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Asteroids in the solar system could contain undiscovered, superheavy elements

For centuries, the quest for new elements was a driving force in many scientific disciplines. Understanding an atom’s structure and the development of nuclear science allowed scientists to accomplish the old goal of alchemists – turning one element into another.

The Conversation

NASA’s OSIRIS-REx Mission Stymied In Opening Bennu Sample Capsule

NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission faces challenge as scientists struggle to access precious asteroid sample

Zenger

Rishi Sunak on AI: nuclear fusion, terror threat & UK supercomputer -Tech & Science Daily podcast

Rishi Sunak has set out his vision for artificial intelligence, revealing plans for a British AI safety institute, proposals to use the technology to boost productivity, and even the use of AI to help us harness the power of nuclear fusion.

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Scientists identify molten layer deep within interior of Mars

Seismic waves generated by a meteorite impact on the other side of Mars from where NASA’s InSight lander sits have provided new clues about the Red Planet’s deep interior

The Hindu

The Sun's activity cycle is reaching its peak early: knowing why could help us unlock the secrets of our star

Our Sun is a steady and everlasting companion. Reliable like a clock, its apparent passage across the sky allows us to measure time. The Sun and its path is also the source of Earth’s seasons. But in many respects, our Sun is far from calm and unchanging.

The Conversation

NASA’s Lucy Mission Will Flyby An Asteroid In Its First Major Test

The ongoing mission will visit its first asteroid, Dinkinesh, to prepare for its journey toward the Trojan asteroids near Jupiter.

Inverse

Renewing, not removing, line a win for all

Letters to the editor: I have signed the rail petition and encourage others to.

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The "enshittification" of tech in space

From Google to Netflix, tech is becoming more useless. The commercialization of space is no different

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Space rocks and asteroid dust are pricey, but these aren't the most expensive materials used in science

After a journey of seven years and nearly 4 billion miles, NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft landed gently in the Utah desert on the morning of Sept. 24, 2023, with a precious payload. The spacecraft brought back a sample from the asteroid Bennu.

The Conversation

NASA’s Juno Spacecraft Just Snapped A Close-Up View Of Jupiter’s Volcanic Moon Io

This is our closest look at Io in 20 years, and it's still a horror movie set come to life.

Inverse

UFO hotspots revealed as ex Ministry of Defence expert calls for action

Manchester, London and Chesire have been the largest hotspots for UFO sightings in the past two years

The Independent UK

Moon may be ‘40m years older’ than previously thought, researchers say

Scientists shed new light on satellite’s formation by studying lunar dust from Apollo 17 mission

The Guardian - UK

Did NASA Just Spoil the Plot of 2023's Best Sci-Fi Show?

The rules of ethical behavior in space are getting real at the International Astronautical Conference. But, interestingly, some specific topics are almost identical in the new season of the sci-fi hit 'For All Mankind.'

Inverse

Is Mars tectonically more active than previously thought?

NASA's InSight lander recorded a magnitude 4.7 quake on Mars, leading to an international search for a fresh crater. After months of searching, no crater was found, suggesting the quake was caused by tectonic forces within the planet, indicating Mars is more seismically active than thought.

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Carl Sagan detected life on Earth 30 years ago – here's how his experiment is helping us search for alien species today

It’s been 30 years since a group of scientists led by Carl Sagan found evidence for life on Earth using data from instruments on board the Nasa Galileo robotic spacecraft. Yes, you read that correctly. Among his many pearls of wisdom, Sagan was famous for saying that science is more…

Inverse

The Webb Space Telescope Found A High-Speed, 3,000-Mile-Wide Jet Stream On Jupiter

When the Webb Space Telescope studied Jupiter last year, it found something that had never been seen before.

The Hindu

Scientists surprised by source of largest quake detected on Mars

NASA’s InSight lander detected the largest quake yet recorded on Mars, one with a 4.7 magnitude - fairly modest by Earth standards but strong for Mars

Inverse

NASA Image Reveals How The New El Niño Compares to Past Extremes

NASA satellites are closely monitoring the emergence of El Niño's effects on weather patterns.

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NASA Captured This Dramatic Image Of Earth During The Ring of Fire Eclipse

The dark spot on the Earth is the moon's shadow.

Reason

SpaceX: FAA Is Slowing Progress to the Moon

“If you’re able to build a rocket faster than the government can regulate it, that’s upside down.”

The Conversation

Clouds of quartz detected high in a distant planet's atmosphere – here's what this tells us about other worlds

Quartz, also known as silica, is everywhere. This mineral is in the screen of the laptop or phone you’re reading this article on. It’s used to make computer chips, which are in everything from medical equipment to washing machines. It can be melted to produce glass.

The Guardian - AU

Will the Earth breach its 1.5C guardrail sooner than we thought?

When the ‘godfather of climate science’ says the extraordinary heat during the northern summer points to accelerated warming, governments should listen

Inverse

NASA’s InSight Lander Just Recorded The Largest Mars Quake Ever

Data from NASA's InSight lander revealed a surprising cause for the largest Mars quake we have ever detected.

The Conversation

NASA's Psyche asteroid mission: a 3.6 billion kilometre 'journey to the centre of the Earth'

Psyche was the Greek goddess of the soul, born a mere mortal and later married to Eros, the God of love. Who knows why the Italian astronomer Annibale de Gasparis gave her name to a celestial object he observed one night in 1852?

The Conversation

Why is space so dark even though the universe is filled with stars?

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com.

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