In a scene that feels more like a midnight vigil than a routine inspection, NASA engineers and scientists gathered in near darkness inside a pristine cleanroom. Armed with flashlights and ultraviolet lamps, members of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope team carefully examined the observatory’s primary mirror, searching for even the smallest trace of contamination.
The eerie green glow…
Astronauts beam home Christmas wishes from International Space Station: 'I think we may be orbiting a little higher than Santa' (video)
December 26, 2025
They may not be home for Christmas, but astronauts in space are finding their own way to make the season bright. They’ve even hung their space stockings by the airlock with care.
Four astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) are sending their best Christmas…
Christmas is a wonderful time for those who celebrate and once the turkey dinner is done and the wrapping paper has been tidied away, there’s always one last treat that we all can share — the majesty of the winter night sky.
So, gather your friends and family and…
10 extraordinary award-winning photos of 2025 you need to see
December 26, 2025
These are the 10 most captivating award-winning photographs of 2025, showcasing the very best in wildlife, macro, landscape, astrophotography, food photography and more.
Discover the visuals that amazed judges, from erupting volcanoes to awe-inspiring galaxies, and the gear and stories behind these photo contest winners from the last year…
The Long Shadow – Christopher Harrison
Discover…
You’re probably thinking this is a silly argument. If it’s decisions I want, what’s to stop me making a decision about how my photos should look when I process my RAW files? If I want black-and-white, I can have it. If I want vintage, faded color, I can have it. RAW…
It’s official. Hyundai is giving its electric hot hatch the N-Line treatment, and we are getting our first look at it.
Hyundai is giving its electric hot hatch an N-Line upgrade
Hyundai is gearing up to launch the IONIQ 3, a smaller sibling to the IONIQ 5. Although it’s…
The new Subaru Solterra EV is surprisingly quick. It’s even faster than the WRX STI and BRZ, and it’s not even a performance model.
The new Subaru Solterra EV is faster than its gas cars
Subaru updated the electric SUV for the 2026 model year, improving it in just about every way. The 2026 Subaru Solterra is more powerful, can drive further, and it even has an NACS port so you can recharge at…
The best free software for your PC
December 26, 2025
The best free PC software programs aren’t about the cost (or lack thereof), they’re about a fresh opportunity—collections of code that put the dumb hardware in your computer to smart use, tools that can accomplish anything from balancing your household budget to…
I’m in love with an ultra-specific Windows Copilot+ feature
December 26, 2025
I don’t use a Windows Copilot+ PC as a daily driver, though I have several in my office. But there’s one absolutely critical Copilot+ feature that forces me to swap out my current laptop, attach a Copilot+ PC to my docking station, and boot it up.
Very few people have…
The Steelseries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 presents itself as a versatile mid-range gaming headset that wants to shine on the PC as well as on consoles and mobile devices. This is the second generation of the popular Arctis Nova 7, with Steelseries building on proven strengths and making targeted improvements.
Even on paper, the technical specifications are impressive: 40-millimetre neodymium drivers…
