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Alien life could lurk on Mars beneath protective ice, study suggests

'Photosynthetic habitable zones' could exist beneath radiation-filtering ice on Mars, offering scientists another region in which to hunt for alien life.

Space

Richard Branson is going to the stratosphere in a balloon

Company completed an uncrewed journey last month

The Independent UK

Remixed reissue of The Greatest Show On Earth's 1970 debut album Horizons released digitally

Cult prog rockers The Greatest Show On Earth were one of the first band's signed to the legendary Harvest label

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Twin Brown Dwarfs Discovered Orbiting Each Other

Discover the fascinating world of twin brown dwarfs, Gliese 229B, shedding new light on these enigmatic celestial objects and expanding our knowledge of th...

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A new generation of telescopes will probe the ‘unknown unknowns’ that could transform our knowledge of the universe

In recent decades, we’ve learnt huge amounts about the universe and its history. The rapidly developing technology of telescopes – both on Earth and in space – has been a key part of this process, and those that are due to start operating over the next two decades should push…

The Conversation

Watch Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS light up the night sky in free livestream today (video)

Watch comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS light up the sky thanks to a free livestream on Monday, Oct. 21.

Space

Relive SpaceX's epic Starship launch (and rocket catch) in these jawdropping photos and video

The fifth flight test of SpaceX's Starship megarocket on Oct. 13 demonstrated not only great engineering but also some amazing photography. Here are some of the best shots.

Space

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Orionid meteor shower 2024: When to see 'shooting stars' from Halley's comet next week

The Orionid meteor shower will peak this week as Earth busts through a stream of meteoroids left in the inner solar system by the famous Halley's comet.

LiveScience

84 Interesting Historical Photos And Discoveries That Teach Us About The Past

A fascinating compilation of photos and facts from the Facebook page ‘History’s Mysteries’ to satisfy your curiosity about the past. The post 84 Interesting Historical Photos And Discoveries That Teach Us About The Past first appeared on Bored Panda.

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'Invincible' season 3 release date, trailer, cast and more

Everything you need to know about 'Invincible' season 3, including release date, trailer, cast and more

Tom’s Guide

Wildlife, climate and plastic: how three summits aim to repair a growing rift with nature

By the end of 2024, nearly 200 nations will have met at three conferences to address three problems: biodiversity loss, climate change and plastic pollution.

The Conversation

New research shows most space rocks crashing into Earth come from a single source

The sight of a fireball streaking across the sky brings wonder and excitement to children and adults alike. It’s a reminder that Earth is part of a much larger and incredibly dynamic system.

The Conversation

More than 20% of Earth’s plant species are found only on islands – and time is running out to save them

Islands have long intrigued explorers and scientists. These isolated environments serve as natural laboratories for understanding how species evolve and adapt.

The Conversation

Scientists finally confirm that solar maximum is well underway — and the worst could still be to come

A surprise announcement from scientists involved in monitoring the solar cycle has finally confirmed that the sun's most active and dangerous phase — solar maximum — is already well underway, and could continue for at least a year.

LiveScience

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Perseverance rover watches a solar eclipse on Mars (photos)

On Sept. 30, NASA's Perseverance rover turned its eyes toward the sky and photographed a solar eclipse from Mars, capturing the tiny moon Phobos as it transited the sun.

The Independent UK

Astronomers solve decades-long mystery of famous brown dwarf

After a breakthrough discovery in 1995, scientists have made the ‘most exciting and fascinating discovery in substellar astrophysics in decades’

Space

These 'failed stars' orbit so closely it took 29 years to tell they were a pair

The first and most famous "failed star" discovered by humanity isn't one brown dwarf, but two! The duo comprising Gliese 229B are so tightly bound they orbit each other in 12 days.

Tom’s Guide

'Invincible' season 3 is coming — here's the release date and the first teaser trailer

'Invincible' season 3 just got a release date — and confirmation that it's fixing season 2's biggest problem.

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Inverse

Nearly All Meteorites That Smash Into Earth Came From These 3 Ancient Collisions

Over time, the meteorites that land on Earth will be able to tell the story of events happening 200 million miles away in space.

Inverse

An Unusually Shaped Space Object Long Puzzled Astronomers — What It Turned Out to Be Was Truly Uncanny

Astronomers have discovered that a famous celestial object is actually two separate failed stars.

Space

Blue Origin donates New Shepard rocket and crew capsule to Smithsonian

Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos once pledged that if his company's first rocket to reach space and land vertically back on Earth survived, he would put it in a museum. He has made good on his word.

The Guardian - AU

The brightest supermoon of the year will rise in Thursday’s night sky. Here’s how Australians can see it

Moon watchers should also look out for a comet that one expert calls the best of the decade so far

Evening Standard

What is the THAAD antimissile system Israel is receiving from the United States?

The deployment may be in response to fears of an attack on Israel by Iran

The Conversation

In despair about Earth’s future? Look for green shoots

As species go extinct and a habitable climate teeters, it’s understandable to feel despair.

Space

SpaceX plans to catch Starship upper stage with 'chopsticks' in early 2025, Elon Musk says

SpaceX just caught the giant first-stage booster of its Starship megarocket — and it plans to do the same with the vehicle's upper stage soon.

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