Meteor impact may have triggered massive Grand Canyon landslide 56,000 years ago

Space News - 18 July, 2025 - 17:39
A meteorite impact thousands of years ago may have triggered a landslide in the Grand Canyon and reshaped the Colorado River that runs through the national park.

Stratospheric skydiver Felix Baumgartner dies at 56 in tragic paragliding accident

Space News - 18 July, 2025 - 17:30
Baumgartner is most well-known for breaking the sound barrier with his body during a freefall from the stratosphere in 2012.

See Venus, the moon and fiery star Aldebaran form a dawn triangle this weekend

Space News - 18 July, 2025 - 17:00
Rise and shine! Venus, Aldebaran and the moon team up for a dazzling dawn display.

The new 'Alien: Earth' trailer is here, and we can't wait to be terrified by xenomorphs once again (video)

Space News - 18 July, 2025 - 16:30
Hulu released a new trailer for "Alien: Earth," a new sci-fi horror miniseries from "Fargo" creator Noah Hawley that premieres on Aug. 12.

Tomorrowland's Main Stage in Flames: Will Brussels Airlines' Party Flights Still Take Off?

Aviation News - 18 July, 2025 - 16:07

Brussels Airlines will continue to operate its special "party flights" to Brussels Airport for the Tomorrowland Belgium 2025 festival, despite a huge fire tearing through the festival's main stage just two days before opening day. Festival organizers have built a new stage to ensure the event proceeds as normal.

The Vera Rubin Observatory could find dozens of interstellar objects

Space News - 18 July, 2025 - 16:00
As astronomers rush to study a newly discovered comet from beyond our solar system, a powerful new observatory may turn rare interstellar sightings into routine events.

This excellent value for money star projector is on sale for less than $14

Space News - 18 July, 2025 - 15:54
We've tested numerous star projectors and one of the best value options, the YGiTK Northern Galaxy Lights projector, is 26% off on Amazon, now under $14.

Exoplanet is shrinking before the X-ray eyes of NASA's Chandra spacecraft: 'The future for this baby planet doesn’t look great'

Space News - 18 July, 2025 - 15:00
Astronomers have used the Chandra X-ray telescope to observe an exoplanet as it disintegrates because its parent star is bombarding it with radiation.

A lunar eclipse steals the show in a colorful sky | Space photo of the day for July 18, 2025

Space News - 18 July, 2025 - 14:30
A lunar eclipse was seen over the U.S. Naval Observatory Deep South Telescope in Chile.

NASA workers plan 'Moon Day' protest on July 20 to oppose mass layoffs, budget cuts. 'This year has been an utter nightmare that has not stopped.'

Space News - 18 July, 2025 - 14:00
Workers from within NASA will protest the space agency leadership's "preemptive over-compliance" of the White House's proposed budget, gutting science and eliminating jobs.

Who is Dr Roger Korby? A brief history of Christine Chapel's new boyfriend in 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds'

Space News - 18 July, 2025 - 13:00
Dr Korby once crossed paths with Kirk's Enterprise, though he was a very different man at the time…

A doomed exoplanet is caught in a 'death spiral' around its star. Can it survive?

Space News - 18 July, 2025 - 12:00
A massive doomed exoplanet on a death spiral toward its parent star has three possible catastrophic fates.

UK Reveals New Supersonic Fighter Design, Anticipates First Flight Within 3 Years

Aviation News - 18 July, 2025 - 05:14

An announcement that 60% of the Tempest components have entered initial manufacturing was accompanied by a design reveal of the Combat Air Flying Demonstrator. The GCAP (Global Combat Air Programme) or Tempest, as it is also known, will be the first supersonic air superiority fighter developed in the United Kingdom in 40 years.

Spirit To Launch Macon Flights In October, Building on Contour Partnership

Aviation News - 18 July, 2025 - 04:17

Spirit Airlines is adding a new destination to its growing route network. The ultra-low-cost carrier will begin serving Middle Georgia Regional Airport in Macon, Georgia this fall. This new addition will connect the smaller market to South Florida with nonstop flights, promising to bring lower fares and enhanced accessibility to Central Georgia.

Photos: Eurofighter Typhoon Bird Strike At Aire25 Air Show In Spain

Aviation News - 18 July, 2025 - 03:57

A Eurofighter Typhoon of the Spanish Air Force had a stroke of bad luck when it collided with a seagull during a demonstration at Aire25. The bird strike happened just as the jet was approaching Mach One, making for dramatic photos and shattering the canopy.

Spirit AeroSystems Belfast Reports Huge Losses Ahead of Boeing, Airbus Takeover

Aviation News - 18 July, 2025 - 03:29

Spirit AeroSystems is in the process of being acquired by Airbus, Boeing, and other interested parties. This comes 20 years after Boeing spun off its Wichita, Kansas, facility to create a new company. Following that, Spirit AeroSystems became a significant player in the world of aircraft manufacturing, but was also plagued by losses and quality control issues. Most recently, FlightGlobal reported that the company's Belfast division is reporting even heavier losses, with concerns about its ability to stay afloat rising.

Your Problem Now: Airport Must Dispose Of Former Boeing 747 Hotel

Aviation News - 18 July, 2025 - 00:51

Aviation enthusiasts may already be familiar with Sweden’s Jumbo Stay Hotel, a former Boeing 747 converted into a hotel beside Stockholm Arlanda Airport. After more than 15 years, the one-of-a-kind property shut down earlier this year following a bankruptcy filing by its operator.

What's the deal with Lex Luthor's pocket universe in James Gunn's 'Superman'?

Space News - 17 July, 2025 - 23:00
Superman is full of awesome sci-fi elements, but the most fascinating one might be Lex Luthor's pocket dimension. How does that even work?

Scientists extracted water and oxygen from moon dust using sunlight. Could it work on the lunar surface?

Space News - 17 July, 2025 - 23:00
Soil excavated from the moon could be used to produce oxygen and methane, which could be used by lunar settlers for breathing and for rocket fuel.

Return To Damascus: Emirates Resumes Flights To Syrian Capital

Aviation News - 17 July, 2025 - 22:42

Emirates yesterday officially returned to Damascus, putting the “City of Jasmine” back on its expansive network of Middle East destinations. The airline originally started service to Damascus in 1988, but was forced to suspend operations in 2012 due to the Syrian civil war. Flight EK913 arrived at Damascus International Airport on Wednesday at 14:30 with 286 passengers onboard, and was celebrated upon arrival with a traditional water cannon salute.

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