The James Webb Space Telescope’s new image of the Helix Nebula reveals comet-like knots, stellar winds and dramatic gas transitions. (Image credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, A. Pagan (STScI)) Quick facts What it is: The Helix Nebula (also called NGC 7293 and Caldwell 63), a planetary nebula Where it is: 655 light-years away, in theContinue Reading
At the heart of our own galaxy, there is a dense thicket of stars with a supermassive black hole at the very center. NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will provide the deepest-ever view of this zone, revealing stars, planets, and unique objects that resist definition. Based on the input of astronomers from across theContinue Reading
Two weeks ago, ICE agent Jonathan Ross murdered Nicole Good in cold blood. I said then that we had to abolish ICE and impeach The Traitor & Noem before they incited another murder. As more details have emerged, it’s only looked worse. Multiple angles of video showed Good was trying toContinue Reading
The long-awaited promise of a Tesla that drives itself while you sit in the back has finally arrived. In a landmark move for the company and the autonomous vehicle industry, Tesla has officially launched its Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas. This rollout marks the first time the electric vehicle giant has deployed a driverless ride-hailingContinue Reading
Some machines are failing to start after security updates, prompting yet another Microsoft investigation Microsoft is investigating reports that its January 2026 security updates are leaving some Windows 11 machines stuck in a boot loop, adding another entry to this month’s bumper post–Patch Tuesday borkage list.…, Read MoreContinue Reading
This story starts with the worst mistake of them all – loaning a tool Who, Me? Everyone makes mistakes, but only The Register celebrates them every week in “Who, Me?” – the reader-contributed column that shares your worst workplace moments then records how you bounced back.…, Read MoreContinue Reading
Here’s are the quick steps on how you can upgrade to the Fedora 43 version. Fedora 43 is officially available for download and the upgrade channels are now available. This release brings the latest and greatest GNOME 49 desktop for workstation editions, refinements to KDE Plasma desktop and more updates.Continue Reading
Tesla has officially expanded its Malaysian electric vehicle lineup today with the introduction of……Continue Reading
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope’s 2024 NIRCam image shows protostar EC 53 circled. Researchers using new data from Webb’s MIRI proved that crystalline silicates form in the hottest part of the disk of gas and dust surrounding the star—and may be shot to the system’s edges. Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, Klaus Pontoppidan (NASA-JPL), JoelContinue Reading
Our weekly crossword puzzle will test how well you’ve been paying attention to this week’s news. (Image credit: Rob Byron via Canva Pro) Every week, Space.com delivers the latest discoveries, launches, and cosmic curiosities from across the universe. From groundbreaking research aboard the International Space Station to dazzling new images from the James Webb SpaceContinue Reading
By all accounts, theBoeing 737 has long been a generic but reliable aircraft that moves passengers from point A to point B across short distances. It has few exceptional qualities apart from its economics, and for passengers, the 737 is just a typical plane. The 737 MAX, however, is slightlyContinue Reading
The landscape of premium air travel is undergoing a radical transformation, as global carriers move beyond simple flatbeds to offer fully immersive, private sanctuaries. This year marks a significant milestone in cabin engineering, with major airlines rolling out entirely new or heavily retrofitted business class products that prioritize personal spaceContinue Reading
A new GNOME extension lets you add your own custom toggles to the Quick Settings menu, making it easier to run commands, scripts or service actions when you want. Custom Command Toggle lets you add up to 6 bespoke triggers to the Quick Settings menu, where they sit alongside regular systemContinue Reading