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Blue Origin wants to double the number of people it flew to space in its first year of operations, a plan that can be accomplished “easily” by bringing in a second rocket, a media report indicates. So far, the space tourism company has flown 14 people to space across three flights in July, October and … Read more
When I was a young boy growing up in New York City, I would always look forward to those occasions when our family visited my Aunt Irma and Uncle Ron. Irma and Ron lived in Mahopac, New York, 42 miles (69 kilometers) north of the bright lights of midtown Manhattan. From my home in … Read more
A quiet supersonic plane designed and built by NASA to usher in a new era of superfast air travel made a pitstop in Texas to perform crucial structural testing ahead of a debut flight later this year. NASA’s X-59 made the switch between Lockheed Martin facilities in late December, moving the plane between Palmdale, California … Read more
If you’re looking for a new sci-fi themed game or just a cosmic way to stay entertained then Amazon have an out-of-this-world deal for you. Save 50% on the space board game, Starship Samurai. Right, now, you can pick up Starship Samurai for $29.99 down from $59.95 at Amazon – this is a great time … Read more
As Ukraine braces for the possibility of an imminent invasion by Russia, several Ukrainian scientists have told Nature that they and their colleagues are taking measures to protect themselves and their work, including gathering items for self-defence and preparing to flee. The escalating tensions come eight years after a revolution that pushed Ukraine to cut ties with Russia—including … Read more
A judge’s order blocking the Biden administration’s application of an interim climate metric will cause sweeping delays in agency rulemaking and stall planned projects requiring new environmental reviews, a White House official said this weekend. Dominic Mancini, the deputy administrator of the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, said a recent preliminary injunction … Read more
Perm your hair and grab your Walkman as we rundown the best sci-fi movies of the 80s. The 80s are famous for so many things — the release of the first Macintosh computer, the rise of hip-hop and punk rock, big hair, and bold, bright fashion choices, but most importantly, we’re taking a look at … Read more
It’s here, the unveiling of the final design for the new PlayStation VR2 headset, and it looks impressive. The new design of the headset shows off an ‘orb’ look that matches that of the PS VR2 Sense controller, to give users a 360-degree feel when using the headset. The design also takes inspiration from the … Read more
We’ve put together our best tips on how to save money on Warhammer 40K. For you, but mostly FOR THE EMPEROR! In February 2022 Games Workshop dropped some rather somber news on Warhammer fans that it would be increasing prices across the board on all Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000 products, including models and rulebooks. While … Read more
Being unhealthily addicted to video games or the internet is now recognized by the World Health Organization‘s International Classification of Diseases, with adolescents particularly at risk – and as you might expect, the global coronavirus pandemic has made the situation worse. With the disorders linked to mental health problems and poorer academic performance, researchers … Read more