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5 stories making science news this week: A Pacific 'superstructure' and an ancient Roman bullet

Jan. 14, 2024: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

LiveScience

Fountains of diamonds that erupt from Earth's center are revealing the lost history of supercontinents

Diamonds seem to reach Earth's surface in massive volcanic eruptions when supercontinents break up, and they form when continents come together.

LiveScience

‘It only takes one to be real and it changes humanity for ever’: what if we’ve been lied to about UFOs?

The continuing lack of transparency about UFOs in the US is causing concern not only about the existence of aliens but about the psychological fallout of uncovering a conspiracy

The Guardian - UK

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Which planet is closest to Earth? (Hint: There's more than 1 right answer.)

It may initially seem like a simple question, but determining which planet is closest to Earth is surprisingly tricky and can have multiple correct answers.

LiveScience

Documentary unearths wonders of Australia's fungi

Fungi enthusiasts Stephen Axford and Catherine Marciniak discovered a new species while making their latest documentary.

AAP

SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites on company's 300th successful mission

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket sent 23 Starlink satellites to orbit Sunday night (Jan. 15) on the company's 300th successful mission to date.

Space

This Rare Jaw Bone Could Upend Our Understanding of the World’s Largest Animals

Baleen whales are the titans of the ocean, the largest animals to have ever lived.

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Columbia, Rodinia and Pangaea: A history of Earth's supercontinents

Scientists have identified three definitive supercontinents in Earth's history and predict the landmasses we live on today will come together again in the future.

LiveScience

Illinois homeowners should take a shine to rooftop solar panels. It will help the climate and lower energy costs.

Rooftop solar panels will help Illinoisans save money and ease the transition of our state to a clean energy economy, state Rep. Daniel Didech writes.

Chicago Sun-Times

Counting the days: Families of Hamas hostages prepare to mark loved ones' 100th day in captivity

Every morning, before she’s even out of her pajamas, Rachel Goldberg-Polin tears a piece of masking tape off the roll, grabs a pen and writes the number of days her son has been held hostage in Gaza

The Independent UK

Ventriloquist's unseen photos reveal early 20th century

A collection of photos have been unearthed in NSW, taken by the "father of ventriloquism", showing scenes across World War I of Europe and Africa.

AAP

What delays to the Artemis II and III missions mean for Canada

On Jan. 9, NASA announced it would be shifting the launch of Artemis II to September 2025. Artemis III — the first mission to land humans on the surface of the moon since 1972 — was moved to September 2026.

The Conversation

Surprise gamma-ray discovery could shed light on cosmic mystery

An unexpected and unexplained gamma-ray signal from beyond the Milky Way found among 13 years of NASA Fermi Telescope data could be linked to another cosmic mystery.

Space

'A big cosmological mystery': Newfound cosmic corkscrew defies our understanding of the universe

The structure is so large, it defies one of the simplest rules of cosmology.

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SpaceX Dragon capsule arrives at pad for Ax-3 astronaut launch (photos)

The SpaceX Dragon capsule that will fly the private Ax-3 astronaut mission to the International Space Station has arrived at its launch pad ahead of its planned Jan. 17 liftoff.

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Nina Dobrev's Birthday Surprise Brings Joy to Her Heart

Discover how Nina Dobrev celebrated her birthday surrounded by close friends at the happiest place on earth. Find out about the heartfelt surprise that lef...

Space

'For All Mankind' season 4 episode 10 review: A season finale that saves the best for last

How far would you go to steal to an asteroid? This epic season closer has the answers.

LiveScience

NASA finally opens capsule to potentially hazardous asteroid 'Bennu' that may contain seeds of life

Two tight fasteners kept the majority of the Bennu asteroid sample from scientists since it returned to Earth in September. Now they've finally prised it open.

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Sharks Killed At Alarming Rates Despite Regulations: Study

Global shark populations are plummeting despite worldwide efforts to curb mass killings for their fins, researchers said in a new report showing that more needs to be done to protect one of the ocean's apex species.

Space

2023 was the hottest year on record, NASA and NOAA say

NASA and NOAA announced that 2023 was the hottest year Earth has experienced, causing severe human and economic impacts worldwide. Models predict that next year could be even hotter.

Space

At last! NASA finally frees lid of asteroid Bennu sample capsule after battling stuck fasteners

NASA technicians have finally removed the two stubborn fasteners that prevented them from accessing all of the asteroid samples returned to Earth by OSIRIS-REx in September.

LiveScience

Listen to diamonds erupting from deep within Earth in striking animation

Diamonds erupt from the deep as supercontinents break up. Now you can listen to the "song" of these kimberlite eruptions.

Space

Japan's 1st launch of 2024 sends spy satellite to orbit (photos)

Japan launched a reconnaissance satellite called IGS Optical 8 to orbit Thursday night (Jan. 11) in the nation's first mission of the new year.

The Independent UK

Scientists explain why the record-shattering 2023 heat has them on edge. Warming may be worsening

The latest calculations from several science agencies showing Earth obliterated global heat records last year may seem scary

Cinemablend

Monarch: Legacy Of Monsters Season 1 Ending Explained: That Massive Cameo, Plus The Other Big Twist That Sets Up Season 2

Let's talk about Monarch: Legacy of Monsters' Season 1 ending, including both that massive cameo in the final minutes and another big twist.

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