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Spending time in space can harm the human body − but scientists are working to mitigate these risks before sending people to Mars

When 17 people were in orbit around the Earth all at the same time on May 30, 2023, it set a record. With NASA and other federal space agencies planning more manned missions and commercial companies bringing people to space, opportunities for human space travel are rapidly expanding.

The Conversation

Earthquakes and other natural hazards are a risk everywhere – here's how people are preparing in the US and around the world

Disasters can happen anywhere.

The Conversation

South Africa's destructive storm surges: geoscientist reveals the 3 factors that drove them

A series of powerful tidal surges battered coastal areas in South Africa’s Western Cape, Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces over the weekend of 16 September. One person died; cars, homes and businesses were damaged. The Conversation Africa asked Jasper Knight, a geoscientist who researches coastal processes, to explain what happened.

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Experts warn of a "biological holocaust"

Between 1500 and 2022, two orders, 10 families, and 71 genera of animals went extinct thanks to humans

Salon

NASA: No evidence UFOs are aliens, sorry

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said he wanted to shift the UAP conversation from sensationalism to one of science

Salon

Scots left stunned as Northern Lights glow across country

A NUMBER of Scots across the country were left stunned as the Aurora Borealis lit up the night sky.

The National (Scotland)

What are ‘planetary boundaries’ and why should we care?

As far as we know, there is exactly one planet in our Solar System – and the galaxy – which hosts life. And you’re on it.

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Discovering the universe from our own backyards

When I was a college student, I worked at the Charlevoix Astronomical Observatory in Québec.

The Conversation

Aditya-L1 embarks on 110-day journey to L1 point

ISRO's Aditya-L1 mission to Sun's L1 point successful; data collection by STEPS payload begins. ISRO's Aditya-L1 mission to study Sun from L1 point successful; STEPS payload begins data collection.

The Hindu

Met office forecasts heavy rainfall, lightning at isolated places in Himachal

The Ministry of Earth Sciences, Meterological Centre in Shimla has predicted heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning at isolated places over plains, low and mid hills of the state. Read further on Dynamite News:

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What ancient Greek stories of humans transformed into plants can teach us about fragility and resilience

For me, gardening is the most joyful summer activity, when I can see my hard work rewarded with colorful blooms and lush greenery. Science explains this feeling by recognizing the deep bond between humans and plants. Being in a nurturing relationship with nature supports our physical and mental health.

The Conversation

Researchers find how work, enjoyment boost well-being

Scientists looked at how water formation changed as the Moon passed through Earth's magnetotail, which includes the plasma sheet. Read full details on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

A Strange, Old Asteroid Is Orbiting Our Sun — NASA’s New Psyche Mission Will Hunt For Its Origin

NASA will soon launch a spacecraft to the bizarre asteroid Psyche to better understand how it formed and why it's still here.

Inverse

India's Aditya-L1 solar mission spacecraft commences collecting scientific data

The sensors on board India’s first solar observatory have begun measuring ions and electrons at distances greater than 50,000 km from Earth, ISRO announced.

The Hindu

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Tens of thousands march against fossil fuels in New York ahead of climate summit

Yelling that the future and their lives depend on ending fossil fuels, tens of thousands of protesters on Sunday kicked off a week where leaders will try once again to curb climate change primarily caused by coal, oil and natural gas.

The Guardian - UK

Tim Peake backs idea for solar farms in space as costs fall

Astronaut says rockets from Elon Musk’s SpaceX can reduce price of launching equipment

The Hindu

South Western Railway launches cleanliness fortnight

SWR launches Swachhta Pakhwara to ensure mass participation in cleanliness activities. GM Sanjeev Kishore administers Swachhata Pledge to officers & staff. Signature campaign & walkathon held at KSR Bengaluru Station. Plastic Asura & Earth sculpture created to sensitise passengers & public to give up plastic. Field units & frontline staff…

The Hindu

NASA names chief of UFO research; panel sees no alien evidence

NASA has said it has named a new director of research into what the government calls “unidentified anomalous phenomenon,” or UAP

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NASA releases 'baby picture' of a star that will grow up to be much like our sun

A new image from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope reveals what Earth's sun could have looked like in its infancy.

The Guardian - UK

Why do people have long hair out of their nose? 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

Zenger

How Many Plants Survived What Killed Off The Dinosaurs

Talk about flower power.

The Guardian - US

A Million Miles Away review – charming space biopic tells an inspiring story

The Amazon drama, about the migrant worker turned astronaut José Hernández, is part rousing success story and part Nasa PR

The Conversation

NASA report finds no evidence that UFOs are extraterrestrial

NASA’s independent study team released its highly anticipated report on UFOs on Sept. 14, 2023.

The Conversation

How weather 'blocks' have triggered more extreme heatwaves and floods across Europe

On several occasions this summer, Europe’s weather seemed to get itself stuck, leading to prolonged heatwaves and floods. In the UK, a long hot and dry spell throughout May and June gave way to a similarly persistent cool and wet period.

The Conversation

Morocco earthquake: why traditional earthen architecture is not to blame for the destruction communities have endured

The 6.9 magnitude earthquake that hit Morocco on Friday, September 8 has claimed almost 3,000 lives. A further 5,530 people are injured, and the death toll is expected to rise.

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