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Artemis 1: maiden flight of spacecraft set to take humans back to the Moon – here's what needs to go right

A launch window – the period during which a rocket must be launched to reach its destination – opens on August 29 for the first flight to the Moon since 1972 by a spacecraft designed to carry humans there. If all goes well, the Artemis project will be on track…

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Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 183 of the invasion

Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant temporarily disconnected from national grid amid fears over disaster; Putin signs decree to increase armed forces

The Guardian - UK

Letters: It's growing fast but Cameron Park struggling to cope

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Russia, Ukraine Spar at UN over Nuclear Plant Dangers

Russia and Ukraine traded accusations Tuesday over who was endangering the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, as the United Nations urged both sides to insulate the Ukrainian facility from the ongoing war. Russia called the meeting at the UN Security Council to discuss the dangers that close shelling and a military presence…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Who was Anna Mani, and why does Google honour her today?

Mani was recognised for her contributions to India’s weather forecasts and her research on renewable energy.

Al Jazeera

Kromek raises £1.14m from shareholders to counter future supply chain issues

The radiation tech company has now raised £2.84m from existing shareholders in two separate fundraises

Birmingham Post

Contaminants of emerging concern, found in sunscreens and plastics, end up in the St. Lawrence River

Ultraviolet (UV) absorbents and industrial antioxidants are contaminants attracting growing interest as they are found in a wide range of products that are used daily. These products include sunscreens, anti-aging creams and shampoos, and materials such as plastics and textiles, both domestic or industrial. Primarily, their use is to protect…

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Letters: What sort of city do we want? How about one just like this

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Shelling of Europe's biggest nuclear power plant exposes multiple risks – a nuclear expert tells us what they are

Shelling has recently intensified at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, raising international safety concerns. Ukrainian staff continue to operate the massive plant under strict control and stressful conditions.

The Conversation

Russia warns nuclear plant disaster will spill radiation over three European countries

A nuclear power plant in Ukraine could cause a disaster covering large parts of Europe, Russia has warned. Fighting and shelling has been seen around the plant in recent weeks with Ukraine and Russia blaming each other

Daily Mirror

Prime Minister candidates both back medal for Britain's nuclear test vets

The Tory leadership contenders support getting justice for the Cold War veterans who took part in secretive radiation experiments between 1952 and 1991

Daily Mirror

Climate change conditions likely to benefit for wind farms in south India

Solar energy production likely to decrease in the immediate future

The Hindu

Ukraine nuclear plant risks increasing 'every day'

Kyiv (Ukraine) (AFP) - The risk of disaster at Europe's largest nuclear plant is "increasing every day", the mayor of the city where it is located told AFP on Sunday, after Ukraine and Russia exchanged blame for fresh shelling around the facility.

AFP

Ukraine nuclear plant standoff stirs Chernobyl memories

Vyschetarasivka (Ukraine) (AFP) - Anastasiya Rudenko clutches the gleaming gold medal her late husband Viktor was awarded for working in the Chernobyl nuclear disaster zone.

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The Canberra Times

Space junk won't make you grow extra arms and other misconceptions

Firstly, no, space junk is not radioactive.

Inverse

Astronomers discovered the earliest known dark matter — and it's not behaving as predicted

For the first time, scientists used the radiation residue of the Big Bang to measure dark matter around extremely distant galaxies.

France 24

UN warns of 'grave crisis' at Ukraine nuclear plant

The UN nuclear chief warned Thursday that “very alarming” military activity at Europe’s largest nuclear plant in southeastern Ukraine could lead to dangerous consequences for the region and called for an end to attacks at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia facility. Read FRANCE 24’s live coverage of the day’s events. All times…

Al Jazeera

What happens if Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant explodes?

Experts say the greatest concern is in the leak of radiation that could come as a result of the shelling.

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Consumer Health: Enjoy the summer sun safely

August is Summer Sun Safety Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about protecting yourself and your family from the harmful effects of ultraviolet, or UV, radiation from sunlight.

Daily Mirror

Ukraine's nuclear chief warns of 'very high' radiation risks amid power plant shelling

Energoatom's chief, Petro Kotin, said some of the Russian shelling landed near storage facilities for spent fuel, which could trigger a "radiation cloud" if hit

The Conversation

Sunscreen: here’s why it’s an anti-ageing skincare essential

Every month there seems to be a trendy new product to add to your skincare collection. Lately, a commonplace product that many people already use has taken the top spot, with everyone from dermatologists to influencers swearing by it as the number one way to stay looking youthful through the…

Irish Mirror

Ireland heatwave: Irish doctor warns three bad sunburns can double your chances of developing serious form of skin cancer

Dr Catriona McCarthy outlined the symptoms of skin cancer to be aware of and how to protect your skin in the Irish climate

The Guardian - AU

Attack on Ukraine nuclear plant ‘suicidal’, says UN chief as he urges access to site

Atomic watchdog seeking access to Zaporizhzhia, Europe’s largest atomic energy plant, after shelling damages radiation sensors and injures worker

Reuters

Factbox: Five facts about Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant

The Zaporizhzhia power plant in Ukraine is a focus of attention in the war after Kyiv accused Russia of shelling the plant again and damaging radiation sensors. The plant, in Russian-controlled territory, was also shelled on Friday. Moscow blames Ukrainian forces for the strikes.

Bangkok Post

Ukraine says worker wounded in new Russian strike on nuclear plant

KYIV: Ukraine's state nuclear power company Energoatom said on Sunday a worker was wounded and radiation monitoring sensors were damaged when Russian forces renewed their shelling of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the biggest in Europe, on Saturday night.

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