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The Blue Sturgeon Supermoon of 2024 Is Here — And Its Glorious

Feast your eyes on the Blue Sturgeon Supermoon.

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Earth's days once got 2 hours longer — and that may have triggered one of the biggest evolutionary explosions in history, study suggests

The moon once drifted thousands of miles farther away, and Earth's days got 2.2 hours longer, a new study finds.

Space

Astrophotographer captures Saturn vanishing behind the moon in mesmerizing photo

Check out this mesmerizing photo showing Saturn disappearing and then reappearing from behind the moon during the lunar occultation on Aug. 21.

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Giant exoplanet the size of 2 Jupiters has a hidden companion disturbing its orbit

Using the NASA exoplanet-hunting spacecraft TESS, astronomers have discovered a hot Jupiter dancing with a hidden super-Earth companion.

Space

Perseverance rover's Mars samples must be brought back to Earth, scientists stress

Sedimentary deposits sampled by the Perseverance rover could contain evidence of past Martian life.

Space

A Meteorologist Reveals 3 Ancient Urban Legends About Where Tornadoes Strike

A surprising number of myths and local legends about what protects, prevents, and causes tornadoes still exist across the United States.

Inverse

Astronomers warn against colonialism

A philosopher of science explains how the industry could explore other planets without exploiting them

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How do supermassive black holes 'starve' their galaxies to halt star formation?

The "deaths" of galaxies are caused by their central supermassive black holes, and the "smoking gun" evidence of this connection takes an unexpected form.

Space

Mobile abortion clinics are "ingenious"

A mobile abortion clinic is outside the DNC in Chicago, representing an emerging strategy for abortion access

Salon

Record-breaking Nepali Teen Eyes Final 8,000-metre Peak

At just 18 years old, Nepali mountaineer Nima Rinji Sherpa is on the brink of a remarkable achievement.

International Business Times

Plantwatch: Why fig trees are an emblem of Sheffield’s industrial past

Born from seeds that came to the city in biscuits and passed into sewage, the fig is now the UK’s only protected alien plant species

The Guardian - UK

Australia Approves world's 'Largest' Solar Hub

Australia on Wednesday approved plans for a massive solar and battery farm that would export energy to Singapore, a project dubbed the "largest solar precinct in the world".

International Business Times

SpaceX Polaris Dawn private spacewalk mission: Live updates

Find out the latest about SpaceX's private Polaris Dawn spacewalk mission for billionaire Jared Isaacman.

Space

Climate getting too hot for bumblebees

A new study reveals that climate change is devastating bumblebee populations that need it colder

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'Star Wars: The Acolyte' canceled after just 1 season

After pre-release rumors and a divisive season 1 run on Disney Plus, it's been reported that 'Star Wars: The Acolyte' won't be back for season 2.

Salon

Harris-Walz stand out on health care

Many of Walz’s stances dovetail with those of Harris, fighting for abortion access and capping drug costs

International Business Times

Eli Lilly Weight-loss Drugs Cut Long-term Diabetes Risk: Study

Weight-loss drugs produced and distributed by Eli Lilly show promising results in cutting long-term diabetes risk.

Space

Some rocky exoplanets could have huge amounts of water in their molten cores

Young, hot planets could soak up a lot of water into their core, with up to 10 times more water inside than on the surface of the planet.

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Orange you glad there's fruit in space? These astronauts sure are (video)

NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick takes a dramatic bite of an orange slice in a new video, illustrating the joy of receiving rare fresh fruit deliveries on the ISS.

Space

Europe's 1st commercial rocket by RFA explodes on test stand at Scotland spaceport

Rocket Factory Augsburg's first rocket was destroyed in an explosion on Aug. 19 during a static fire test at Saxavord Spaceport in the Shetland Islands.

Space

SpaceX launches 22 Starlink internet satellites into orbit, lands brand-new rocket (video)

SpaceX launched a new batch of Starlink internet satellites into orbit with a rocket that, in a rarity for the company, made its maiden voyage on the flight.

Space

Have astronomers found the 'secret recipe' for rapid planet growth?

Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus may dominate the solar system, but their formation remains mysterious. A new model could account for these planets' rapid and efficient births.

Space

Photographer captures rare double 'moonbow' ahead of Supermoon Blue Moon. 'It was a wonderful sight to behold!'

Check out this remarkable double moonbow photo captured by photographer Aaron Watson the day before the Supermoon Blue Moon 2024.

Space

Are we alone? Intelligent aliens may be rare, new study suggests

A new interpretation of the famous Drake equation finds little reason to be optimistic about the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.

Space

Satellites capture Hurricane Ernesto racing across the Atlantic (images)

NOAA satellites in orbit have recorded real-time views of Hurricane Ernesto as it made landfall in Bermuda before sailing through the Atlantic.

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