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Spotted: $150 off this amazing research-grade Swift SW380T microscope

Whether you're a student or a scientist, get serious about science with the powerful Swift SW380T, $150 off with this Prime Day microscope deal.

'Simone is a very, very rare bird': Experts discuss the science behind Simone Biles' gymnastic prowess

Even among the world's most elite gymnasts, American Simone Biles, now competing in her third Olympic Games, is a standout.

Join Space.com's 25th Anniversary Virtual Panel on July 17: The Next 25 Years of Space Exploration - To the Moon, Mars and Beyond

Be sure to join us at Space.com at 12 p.m. ET (1600 GMT) on July 17 for what promises to be an amazing discussion on the future of space exploration and astronomy.

Can you get a brain-eating amoeba from tap water?

In the U.S., tap water is generally safe and not a likely source of brain-eating-amoeba infections, experts told Live Science.

32 important scientists you've probably never heard of

These scientists may be lesser known than Einstein and Newton, but they made giant contributions to science, including astronomy, physics, chemistry and medicine.

Science Spotlight: Discover the research changing our understanding of the world

In-depth articles and features taking a deeper look at emerging science and giving you the perspective you need on these advances.

See stunning photos of the Atacama Desert — the driest on Earth — blooming in winter for 1st time in a decade

"This very arid soil houses a treasure," ecologist María Fernanda Pérez told Live Science after the Atacama Desert produced a rare winter bloom.

NASA's $5 billion Europa Clipper mission may not be able to handle Jupiter's radiation

NASA is troubleshooting a recently revealed problem with the transistors aboard its $5 billion Europa Clipper spacecraft, which is slated to launch this October.

1st images from European climate satellite reveal how energy cycles to and from Earth

The European Space Agency's EarthCARE satellite sent back its first images; they should be able to help scientists better study Earth's energy balance.

Amazon Prime Day 2024: Best deals on health and fitness gear and science kit

Prime Day 2024 deals are starting to ramp up ahead of July 16/17 and we're constantly reviewing the best science kit discounts on: Air purifiers, electric toothbrushes, rowing machines, telescopes, binoculars, microscopes and more.

In the last 25 years, black hole physicists have uncovered the unimaginable

Even Albert Einstein himself didn't believe we'd be able to detect gravitational waves from the merger of two black holes.

Renaissance astronomer Tycho Brahe's lab is home to a centuries-old chemical mystery

A chemical mystery lurks in the laboratory of Tycho Brahe, one of the most famous astronomers of all time. Scientists found tungsten in Brahe's lab, and they're not sure how it got there.

NASA shuts down NEOWISE asteroid hunter after almost 15 years in space

'While we are sad to see this brave mission come to an end, we are excited for the future scientific discoveries it has opened by setting the foundation for the next generation planetary defense telescope.'

The future of space exploration: How astronomy, space travel and the search for life may change by 2049 (video)

Celebrating 25 years of covering countless advancements in space exploration and astronomy, Space.com's live virtual panel discussed some of the most impactful discoveries and what may still be yet to come.

Archaeology on the ISS? Scientists study how astronauts use and store stuff in space

The International Space Station Archaeological Project aims to understand how astronauts use and store objects throughout the orbital laboratory to help inform development of future space habitats.

25 years of Space.com: Space exploration and astronomy in the 21st century (special report)

To celebrate our 25th anniversary, Space.com is running a weeklong special report on some of our favorite topics of space exploration.

A moon of Uranus could have a hidden ocean, James Webb Space Telescope finds

Astronomers have found that Ariel, a moon of Uranus, has some of the most carbon dioxide-rich deposits in the solar system, hinting at a buried water ocean.

'Wonder material' found in lunar samples hints at moon's origins

Scientists attempting to discover the process by which the moon formed have new clues thanks to graphene discovered in lunar samples returned by China's Chang'e 5 mission.

SpaceX wins $113 million contract to launch advanced NOAA climate satellite

SpaceX has won a $113 million contract to launch NOAA's JPSS-4 climate and weather satellite. Liftoff is targeted for 2027.

Watch China test-fire engine for new crewed moon rocket (video)

China has test-fired a new engine for its planned Long March 10 rocket, which is designed to take astronauts to the moon.

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