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First case of deadly H5N1 confirmed in Australian seabird

It may not be possible to eradicate flu if it becomes established in wildlife, scientists warn

The Independent UK · Jul 10

Wally Funk, trailblazing pilot and astronaut, dies at 87

Wally Funk, who flew to space at 82 after a lifetime of flying and fighting for women in aviation and aerospace, has passed away at age 87.

Space · Jul 9

Scientists have discovered the oldest quasar ever seen, and it shines with the light of a trillion suns

Using the ESA's Euclid space telescope, astronomers have discovered a treasure trove of black hole-powered quasars in the early universe, including the most ancient and distant ever seen.

Space · Jul 9

Could evidence of life on Mars be hiding in clay? Europe wants to send a rover to check

ESA's Rosalind Franklin rover will investigate possible signs of life in Martian clay.

Space · Jul 9

Take a trip to the turquoise waters of the Bahamas (from space) | Space photo of the day for July 9, 2026

Can you hear the waves?

Space · Jul 9

The US wants to build offshore rocket launch sites. Critics say 'our coasts deserve better'

The U.S. government is looking into launching commercial rockets from sea-based launch sites, but some advocacy groups fear making the ocean a dumping ground.

Space · Jul 9

Meta AI Data Centre Contractor Triggers Biohazard Scare After Flushing Rare Bacterium Into Public Sewers

A contractor at Meta's AI data centre in Cheyenne discharged water containing a rare bacterium into the sewers, prompting officials to shut down public irrigation as a precautionary measure.

International Business Times UK · Jul 9

China announces plan to build early-warning system for dangerous asteroids

The country's plans include spacecraft designed to detect asteroids coming from the direction of the sun, which has long been a space-rock blind spot.

Space · Jul 9

Man from 100,000 years ago may be earliest victim of stabbing in face

Man likely survived stabbing and healed for a period before his death

The Independent UK · Jul 9

Staffing the moon base: How many astronauts should live in NASA's lunar outpost?

A simulation of future astronaut moon bases suggests that mission design, and not just psychology, needs to be considered for success.

Space · Jul 9