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Science news this week: AI lies and North America's 'dripping' crust

April 5, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

LiveScience

Massive magma eruptions may have ripped Africa and South America apart

Huge outpourings of magma accompanied the split between South America and Africa 135 million years ago.

LiveScience

How to see Venus light the sky as the bright 'morning star' through fall 2025

After putting on a great show in our evening sky since the fall of 2024, dazzling Venus puts on a spectacular showing for early morning risers for the balance of 2025.

Space

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The International Space Station is too clean – what does that tell us about how to co-exist with bugs on Earth?

One of the cleanest places beyond Earth may be making its residents ill. Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have had rashes, allergies and the odd infection, and scientists now believe the station’s environment is too clean. Researchers recently concluded that the ISS is so sterile it may be…

The Conversation

SpaceX's private Fram2 astronauts splash down on Earth, ending historic polar orbit expedition

SpaceX's Fram2, the first crewed mission ever fly a polar orbit, splashed down today (April 4), returning four private astronauts to Earth.

Space

Four space tourists return to Earth after a private flight over the poles

Four space tourists are back on Earth after orbiting over the north and south poles

The Independent UK

Rare colorful lightning caught on camera by ISS astronaut. 'OK, this is kind of out there'

"OK, this is kind of out there and caters to your inner Uber-Geek."

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China strikes back at Trump with 34 percent tariff — bans some rare earth exports to the U.S.

China applied a 34% tariff on all goods coming from America., as well as banning the export of seven rare earth metals to the U.S.

Tom’s Hardware

Sir David Attenborough reflects on almost being 99 in new documentary trailer

The film will be screened in cinemas from May 8 – the day the veteran broadcaster turns 99.

Evening Standard

'Major disruption' has caused Arctic polar vortex to slide off North Pole, scientists say

A sudden stratospheric warming event reversed the winds that make up the northern polar vortex on March 9. A new animation shows the vortex also moved away from the Arctic towards Europe.

LiveScience

Watch 'potentially hazardous' asteroid fly near Earth this weekend in this free livestream

The near-Earth asteroid 2025 BC10 will pass safely near our planet on Saturday (April 5). The Virtual Telescope Project will livestream views of the asteroid's close approach online.

Space

Vanguard 1 is the oldest satellite orbiting Earth. Scientists want to bring it home after 67 years

A team that includes aerospace engineers, historians and writers have proposed retrieving the 67-year-old Vanguard 1 satellite from orbit.

Space

Scientists may have just found the driving force behind Venus' volcanos

Convection processes beneath Venus' scorched surface may help explain the planet's many volcanoes, a new study reports.

Space

Is 'City Killer' Asteroid Still Hitting Earth? Change Of Trajectory Now Has Moon As Target - What Could Happen?

Initially, 2024 YR4 raised Earth impact concerns for 2032, but later calculations, especially from the Webb Telescope, lowered the risk.

International Business Times UK

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Evening Standard

Asteroid once thought risk to Earth is seen for the first time

The first images of the space body have been captured by the Webb Telescope

Salon

Satellites are censoring the stars

With satellite numbers skyrocketing over the next few years, the time to grasp the implications is now

Inverse

'Fantastic Four: First Steps' Release Date, Trailer, Plot, Cast, And More For The MCU Movie

Does Matt Shakman have what it takes to finally give Marvel's First Family a proper film?

Space

Watch SpaceX's history-making Fram2 astronaut mission return to Earth today

SpaceX's Fram2, the first crewed mission ever to orbit Earth over its poles, will splash down today (April 4), and you can watch the action live.

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Digital Camera World

The first spacecraft to orbit the Earth's poles includes a cinematographer but no licensed pilot – and the first footage is mesmerizing

The Fram2 crew includes the first professional cinematographer to ever go to space, Jannicke Mikkelsen

The Independent UK

First images of asteroid that may hit the moon provide fresh insight

Asteroid that caused panic about deadly collision with Earth is huge, Nasa finds

The Independent UK

Scientists say ‘city-killer’ asteroid on potential collision course with Moon

Asteroid 2024 YR4 was initially estimated to hit Earth in 2032

Newslaundry

‘Aren’t we all stakeholders?’ ask University of Hyderabad’s students, faculty

“The campus is my home, as much as it is of every being that lives here. This is emotional for the students and us,” says Professor Sowmya Dechamma CC, an alumna of the University of Hyderabad who now heads the Centre for Comparative Literature there. She’s talking about the protests…

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Penguins Face Economic Meltdown As Trump Targets Uninhabited Aussie Islands With Tariffs

Donald Trump’s administration has imposed a 10 per cent tariff on the Heard and McDonald Islands — two barren, icy territories of Australia located near Antarctica.

Space

SpaceX launches 27 Starlink satellites to orbit from California

SpaceX sent 27 of its Starlink internet satellites toward low Earth orbit from California this evening (April 3).

Space

NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts reveal moon mission patch to honor 'AII'

The next astronauts to fly to the moon now have a mission patch to represent their journey. NASA debuted the official Artemis 2 insignia, its first emblem for a moon-bound crew in more than 50 years.

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