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Seth Meyers on Trump’s response to LA wildfires: ‘How does this guy find a way to make everything on earth about himself?’

Late-show hosts discuss Donald Trump’s self-involved response to the LA wildfires and awkward seating arrangements at Jimmy Carter’s funeral

The Guardian - US

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Evening Standard

How a leap year mistake knocked out a OneWeb satellite for 2 days

February 29, 2024 caused quite a stir for a giant satellite provider.

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To resist the climate crisis, we must resist the billionaire class

To solve the climate crisis, power must flow away from the billionaire class

The Guardian - US

Giant sculpture inspired by the sun to go on display at National Trust properties

Luke Jerram’s latest work, entitled Helios, includes the sound of the sun captured by Nasa.

The Independent UK

Wildfires latest: 10 confirmed dead as firefighters work to contain blazes in Los Angeles area

Firefighters are hoping for a break from the fierce winds that have fueled massive blazes in the Los Angeles area, killing 10 people, obliterating whole neighborhoods and setting the nation’s second-largest city on edge

The Independent UK

See the moon and Jupiter ride the Bull in tonight’s sky

On Friday (Jan. 10), the moon will pass near Jupiter, meeting up with the gas giant in the constellation Taurus. Viewers can expect to see the bright moon and Jupiter shortly after sunset.

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Antarctica 'pyramid': The strangely symmetrical mountain that sparked a major alien conspiracy theory

Antarctica is home to a peak shaped like a perfect pyramid — but contrary to what conspiracy theorists say, the mountain's four symmetrical faces were forged through natural processes.

LiveScience

The fastest-spinning 'vampire star' we know of is shrinking. Soon, it will explode

The fastest-spinning white dwarf ever discovered is a shrinking cosmic vampire feasting on a stellar companion. A feeding process is pushing the dead star toward an imminent supernova explosion.

Space

Earth Records Hottest Year, Exceeds Climate Threshold

Learn about Earth's hottest year in 2024, exceeding climate limits, causing extreme weather events, and the urgent need for climate action.

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I used AI to imagine humanity in 50,000 years — here’s how it went

I used a combination of AI tools, including Freepik and ChatGPT, to imagine humanity's future if it were to spread throughout the solar system and beyond.

Tom’s Guide

How to see the full 'Wolf Moon' swallow Mars this week

The Wolf Moon — the first full moon of the year and of winter in the Northern Hemisphere — will be best seen on Jan. 14, shortly after it has occulted Mars.

LiveScience

Famous Landmarks Test: Let’s See How Many You Actually Know

Do you know where the most famous objects on Earth are? From ancient wonders like Machu Picchu carved by civilizations long gone to modern marvels like the Burj Khalifa that push the boundaries of human achievement, these iconic landmarks stand as symbols of history, culture, and innovation. Each is so…

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Global temperatures passed critical 1.5°C milestone for the first time in 2024 – new report

The earth’s climate experienced its hottest year in 2024. Extreme flooding in April killed hundreds of people in Pakistan and Afghanistan. A year-long drought has left Amazon river levels at an all-time low. And in Athens, Greece, the ancient Acropolis was closed in the afternoons to protect tourists from dangerous…

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As Los Angeles combusts, 2024 is declared Earth’s hottest on record

The year 2024 was the world’s warmest on record globally, and the first calendar year in which global temperatures exceeded 1.5°C above its pre-industrial levels.

The Independent UK

Earth records hottest year ever in 2024 and the jump was so big it breached a key threshold

Global temperatures in 2024 soared to yet another record level, but this time it was such a big jump that Earth temporarily passed a major symbolic climate threshold

Latin Times

NASA Astronauts Stuck in Space for 7 Months Dismiss Fears for Their Safety: 'It Doesn't Feel Like We're Cast Away'

NASA astronauts have spent seven months aboard the International Space Station, far exceeding their planned eight-day mission after safety concerns grounded their return spacecraft. Despite the extended stay, they remain focused on scientific research and maintenance tasks, with plans to return to Earth in April 2025 aboard a SpaceX vehicle.

Fortune

I’m a mining industry CEO. Let’s talk about Trump and Greenland

Greenland is flush with rare earth elements, which America needs for tech and defense—but China largely controls.

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Mars rock samples may contain evidence of alien life, but can NASA get them back to Earth?

NASA will explore two different strategies for fetching Mars rocks collected by the Perseverance rover, and there's a chance these samples contain evidence of alien life.

The Conversation

Putting Donald Trump’s plans for Greenland and the Panama canal into context

There has been a great deal of heat – and not an overabundance of light – when it comes to the media’s reactions to Donald Trump’s renewed interest in acquiring Greenland from Denmark after he resumes the US presidency on January 20. The tone of commentary has very much had…

LiveScience

New NASA robot with X-ray vision will watch Earth 'breathing' from the moon

An artist's illustration of Earth's magnetosphere.

The Conversation

Many species reach their heat limits at similar temperatures, leaving ecosystems at risk of sudden climate-driven collapse – new study

Last year, much of the world’s largest coral reef system was transformed into a white boneyard, featuring ghostly silhouettes of horns, brains and lettuces. The threat of sudden biodiversity loss from climate change had been realised through what’s known as a mass bleaching event.

Space

Food grows better on the moon than on Mars, scientists find

Scientists expect the moon to have better soil for growing food than the red planet

Top News

Scientists Drill 1.2 Million-Year-Old Antarctic Ice Core

International team drills 1.2 million-year-old ice core in Antarctica, offering insights into Earth's climate history and greenhouse gas levels.

LiveScience

See a 'parade' of 6 planets fill the sky on Saturday night — before a bonus 7th planet joins in March

Worlds will align for a "planetary parade" in January, with four bright and easily visible to the naked eye. But an even better view arrives in February and March. Here's what you need to know.

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