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Giant sunspot on par with the one that birthed the Carrington Event has appeared on the sun — and it's pointed right at Earth

A massive new sunspot complex, dubbed AR 4294-4296, has emerged on the sun and is facing directly at Earth. The dark patch is on par with the infamous sunspot that birthed the 1859 Carrington Event — but, for now, it's staying quiet.

LiveScience

44 Truly Random Facts That Are Still Better Than The News

Some people collect stamps. Others prefer art. And since you're about to click on this link, we're guessing you enjoy gathering interesting facts. If you're a connoisseur of curiosity, a hoarder of trivia and perhaps even, a walking Wikipedia, you've come to the right place. Herewith lies a list of…

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A huge helium shortage is looming — but ancient rocks in Earth's crust may be hiding massive reservoirs

For decades, helium has been produced with natural gas, generating huge carbon emissions. Now, geologists are looking for new helium sources — and finding enormous "carbon-free" reservoirs that could revolutionize the industry.

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3I/ATLAS Update: ESA Scientists 'Surprised' By Interstellar Comet's Activity

ESA scientists were 'surprised' by the activity of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS. Discover its extreme speed, high CO₂ composition, and why it is the most mysterious visitor to our solar system yet.

International Business Times UK

Seeing a bull's-eye in the desert | Space photo of the day for Dec. 5, 2025

Is this really a crater in the Saharan Desert?

Space

Seize the Opportunity to Invest Like the Richest People on Earth

There’s a moment in everyone’s financial life when they realize the wealthy aren’t just lucky—they’re strategic. They play the long game, stack the odds in their favor, and treat investing like a sport they fully intend to win. And here’s the twist: you don’t need a private jet, a family…

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December's 'Cold Moon' rises: See breathtaking images of the final full moon of 2025

December's "Cold Moon" rose on Dec. 4 as it neared its closest point to Earth in its monthly orbit.

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Ancient Chinese texts reveal new clues about the 1st recorded solar eclipse

What can today's scientists learn about astronomical phenomena from ancient texts?

Space

'Intelligence comes at a price, and for many species, the benefits just aren't worth it': A neuroscientist's take on how human intellect evolved

In his book "One Hand Clapping," Nikolay Kukushkin explores explanations for how consciousness evolved, and ultimately, what makes us human.

LiveScience

Google, Amazon, and xAI want to launch AI into space

Major tech firms are racing to deploy AI infrastructure in orbit, aiming to solve Earth’s digital bottlenecks and reshape how global systems connect, compute, and respond.

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What I saw reporting on the American lives cut short by killer heat

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Could this new jamming-proof base in Greenland help Europe defend against Russia?

The European Space Agency’s new Greenland base will provide an additional and more secure route for receiving satellite imagery, traffic monitoring and weather data.

Euronews

Over a pint in Oxford, we may have stumbled upon the holy grail of agriculture

I knew that a revolution in our understanding of soil could change the world. Then came a eureka moment – and the birth of the Earth Rover Program, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

The Guardian - UK

What caused Sydney’s M4 tunnel closure – and what on earth is shotcrete?

The M4 shut for ‘emergency roadworks’ early Thursday and was still closed hours later. Repairs had made the tunnel safe to reopen in the afternoon – but not before drivers experienced considerable delays

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International Business Times UK

WATCH: Did 3I/ATLAS Send A Message To Earth? Viral Video Decoded

A viral tweet claims interstellar object 3I/ATLAS sent a message to Earth and received an accidental reply. We decode the video and fact-check the sensational claims.

The Conversation

Storms in the Southern Ocean are producing more rain – and the consequences could be global

If you ever find yourself on Macquarie Island – a narrow, wind-lashed ridge halfway between Tasmania and Antarctica – the first thing you’ll notice is the wildlife. Elephant seals sprawl across dark beaches. King penguins march up mossy slopes. Albatrosses circle over vast, treeless uplands.

The Independent UK

Minneapolis was colder than Mars last month

Mars was a balmy 30 degrees Fahrenheit while the Gopher State saw a cold snap

The Mary Sue

The 10 Best Anime Movies of the 21st Century

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Was Elon Musk in the room where it happened? This senator still wants to know

As he did eight months ago, Sen. Ed Markey asked Jared Isaacman if Elon Musk was in the room when President Trump first offered him the job of NASA chief. And, once again, Isaacman demurred.

International Business Times UK

3I/Atlas Suddenly 'Wakes Up' in Deep Space as Juice Spacecraft Captures Shock Activity

The ESA's JUICE probe has for the first time photographed interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS in an active state, revealing a glowing coma and possible dual tails — a breakthrough that could shed light on the nature of this visitor from another star system.

Space

Rare solar flare caused radiation in Earth's atmosphere to spike to highest levels in nearly 20 years, researchers say

Levels of potentially dangerous cosmic radiation in Earth's atmosphere rose to a two-decade high in November after a rare solar super-flare pummeled the planet with high-speed particles from the sun.

Space

Mercury is hard to spot, but you can catch it in the morning sky this month

If you've never sighted this rocky little world for yourself, you'll never get a better opportunity than right now to see it.

The Conversation

Space debris: will it take a catastrophe for nations to take the issue seriously?

China routinely sends astronauts to and from its space station Tiangong. A crew capsule is about to undock from the station and return to Earth, but there’s nothing routine about its journey home.

Benzinga

USA Rare Earth (USAR) Stock Is Heating Up: What Investors Need To Know

USA Rare Earth Inc (NASDAQ:USAR) shares are trading higher Thursday morning following the announcement of a key strategic partnership aimed at fortifying the Western rare earth supply chain. Here’s what investors need to know.

Euronews

The last supermoon of the year is here. Here's how to spot it

You will not need any special equipment – just clear skies, a decent set of a eyes, and a good view of the horizon.

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