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The sun is a 'runaway world collector' that can trap passing rogue planets

The sun could collect rogue planets and hold them at the outskirts of the solar system for millions of years, occasionally trading them with neighboring star Alpha Centauri.

Space

See brilliant Venus, exquisite Earthshine and the Perseid meteor shower peak this week

Here's how to see a dazzlingly bright Venus, an eerie view of Earthshine and the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, this week.

Space

China's secretive space plane caught on camera in orbit (photos)

China's mysterious space plane has been caught on camera by a satellite watcher who snagged new imagery of the high-flying robotic vehicle.

Space

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How can there be ice on the Moon?

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com.

The Conversation

Books That Shook the Business World: The Human Condition by Hannah Arendt

Can you cook your way to stardom from a small kitchen in a tiny apartment? The answer, today, is a resounding ‘yes’. Look for a recipe, make a TikTok reel of yourself cooking, and unleash unlimited possibilities for public recognition. TikTok, as one New York Times article puts it, is…

The Conversation

Was life on Earth sparked by cloud-to-ground lightning strikes?

Cloud-to-ground lightning strikes simulated in a biosphere mimicking conditions on a young Earth led to chemical reactions resulting in "remarkable yields" of the building blocks for life.

Space

How to spot Mexican bean beetles and combat these destructive vegetable garden pests

Keep your eyes open, as it is not just beans that these hungry beetles go for

Homes & Gardens

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Could the Geminid meteor shower threaten satellites and astronauts on the International Space Station?

We evaluate how the International Space Station is protected from the impacts of tiny meteoroids and the level of risk to smaller satellites.

Space

“Personal and sometimes uncomfortable … an elegant exploration of the abyss for those willing to be drawn in”: Returned To The Earth’s Stalagmite Steeple

Unhurried, dark and dreamy, their fifth album features smooth instrumentation and warm, yearning vocals

Louder

The Last Human review – despair and hope for Greenland youth in crosshairs of climate peril

Ivalo Frank’s documentary draws in deep science about the origins of life on Earth along with warm portraits of the young people who face environmental crisis

The Guardian - UK

Earth to Moon by Moon Unit Zappa review – waspish, funny account of life as Frank Zappa’s daughter

This memoir about being fathered by the 70s rock oddball and ‘pagan absurdist’ is an extraordinary tale of survival

The Guardian - UK

SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites to orbit from California (video, photos)

SpaceX launched another batch of its Starlink satellites to orbit early Sunday (Aug. 4), continuing a busy stretch for the company.

Space

'Where on earth is Keir Starmer?': Questions over silence of PM as riots erupt

AN SNP MSP has joined a chorus of voices asking where Keir Starmer is as far-right riots erupt in numerous cities across England.

The National (Scotland)

Breakthrough Study Reveals Origins Of World's Largest Iron Deposits

Discover how the breakup of a supercontinent led to the formation of massive iron ore deposits in Western Australia, offering valuable insights for future ...

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Solar Activity Predicted To Bring Spectacular Northern Lights Displays

Discover the surge in solar activity leading to increased Northern Lights displays in North America.

Space

Earth from space: Astronauts share photography tips for snapping amazing photos from the ISS

From thunderstorm sprites to volcanic plumes, and city lights to meteors, the world appears a different place from 250 miles (400 kilometers) up.

The Guardian - UK

Who gave Earth its name and what is a blood moon? Try our kids’ quiz

Five multiple-choice questions – set by children – to test your knowledge, and a chance to submit your own junior brainteasers for future quizzes

Inverse

Climate Tipping Points Are Unpredictable And Miss The Point, Says New Study

Trying to make precise time estimates for major climate tipping points is futile, according to a new analysis.

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