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Newborn moon may have had many mini-siblings in Earth orbit long ago

When Earth and our moon were much closer together than they are now, the duo could have had tiny companions, or a disk revolving around them in orbits around the pair's poles, a new study finds.

Space

Researchers want to build 'streetlights' on the moon — and they'd be taller than the Statue of Liberty

A private company has received funding from the U.S. government to build the first-ever "streetlights" on the moon — towering, Statue of Liberty-sized structures that could withstand the brutal lunar night.

LiveScience

Astronauts stuck in space may hitch a ride home with SpaceX in 2025, NASA says

Two astronauts on a mission of up to two weeks who have been stuck at the International Space Station since early June due to safety concerns over Boeing's Starliner capsule may need to use SpaceX for a ride back to Earth in February 2025, the US space agency NASA said…

France 24

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'It's My Biggest Passion and I Don't Know What On Earth I'd Do Without It' – Meet The Golf-Obsessed Teenage YouTubers Passionate About Growing The Game

Cameron and Jasmine Davies, 12 and 14 respectively, share a love of the game and have their own golf-specific YouTube channel

Golf Monthly

Earth’s ‘greatest natural wonder’ faces existential threat from hottest ocean temperatures in 400 years

The Great Barrier Reef, the largest living ecosystem on Earth, may not survive for future generations unless global heating is stopped

The Independent UK

End Of Record Heat Streak Does Not Halt Climate Change

July 2024 ends 13-month heat record streak due to El Nino, but global warming persists. Climate change fuels extreme weather events worldwide.

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July ends 13-month streak of global heat records as El Nino ebbs, but experts warn against relief

Earth’s string of 13 straight months with a new average heat record came to an end in July

The Independent UK

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NASA says chances are growing that astronauts may switch from Boeing to a SpaceX ride back to Earth

NASA says chances are growing that two test pilots who flew a new Boeing capsule to the International Space Station in June may have to switch to SpaceX for a ride home

The Independent UK

SpaceX targeting Aug. 26 for historic Polaris Dawn astronaut mission

SpaceX is now targeting Aug. 26 for the launch of Polaris Dawn, a crewed flight to Earth orbit that will feature the first-ever private spacewalk.

Space

Archaeologists conduct first ‘space excavation’ on International Space Station – and discover surprising quirks of zero-gravity life

New results from the first archaeological fieldwork conducted in space show the International Space Station is a rich cultural landscape where crew create their own “gravity” to replace Earth’s, and adapt module spaces to suit their needs.

The Conversation

‘Wake-up call to humanity’: research shows the Great Barrier Reef is the hottest it’s been in 400 years

The Great Barrier Reef is vast and spectacular. But repeated mass coral bleachings, driven by high ocean temperatures, are threatening the survival of coral colonies which are the backbone of the reef.

The Conversation

China launches 1st batch of satellites for planned 14,000-strong megaconstellation (video)

A Long March 6A rocket launched 18 internet satellites Wednesday morning (Aug. 7), kicking off construction of a Chinese constellation that could eventually host 14,000 spacecraft.

Space

Why wildfires are getting more dangerous

After more than a year of record-breaking heat, the peak of fire season is approaching across vast swathes of our green planet.

The Conversation

Frederick Vine obituary

Marine geologist and geophysicist who was key to developing the theory of plate tectonics

The Guardian - UK

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Gargantuan waves in Earth's mantle may make continents rise, new study finds

Dramatic cliffs and high plateaus are caused by the same wave triggered in Earth's middle layer when continents pull apart, a new study finds.

Total Film

The 10 best alien movies of all time

From 2001: Space Odyssey to ET, these are the best alien movies to watch right now

LiveScience

Plate tectonics fired up at least 3 billion years ago, study of ancient rocks in Australia indicates

Researchers have discovered the world's oldest known arc-slicing fault in Australia, intensifying the debate over the origins of plate tectonics.

The Independent UK

Scientists solve mystery of some of Earth’s most dramatic landscapes

Results showed that when continents split, the stretching of the continental crust causes stirring in the Earth’s mantle

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Watch SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket generate sonic boom during landing (video)

A SpaceX video shows a Falcon 9 first stage's post-launch return to Earth in great detail, even capturing the sonic boom generated during the descent.

The Independent UK

‘World’s oldest calendar’ found carved onto ancient monument

The timekeeping system was unearthed at the Gobekli Tepe site in Turkey.

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NASA Observes Strong Solar Flares, Potential Northern Lights Displays

Explore recent X-class solar flares, heightened solar activity, and potential Northern Lights displays. Witness celestial events in the sky!

Space

NASA moon probe plays laser tag with Japanese lunar lander

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter bounced a laser off Japan's SLIM lander recently, showcasing tech that could aid future moon exploration.

Digital Camera World

Astrophotographers prepare for “the best meteor shower of the year” according to NASA

The Perseids Meteor Shower is an annual meteor shower that peaks in mid-August, with up to 100 meteors per hour

The Independent UK

Strange carvings at world’s oldest monument suggest civilisation began after devastating comet strike

Göbekli Tepe, 12,000-year-old temple-like complex in Turkey, was likely built to record astronomical event that sparked dawn of human civilisation

Louder

"We played eight shows and they were amazing. The kids followed us everywhere": The story of the album that should have turned Angel into stars

In 1976 Angel released On Earth As It Is In Heaven: It turned out be be a mixed blessing

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