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10 of Futurama's smartest science references and gags

Good news, everyone! With "Futurama" season 12 about to land, here are 10 of the best science and math-based jokes from the sci-fi comedy's 25-year history.

Which Autobots and Decepticons will we see in 'Transformers One?'

A preview of which Transformers robots will be featured in the upcoming film "Transformers One."

Archaeology on the ISS? Scientists study how astronauts use and store stuff in space

The International Space Station Archaeological Project aims to understand how astronauts use and store objects throughout the orbital laboratory to help inform development of future space habitats.

How can we build landing and launch pads on the moon?

If the future unfolds like some experts forecast, the moon is going to be one bustling spaceport. How can we handle all of that lunar traffic?

Starship is ready for its 5th test flight, SpaceX says (photos)

SpaceX's latest Starship megarocket is ready to fly, the company announced on Thursday afternoon (Aug. 8).

'Alien: Romulus' is just 1 week away. Watch 2 new terrifying clips to get ready (video)

20th Century Studios is primed and ready to unleash fresh alien terror in theaters Aug. 16 with the release of the highly-awaited sequel "Alien: Romulus."

The JWST Reveals the Nature of Dust Around an Active Galactic Nuclei

Supermassive Black Holes (SMBHs) are located in the centers of large galaxies like ours. When they’re actively feeding, they produce more light and are called active galactic nuclei (AGN). But their details are difficult to observe clearly because large clouds of gas block our view.

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Watch an exclusive clip from Hulu's 'Solar Opposites' Season 5 (video)

An exclusive clip for Hulu's "Solar Opposites" Season 5, which returns with 12 new episodes on Aug. 12, 2024.

NASA shuts down NEOWISE asteroid hunter after almost 15 years in space

NASA's NEOWISE spacecraft turned off its transmitter for good on Aug. 8, wrapping up its prolific asteroid-hunting career.

Get a sneak peek at Virgin Galactic's new Delta class space plane (video)

Virgin Galactic posted a video on Wednesday (Aug. 7) showcasing an animation of its new Delta class space plane, which is expected to enter service in 2026.

Sun unleashes X-class solar flare, blasts 3rd coronal mass ejection toward Earth in a week (video)

Active sunspot AR3777 fired off the strongest of its three solar flares this week, sending another CME to impact Earth this weekend with a possible geomagnetic storm.

Astrophotography under Kyrgyzstan's clear pristine skies, a stargazer's paradise

Here's what it's like to experience Kyrgyzstan's clear pristine skies, a stargazer's paradise.

Gears of War games in order: Chronological and release date

With the E-Day prequel confirmed to be on the way, now is the perfect time to take a look at the Gears of War games in order.

Space Perspective unveils mothership boat for stratospheric balloon trips

The first-ever "marine spaceport" is now complete and begins preparing for launches of balloons transporting tourists to the edge of space.

Watch how NASA's Artemis astronauts could escape their rocket in an emergency (photos, video)

NASA's Artemis astronauts need a backup in case something goes awry with their Space Launch System rocket. A basket system will ferry them safely away.

Week in images: 05-09 August 2024

Week in images: 05-09 August 2024

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'Galaxy Zoo' project needs your help classifying tens of thousands of galaxies

The European Space Agency has launched a new citizen science project with Galaxy Zoo to classify tens of thousands of galaxies imaged by the Euclid space telescope.

How to tell the difference between meteor and satellite streaks in photos

Discover the key differences between meteor streaks and satellite streaks in photos. Learn how to identify each with these expert tips and tricks.

This Week's Sky at a Glance, August 9 – 18

The Perseid meteor shower peaks late Sunday night August 11th and maybe Monday night too. Jupiter and Mars have a close conjunction on the morning of the 14th, looking radically different in the same telescopic view.

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The hidden intricacies of Messier 106

Image: The hidden intricacies of Messier 106

Build your own Ariane 6 rocket with ESA!

Build your own Ariane 6 rocket with ESA!

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