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How we reconstructed the ancestor of all life on Earth

Understanding how life began and evolved on Earth is a question that has fascinated humans for a long time, and modern scientists have made great advances when it comes to finding some answers. Now, our recent study hopes to offer new insights into the origin of life on Earth.

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SpaceX launches 2 sharp-eyed Earth-imaging satellites to orbit Aug. 15 (video)

SpaceX launched two Earth-imaging satellites today (Aug. 15), continuing to build out the WorldView Legion constellation for Maxar.

Space

Satellites are making the night sky brighter – as a launch site, NZ has a duty to combat light pollution

New Zealand’s space sector has been developing rapidly since the first rocket lifted off in 2017. It now contributes about NZ$1.7 billion in revenue, with plans to grow to $10 billion by 2030.

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$100,000 quadrillion asteroid Psyche may be rusting, James Webb telescope reveals

A new James Webb Space Telescope analysis of the giant, metal-rich asteroid Psyche reveals signs of hydration in the form of rust. This could help pin down the mysterious rock's origins.

LiveScience

Will Boeing's Starliner astronauts ride a SpaceX Dragon home in 2025? NASA could decide next week

Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams await a decision from NASA on whether they will fly home aboard Boeing's spacecraft or SpaceX's Crew Dragon.

Space

NASA To Decide Stranded Starliner Astronauts' Route Home By End Of Month

NASA needs to decide by the end of August whether to return two astronauts to Earth aboard Boeing's Starliner, which flew them to the International Space Station (ISS), or bring them home on a SpaceX craft, officials said Wednesday.

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How To Bring Boeing Astronauts Home? NASA To Decide By End Of Month

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To decode mysteries of Mars, scientists are turning to machine learning

Machine learning could help scientists quickly sift through data about the Red Planet, and perhaps other aspects of our cosmos someday, too.

Space

Look: NASA Captured This Mesmerizing Video of An Aurora From the ISS

Astronauts aboard the ISS arguably have the best view of all, and Matthew Dominick just proved it.

Inverse

July 2024 sets new records for global heat and climate disasters

July is in the books as yet another record-setting month of extreme heat and weather.

Space

NASA Considers Extending Astronaut Stay At International Space Station

NASA evaluates extending astronauts' stay at ISS due to Boeing capsule issues, exploring options for safe return.

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NASA delays Boeing Starliner return flight again amid 'major discussion' about astronaut safety

NASA has once again pushed back the deadline for when the troubled Boeing Starliner spacecraft must leave the International Space Station. The agency expects to be ready to conduct a flight readiness review as soon as the end of next week.

LiveScience

Alien: Romulus wants everyone to hear you scream over the sci-fi horror series' frightfully bold evolution

TechRadar speaks to Alien: Romulus co-writer and director Fede Álvarez about the daunting prospect of trying to make a great Alien movie.

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How do you measure wind on Mars? These scientists have a plan

Measuring wind on Mars with great sensitivity is important if we don't want accidents with vehicles, and maybe even astronauts, on the Red Planet.

LiveScience

Perseid meteor shower rains 'shooting stars' over Stonehenge in glorious astrophotography image

A UK-based astrophotographer captured this stunning composite image of the Perseid meteor shower raining "shooting stars" over Stonehenge.

Space

NASA may use lasers to livestream from the moon one day

Getting a live play-by-play of astronauts on the moon could be possible through laser communications during future Artemis missions.

Inverse

Can We Talk to Whales? Star Trek Says Yes. Science Says Maybe

In science fiction like Star Trek, the ability to create a universal translator to talk to whales is a fact of life. But can we achieve the same result on Earth?

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Colossal X-class solar flare erupts from 'rule-breaking' sunspot and Earth is in the firing line (video)

Watch a colossal X-class solar flare erupt from the sun's highly magnetized 'rule-breaking' sunspot.

Space

Russia launches 89th Progress cargo spacecraft to ISS (video)

Russia launched its unpiloted Progress MS-28 cargo craft toward the International Space Station on Wednesday (Aug. 14).

Space

SpaceX to launch 1st space-hardened Nvidia AI GPU on upcoming rideshare mission

An Nvidia Jetson Orin NX chip, one of the most popular AI and edge computing GPUs, will launch to orbit soon, on SpaceX's Transporter 11 mission.

Space

New ISS research project will benefit cancer patients on Earth

AI space biotech company shares with Space.com how a new research project in space will help benefit cancer patients on Earth.

Tom’s Guide

Gemini's free version beat Gemini Advanced in our tests — here's how

Google is only making its Gemini Live voice assistant available to Gemini Advanced subscribers, but is it the only reason to upgrade? I put it to the test against the free version of Gemini.

Evening Standard

Nasa astronauts could be 'stuck in space' until next year: Boeing Starliner debacle explained

Sunita ‘Suni’ Williams, 58, and Commander Barry ‘Butch’ Wilmore, 61, were meant to be in space for only eight days before returning to Earth

The Guardian - UK

How does today’s extreme heat compare with Earth’s past climate?

Viewed through a long enough lens, our climate can seem unremarkable – but for humans it is unprecedented

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