Melting ice is likely causing Earth to spin faster; Here’s why that’s a problem for timekeepers

The retired Naval Observatory director of time explains why timekeepers around the world are still trying to figure out how to incorporate the increasing speed recorded over the past five years.

Full moon, meteor shower, and stormy conditions … oh my!

The August full moon, Perseid meteor shower peak, and storms are all happening expected this week. Here's what you should know.

Perseid meteor shower peak: When and where you can see it

The Perseid meteor shower returns every year between July and August, offering sky-gazers a chance to enjoy the last weeks of the sweltering season outside, looking up at the night sky.

NASA announce back to the moon mission
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it's been 50 years in the making and NASA's finally announcing their biggest step back to the moon.

Boeing to resume delivery of 787 Dreamliners after FAA clearance

Issues with the 787 started in 2020 when small gaps were found between panels of the fuselage that are made of carbon composite material.

James Webb Space Telescope to be featured on US postage stamp

The new James Webb Space Telescope Forever stamp will be available in September, but individuals can preorder the stamp in August.

Buzz Aldrin's moon-flown Apollo 11 jacket sells for record $2.8M

The Apollo 11 spaceflight jacket worn by Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, the second man to walk on the moon in 1969 with Neil Armstrong, exceeded expectations when it sold for an astonishing $2.8 million.

Large meteor causes sonic boom, illuminates sky, possibly crashes near Austin

The fireball was spotted throughout Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas. According to the American Meteor Society, they received more than 200 reports on the meteor.

Boom Supersonic unveils design for world’s fastest passenger airliner

The Overture will reach speeds of over 1,122 mph — one and a half times the speed of sound — with a cruising altitude of 60,000 feet.

Tomorrow's 'Top Gun' might have drone wingman, use AI

One day, fighter pilots will “have a drone aircraft that’s flying as a loyal wingman” under their control.

NASA Mars rover discovers weird string-like object that goes viral

An image of what appeared to be a clump string on Mars went viral last week. The photos were taken by the NASA Perseverance rover's Hazard Avoidance Cameras.

Buzz Aldrin’s moon landing jacket could go for $2M at auction

Sotheby’s in New York will put several of Aldrin’s artifacts from the Apollo 11 and Gemini XII missions up for auction.