Month: March 2022

Nerf gun deals: Save money on Fortnite Nerf guns and Elite blasters

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We’ve scoped out the best Nerf gun deals available and put them in this in-depth guide, so you can take aim at some awesome discounts.  Some people may think the best Nerf guns would only excite kids, but they’d be wrong. Nerf guns allow millions – of all ages – across the world to bring the firepower to the battlefield and take the fight to your enemy in a fun and safe way. We’ve even separated these Nerf gun deals into categories, to make it easier for you to find…

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10 most successful sci-fi movies at the Oscars

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We don’t see sci-fi movies at the Oscars as often as we like, but over the years some amazing sci-fi flicks have received the recognition they deserved. That’s right, it’s that time of the year again when celebrities and creative luminaries dust off their tuxedos or ball gowns to join the pomp and pageantry that is the Academy Award Ceremony.  Sunday, March 27, 2022 is the date set for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ 94th edition of this gala event that recognizes outstanding achievements from Hollywood’s finest…

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You can watch 2 NASA astronauts will take a spacewalk outside the International Space Station today

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Two astronauts will conduct a spacewalk outside the International Space Station on Wednesday morning (March 23), and you can watch the off-world action live. NASA’s Raja Chari and Matthias Maurer of the European Space Agency are scheduled to step outside the orbiting lab Wednesday around 8:50 a.m. EDT (1250 GMT) for a roughly 6.5-hour spacewalk, or extravehicular activity (EVA).  You can watch it live here at Space.com, courtesy of NASA TV, or directly via the space agency. Coverage begins at 7:30 a.m. EDT (1130 GMT). Spacewalks: How they work and…

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Best compact binoculars: Making the most of pocket-sized binos

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A pair of the best compact binoculars can be a crucial part of any stargazer’s inventory, and we’ve got a handy guide to the top models below. While telescopes and some other binoculars may be better for astronomy, the best compact binoculars offer better portability and great views of the night sky.  A pair of the best compact binoculars is a worthwhile tool for any astronomer simply because they can fit in a pocket or a glovebox until they’re needed. These low-powered items will offer you better views than just…

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Elon Musk says SpaceX’s huge Starship rocket will ‘hopefully’ launch on 1st orbital flight in May

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SpaceX’s huge Starship rocket for eventual trips to the moon and Mars could go orbital for the first time just two months from now, if all goes according to plan. SpaceX is developing Starship to take people and cargo to the moon, Mars and beyond. The vehicle consists of two elements: a first-stage booster called Super Heavy and an upper-stage spacecraft known as Starship.  Starship and Super Heavy are both designed to be completely and rapidly reusable, and both will be powered by SpaceX’s new Raptor engine — 33 for…

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Russia strikes Ukraine with new hypersonic missiles: Here’s how they work.

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Russia claims to have used its Kinzhal hypersonic missiles for the first time, in its invasion of Ukraine — perhaps heralding a new era when these super-fast weapons could come to dominate warfare. Russia announced on Saturday (March 19) it had used the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal missile system — its name means “dagger” in Russian — to destroy a weapons depot in western Ukraine, according to a report by Reuters news agency that quoted the independent Russian news agency Interfax.  Russia’s state-owned TASS news agency reported the missiles have been deployed on “experimental” combat duty since 2017…

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