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1st monster black hole ever pictured erupts with surprise gamma-ray explosion

The Event Horizon Telescope, which captured the first image of a black hole, has done it again. The Earth-sized telescope spotted an unexpected explosion from the same supermassive black hole.

Space

The Ursid Meteor Shower Will Peak This Weekend

Explore the beauty of the Ursid meteor shower peaking on December 21-22 as it offers stunning celestial displays for winter skywatchers.

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Saturn's rings could be much older than scientists first thought

Saturn's rings might not be younger than the dinosaurs as recently suggested, but nearly as old as the giant planet itself at billions of years in age, a new study says.

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EU launches €10bn space programme to rival Musk’s Starlink

UK not part of Iris2 project described as ‘a significant step towards Europe’s sovereignty and secure connectivity’

The Guardian - UK

This red giant star has starspots larger than the entire sun

Astronomers modeled sunspot activity on a nearby red giant star to learn about its chaotic interior.

Space

Radiation-resistant 'extremophile' microbe dubbed 'Conan the Bacterium' inspires new antioxidant

A three-part complex based on the molecules that give "Conan the Bacterium" its radiation resistance may protect humans against damage from ionizing radiation.

LiveScience

It was down to the wire, but Helldivers 2 players are celebrating after giving the Illuminate the galactic boot on Calypso (Update: They're back already)

Welcome (back) to Super Earth.

PC Gamer

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December full moon 2024: Cold Moon puts on a dazzling show for skywatchers worldwide (photos)

The last full moon of 2024 did not disappoint.

Space

Fake Paramedic, Who Worked Motocross Events In Australia, Gets Convicted

This is a weird story. By now, if you've been on this earth for more than a few years, you probably know that most places consider it illegal to impersonate, say, a police officer.

RideApart

How does the International Space Station orbit Earth without burning up?

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.

The Conversation

Building with earth could transform sustainable construction – here’s how

Imagine you are standing in front of a multimillion-pound building in the centre of the French city, Lyon. It radiates warmth and history with its rammed earth structural walls. Two hundred miles away, a small house in the Beaucastel winery, Provence, shares a similar texture and aesthetic.

The Conversation

See the moon meet up with Mars this in the night sky this week

On Dec. 17, the moon and Mars will appear close together in the night sky in the Gemini constellation.

Space

World's 1st nuclear-diamond battery of its kind could power devices for 1000s of years

The world's first nuclear-diamond battery uses carbon-14 to power devices for more than 10,000 years.

LiveScience

Signal Boost: 2 Key Satellite Stocks Driving Industry Growth

Investing in satellite communication stocks presents unique opportunities for growth but requires careful consideration of diverse technologies.

MarketBeat

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From UFOs to drones, the US fascination with – and fear of – ‘anomalous detections’

A first-of-its-kind public archive of UFO records opens in New Mexico as New Jersey is gripped by drone panic

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Elon Musk Claims He Can Build $20bn Tunnel That Takes People From NYC To London In 54 Minutes

Elon Musk hints at a revolutionary underground tunnel that could take passengers from London to New York in less than an hour. The post Elon Musk Claims He Can Build $20bn Tunnel That Takes People From NYC To London In 54 Minutes first appeared on Bored Panda.

Space

Who is Jared Isaacman, Trump's pick for NASA chief?

Donald Trump has nominated billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. What do we know about the potential next administrator of America’s space agency?

The Conversation

Planning a holiday? 3 ways to reduce your carbon footprint

These holidays, planet Earth looks likely to be hotter than ever before. Research found that in 2024, global temperatures temporarily rose 1.5°C higher than the average from 1850 to 1900 – a pre-industrial time when the first global temperatures were recorded.

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Helldivers 2 players completed the first Illuminate Major Order — but they're already back on Genesis Prime for Round 2 [UPDATED]

After a Herculean effort from Helldivers 2 players, the game's new Illuminate faction was defeated...but it's already back, and it's back with a vengeance.

PC Gamer

Take your friends airship scavenging and moth fishing above a ruined earth with the co-op update to Forever Skies

Plus, handcrafting and orbital drops.

LiveScience

James Webb telescope spots more than 100 new asteroids between Jupiter and Mars — and some are heading toward Earth

Astronomers analyzing archival images from JWST have discovered an unexpectedly vast population of the smallest asteroids ever seen in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

LiveScience

Ursid meteor shower 2024: Where and when to see the final meteor shower of the year

Here's everything you need to know to catch the Ursids, the last meteor shower of 2024.

LiveScience

Space photo of the week: The sun's corona blooms during back-to-back solar eclipses

Composite images reveal how the sun's corona changed from one total solar eclipse to another in 2023 and 2024, just as solar activity began to peak.

LiveScience

Conspiracy theory quiz: Test your knowledge of unfounded beliefs, from flat Earth to lizard people

How much do you know about conspiracy theories? Take our quiz to find out.

The Guardian - UK

Are slugs waterproof and why is lava so hot? Try our kids’ quiz

Five multiple-choice questions – set by children – to test your knowledge, and a chance to submit your own junior brainteasers for future quizzes

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