A newly forming ocean may split Africa apart, scientists say

Space News - 2 July, 2025 - 21:00
A plume of molten rock deep beneath eastern Africa is pulsing upward in rhythmic surges, slowly splitting the continent and potentially marking the birth of a new ocean, a new study reports.

Climate satellite MethaneSAT backed by Bezos and Google fails in space after just 1 year

Space News - 2 July, 2025 - 18:35
MethaneSAT, the first satellite made by an environmental nonprofit organization, was designed to monitor some of the world's largest industrial contributors of greenhouse gas emissions. Now, without power, the spacecraft's mission has abruptly ended.

The secret of why Mars grew cold and dry may be locked away in its rocks

Space News - 2 July, 2025 - 18:00
As the sun grew hotter, so did Mars, prompting much of its atmospheric carbon dioxide to rain out and ultimately get locked up in rocks.

Former Silver Airways Planes Could Take To The Skies Again With New Owner, New Name

Aviation News - 2 July, 2025 - 17:38

Silver Airways, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in December last year, could soon return under a new name. Argentum Acquisition Co., a private equity-backed firm, has applied to take over Silver’s operating certificates and authorities through a joint filing with the US Department of Transportation, according to public records available on Regulations.gov.

This Planemaker Is Now Offering Scholarships To Study Aeronautical Engineering

Aviation News - 2 July, 2025 - 17:09

Brazilian aeronautical manufacturer Embraer has announced that applications are now open for a scholarship-funded master's program in its home country. Based at a university located in the same city as the South American planemaker's headquarters, the scheme is open to a wide variety of students, with 45 of the program's Brazil-based participants set to receive a monthly scholarship.

Exoplanets that cling too tightly to their stars trigger their own doom: 'This is a completely new phenomenon'

Space News - 2 July, 2025 - 17:00
Some planets take the expression "you're your own worst enemy" to the extreme — triggering stellar flares from their own parent stars by being too clingy.

Former astronaut Terry Virts talks about his Senate run, Trump and the NASA budget in exclusive Space.com interview (video)

Space News - 2 July, 2025 - 16:00
Space.com sat down recently with retired NASA astronaut Terry Virts to talk about space, politics and his run in Texas for a seat in the U.S. Senate.

flydubai Breaks Ground On Multimillion Dollar DWC Maintenance Facility

Aviation News - 2 July, 2025 - 15:31

flydubai has started building a multi-million dollar aircraft maintenance facility in Dubai South, the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The project is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2026. The new centre aims to “ensure an increased level of control and quicker maintenance turnaround for the carrier’s growing fleet.”

Dust devils on Mars may spark lightning — possibly threatening NASA's Perseverance rover

Space News - 2 July, 2025 - 15:00
Our Red Planet explorers may encounter a peculiar threat.

SpaceX rocket sets reuse record on 500th Falcon 9 launch

Space News - 2 July, 2025 - 14:20
SpaceX launched 27 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit today (July 2), on the 500th Falcon 9 rocket launch in the company's history.

Northern lights may be visible in these 13 US states tonight as the sun hurls solar storm toward Earth

Space News - 2 July, 2025 - 12:06
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to New York as an incoming solar storm could spark geomagnetic storm conditions overnight.

Astronomers capture incredible 1st image of a dead star that exploded twice. How did it happen?

Space News - 2 July, 2025 - 11:00
Astronomers have discovered the first evidence of a white dwarf wiped out by a double-detonation supernova, also providing space-lovers with stunning eye-candy.

Summer Travel Surge: TSA Expects Even Busier Days Ahead

Aviation News - 2 July, 2025 - 06:06

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has seen a historic surge in airline travel. Just over a week ago, the agency reported screening almost 3.1 million passengers in a single day at airports across the nation, making it the busiest travel day in its 24-year history. Since then, it has added the seventh and ninth-busiest days in TSA history, meaning 2025 can now claim six of the agency's top 10 busiest days on record.

'Scattered Spider' Hackers Targeting US Airlines

Aviation News - 2 July, 2025 - 05:39

A cybercriminal group known as Scattered Spider has set its sights on the airline industry in North America. The group, known for hacking into corporate IT systems and holding sensitive information for ransom, has managed to reach two major North American airlines: Canada's WestJet and Hawaiian Airlines. Both airlines did not report any disruptions to their operations.

Boeing To Acquire Spirit AeroSystem's Northern Ireland Plant, According To Spokesperson

Aviation News - 2 July, 2025 - 04:52

The American Journal of Transportation (AJOT) is reporting that Boeing is looking to acquire Spirit AeroSystems' Belfast facilities in Northern Ireland. This is as per statements made by Spirit and Boeing representatives to AJOT. This comes as part of a larger acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems' assets and facilities, with both Boeing and Airbus acquiring key parts of the company.

Snowbirds Fly Over Ottawa To Celebrate Canada Day

Aviation News - 2 July, 2025 - 04:30

For Canada’s Birthday, the “Snowbirds” aerial demonstration team of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) made a special flyover in Ottawa. Earlier today, the unique team flew its Canadair C-114 Tutors over the Parliament Building in tight formation, celebrating the nation’s foundation day.

SpaceX launches advanced European weather satellite, lands rocket at sea (video, photos)

Space News - 1 July, 2025 - 23:20
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the MTG-S1 weather satellite for EUMETSAT today (July 1), then came back down to Earth for a landing on a ship at sea.

James Webb Space Telescope uses cosmic archeology to reveal history of the Milky Way galaxy

Space News - 1 July, 2025 - 23:00
Cosmic archeologists have used the James Webb Space Telescope to excavate ancient disk galaxies that tell the story of how the Milky Way and other modern galaxies evolved.

An enormous 'X' and 'V' will grace the moon's surface tonight. Here's how to see them

Space News - 1 July, 2025 - 21:00
The phenomenon is created by the shifting play of light and shadow over the lunar surface.

Europe's Busiest Airbus A380 Routes This Month

Aviation News - 1 July, 2025 - 20:32

More than 1,800 Airbus A380 flights are scheduled to European destinations this month, according to the aviation analytics company Cirium. Six airlines will operate the double-decker aircraft on routes connecting various parts of the world to Europe.

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