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Look up! How to see the Eta Aquarid meteor shower 2025 peak overnight on May 5-6

Eta Aquarids are known for leaving glowing debris trails in their wake.

Space

Who gets to be called an astronaut? Private space travel has reignited debate over use of prestigious title

The recent all-women spaceflight carried out on Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin vehicle has raised discussion of who gets to be called an astronaut. Sean Duffy, Donald Trump’s transportation secretary, disputed the astronaut title given to those on the flight, including singer Katy Perry and journalist Gayle King.

The Conversation

Doomed Soviet spacecraft tumbling toward Earth may already have its parachute out, new images hint

Newly published images suggest that an unknown structure is trailing behind the Kosmos 482 probe on its descent to Earth. It could be the doomed craft's parachute.

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Soviet-era spacecraft from aborted Venus mission set to plummet to Earth

The Soviet Union launched the spacecraft known as Kosmos 482 in 1972, one of a series of Venus missions.

Euronews

How to catch the Eta Aquarid meteor shower, debris of Halley's comet

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower is peaking

The Independent UK

New images of Soviet Venus lander falling to Earth suggest its parachute may be out

The soon-to-reenter Soviet Cosmos 482 Venus probe is getting increased attention by satellite trackers – and new imagery provides some interesting details.

Space

El Cono: The mysterious sacred 'pyramid' hidden deep in the Amazon rainforest

Cerro El Cono is a solitary, pyramidal hill in the Peruvian Amazon rainforest whose origins remain mysterious and that holds spiritual significance for Indigenous people.

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NASA just got the Orion spacecraft that will fly astronauts around the moon on Artemis 2 in 2026

Orion, the next spacecraft to fly humans around the moon, has been delivered to NASA for prelaunch preparations ahead of Artemis 2's planned 2026 liftoff.

Space

Die Walküre review – Kosky’s formidable staging is full of magic and menace

The second of the Royal Opera’s new Ring cycle again places Erda, the ancient Earth Mother, at its heart to create a memorable new production full of very fine singing and playing

The Guardian - UK

Liverpool fans caused seismic tremors during Premier League title win at Anfield

The data was recorded by University of Liverpool earth scientists using equipment used to detect earthquakes

Evening Standard

24 Times History Got Twisted And People Were Convinced To Believe False Facts, As Shared Online

There are many false historical claims that were never backed by any historical evidence, and this Reddit thread lists some of the most famous ones out there.

Bored Panda

US hopes of beating China in the humanoid robotics race may be dashed by Trump's tariffs

Elon Musk warned investors last week that China's countermeasures restricting shipments of rare earth magnets will delay Tesla's development of its Optimus humanoid robots.

Euronews

See the moon and Mars buzz a cosmic Beehive this weekend

The Red Planet will buzz the Beehive during May 4-5, with the moon joining the party on May 3.

Space

This strange bacteria aligns to Earth's magnetic field and needs friends to survive

A unique type of bacteria appears to have social groups — left alone, they'd die.

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Scientists record seismic tremors from title-clinching Liverpool win over Spurs

Anfield celebrations of Alexis Mac Allister strike caused tremor with peak magnitude of 1.74

The Independent UK

Liverpool fans set off earthquake during Premier League title celebrations

The ground movements were still too small to be felt at the ground

Space

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 28 Starlink satellites to orbit from Florida (photos)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Florida's Space Coast on Thursday night (May 1), carrying 28 Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit.

The Conversation

Scientists surprised to discover mayflies and shrimp making their bodies out of ancient gas

What’s the currency for all life on Earth? Carbon. Every living thing needs a source of carbon to grow and reproduce. In the form of organic molecules, carbon contains chemical energy that is transferred between organisms when one eats the other.

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'Thunderbolts*' Post-Credits Scene Explained: How It Sets Up The MCU's Avengers and Fantastic Four Crossover

The New Avengers are about to come face-to-face with a fantastic new team.

Space

These 5000-year-old Egyptian coffins depict the Milky Way galaxy, astrophysicist says

A recent study on ancient Egyptian imagery suggests rare drawings of the sky goddess Nut represent the earliest visualization of the Milky Way galaxy's Great Rift.

The Independent UK

Spacecraft to plunge back to Earth a half-century after failed Venus launch

The Soviet Union launched the spacecraft known as Kosmos 482 in 1972

Cycling News

The Traka 360 and 200 contenders – Who will be battling for the podiums at the flagship European gravel race?

Peter Stetina and Karolina Migoń set to defend 360km titles while Carolin Schiff squares off against Annika Langvad and Peter Vakoč faces Matt Beers and Greg Van Avermaet in the 200 distance

Space

International Space Station fires thrusters to avoid Chinese rocket debris

A Russian cargo ship docked to the International Space Station fired its thrusters Wednesday (April 30) to distance itself from passing piece of orbital space debris.

International Business Times

US-Ukraine Minerals Deal: What We Know

Washington and Kyiv have signed a new minerals deal that will see the United States invest in Ukraine's rare earth and other deposits as it seeks to reduce military aid to the war-torn country.

LiveScience

Eta Aquariid meteor shower peaks tonight: How to see remnants of Halley's comet in the night sky

The annual Eta Aquariid meteor shower, linked to Halley's Comet, will peak overnight tonight (May 5 to 6).

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