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This December 27, the moon enters its First Quarter phase, with about half of its surface visible on the right side. NASA reports that around 47% of the moon is currently lit, offering a striking nighttime view.
2025 was another remarkable year for black hole research. This story highlights the most notable breakthroughs from the last twelve months, providing a snapshot of how our understanding of these cosmic enigmas has evolved.
Elon Musk’s tumultuous year was marked by political controversies and cryptocurrency upheavals that hit Tesla’s bottom line hard. Despite these obstacles, the billionaire entrepreneur maintained his focus on SpaceX, hinting at a resilient future beyond Earth’s orbit.
Comet 3I/ATLAS, an interstellar visitor monitored by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, is making its closest approach to Earth. This rare event offers insight into celestial objects that originate far beyond our solar system.
A recent ESA/Hubble Picture of the Week has turned the spotlight on spiral galaxy NGC 4388. The image shows a remarkable stream of glowing gas radiating from the galaxy’s disk, prompting new questions about the causes and impact of this unusual emission.
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A surprising new X-ray image of EURECA, the European Retrievable Carrier that flew on Space Shuttle Atlantis in 1992, offers a rare glimpse of its metallic interior. The photo, featured as the “space photo of the day” for December 4, 2025, highlights our enduring fascination with space exploration.
VoiceType AI is offering a lifetime voice-to-text service for Mac users at a considerable discount. With transcriptions hitting 360 words per minute and 99.7% accuracy, this app aims to make typing obsolete.
Apple’s new mid-tier smartwatch, the Apple Watch Series 11, arrived this summer and has already caught shoppers’ attention for its early discount. Surprising for such a recent release, this price drop makes it a standout find for anyone interested in Apple’s wearable tech.
Russian cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev has been removed from SpaceX’s Crew 12 mission to the International Space Station. According to reports, he was taken off the roster after violating U.S. ITAR regulations, raising questions about international collaboration in space.
Garden Tower Defense borrows the spirit of Plants vs. Zombies but replaces the undead with a variety of foes. Players must plant, upgrade, and strategize with their botanical defenders to keep waves of enemies at bay.
Apple’s latest move in artificial intelligence underscores its ambition to stay ahead in a highly competitive field. By hiring an external expert to guide its machine-learning research and foundation models, the company signals a bold new direction in its AI strategy.
AstraZeneca has unveiled a $2 billion plan to expand its manufacturing presence in Maryland, a move that marks its fourth U.S. commitment this year. The announcement highlights not only the company’s continued growth but also the broader impact such investments can have on America’s biotech landscape.
