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Amazon Prime Day 2024: Best deals on health & fitness gear, optics and science kit
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is back October 8-9, but you can already snap up discounts on a range of health and science products.
Record spike in earthquakes at Washington's 'high threat' volcano sends researchers scrambling for answers
By Hannah Osborne published
Six earthquakes were recorded at Mount Adams in September — the highest number in a single month since records began in 1982.
X9 solar flare launched from sun is the biggest in 7 years — and Earth is in the firing line (again)
By Harry Baker published
The sun has unleashed the most powerful solar flare since 2017, just days after it spat out another monster explosion. Both outbursts have launched solar storms that will likely hit Earth this weekend and trigger vibrant aurora displays.
Could these camera deals get any better before Amazon Prime Day?
By Kimberley Lane last updated
Deals We've rounded up the best camera deals from Sony, Nikon, Canon and more — save $$$'s on your next mirrorless or DSLR camera.
These are the cheapest binocular deals ahead of Amazon Prime Day
By Kimberley Lane last updated
Deals We've rounded up the best binocular deals on the market to help you save money — with options for all budgets and experience levels.
Here are the best Amazon Prime Day telescope deals we've observed in 2024
By Kimberley Lane last updated
Deals Looking for the best telescope deals? We've rounded up the best deals on the market — don't miss the chance to save $$$'s off your next telescope.
Astronomers prepare for once-in-a-lifetime event: A 'new star' in the night sky
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
A rare nova explosion will soon bring a "new star" to the night sky, and scientists are excited.
'Ghost Ship of the Pacific,' which fought on both sides in WWII, discovered near San Francisco
By Tom Metcalfe published
The newfound wreck could help maritime archaeologists better understand how 20th-century warships were designed.
Medieval gold coin unearthed in ruined fortress in Bulgaria may depict Byzantine emperor
By Tom Metcalfe published
Archaeologists think the coin dates to the first years of the region's rule by the Ottoman Empire.
'Ring of fire' solar eclipse blazes over Easter Island in incredible new image
By Brandon Specktor published
On Oct. 2, a partial "ring of fire" solar eclipse was visible from the remote island of Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, where around 1,000 stone moai statues stand. You can see the whole celestial event play out in this incredible composite image.
Medieval walrus ivory may reveal trade between Norse and Indigenous Americans hundreds of years before Columbus, study finds
By Sierra Bouchér published
The Thule Inuit people and Norse both hunted walrus in the High Arctic in the 13th century, according to a new study.
New NASA images reveal giant hole in Curiosity rover's wheel after 12 years of 'abuse' on Mars
By Harry Baker published
Images captured by Curiosity's onboard cameras show several large tears in the tire of one of the rover's wheels. However, the damage does not appear to be slowing the roaming robot down.
We're one step closer to finding out why Siberia is riddled with exploding craters
By Sascha Pare published
A new physical model suggests meltwater from thawing permafrost on Russia's Yamal Peninsula can unlock methane sources at depth, triggering explosions that open enormous craters at the surface.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket grounded for the 3rd time in 3 months following 'off-nominal' crash-landing in the ocean
By Harry Baker published
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the uncontrolled reentry of part of a Falcon 9 rocket that delivered passengers to the International Space Station in a capsule that will return stranded astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to Earth next year.
Save 20% on Celestron binoculars in this limited time Amazon deal
By Kimberley Lane published
Deals Save $60 and get the Celestron TrailSeeker 8x42 binoculars for $239.95 at Amazon — but you'll have to be quick as we've seen the deal expire briefly this week already.
Deep tidal channels cut between 'pirate hotspot' islands in the Bahamas
By Harry Baker published
Earth from space This 2015 photo from the International Space Station showcases the deep tidal channels that cut through a line of cays in the Bahamas. Astronauts say it is "one of the most recognizable points on the planet."
One of the best Celestron telescopes now $2,399 in latest Adorama price drop
By Kimberley Lane published
Deals Save $400 on one of the best telescopes — Celestron Advanced VX 8-inch EdgeHD is now 14% off at Adorama in this price drop before Amazon Prime Day.
More people are surviving avalanches than decades ago — here's why
By Michael Schubert published
A study of avalanche survival data shows that survival rates have increased and rescues are faster, but time is still critical for buried victims.
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