Image: A volcano on the Italian island of Stromboli erupted early on Sunday morning, releasing huge plumes of smoke and a lava flow pouring into the sea. The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission captured this image of the aftermath less than five hours after the eruption.
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Check out This Amazing Fly-through of a Futuristic Space Habitat
Space settlement proponents and science fiction fans are likely familiar with the Stanford Torus, a gigantic donut-shaped spinning space habitat that could provide Earth-like gravity and climate for as many as 140,000 people.
Meteor showers 2022: Where, when and how to see them
Our meteor showers 2022 guide will tell you everything you need to know about upcoming meteor showers, including where and when to see them.
Grab the Meta Quest 2 and get Beat Saber & YouTube Premium free in Best Buy's pre-Prime Day Early Access deal
You can get a free game and three months free YouTube premium when you grab the Meta Quest 2 advanced all-in-one virtual reality headset.
NASA seeks new rockets for hurricane satellite launches after Astra failures
A rocket failure for Astra failed to deliver two TROPICS cubesats to orbit in June, and NASA says 2023 launches are required for "urgent" hurricane-tracking needs.
SpaceX competitor Lynk testing 5G cell phone service from space
The experimental payload will launch on Lynk's second commercial satellite in December and will be tested with an undisclosed mobile partner.
NASA's Titan Dragonfly will touch down on a field of dunes and shattered ice
NASA's Dragonfly mission to Saturn's largest moon will touch down on a terrain of dunes and shattered, icy bedrock, according to a new analysis of radar imagery from the Cassini spacecraft.
Watch the sun spew a massive cloud of plasma in stunning video
Astrophotographer Miguel Claro caught amazing footage of a coronal mass ejection.
The Dark Energy Camera has Captured a Million Images, an Eighth of the Entire sky. Here are Some of its Best Pictures so far
In August 2013, the Dark Energy Survey (DES) began its six-year mission to map thousands of galaxies, supernovae, and patterns in the cosmic structure. This international collaborative effort is dedicated to investigating the mysterious phenomenon known as Dark Energy. This theoretical force counter-acts gravity and accounts for 70% of the Universe’s energy-mass density. Their primary instrument in this mission is the 570-megapixel Dark Energy Camera (DECam), mounted on the Victor M. Blanco 5-meter (16.4 ft) telescope at the Cerro Tlelolo Inter-American Observatory in Chile.
'Rick and Morty' cookbook offers sci-fi recipes straight from the multiverse
Insight Editions releases their newest pop culture food guide, "Rick and Morty: The Official Cookbook!"
China launches ASO-S satellite to study the sun and space weather
The ASO-S probe will use three instruments to study the solar magnetic field, solar flares and coronal mass ejections, huge bursts of plasma that blast away from the sun at millions of miles per hour.
See the pumpkin orange Full Hunter's Moon of October 2022 rise tonight! Here's what to expect.
The Hunter's Moon, October's full moon, occurs on Sunday (Oct. 9) when it may appear larger and more orange, perfectly reflecting the fall season.
Titan Comics returns to hardcore sci-fi with new 'Blade Runner 2039' series
Titan Comics releasing new "Blade Runner 2039" comic book in December 2022.
Could an asteroid destroy Earth?
When large asteroids hit the Earth, they trigger mass extinctions and climate chaos. But could an asteroid destroy the planet entirely?
Asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs also triggered 'mega earthquake'
The asteroid that struck Earth and triggered the mass extinction that wiped out the dinosaurs also caused an earthquake that shook the planet for weeks or even months, according to new research.
Spooky shadows emerge against a glittering sea of stars (image)
When a telescope in Chile viewed the Small Sagittarius Star Cloud, it saw a sparkling backdrop filled with dark shadows.
Two Intelsat video relay satellites ride to orbit on SpaceX rocket
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket blazes by the nearly full moon seconds after launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station with the Galaxy 33 and 34 communications satellites. Credit: Michael Cain / Spaceflight Now / Coldlife Photography
SpaceX launched a pair of four-ton Intelsat communications spacecraft from Cape Canaveral at twilight Saturday evening, two days later than planned after back-to-back scrubs, on the third flight of a Falcon 9 rocket this week.
Ads Taking Over Night Sky, DART Aftermath, Best JWST Image
Dimorphos grows a tail. More Europa pictures from Juno. The horrifying possibility of ads in the night sky. Why Jupiter’s atmosphere is surprisingly hot.
See Mercury shine bright while far from the sun on Saturday (Oct. 8)
Skywatchers can see Mercury half-lit and bright in the sky on Saturday, Oct. 8 as the planet is far enough from the sun to be spotted.
The Methane Released From the Damaged Nord Stream Pipeline is Visible From Space
On September 26, 2022, leaks were discovered in the underwater Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines, located near Denmark and Sweden. Both pipelines are owned by Russia and were built to transport natural gas from Russia to Germany through the Baltic Sea. Officials have said the leaks were caused by deliberate action, not accidents, and were likely intentional sabotage. While accusations have abounded, the motives behind the damage are not yet known.
Best multiverse movies and TV shows: from Dr Strange to Dr Who
We've haven't checked every timeline, but these are definitely the best multiverse movies in our reality.
