On Episode 188 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik discuss Jared Isaacman, the billionaire entrepreneur and private astronaut, who took had his second confirmation as NASA's next leader.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 188 — A New NASA Leader Rises?

The waning moon shines close to the king of the planets on Dec. 7.

Don't miss Jupiter shining close to the waning gibbous moon on Dec. 7

Rocket Lab launched a satellite for a "confidential commercial customer" on Thursday morning (Nov. 20), just a few hours after giving notice of the impending liftoff.

Watch Rocket Lab launch Japanese technology-demonstrating satellite to orbit tonight

Looking at the weather map on his computer and seeing three simultaneous tropical storms forming across Asia in late November, climatologist Fredolin Tangang’s first thoughts drifted to the 2004 disaster movie “The Day After Tomorrow.”

How a cocktail of rogue storms and climate chaos unleashed deadly flooding across Asia

Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy captured an awe-inspiring photograph of a skydiver’s silhouette in front of the sun.

Andrew McCarthy's awe-inspiring image of a skydiver in front of the sun

Whether you plan on hiking, kayaking, or taking a boat tour, the limestone structures at this popular national park in Canada are a site worth seeing.

This Unique National Park In Canada Is Famous For Its Otherworldly Limestone Monoliths

"The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants" hits theaters on Dec. 19.

Burger King launches 'SpongeBob' menu ahead of film's release. A look at the Bikini Bottom-inspired meal, plus what taste testers are saying.

Your hands aren’t just accessories to your words. They’re one of the most powerful tools you have to make your ideas resonate.

People who talk with their hands seem more clear and persuasive – new research

In an age where you can compare your Christmas photos to those of millions of others, the efforts parents undertake to make a memorable – and Instagrammable – holiday season are more intense than ever. And in many families, the majority of those efforts fall on the shoulders of overburdened moms.

Behind every perfect holiday memory is a mom on the brink

The woman behind 'Stop the Insanity!" opens up about hair, fame and the struggle to find work at 67.

She was the ultimate '90s fitness influencer. Now she's delivering Uber Eats — and rebuilding her life.

More than 1.5 million bags of shredded cheeses have been voluntarily recalled.

FDA updates risk classification for voluntary shredded cheese recall

This furniture designer's Mexico City live-and-work studio has good bones and tons of sunlight, thanks to huge windows, terrazzo floors, bold colors, playful shapes, and handmade textures.

Bold Colors, Playful Shapes, Handmade Textures: This Mexico City Home Is 100% Joyful!

Customers who bought the cheese should not consume it and return to the store for a refund.

Shredded cheese recall: Multiple brands sold at Aldi, Target and Walmart affected over potential metal fragment contamination

From low-key park picnics to luxe NYC play space blowouts, every parent has a price — and a reason.

How much should a kid's birthday party cost? One mom spent $190 for pizza and ice cream at a park. Another paid $2K for a playspace and goodie bags.

Consumer choices about what to eat and how much of it can affect how much water farmers need to use.

2 ways you can conserve the water used to make your food

WNBA champ Jewell Loyd just won another title. Now she’s focused on pickleball, housework and taking a break from basketball.

Kobe Bryant called this WNBA star the 'Gold Mamba.'  She turned his advice to her into a tattoo.

The holiday season is a time for giving thanks, giving gifts — and for many, a time for giving back.  Food banks, services that deliver meals to seniors and other U.S. charities typically see a surge in volunteering between Thanksgiving and the end of the year.  Alfred Del Grosso volunteers weekly to work the lunch shift at Shepherd’s Table, a food bank in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Why doing good also makes us feel good, during the holidays and beyond

Ready to decorate your tree with Charlie Brown?

How to watch 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' for less with this Apple TV Black Friday deal

Italy boasts many world-renowned tourist destinations, but couples looking for a romantic Italian escape shouldn't overlook this underrated city.

This Underrated Italian City Boasts Indulgent Food & Captivating Views For A Romantic Escape

It's June 1, 2000, and Audi is enjoying plaudits from the automotive world for the chic (and now timeless) design of the first-generation Audi TT, which debuted nearly two years earlier. Those present at the Autostadt in Wolfsburg, Germany, are about to be shocked and amazed by something completely ...

25 Years Ago, Audi's Rosemeyer Concept Was A Steampunk Supercar With A Massive Engine

Beauty-obsessed tweens and teens have set their sights on pricey Advent calendars using lip gloss and lotions to count down to Christmas.

The beauty advent calendar boom is here. Sephora kids are all in.

The former MTV trailblazer is defining aging on her own terms, tuning out online critics and savoring late-in-life love with Richard Marx.

