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To determine whether astronauts could one day live in lunar caves, NASA has selected three new science missions through its PRISM program (Payloads and Research Investigations on the Surface of the Moon). These missions serve as vital scouts for the Moon Base Program, a broader NASA effort to establish a permanent, habitable lunar outpost at the Moon’s South Pole beginning in the early 2030s.

Sci-fi fans everywhere have spent years crossing their fingers, waiting for a grand return to the iconic portal universe that first kicked off with the 1994 feature film starring James Spader and Kurt Russell. That original cinematic hit spawned massive television expansions like Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis, creating a deeply loyal fanbase that has been hungry for more cosmic adventures ever since.

If you are a Cash App user and you have been keeping an eye on your phone notifications, you might want to check your balances for a juicy payout. Cash App is officially rolling out payments from its massive $15 million class-action data breach settlement. The payouts stem from a high-profile legal battle following a 2021 security breach that impacted millions of users.

While Amazon may have stopped its Prime Day event, Walmart is keeping its Deals and More event going. The retailer has dropped the price of the 25-inch LG UltraGear G5 Full HD IPS Gaming Monitor from $149 to just $79, saving you $70. Although LG markets the UltraGear G5 as a gaming monitor, its features make it just as useful for everyday tasks. You get a sharp Full HD display, vibrant colors, smooth visuals, and plenty of connectivity options.

Getting into 3D printing just got a little easier with Amazon’s latest discount. The retailer has dropped the ANYCUBIC Photon Mono 4 3D Printer from $240 to $180, saving you $60 on a resin printer that produces incredibly detailed models. With its 7-inch 10K display and improved printing precision, it’s an affordable option for hobbyists, creators, and anyone who wants to bring digital designs to life.

Getting your hands on Apple’s latest MacBook Air just got a little easier. Amazon has dropped the 2026 Apple MacBook Air with the M5 chip from $1,299 to $1,099, saving you $200 on a laptop built for work, school, and everyday entertainment. This configuration includes 16GB of unified memory and 512GB of SSD storage, giving you plenty of room to multitask and store important files.

Amazon’s Prime Day may be over, but Target is keeping the deals coming. The retailer has dropped the Apple Watch Series 11 from $400 to just $260, saving you $140 on one of Apple’s latest smartwatches. From monitoring your heart health to helping you sleep better, the Series 11 makes it easier to stay on top of your well-being.

Newly analyzed fossils from a South African cave suggest that Homo erectus, an early human species believed to be our direct ancestor, was living in southern Africa about 2 million years ago. The new adult specimen is roughly 200,000 years older than other known adult Homo erectus fossils (the species’ presence at this early date was first indicated by a child specimen reported at the same site in 2020).

A volatile volcano in Nicaragua is stirring deep below the surface, and scientists are keeping a close eye on its complex underground plumbing. Masaya volcano, famous for hosting a fiery lava lake nicknamed the “Mouth of Hell,” is actively refilling with magma. Because the active caldera sits just 20 kilometers (12 miles) from Managua, Nicaragua’s capital, roughly 2 million people and thousands of monthly tourists are living right near this fiery giant.

Your home Wi-Fi router could be more vulnerable than you think, and a popular brand is now facing growing legal pressure over its security. Florida is suing TP-Link, accusing the company of misleading customers about the safety of its routers and its alleged ties to the Chinese government. Read on to uncover what investigators found, how federal regulators are stepping in, and what this explosive legal battle means for the tech in your home.