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'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Just Changed How The Dinosaurs Went Extinct — But What Really Happened?

Let's go back to the distant past... of 1980.

Inverse · Jul 24

In 1909, the Eiffel Tower was set to be demolished. Here's how a radio saved the world's most-visited monument

The Eiffel Tower was initially intended for demolition after twenty years. Its creators faced significant opposition from artists and writers. Gustave Eiffel transformed the tower into a scientific laboratory and radio antenna. This strategic military and scientific asset secured its permanent future. Radio technology ultimately saved the iconic Parisian landmark…

The Economic Times · Jul 24

Canada's Enervoxa plans India rare earths project, may tie up with Vedanta, Hindalco, NALCO

Canadian climate technology company Enervoxa plans to partner with Vedanta, Hindalco and NALCO to build a rare earth processing plant in India using aluminium waste, or red mud. The project aims to strengthen India's rare earth processing capabilities, reduce reliance on China and support the country's critical minerals supply chain.

The Economic Times · Jul 24

Vulcan Centaur swapped out again: NASA goes with SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket for launch of space weather mission

NASA's SunRISE mission has been assigned a new launch vehicle: It will now be delivered to orbit by a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket rather than a United Launch Alliance Vulcan Centaur.

Space · Jul 23

Can we alter ocean chemistry to absorb carbon? Here are the pros and cons

As the planet warms, countries around the world are racing to meet their net zero targets set out in the 2015 Paris Agreement.

The Conversation · Jul 23

The 9 All‑Time Greatest Teen Superhero Teams Who Deserve a Film Adaptation ASAP

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Personal Finance Advice · Jul 23

86 Size Comparisons That Might Make You Understand The True Scale Of Some Things

It’s surprisingly easy to misjudge the size of something when you’ve only seen it in photos, on a screen, or from a distance. A familiar object can suddenly look enormous when placed next to a person, while something we imagined as massive may turn out to be far smaller than…

Bored Panda · Jul 23

In 1938, millions of Americans thought Martians had invaded Earth after a radio broadcast sounded so real that it triggered nationwide panic

In 1938, radio drama caused panic across America: Orson Welles' 1938 radio broadcast of The War of the Worlds caused widespread confusion after its realistic news format led some listeners to believe that Martians were invading Earth. While some panic did occur, historical research suggests the scale of the hysteria…

The Economic Times · Jul 23

Should Artemis IV astronauts actually land near the moon's south pole? Artemis II pilot says the lunar equator might be better

NASA has long eyed the moon's south pole for its first crewed Artemis landing. But Artemis II astronaut Victor Glover says the agency should target an easier and safer place to touch down.

Space · Jul 23

Space datacenters proposed by Musk and Bezos ‘catastrophic’ for planet, experts warn

New US petition demands review of plans from tech companies amid fears of environmental destruction

The Guardian - US · Jul 23