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What actually happens to a spacecraft during its fiery last moments? Here's why ESA wants to find out

What actually happens to a spacecraft during its fiery last moments? That's the key question for the European Space Agency's Draco mission, planned for 2027.

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How long does it take the sun to rotate?

The time it takes for the sun to completely rotate depends where on the sun you are measuring.

LiveScience

Earth is not a chessboard

Geopolitics, driven by competition for territory and resources, is accelerating climate catastrophe and hindering global cooperation on mitigation efforts. The production and deployment of military hardware, along with the fossil fuel industry's profits, further exacerbate environmental damage, pushing the planet towards a dangerous temperature rise.

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NASA's Artemis 2 mission to the moon puts Crew-12 SpaceX launch in delicate dance

SpaceX launch date of Crew-12 astronauts to the International Space Station will depend on the outcome of the Artemis 2 wet dress rehearsal and launch attempts.

Space

Russian 'inspector' satellite appears to break apart in orbit, raising debris concerns

Ground-based observations suggest the former geostationary inspector satellite suffered a fragmentation event months after retirement, raising new concerns about debris in high Earth orbit.

Space

Why Bhagirathi and Alaknanda Become Ganga Only at Devprayag

Tu Bhagirathi si chanchal, main Alaknanda sa shaant priye Jab sangam ho hamaara Tu bane Ganga, main tera ghaat priye These lines capture a truth that both belief and geography quietly agree on. Ganga is not born at a glacier. She is not named by speed, volume, or force. She…

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See the moon glow next to mighty Jupiter in the winter sky tonight

The moon greets Jupiter two days ahead of its full moon phase on Feb. 1.

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2,000-year-old Roman treasure unearthed in Germany reveals lost empire secrets

Northern Germany's fields and forests have held quiet secrets for decades. Near Borsum, in a woodland, something remarkable surfaced, each conveying a remarkable tale. A Roman-era hoard was found, considered as one of the largest in regions containing 450 silver coins, including one gold coin, a ring, and several silver…

The Times of India

Artemis 2 Launch Date Confirmed: Here's What To Know About The New Moonshot This Week

When does Artemis 2 launch? Who is in the crew? What is the mission? How can you binge a documentary series about the mission? We've got all your answers right here.

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New limits on global trade of sharks won’t be enough to save them from overfishing – new research

More than one-third of sharks and rays are now threatened with extinction, making them among the most imperilled vertebrates on Earth. Why? Overfishing, both as targeted catches for their valuable fins, meat, gills and liver oil, and as bycatch in nets and lines set for other fish.

The Conversation

ArcelorMittal Orbit designer Anish Kapoor plans to send sculpture the size of a house into space

The sculptor said the project will be a protest against Elon Musk’s commercialisation of space

Evening Standard

From space to the seabed, critical infrastructure is becoming more vulnerable, experts warn: 'People don't realize how dependent we are'

"We are on Day 1. A lot more needs to be done."

Space

Puzzling slow radio pulses are coming from space. A new study could finally explain them

Cosmic radio pulses repeating every few minutes or hours, known as long-period transients, have puzzled astronomers since their discovery in 2022. Our new study, published in Nature Astronomy today, might finally add some clarity.

The Conversation

Humans head back toward Moon for first time in 50 years: What to know about NASA’s Artemis II

NASA astronauts could be sent back to the Moon for the first time in 50 years as soon as April 1. Here's what you need to know about the mission.

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Olympic organisers invoke ancient truce to call for suspension of war

The tradition stretches back to ancient Greece

Space

Rocket Lab launches Korean disaster-monitoring satellite after long delay

Rocket Lab launched a South Korean disaster-monitoring satellite from New Zealand on Thursday (Jan. 29), about six weeks later than originally planned.

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What the Bhagavad Gita Teaches Us About Death & Immortality

Death is an ultimate reality of human existence. Any living thing that has taken birth in this world will experience it. Therefore, instead of suppressing the thoughts related to death, we should attempt to understand it. With greater understanding, we will be able to deal with it gracefully and peacefully.…

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Halley wasn't the first to figure out the famous comet. An 11th-century monk did it first, new research suggests.

An 11th-century monk saw the famous "Halley's comet" first as a child and later as an adult, new research finds.

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The Conversation

Winter changes more than the weather — it changes how we connect. Here’s how to stay socially engaged

Throughout Earth’s history, life in temperate and polar zones has had to contend with the cold and darkness of winter. Across species, seasonal adaptation is the norm. Some animals hibernate, others migrate, and many reduce activity, conserve energy, and narrow their social and ecological range until conditions improve. These strategies…

Space

US government declassifies Cold War-era 'JUMPSEAT' spy satellites

The National Reconnaissance Office just revealed the existence of its "JUMPSEAT" line of spy satellites, eight of which launched to Earth orbit between 1971 and 1987.

Space

NASA's Artemis 2 crewed mission to the moon shows how US space strategy has changed since Apollo – and contrasts with China's closed program

The United States is no longer competing against a single rival in a largely symbolic race.

Evening Standard

What would happen if asteroid 2024 YR4 hit the Moon? Scientists have a theory

There’s a 4.3% chance it hits the moon in 2032

Space

The 10 best sci-fi TV Shows of the 1990s

From "The X-Files" to "Farscape," drift back three decades with us as we reminisce over the last great run of science fiction on the small screen.

Space

Satellite sees river flow across the globe | Space photo of the day for Jan. 29, 2025

Along with this stunning image is the first-ever global estimate of river water discharge and overall sediment suspension.

The Conversation

Aerial lidar mapping can reveal archaeological sites while overlooking Indigenous peoples and their knowledge

Picture an aircraft streaking across the sky at hundreds of miles per hour, unleashing millions of laser pulses into a dense tropical forest. The objective: map thousands of square miles, including the ground beneath the canopy, in fine detail within a matter of days.

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