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It's raining diamonds across the universe, research suggests

Paris (AFP) - It could be raining diamonds on planets throughout the universe, scientists suggested Friday, after using common plastic to recreate the strange precipitation believed to form deep inside Uranus and Neptune.

AFP

Stargazing in September: Viewing the universe in all its splendour

There are so many benefits to reducing light pollution that it seems a no-brainer, writes Nigel Henbest

The Independent UK

The Loop: Qantas profits nosedive, Robodebt royal commission announced, a fan favourite leaves Euphoria and NASA's mission to Uranus

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After 45 years, the 5-billion-year legacy of the Voyager 2 interstellar probe is just beginning

On August 20 1977, 45 years ago, an extraordinary spacecraft left this planet on a journey like no other. Voyager 2 was going to show us, for the first time, what the outer solar system planets looked like close-up. It was like sending a fly to New York City and…

The Conversation

Starwatch: Mars guides way to spotting Uranus

Seventh planet technically visible as pale blue dot with help of binoculars

The Guardian - UK

China’s space agency could send a mission to Neptune — major discoveries await

Ice giants like Neptune are a potential treasure trove of scientific discoveries. China's space agency plans to launch a mission in 2030 to arrive in 2036.

Inverse

Journey to the mystery planet: why Uranus is the new target for space exploration

The last time a probe visited the distant ice giant was in 1986, yet learning more about this cold world could tell us a lot about the galaxy

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Congress questions Finance Minister’s interest in tackling inflation

Nirmala Sitharaman had tweeted pictures taken by NASA’s James Webb telescope

The Hindu

Jupiter's core hides a disturbing cannibal past — study

New evidence from the Juno probe shows Jupiter ingesting large quantities of planetesimals, which could explain its unusual core.

Inverse

Solar system planets, order and formation: The ultimate guide

Explore the eight (or nine) planets of the solar system in order from nearest to the sun and discover the many wonders of our solar system along the way.

Space

Ranking Sailor Moon Characters Based On How Badly They’d Kick My Weak, Powerless Ass

My defences would be down around Sailor Uranus. Sue me and my childish humour, but I'd be stifling giggles.

Pedestrian.tv

Tonight's your last chance to witness a rare 'parade of planets'

Phenomena sees Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Uranus all line up

Wales Online

Best time to see seven planets align this weekend during rare event

Five of the seven planets will be visible to the naked eye

Daily Record

How and when to see seven planets align this weekend for the first time in 18 years

It's often called a 'planetary parade'

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UK stargazers can see rare seven planet alignment from Friday

What astronomers often term a 'planetary parade' is to take place in our skies starting on Friday, the first time in 18 years

Inverse

Why are Uranus and Neptune different colors? The answer is surprisingly mundane

A recent study seeks to find out why Neptune and Uranus, both ice giant planets, are different colors. The answer is to do with their atmospheric conditions.

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Your Horos Are Here: This Week Leos Will Be Concerned About How They’re Perceived By Others

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The Hindu

Why do Uranus and Neptune have different colours?

Neptune and Uranus have much in common — they have similar masses, sizes, and atmospheric composit

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The Independent UK

Scientists can finally explain why Uranus and Neptune are different colours

The furthest two planets in the Solar System both have similar masses, sizes, and atmospheric compositions, but they are different shades of blue.

The Conversation

What the Voyager space probes can teach humanity about immortality and legacy as they sail through space for trillions of years

Voyager 1 is the farthest human-made object from Earth. After sweeping by Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune, it is now almost 15 billion miles (24 billion kilometers) from Earth in interstellar space. Both Voyager 1 and its twin, Voyager 2, carry little pieces of humanity in the form of their…

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