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Archive for August, 2025

New lunar surface simulator in Colorado puts moon machinery to the test

August 13th, 2025 by me

A large simulated moonscape built by the Colorado School of Mines is open for business, allowing researchers and companies to test their ideas for lunar rovers, landing pads, mining gear and more.

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Perseid meteor shower 2025 outshines moon to put on a spectacular show (photos)

August 13th, 2025 by me

The Perseid meteor shower 2025 peaked Aug. 12-13, delighting skywatchers worldwide.

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The Lego Technic Mars Rover Perseverance is now one of its lowest-ever prices on Amazon, with almost 20% off

August 13th, 2025 by me

The 1132-piece buildable replica with moving parts is 18% off as Lego’s Technic Mars Rover Perseverance set is one of its lowest prices on Amazon.

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This real ‘Eye of Sauron’ spits out ghost particles in space. Here’s what it looks like

August 13th, 2025 by me

“We have never seen anything quite like it.”

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How realistic is the xenomorph in ‘Alien: Earth’? We asked a zoologist how its biology and lifecycle compare to real animals

August 13th, 2025 by me

To celebrate Alien: Earth landing on Hulu, we asked a zoologist if any of the Xenomorph’s infamous characteristics occur in the natural world

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Virgin Galactic’s new Delta class space plane could fly as soon as fall 2026

August 13th, 2025 by me

The company is also looking at using its mothership aircraft that releases spacecraft at high altitude as a carrier platform for other customers.

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1 year until the total solar eclipse 2026: Here’s what you need to know

August 13th, 2025 by me

With just one year until the total solar eclipse of 2026, we take a look at everything you need to know for the ultimate eclipse adventure.

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We tracked illegal fishing in marine protected areas – satellites and AI show most bans are respected, and could help enforce future ones

August 13th, 2025 by me

Marine protected areas cover more than 8% of the world’s oceans today, but they can get a bad rap as being protected on paper only.

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