Astrotourism, dark-sky and Northern Lights travel essentials
What to pack when you’re hunting dark skies and the aurora this winter — with some amazing Black Friday deals.
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Science news this week: An enigmatic human relative, dark matter discovery and mysterious lights in the sky during nuclear weapons tests
Nov. 29, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over
‘No easy explanation’: Scientists are debating a 70-year-old UFO mystery as new images come to light
Two new peer-reviewed papers claim thousands of unexplained light flashes in vintage Palomar telescope images show statistical ties to nuclear tests and UFO reports. Not
Best beginner cameras for wildlife photography 2025: Nature photography for newbies
Start photographing wildlife with ease! The best beginner’s wildlife cameras make nature and wildlife photography simple and rewarding, some models reduced for Black Friday.
The air quality industry leaders have quietly dropped the price of the Levoit 400S air purifier.
Three-stage filtration system, check. Hands-free voice control, check. Reliable air quality sensor, check. 21% discount for Black Friday and Cyber Monday? Check.
Great news for wildlife photographers, the “powerhouse” Canon EOS R5 II is cheaper for Black Friday
Rattling off 45MP images at 30 FPS, the Canon EOS R5 II is basically a cheat code for wildlife photography — get yours for $3,399
See the stars even on cloudy nights with the Pococo star projector — lowest price since July
Now $76.49 at Amazon, the Pococo Galaxy star projector easily rivals more expensive models with this Black Friday and early Cyber Monday deal.
Why the Canon EOS R6 Mark II is better than the Canon EOS R8 for beginner wildlife photography
Although they share similar traits on paper, the Canon EOS R6 II blows the R8 out of the water — here’s why.
Are biodegradable plastics really worth the hype?
Plastic pollution is poisoning the planet. Some experts suggest making plastics from more “natural” materials, but research shows those still have risks.
Newly Found Organics in Enceladus’ Plumes
NASA’s Cassini spacecraft captured dramatic plumes, both large and small, spray water ice out from many locations along the famed ‘tiger stripes’ near the south
Do your dreams change as you age?
A young child’s dreams and an elderly hospice patient’s dreams can be very different. What has research found about how our dreams change over time?
Surprise discount — we didn’t expect the best image-stabilized binoculars to be reduced, and it’s not at Amazon!
See the stars without the wobble. Newegg has quietly dropped the price of the Canon 10x42L IS WP binoculars to $1239.
Live Science’s Managing Editor and award-winning photographer loved this camera so much, they bought their own, at full price… and missed this great Black Friday camera deal!
Everyone else shopping Black Friday camera deals can save a huge $803 on the Nikon Z8, one of the very best cameras around for astrophotography
This premium Garmin smartwatch just got discounted for the first time
Runners and triathletes, do not miss this tasty Black Friday deal: the newly-released Garmin Forerunner 970 is now $100 off and at its lowest-ever price.