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Humans are still hunting for aliens. Here's how astronomers are looking for life beyond Earth

We have long been fascinated with the idea of alien life. The earliest written record presenting the idea of “aliens” is seen in the satiric work of Assyrian writer Lucian of Samosata dated to 200 AD.

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How to finance global survival

We must face, and act upon, an inconvenient truth. The impact of human activities on Earth's geology and ecosystems is threatening the foundations of life on our planet and decades of progress in human development.

Bangkok Post

Thinking of having a baby as the planet collapses? First, ask yourself five big ethical questions

Do you want to have a baby? But, on a planet rocked by the climate crisis is having one just adding to the problem?

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Thinking of having a baby as the planet collapses? First, ask yourself 5 big ethical questions

Do you want to have a baby? But, on a planet rocked by the climate crisis, ecosystem collapse, famine and poverty, is having one just adding to the problem – and therefore unethical?

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Scientists just revealed the most detailed geological model of Earth's past 100 million years

Earth’s surface is the “living skin” of our planet – it connects the physical, chemical, and biological systems. Over geological time, landscapes change as this surface evolves, regulating the carbon cycle and nutrient circulation as rivers carry sediment into the oceans.

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Watch: 100 Million Years of Simulated Evolution Shows Earth's Drastic Changes

Researchers modeled how 100 million years of evolution changed Earth's appearance. The results could help us predict how climate change will shape the future.

Inverse

Tesla's Next-Gen Electric Motors Will Get Rid Of Rare Earth Elements

Tesla announced at its Investor Day event that it will move forward with a more efficient next-gen permanent magnet motor that requires no rare earth elements.

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Turkey earthquake: Dog pulled from rubble after being buried alive for 23 days

Just over three weeks ago, twin earthquakes tore apart Turkey and Syria, leading to entire neighbourhoods being completely flattened and the deaths of 50,000 people

Daily Mirror

And on drums… Earth! Musicians to credit planet as collaborator to raise funds for activism

Brian Eno, Jacob Collier, Anna Calvi and more will add ‘Earth’ to songwriting credits so that royalties are diverted to environmental causes

The Guardian - UK

Brian Eno charity launches The Earth as Your Co-writer royalties scheme for musicians to fight climate change

Initiative gives artists chance to protect environment by listing the Earth as a co-writer on their songs so it can benefit from royalties

Evening Standard

Moment NASA spacecraft is smashed by asteroid at 13,000mph sending rocks into outer space

On September 26, NASA deliberately manoeuvred its DART spacecraft, directing it to smash into the Dimorphos asteroid at an incredible speed of 13,000 miles per hour - leading to 1,000 tons of dust and rock blasting off the rock

Daily Mirror

The Earth Transformed by Peter Frankopan review – history through a different lens

From volcanoes to man-made climate change, the author of Silk Roads shows how closely our environment shapes civilisation

The Guardian - UK

Musk Eyes Torrid Growth at Tesla, But Offers No Big New Reveals

Elon Musk presented a heady vision Wednesday to turbocharge Tesla's growth at an investor day filled with ambitious targets but short on details sought by Wall Street. Reviewing the company's quickly expanding electric vehicle (EV) production, Musk and a team of executives promised more outsized growth through streamlined manufacturing processes,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

SpaceX launches its 9th crewed mission as it heads to space station

SpaceX launched four astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA on Thursday, including the first person from the Arab world going up for an extended monthslong stay.

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The Guardian - UK

Nearly half of English neighbourhoods ‘have less than 10% tree cover’

Analysis for Friends of the Earth also finds lower-income areas have far fewer trees than wealthier ones

The Guardian - UK

Overconsumption by the rich must be tackled, says acting UN biodiversity chief

Wealthy countries and businesses should act now to ensure success of historic nature agreement signed at Cop15 in Montreal

WEKU

Tesla has a new master plan. It's not a new car — just big thoughts on planet Earth

Musk's new "master plan" for Tesla didn't reveal any new vehicle models. Instead he presented a big-picture case for climate action, followed by smaller examples of innovations and cost-cutting.

Salon

The alphabet soup of ancient life

New research illuminates the ancient processes from which the first life arose on Earth

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New results from NASA's DART planetary defence mission confirm we could deflect deadly asteroids

What would we do if we spotted a hazardous asteroid on a collision course with Earth? Could we deflect it safely to prevent the impact?

The Independent UK

DC's cherry blossoms coming early due to confusing weather

The cherry trees in the nation’s capital are confused by Earth’s changing climate, with the iconic blossoms appearing earlier than expected because of the unusually warm winter

France 24

Earth’s ‘green lung’ rainforests take centre stage at talks in Gabon

The sixth annual One Planet Summit begins on Wednesday, with the fate of forests at the top of the agenda. Politicians, scientists and NGOs will meet in Libreville, Gabon, to discuss the future of rainforests in the Congo basin, Southeast Asia and the Amazon basin – and whether countries in…

Salon

A butterfly effect on our food system

"Our insect friends are being crowded out. Somehow, we must find ways to make more room for them."

Evening Standard

‘Stay classy, Planet Earth’: Dermot Murnaghan signs off on final Sky News show with Anchorman film quote

The veteran newsreader’s leaving remarks gained laughter from co-workers

Inverse

NASA's Asteroid Smashing Mission Was a Huge Success for Planetary Defense

The DART mission moved an asteroid, setting the stage for planetary defense strategies that could avoid collision with more dangerous objects.

ABC News

Full impact of NASA's DART asteroid-smashing mission revealed in new studies

NASA's real-life Armageddon mission to move an asteroid off course was even more of a smashing success than early results indicated.

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