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Astounding colorful clip of a SpaceX rocket taking off and landing
Telescopic tracking/imaging outfit MARS Scientific, created this stunning video of the October launch of SpaceX's Inspiration 4, the "first all-civilian mission to orbit." The video—best enjoyed as the hypnotizing GIF below—is a "composite of multiple tracking telescopes using new techniques to bring out the faintest colors and finest details," MARS Scientific tweeted. They've minted an… READ THE REST
William Shatner launched to space this morning
Captain Kirk took a brief trip to space this morning. William Shatner, 90, lifted off aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket along with crewmates Dr. Chris Boshuizen, Glen de Vries, and Audrey Powers. "It's indescribable," Shatner said upon landing. From the New York Times: Blue Origin says the crew's capsule reached a peak altitude of 65.8… READ THE REST
Malfunctioning rocket takes off sideways
When the US firm Astra tried to launch its latest rocket up to low-earth orbit, one of the engines failed on the launch pad — so instead of going up, the rocket remained upright but shuffled off sideways, almost like it was slinking out of the room. After a few seconds, it started going up… READ THE REST
Uncover your cat's genetic mysteries with this affordable, at-home test
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Cats are such mysterious and complex creatures, aren't they? Dogs feel easy to crack as pets. But with cats, it can be unclear what is going on underneath those big, glassy eyes. We… READ THE REST
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We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. It's no secret that online hackers exist and are constantly lurking around for sensitive information at any opportunity they can. With every piece of your personal information and essential memories being stored online,… READ THE REST
Ditch the extra cup of coffee. This gadget can really boost your productivity
Whether gaming in your spare time or burying yourself in spreadsheets at your 9-to-5, efficiency matters. And while you may have the latest and greatest laptop or smartphone to work on, its small screen can totally kill your enjoyment, especially when you're hopping over to different apps or watching your favorite streaming content. If you're looking for a way… READ THE REST