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Space solar panels could provide Europe most of its renewable energy by 2050, study says

Technology could outperform wind and solar power in two to three decades

The Independent UK

SpaceX launches Space Force's X-37B space plane on 8th mystery mission (video)

The U.S. Space Force's X-37B space plane lifted off atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket tonight (Aug. 21), carrying a variety of high-tech gear to Earth orbit.

Space

DCU timeline: all DC movies and TV shows in chronological order

From Creature Commandos to Peacemaker season 2, here's the complete DCU timeline (so far)

Total Film

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James Webb telescope reveals that asteroids Bennu and Ryugu may be parts of the same gigantic space rock

New data from the James Webb telescope suggests that Bennu and Ryugu — two asteroids recently visited by sample-return missions — are both fragments of a single massive "parent".

LiveScience

Almost unimaginable beauty and opulence: the paradise pleasure gardens of ancient Persia

Some of the most enduring ancient myths in the Persian world were centred around gardens of almost unimaginable beauty and opulence.

The Conversation

What’s a ‘black moon’? Here’s why it’s worth looking up at the sky this week

There’s been a lot of buzz online about the August “black moon”, happening later this week.

The Conversation

I Love Alien: Earth, But It's Honestly Hurting My Heart As A Star Trek Fan

I can't help but feel some sadness with each episode.

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If aliens explore space like humans do, NASA scientists know where to look for their signals

Studying the signals that humanity beams through the solar system has allowed a team of NASA researchers to pinpoint where and when astronomers should hunt for alien technosignatures.

Space

From Defense to Dollars: The Government's Play to Rebuild the Domestic Rare Earths Supply Chain

MP Materials (NYSE:MP) said it has entered a public-private partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense to shore up critically-important American rare earth supplies.

Benzinga

A 'crescent sunrise' solar eclipse is coming this weekend. Here's where to see it.

This Sunday, a partial solar eclipse is taking place just hours before the September equinox flips Earth's seasons. Here's where a few lucky humans will be able to see it.

LiveScience

Mercator map isn’t a crime against Africa

Letters: The African Union’s complaints about the Mercator projection are misguided, writes Thomas Suárez. Plus a letter from Hamish Monk

The Guardian - UK

Black Moon darkens August skies — here's how to hunt sparking wonders in the Milky Way this weekend

The Double Cluster, Wild Duck open Cluster, and Coathanger asterism are on display in August.

Space

Scientists might have just worked out how to hear from aliens

Extraterrestrial life could be sending message to its spacecraft in the same way we do, researchers suggest

The Independent UK

Meet Alien: Earth's breakout star Sydney Chandler

Sydney Chandler is heading for superstardom with her genius performance in the Alien franchise’s epic new TV show

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - AU

Victoria’s mountain ash forests could lose a quarter of giant trees as temperatures rise

Eucalyptus regnans – which regularly reach 60 to 80m tall – lose about 9% of their trees for every degree of warming, research finds

The Guardian - UK

Solar panels in space ‘could provide 80% of Europe’s renewable energy by 2050’

Researchers also suggest system could resolve problems with irregular and weather-dependent Earth-based supply

Bored Panda

45 Fun Geography Facts And Maps That May Teach You Something New About The World

Why didn't they teach us this in Geography class?

Space

Reining in the sun: Venus, Earth and Jupiter may work together to reduce the risk of extreme solar storms

Tidal forces from Earth, Venus and Jupiter may help keep the sun calm, reducing the risk of powerful solar storms that threaten Earth, a new study suggests.

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IBM and NASA create first-of-its-kind AI that can accurately predict violent solar flares

The new open-source AI model, Surya, is trained on nine years of satellite imagery data and can accurately predict the sun's activity up to two hours into the future. It's 16% more effective than any other tool currently available.

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Some People Are Clueless About These Places: Prove You Are Smarter Than That

More than to get a perfect 28/28, this quiz will present you with some of the most stunning places on earth (that we know, at least). You will find well-known locations, including the 7 Wonders of the World, and you’ll also find some new, little-known, surprising places. Whether you know…

LiveScience

One of the world’s tallest trees — the centuries-old 'Doerner Fir' — is on fire in Oregon.

Oregon's tallest fir tree is on fire, and firefighters are racing to save it.

The Guardian - UK

The art of the city: a walking tour of Edinburgh’s best landscape sculptures

Start with Andy Goldsworthy’s earthy installations at the Royal Scottish Academy, then head outdoors to discover more of his work, alongside pieces by Barbara Hepworth, Antony Gormley and Charles Jencks

International Business Times

Surging Tourism Is Polluting Antarctica, Scientists Warn

Soaring numbers of tourists and expanding research projects are increasingly polluting Antarctica, scientists warned Wednesday, a fresh blow for one of Earth's most pristine environments already threatened by human-driven climate change.

Benzinga

Kevin O'Leary Hates The Idea Of US Government Investing In Intel: 'Let The Losers Die And Their Assets Get Acquired By The Winners'

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) shares have risen in recent days with reports that the U.S. government could be acquiring 10% of the company. Entrepreneur and "Shark Tank" investor Kevin O'Leary isn't a fan of the potential government stake.

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‘The roof over my head’: Ashley St. Clair credits Elon Musk parenting feud for pushing her into podcasting

The economy can't be that bad.

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