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No, Polar Bear Fur Isn’t White and Science Explains Why

When we think of polar bears, one image comes to mind almost instantly. A large, powerful animal wrapped in thick white fur, moving silently across ice and snow. For years, we have believed that polar bears are white because their fur is white. It feels obvious. It feels natural. But…

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A Planet For Sale? We Tried To Determine How Much The Earth Costs

A Planet For Sale? We Tried To Determine How Much the Earth Costs. What's the earth cost? We explore this priceless question, considering our planet and solar system.

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The world needs 8.5x higher GDP to give everyone a Swiss standard of living. As leaders gather in Davos, fear of growth holds this back

Three senior partners at McKinsey have a new book, "A Century of Plenty," looking back at 100 years of human progress and asking if we can do it again.

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Record-breaking solar storm delivers spectacular auroras across Australia

Experts say it is rare for southern lights to be visible from so many regions of Australia at the same time

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Why has Greenland become so important that everyone wants it?

Tensions have escalated between the US and Europe as Donald Trump ratchets up efforts to acquire Greenland. Its wealth in rare earths and other minerals makes it highly attractive. Watch the video.

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Trump’s stated reasons for taking Greenland are wrong – but the tactics fit with the plan to limit China’s economic interests

In 2019, during his first term, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed a desire to buy Greenland, which has been a part of Denmark for some 300 years. Danes and Greenlanders quickly rebuffed the offer at the time.

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NASA Tracks Comet C/2024 E1 at Perihelion – Forcing Stargazers To Adjust Expectations

NASA confirms Comet C/2024 E1's perihelion on 20 January 20 will increase brightness but limit visibility; experts urge tailored stargazing plans amid shifting timelines and conditions.

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How to make a super-Earth: The universe's most common planets are whittled down by stellar radiation

The origin of super-Earths and sub-Neptunes has been revealed in a system of four young planets that are dramatically losing their thick atmospheres.

Space

US climate obstruction used to be about profits. Trump’s scorched earth policy is something else

The Trump administration recently announced it would pull out of around 150 international and global organisations, including two foundational pillars of global climate organisations: the political United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the scientific Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). In terms of media coverage this was…

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Earth hit by biggest 'solar radiation storm' in 23 years, triggering Northern Lights as far as Southern California

Earth's magnetic field was struck by a "severe" solar storm Monday (Jan. 19), triggering vibrant auroras in the U.S. and large parts of Europe. The storm broke a record that had stood for more than two decades.

LiveScience

Northern lights may be visible in 10 states Jan. 20 as Earth's magnetic field 'rings like a bell' after CME impact

Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Maine tonight as Earth reels from a colossal CME impact.

Space

Earth was just hit by the strongest solar radiation storm in over 20 years — here's what it means

Earth just experienced a rare S4 solar radiation storm, the most intense since 2003 — powerful for satellites and astronauts, but harmless on the ground.

Space

These are all the European airlines offering Starlink – and the ones that aren’t

While British Airways' first Starlink-equipped flight has just taken off, Europe’s biggest airline has said no to adding free WiFi on board.

Euronews

Strongest Radiation Storm in 20 Years Batters Earth — Where Will The Northern Lights Be Visible?

Strongest solar radiation storm in 20 years batters Earth, creating spectacular auroras across North America. Here's where to see the northern lights.

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Born Powerful, Now Vulnerable: The Story of African Elephants

Understanding the Rise, Decline, and Survival of African Elephants These gentle giants are not only powerful in size but also remarkable in mind. African elephants are highly intelligent, emotional, and social animals. They live in close family groups, care deeply for one another, and even mourn their dead. They remember…

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Netflix is losing this overlooked $120 million sci-fi movie with Tom Cruise next week — and it’s a visual treat even 13 years later

Netflix is losing an underrated sci-fi movie with Tom Cruise next week, which sees him playing a lone technician tasked with protecting a ravaged Earth.

International Business Times

Starship Spacecraft Explained: SpaceX's Reusable Rocket Built to Take Humans to Mars

Starship spacecraft enables Mars colonization with reusable design, orbital refueling, and 100+ passenger capacity for interplanetary missions by 2028.

Euronews

Iran's internet shutdown: Can Starlink reconnect countries cut off from the world?

In light of Iran’s internet blackout, Starlink has allowed some citizens to stay connected. How could its Direct to Cell service help mitigate future communications shutdowns and what role might the United States play?

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Comet Wierzchos buzzes the sun later today: But can you see it?

C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) brightened significantly ahead of its close approach to the sun.

International Business Times UK

What Is a Geomagnetic Storm: Facts on Solar Storms, Solar Flares, and Aurora Borealis Forecast

A powerful geomagnetic storm caused by an X-class solar flare and a fast-moving coronal mass ejection has disrupted Earth's magnetic field, pushing auroras far beyond their usual polar range. As scientists monitor impacts, the event highlights how solar storms, flares and CMEs affect both the night sky and modern technology.

Space

Severe G4 geomagnetic storm sparks jaw-dropping northern lights worldwide (photos)

A fast CME slammed into Earth on Jan. 19, unleashing hours of intense auroral activity and lighting up skies far beyond the poles.

LiveScience

Giant underwater plumes triggered by 7-story waves at Nazaré captured off Portuguese coast — Earth from space

A 2020 satellite photo shows the immense power of 7-story waves crashing along the Portuguese coast. Later the same day, a surfer rode a 101-foot-tall wave at Nazaré, setting a new world record.

The Independent UK

Best Northern Lights photos as aurora borealis creates stunning images in skies over UK and Europe

‘Widespread auroras visible across the UK, with reports extending as far south as northern Italy,’ confirmed the Met Office

The Guardian - AU

Aurora australis set to light up Australian sky as agencies monitor ‘severe’ solar storm

The spectacular aurora australis, also known as the southern lights, may be visible as far north as Victoria and New South Wales

Euronews

Is Europe losing the race to secure rare earth materials?

US President Trump’s threat of additional tariffs to force the acquisition of Greenland highlights a persistent concern: Europe is lagging in the global competition for rare earths and critical minerals. Has it already lost the race?

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