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A dried lakebed in Africa's Chad sends 27.7 million tonnes of dust across 5,000 km of Atlantic Ocean each year, carrying phosphorus that helps sustain the Amazon rainforest

The Amazon rainforest has a surprising lifeline. Each year, about 27.7 million tonnes of Sahara dust travel nearly 5,000 kilometres from Chad’s Bodélé Depression across the Atlantic Ocean. The dust carries around 22,000 tonnes of phosphorus, a vital plant nutrient. Amazon soil loses phosphorus through heavy rainfall and flooding. African…

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Artemis II pilot thanks NASA for letting him fly Orion by hand: 'I'm still blown away by that trust'

The Artemis II crew thanked NASA and its contractors in front of a crowd of over 8,000 on on Aug. 3, 2026 at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado.

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'Big Pig Dig': In 1994, two hikers discovered a 34-million-year old site in South Dakota's Badlands with fossils of prehistoric rhinos, small horses and huge carnivorous pigs

In 1994, two hikers stumbled upon enormous bones in South Dakota's Badlands, igniting a wave of scientific exploration that lasted years. This serendipitous discovery led to the unearthing of over 19,000 fossils from a site believed to be an ancient watering hole, where animals converged during a severe drought around…

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'This goes beyond showcasing technological soft power': China's new moon map signals bold space ambitions (video)

New chronology, data about the moon's far side and a homegrown cartographic standard signal China's ambitions for how the solar system gets mapped.

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Quote of the Day by Isaac Newton: “He who thinks half-heartedly will not believe in God but...” - Meaning, life lessons and the story of the genius who changed science

Isaac Newton, known primarily as a ground-breaking scientist, was also an inquisitive theologian. His reflections imply that thoughtful contemplation of the natural world can evoke questions regarding a divine creator. Newton regarded science and faith as complementary rather than contradictory, asserting that the study of natural philosophy unveils divine qualities…

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5 best dinosaur movies that aren’t ‘Jurassic Park’ (or 'Jurassic World')

"The End of Oak Street" is the latest dinosaur blockbuster on the big screen, and I'm rounding up the best prehistoric picks, not including "Jurassic Park," because you've probably watched that one already.

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A Latvian astronomer and his wife drove 190 miles to a secret Soviet ghost town in 1994; found a 600-ton telescope the Russians had poured acid on - adapted the Cold War machine built to spy on the West and listen to the stars

After the retreat of Russian forces from Latvia, a concealed Soviet-era radio telescope came to light. Astronomer Juris Zhagars dedicated his efforts to repairing the damaged equipment for research purposes. Alongside his wife, he revitalized a forsaken structure within the old military zone. Now, this telescope supports international scientific initiatives,…

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Lunar eclipse August 2026: Where will it be visible, what time will it peak and how to watch

Lunar eclipse: On August 27-28, 2026, a deep partial lunar eclipse will grace our skies, although it won't be visible from India during the day. As the Earth's atmosphere refracts light, the Moon will take on a beautiful reddish-orange hue. Skywatchers across many regions, including parts of the Americas, Europe,…

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Thousands await aid after deadly Indonesian quake

RUTENG, Indonesia - Help started arriving Sunday for thousands of evacuees on Indonesia's Flores island after a powerful earthquake killed 48 people, injured dozens and damaged hundreds of houses and buildings.

Bangkok Post

New record! SpaceX launches 2 Falcon 9 rockets just 38 minutes apart (video)

SpaceX launched two of its Falcon 9 rockets just 38 minutes apart on Saturday evening (Aug. 15), setting a new spaceflight record.

Space

Japan aims for the moons of Mars

Japan's MMX mission will blast off soon to collect Martian moon samples. The spacecraft will orbit Mars for three years and land on Phobos. This mission aims to understand Solar System origins and life's emergence. A rival Chinese mission also plans to return Mars samples around 2031. The Japanese mission…

The Economic Times

Sohrai and Khovar: The Tribal Painting Tradition on Mud Walls That Jharkhand Has Kept Alive for 10,000 Years

The wall is the canvas, and the wall will dissolveYou arrive in a village in Hazaribagh district and the first thing you notice is that the walls are alive. Not decorated, alive. Figures of deer move across the mud surface in white and ochre and black. Peacocks open their tails…

Times Life

You Think Rama’s Lineage Began With Dasharatha? Think Again

When people think about Lord Rama’s family, they often begin with King Dasharatha, the ruler of Ayodhya and father of Rama. But according to Hindu traditions and texts such as the Ramayana, Puranas and Raghuvamsha, Lord Rama belonged to a much older and illustrious royal lineage that stretched back through…

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Why can’t penguins fly and why don’t buses have seatbelts? The 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

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🔴 Indonesia hit by two powerful earthquakes

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Indonesia's western Sumatra island late on Saturday, the US Geological Survey said. The quake followed a powerful 7.7 magnitude quake that hit the country's eastern Flores island earlier the same day, leaving at least 47 people dead and several others trapped beneath collapsed buildings.

Bangkok Post

Powerful earthquake kills at least 40 in Indonesia

MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara — Rescuers combed through debris for survivors on Saturday after a powerful earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia, killing at least 40 people, according to a disaster official.

Bangkok Post

Poweful quake off Indonesia sparks mass evacuations

MAUMERE (INDONESIA) - A strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia early Saturday, sending thousands running in panic after authorities issued a tsunami warning.

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Is empty space really empty? This magnetic star may finally solve a 90-year-old mystery

"We're not just studying astronomical objects anymore; we're using them to test the laws of nature."

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6 space board games to channel the political drama of 'For All Mankind' and 'Star City'

“Whoever controls space will control the Earth.”

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Will the new moon race turn Earth's nearest neighbor into a dumping ground?

We need rules to prevent space companies from dumping their old rockets onto the moon's surface in the future, experts say.

Salon

“Lanterns” questions what makes a hero

The DCU's new drama uses Hal Jordan and John Stewart's tense team-up to take a swing at America's meritocracy myth

Inverse

'Lanterns' Review: DC's Attempt At Grounded Sci-Fi Is An Overwrought Misfire

DC's Green Lantern origin story sinks when it could have soared.

Space

Can Venus cast a shadow? Here's how to see it for yourself

As Venus gets close to its greatest brilliancy in the evening sky, it’s a good time to test one of astronomy’s less believable claims.

TechRadar

Lanterns review: Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre's new HBO Max show is a shining example of a DC comic book adaptation that oh-so-nearly gets everything right

Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre's Green Lantern TV show is a dazzling return to form for DC Studios after its blackest night.

The Guardian - UK

Scientists hope to shed light on young universe by using far side of the moon

UK team seeking to put suitcase-sized satellite in orbit around moon in search for 21cm line radio frequency signal

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