Antarctica was warmer during the late Cretaceous period, a time when wildfire blazed through the region.
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L+600 and counting: ESA astronaut to be 600th person in space on SpaceX Crew-3 launch
A German astronaut is set to become the 600th person to enter space and he will do so flying with a U.S. astronaut who once came close to being number 500.
ACDSee Photo Studio 2022 review
ACDSee Photo Studio 2022 is a digital asset manager, non-destructive batch editor and layers-based photo editor which offers three versions to suit a multitude of users
Earth tipped on its side (and back again) in 'cosmic yo-yo' 84 million years ago
A new study has confirmed a longstanding theory that Earth's crust tilted to the side, and eventually back again, around 84 million years ago.
Microbes could help future Mars explorers make rocket fuel and oxygen on the Red Planet
Future Mars astronauts could make rocket fuel on the Red Planet using air, water and sunlight, a new study finds. The technology could fuel the astronauts' flights back to Earth.
Affinity Photo review
Affinity Photo is a powerful image editing solution for those wanting to opt-out of subscription life and actually own their licenses perpetually for a minimal upfront fee
ESA acts to make air travel greener
Air passengers will soon be able to cut their carbon footprint when travelling on flights that are routed using satellites.
Artemis 1 Comes Together as the Orion Capsule is Stacked on Top of the Space Launch System
Since 2004, NASA has been working on the launch system that will send astronauts to the Moon for the first time since the Apollo Era. These efforts bore fruit in 2011 with the proposed Space Launch System (SLS), the heaviest and most powerful rocket since the Saturn V. Paired with the Orion spacecraft, this vehicle will be the workhorse of a new space architecture that would establish a program of sustained lunar exploration and even crewed missions to Mars.
Crew-3 astronauts arrive in Florida ahead of SpaceX's planned Halloween launch
Four astronauts were all smiles as they arrived at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Tuesday afternoon (Oct. 26) ahead of SpaceX's third operational astronaut launch for NASA.
A new sunspot is firing off solar eruptions and here's what it looks like on video
Our otherwise quiet sun had a stormy five-hour fiesta during the early hours of Tuesday (Oct. 26).
SpaceX has fixed its space toilet on Dragon for NASA's Crew-3 astronaut launch
SpaceX's newest Crew Dragon capsule will test out some tweaked toilet tech when it lifts off for the first time this weekend.
When is the Winter Solstice and what happens?
Winter Solstice has long marked a time of rebirth, behind it are fascinating astronomical events.
SpaceX's Crew Dragon 'safe enough' to fly Russian cosmonauts, Roscosmos chief says
Russian cosmonauts will be allowed to fly to the International Space Station on SpaceX's Crew Dragon space capsule in the future as the technology has now proved to be sufficiently safe and reliable.
Unlocking the History of Globular Cluster Messier 5
A new study uses precise measurements of chemical elements to explore the formation history of one of the oldest globular clusters in the Milky Way.
Space shuttle Columbia: NASA's first shuttle in space
Space shuttle Columbia was the first shuttle in space and performed 28 flights. Columbia's final flight ended in disaster as it broke apart during re-entry.
Mars helicopter Ingenuity soars through Red Planet's summer air after radio blackout (video)
NASA's helicopter Ingenuity has successfully completed its 14th test flight on the Red Planet, demonstrating its ability to fly in summer weather conditions on Mars.
An Exoplanet Found Protected by a Magnetosphere
You can now "get your kicks" and Marvel comic book fix with a new mission patch for the International Space Station crew.
Lego Star Wars helmet sets are up to $14 off with these year-end deals!
SpaceX's valuation has topped $100 billion, making the company even more of a rich rarity in a fast-growing industry.
SpaceX's Crew Dragon Endurance arrives at rocket hangar in awesome photos
SpaceX's Endurance spacecraft has arrived at the hangar, ready for launch.
You can save over $66 on this Captain Phasma 'Star Wars' costume just in time for Halloween
Save a whopping 57% on this officially licensed Captain Phasma costume from Amazon.
Lunar eclipses: What are they & when is the next one?
Lunar eclipses occur when Earth's shadow blocks the sun. There are three types; the most dramatic is a total lunar eclipse. Find out when the next one will be.