Star Trek's Phaser Sound Effect Was Stolen From Another Beloved Sci-Fi Movie

The phaser is one of the most iconic sounds in all of Star Trek, but it actually originated in a totally different sci-fi ...

‘Explosion’ noises heard in Huntsville area are rocket engine hotfire tests, officials say

The rumble you will hear today, Monday, January 5 2026 is the sound of rocket engine hotfire testing. Hotfire testing — a ...
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The sound of rocket launches

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Apollo 12 moon landing simulated by supercomputer to study rocket plume effects

A supercomputer simulation of the Apollo 12 landing on the moon was created to "improve its understanding of plume-surface interactions," according to NASA. Credit: Patrick Moran, NASA Ames Research ...