One perk to marrying Richard Marx later in life? 'We don't have time' for stupid arguments, says Daisy Fuentes.

A CNN journalist take his appreciation of nature’s restorative benefits a step further and tries out grounding, or walking barefoot to connect directly with Earth.

I took my shoes off and went for a barefoot hike. I couldn’t believe what happened next

Go easy on the planet — and your wallet — by eliminating food waste from your household with smart tips from chefs and cookbook authors.

35 million tons of food go to waste yearly in the US. Experts share tips to help stop it

Genesis just kicked it up a notch with the unveiling of their scorching Magma GT concept, celebrating a decade in the game. Forget predictable auto shows—they dropped this bombshell at an exclusive shindig in France, making it crystal clear this ain’t just some pretty showpiece. Sleek, savage, and packing serious attitude, the Magma GT throws down the gauntlet, proving Genesis is gunning for the heavy hitters in the high-performance world. This thing screams pure sports car from every angle. Up

Genesis Marks 10th Anniversary With Magma GT Concept Aimed at High-Performance Flagships

Sir Charles Beeferoni’s journeys begin with a glacial trek down his driveway and a right turn onto a sidewalk. The English bulldog passes an alley before reaching an electrical pole that he sniffs, then relieves himself on. Sir Charles Beeferoni, whom his owners call Beef, then crosses a street to arrive at a striped pole next to a speed bump.Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post. There, Beef turns around to face a challenge

Meet Beef the bulldog, who takes slow walks with his 78-year-old friend

Kids watching "Home Alone" this year are zeroing in on decades-old "6-7" mentions.

Watching ‘Home Alone’ with the kids this holiday season? Brace yourself for '6-7.'

Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes have their autumnal candles lit, their Thanksgiving plans set and the kids' penchant for political discourse in check. But do they get an etiquette expert's seal of approval?

Politics at the table? Drinking the wine you brought? An etiquette expert's Thanksgiving dos and don'ts.

As AI becomes ubiquitous, some people are turning to it for help with something deeper than productivity: 6% of Americans say they could or already have formed an emotional bond with an AI. That figure rises to 10% for "lonely" people.

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This Unique National Park In Canada Is Famous For Its Otherworldly Limestone Monoliths

Burger King launches 'SpongeBob' menu ahead of film's release. A look at the Bikini Bottom-inspired meal, plus what taste testers are saying.

People who talk with their hands seem more clear and persuasive – new research

Behind every perfect holiday memory is a mom on the brink

She was the ultimate '90s fitness influencer. Now she's delivering Uber Eats — and rebuilding her life.

FDA updates risk classification for voluntary shredded cheese recall

Bold Colors, Playful Shapes, Handmade Textures: This Mexico City Home Is 100% Joyful!

Shredded cheese recall: Multiple brands sold at Aldi, Target and Walmart affected over potential metal fragment contamination

How much should a kid's birthday party cost? One mom spent $190 for pizza and ice cream at a park. Another paid $2K for a playspace and goodie bags.

2 ways you can conserve the water used to make your food

Kobe Bryant called this WNBA star the 'Gold Mamba.' She turned his advice to her into a tattoo.

Why doing good also makes us feel good, during the holidays and beyond

Why doing good also makes us feel good, during the holidays and beyond

How to watch 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' for less with this Apple TV Black Friday deal

This Underrated Italian City Boasts Indulgent Food & Captivating Views For A Romantic Escape

25 Years Ago, Audi's Rosemeyer Concept Was A Steampunk Supercar With A Massive Engine

How to watch 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' for less with this Apple TV Black Friday deal

The beauty advent calendar boom is here. Sephora kids are all in.

One perk to marrying Richard Marx later in life? 'We don't have time' for stupid arguments, says Daisy Fuentes.

I took my shoes off and went for a barefoot hike. I couldn’t believe what happened next

How to watch 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' for less with this Apple TV Black Friday deal

The beauty advent calendar boom is here. Sephora kids are all in.

One perk to marrying Richard Marx later in life? 'We don't have time' for stupid arguments, says Daisy Fuentes.

35 million tons of food go to waste yearly in the US. Experts share tips to help stop it

Genesis Marks 10th Anniversary With Magma GT Concept Aimed at High-Performance Flagships

One perk to marrying Richard Marx later in life? 'We don't have time' for stupid arguments, says Daisy Fuentes.

Meet Beef the bulldog, who takes slow walks with his 78-year-old friend

Watching ‘Home Alone’ with the kids this holiday season? Brace yourself for '6-7.'

Politics at the table? Drinking the wine you brought? An etiquette expert's Thanksgiving dos and don'ts.

Would you ever turn to AI for companionship? 6% of Americans say they could — or already have.