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  • NASA has given the Dream Chaser spaceplane the all clear for full-scale production
    Space
    NASA clears Dream Chaser spaceplane for full production
    ​​Sierra Nevada Corporation is picking up the pace in its mission to carry cargo to and from the International Space Station using a next-generation spaceplane, with NASA giving its Dream Chaser vehicle the production all clear following a design and performance review.
  • It's not a magic bullet, but a trustworthy VPN can play a useful role in your overall digital hygiene
    Computers
    The best VPNs
    With the number of companies marketing VPNs skyrocketing, making an informed decision is harder than ever. We've evaluated four of the leading commercial VPN providers – IPVanish, ExpressVPN, NordVPN and PrivateInternetAccess. Here's who we recommend.
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    Telecommunications
    Why we've launched a paid subscription option
    ​Today, we launched a paid subscription option for those of you who want to directly support what we do, instead of indirectly, via advertising. Here's why.
  • Self portrait: Brian Shul in his space suit, visor down as he flies the SR-71 Blackbird
    Remarkable People
    SR-71 Blackbird pilot Brian Shul: My life at Mach 3.5
    Some people live truly extraordinary lives, and US Air Force pilot Brian Shul is certainly one of them. Shot down and burned half to death over Cambodia, he worked his way back to the top of the game, eventually flying the most extreme aircraft ever built.