast may be from Vasco da Gama's final voyage
By Tom Metcalfe published
Researchers think the wreck was part of a flotilla that accompanied the Portuguese explorer's final voyage.
Massive Black Friday air purifier deals 2024: Top discounts we recommend
By Anna Gora last updated
Deals Save big on air purifiers with these early Black Friday deals.
What really happened at the 1st Thanksgiving?
By Margherita Bassi published
The Pilgrims and Wampanoag shared a harvest feast, but it didn't happen the way you were likely taught in school.
The Garmin Fenix 7 is our top-rated running watch and now at its lowest price ever
By Rich Owen last updated
Deals Save $250 on this feature-packed Garmin fitness tracker in this early Black Friday deal.
New navigation system uses cellphone signals to fly a plane in case GPS fails
By Rory Bathgate published
A safety net of balloon-mounted sensors listening for satellites and cell towers could save lives if an airplane's GPS signals were to get jammed or disrupted.
Apple Watch Series 10 is now at its lowest-ever price — this Black Friday Apple deal is just too good to miss
By Paul Brett last updated
Deal Amazon has dropped the Apple Watch Series 10 price by $70 and it's also price-matched at Walmart and Best Buy as the Black Friday price wars begin
Mask of Xiuhtecuhtli: A 600-year-old mask of the Aztec fire god taken as treasure by conquistadors
By Kristina Killgrove published
This stunning blue mask may represent the Aztec cycle of death and renewal.
Black Friday 2024: Best deals on health & fitness gear, optics and science kit
By Anna Gora, Kimberley Lane, Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Deal Black Friday 2024: Grab early discounts on air purifiers, electric toothbrushes, rowing machines, telescopes, binoculars, microscopes, cameras and more.
These are the cheapest Black Friday binocular deals we recommend in 2024
By Kimberley Lane last updated
Deals We've rounded up the best binocular deals on the market to help you save money — with options for all budgets and experience levels.
Do any infectious diseases have a 100% fatality rate?
By Katherine Irving published
Researchers have made great strides to prevent deaths from fatal diseases, but the cures for some of them still elude us.
Best Black Friday camera deals 2024 as chosen by our experts
By Kimberley Lane last updated
Deals We've rounded up the best camera deals from Sony, Nikon, Canon and more — save $$$'s on your next mirrorless or DSLR camera.
Our hand-picked Black Friday telescope deals 2024 will save you hundreds
By Kimberley Lane last updated
Deals Looking for the best telescope deals? We've rounded up the best deals on the market — don't miss the chance to save $$$'s off your next telescope.
Chinese scientists claim they have built a Death Star-inspired beam weapon
By Peter Ray Allison published
Chinese scientists claim they have made a converging energy beam weapon — but did they really, or have they been watching too much Star Wars?
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