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The future of space exploration: How astronomy, space travel and the search for life could change by 2049 (video)

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To celebrate 25 years of covering countless advances in space science and astronomy, Space.com hosted live what can be called a panel to discuss some of the most influential discoveries and those yet to come. Joining Space.com’s Editor-in-Chief, Tariq Malik, who moderated the discussion, were three panelists, including Dr. Sara Seager, astronomer and professor at … Read more

NASA, Boeing Complete Starliner Engine Tests – What’s Next for the Troubled Aircraft?

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The Boeing Starliner is docked at the International Space Station

Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft that launched NASA’s Crew Flight Test astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to the International Space Station is pictured parked in the forward port of the Harmony module. This long-term photo was taken at night from the orbital station as it flew 256 kilometers above the Arabian Sea off the coast of … Read more

Scientists Reveal Why Fire Is So Dangerous During Space Missions

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Astronauts face many dangers during spaceflight, such as microgravity and radiation. Microgravity can reduce bone strength, and radiation can cause cancer. However, those are chronic effects. The greatest danger to astronauts is fire, as escape would be difficult on a long journey to Mars or anywhere beyond Low Earth Orbit. Scientists are researching how fire … Read more

Waiting for the Coast to Clear on Inflation – The Wealth of Common Sense

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Waiting for the Coast to Clear on Inflation - The Wealth of Common Sense

The Fed is likely to start cutting interest rates in the coming months, with good reason. Last week it sounded like a victory against high inflation: Now we have not had an increase in prices to the general inflation rate for two months.1 Some experts still aren’t convinced it’s time to take the win just … Read more

Polaris Dawn crew shows off SpaceX’s new spacesuits for first private spaceflight (photos)

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This first-ever private space shuttle will bring serious style to space. SpaceX’s private crew mission, Polaris Dawn, is on track to launch sometime this summer. The four-person crew, which includes the mission’s sponsor, billionaire philanthropist Jared Isaacman, recently completed acceptance testing of SpaceX’s extravehicular activity (EVA) spacesuits, which they will wear during the the first … Read more

A NASA man has one of the most amazing jobs in the world and has been doing it for 50 years

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George Aldrich worked for NASA for more than 50 years, currently at its White Sands test site. In 2005, when ABC News visited the facility, his job was to sniff a pipe that NASA hoped to use in space. He sniffed the hole and nodded. But not everything passes his test. For example, when Sally … Read more

Netflix Analysts Praise Q2 Earnings, But Wary of Ad Growth: ‘Slower Than NFLX Planned’ – Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX)

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Netflix Analysts Praise Q2 Earnings, But Wary of Ad Growth: 'Slower Than NFLX Planned' - Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX)

The streaming giant Netflix Inc NFLX beat estimates for revenue and earnings in the second quarter, but analysts have questions about long-term subscriber growth and slower than ad revenue growth seen in Thursday’s report. Netflix reviewers: Macquarie analyst Tim Nollen maintained an Outperform rating on Netflix and raised the price target from $685 to $695. … Read more

How the sixth generation fighter jet will end the air war

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The next generation of fighter jets could bring greater speed, range and the ability to penetrate deep into enemy airspace – and may have a new type of engine, experts and a US Air Force official said. retired. The aviation world has seen five generations of fighters, from the subsonic F-86 Saber after World War … Read more

The 22 best Amazon Prime Day 2024 products are still available to buy today

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The 22 best Amazon Prime Day 2024 products are still available to buy today

Amazon’s latest Prime Day sale is over for a few days now, but a surprising number of the event’s best deals are still available. If there’s a gadget or two you’ve been hoping to get at a discount, we’ve picked through the rest and rounded up the best remaining tech deals below. While the selection … Read more