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'Immortal stars' could feast on dark matter in the Milky Way’s heart

New research suggests some stars at the very heart of the Milky Way may have found an alternative fuel in the form of annihilating dark matter that grants them immortality.

Space

Argyle mine: Earth's treasure trove of pink diamonds born during a supercontinent's break up

During 37 years of operations, the now-closed Argyle mine produced more than 865 million carats (191 tons) of rough diamonds and 90% of the world's pink diamonds.

LiveScience

Children’s and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels

A tender-hearted knight; a malodorous mutt; a very mean goose; the last dragon on earth; enemies-to-lovers romance and more

The Guardian - UK

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“Nature’s Not Judging Us”: On Being Out, Outside

The modern way of understanding our living planet has failed us. It’s time for something queerer

The Walrus

James Webb Space Telescope spies strange shapes above Jupiter's Great Red Spot

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have spotted a previously unseen structure in the atmosphere above Jupiter's famous Great Red Spot.

LiveScience

Sunita Williams stuck in space: How space impacts the health of astronauts

An eight day mission has turned out to be a prolonged stay in the space for Sunita Williams. She is currently stuck in the International Space Station with astronaut Barry Wilmore. Earlier, the spacecraft’s return was set for June 26 and before that it was scheduled to return on June…

The Times of India

NASA is flying planes low over the US to make maps of air pollution sources

NASA is flying aircraft low over the US in order to learn where, exactly, greenhouse gases are coming from. The results should help the agency fight causes of human-driven climate change.

Space

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Watch 2 tiny satellites deploy from the ISS in dazzling time-lapse video

Two small satellites were recently ejected from the International Space Station to begin scientific experiments in low Earth orbit, and their leap into freedom was caught on camera.

Space

Missing Milky Way black holes are bad news for this dark matter theory

After 20 years watching stars in the Large Magellanic Cloud for hints of a phenomenon predicted by Einstein, scientists throw doubt on the connection between ancient black holes and dark matter.

Space

SoftBank's billionaire CEO says he was put on Earth to create artificial superintelligence that's 10,000 times smarter than a human—'I am super serious about it'

"For what purpose was Masa Son born? It may sound strange, but I think I was born to realize ASI," SoftBank's CEO said.

Fortune

Best Augmented Reality toys for unique and engaging play

Fun and engaging toys combining virtual and real-world environments

Evening Standard

This impossibly massive black hole wasn't very hungry during the dawn of time

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered an improbably huge black hole near the dawn of time, which doesn't seem to be eating near as much as it should.

LiveScience

Extreme wildfires have doubled in just 20 years – here’s the science

It feels like we are getting used to the Earth being on fire. Recently, more than 70 wildfires burned simultaneously in Greece. In early 2024, Chile suffered its worst wildfire season in history, with more than 130 people killed. Last year, Canada’s record-breaking wildfires burned from March to November and,…

The Conversation

Why are two Boeing astronauts stuck in space?

A series of problems with new Boeing CST-100 Starliner spacecraft has delayed return to Earth.

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The moon on Earth: Astrobotic unveils 'proving ground' for future lunar missions

Pittsburgh-based company Astrobotic has unveiled a lunar testing ground to help prepare for a range of coming moon missions.

The Independent UK

How to watch ‘planet killer’ asteroid big enough to ‘end civilization’ fly near Earth this week

The 7,600-foot long celestial object has earned the nickname ‘planet killer,’ flying at speeds of 58,000 miles per hour

The Conversation

Did inbreeding cause the woolly mammoth’s extinction? Our research suggests it was more sudden than that

In science, we usually share our successes and ignore the less glamorous mishaps. We decided to follow a different approach. This is the story of how multiple generations of scientists collaborated to decipher the genome of the mammoth formerly known as Lonely Boy, often referred to as the last mammoth…

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ISS astronauts take shelter in Boeing Starliner and other return spacecraft after June 26 satellite breakup

ISS astronauts retreated to three return spacecraft late on June 26 after a satellite breakup incident in a nearby orbit. NASA cleared the crew to return to their duties after 1 hour.

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The science behind splashdown − an aerospace engineer explains how NASA and SpaceX get spacecraft safely back on Earth

For about 15 minutes on July 21, 1961, American astronaut Gus Grissom felt at the top of the world – and indeed he was.

Space

If alien life exists on Europa, we may find it in hydrothermal vents

Cool to moderately warm hydrothermal vents circulating water through the seabed could sustain habitable conditions on moons such as Jupiter's Europa and Saturn's Enceladus for billions of years.

GamesRadar

"I've had my descents into hell" - Heavy Metal artist Caza talks Arkadi and the Lost Titan, the visionary sci-fi masterpiece that took him 20 years to complete

Interview | Caza's masterpiece gets its first ever English translation

The Independent UK

China calls on scientists of all nations to study lunar samples, but notes obstacle with the US

China’s space officials said Thursday they welcomed scientists from across the world to apply to study the lunar rock samples the Chang’e 6 probe brought back to Earth in a historic mission, but noted there were limits to that cooperation, specifically with the U.S. Officials said at a televised press…

International Business Times

NASA Awards Elon Musk's SpaceX $843M Contract To Bring ISS Out Of Orbit

SpaceX's new project, named the U.S. Deorbit Vehicle, is designed to deorbit the ISS, ensuring its re-entry into Earth's atmosphere minimizes risks to populated areas.

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50 Hard-To-Believe Images And Facts That Are Outright Amazing (New Pics)

FOMO is real with all the fantastic things happening globally, but luckily, there are "depositories" to help us catch up. The post 50 Hard-To-Believe Images And Facts That Are Outright Amazing (New Pics) first appeared on Bored Panda.

Tom’s Guide

New on Netflix in July 2024 — all the new shows and movies you need to watch

Netflix has confirmed its slate for July 2024 and it includes "Cobra Kai" season 6, "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F" and more.

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