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Earth from space: Picturesque plankton paint peculiar patterns in Patagonia

This 2014 satellite photo shows a gigantic, multicolor phytoplankton bloom swirling off the coast of Argentina. More recent research has shown that similarly massive algal outbreaks may become less likely in the future thanks to climate change.

LiveScience

Watch Saturn disappear behind the moon in free livestream tonight

The ringed gas giant and our moon will stroll through the night sky side-by-side, and some parts of Earth will even witness Saturn behind the moon during a lunar occultation.

Space

What is Polaris Dawn? First SpaceX commercial spacewalk mission delayed

The mission has been pushed back to “at least August 30”

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Do cancer cells grow faster in space?

With a lot of discussion going around space and microgravity let’s discuss an important connection between a life threatening condition and its status in space. Studies suggest that cancer cells might grow faster in microgravity environments. This discovery has significant implications for both space travel and cancer research.

The Times of India

Europe's JUICE Jupiter probe zooms by the moon in historic flyby (photos)

Europe's JUICE Jupiter probe swung by the moon for a "gravity assist" on Monday (Aug. 19), and it snapped photos to commemorate the historic encounter.

Space

Study sheds new light on potential impact of late-phase solar flares on Earth

Experts say their findings raise concerns about the broader implications of solar activity on the technology people depend on.

The Independent UK

Billionaire's Polaris Dawn crew arrives at SpaceX launch site for 1st-ever private spacewalk flight (photos, video)

The crew of SpaceX's private Polaris Dawn mission has arrived at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida as their historic mission inches closer to launch.

Space

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Telescopes capture Jupiter-bound JUICE probe during historic Earth-moon flyby (photos)

Telescopes caught a glimpse of Europe's JUICE probe as it swings by Earth and the moon for a gravitational assist on its way to explore Jupiter's icy moons.

Space

August's supermoon is the first of four lunar spectacles

Monday's supermoon is the first of four this year

The Independent UK

Watch Chinese researchers test out new Mars and moon rover tech (video)

Researchers from universities across China are testing out their designs for rovers for exploring the moon and Mars.

Space

16th-century compass unearthed in Poland may have belonged to Copernicus

The 500-year-old compass is a two-pronged metal device that scientists used for precise measurements in cartography, geometry and astronomy.

LiveScience

Mars rock samples show signs of water in Jezero Crater — could life have once existed there?

NASA's Perseverance rover didn't find organic matter within the rocks, but scientists will keep looking.

Space

Bethesda boss Todd Howard is the only gamer on Earth with this 1,000-point achievement, and nearly 4 years after Xbox gifted it to him we finally know what it says

A true Todd Howard exclusive

GamesRadar

Rare blue supermoon to light up the sky

During a supermoon, the moon appears up to 14% bigger and 30% brighter compared with when it is furthest away.

The Independent UK

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With space agencies racing to the moon, scientists are making a lunar 'time zone'

Scientists aiming to build a lunar GPS are trying to create a new lunar 'time zone' that's standardized with Earth time.

Space

'Once-in-a-lifetime' photo: Perseid meteors, northern lights and rare glowing arc shine over 11th-century castle

The astonishing scene played out over an 11th Century Corfe Castle, U.K., overnight on Aug. 12 and Aug. 13.

The Guardian - US

Michaela Coel to create and star in new BBC and HBO TV series

Award-winning writer and actor behind I May Destroy You announces First Day on Earth, ‘another very personal story’

The Independent UK

I May Destroy You writer Michaela Coel to make new drama with Succession creator

‘First Day on Earth’ will start filming later this year

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Scottish rocks could hold clues about Earth's past as a snowball

A recent study confirms a European rock formation likely holds the clues to what was once a "snowball Earth."

Louder

The Fierce And The Dead and Brontide among first bands announced for Portals 2025

Portals 2025 takes place at London's EartH in Hackney on May 24 and 25

The Conversation

Slingshot in space: the tricky manoeuvre that will use Earth and the Moon to send the Juice mission to Jupiter

A European spacecraft is about to zip by both Earth and the Moon in the space of 24 hours. In the early 2030s, the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) mission will be the first European probe to orbit Jupiter. But first, it needs to carry out a key manoeuvre to…

The Conversation

Astronomers have warned against colonial practices in the space industry − a philosopher of science explains how the industry could explore other planets without exploiting them

The past decade has seen a rapid expansion of the commercial space industry. Rival nations are competing for prime military and economic positions beyond the Earth. Public and private entities are clamoring to mine the Moon, and a growing halo of space junk is polluting low Earth orbit.

The Conversation

Could we use volcanoes to make electricity?

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 Guardian - UK

What is a blue supermoon and when will it appear in UK skies?

Relatively rare lunar phenomenon of a blue moon combined with supermoon will occur in full for three days

Salon

Mining deep sea despite unknowns

With a newly elected leader, the International Seabed Authority must decide the future of more than half of the wor

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