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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

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

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“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.

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'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.

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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.

Space

The moon's thin atmosphere is made by constant meteorite bombardment

New research using Apollo mission samples has determined that the impact of meteorites on the lunar surface is primarily responsible for generating the moon's thin and nebulous atmosphere.

The Guardian - UK

Meteorite impacts produce most of moon’s thin atmosphere, study reveals

Scientists find impact vaporisation responsible for about 70% and a process known as solar wind sputtering 30%

LiveScience

Volcano in Tanzania with weirdest, runniest magma on Earth is sinking into the ground

Tanzania's outlandish Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano, the only volcano on Earth that is currently erupting carbonatite lava, has been sinking at a rate of 1.4 inches per year for the past decade.

Inverse

Aurora Alert Issued! Here’s How To See The Northern Lights This Weekend

NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center has issued an alert: A geomagnetic storm will strike Earth August 3 and 4 and may produce auroras in the U.S.

The Guardian - UK

These are the slowest fastest women on Earth. And they have a story to tell

From American Samoa’s Filomenaleonisa Iakopo to Kimia Yousofi of Afghanistan, the roads to the 100m are diverse

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