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Moon may be ‘40m years older’ than previously thought, researchers say

Scientists shed new light on satellite’s formation by studying lunar dust from Apollo 17 mission

The Guardian - UK

OPINION - Could an ultra-rare star collision wipe out life on Earth? Tech and Science Daily podcast

A study suggests that an ultra-rare star collision in the Milky Way galaxy could have the capability to wipe out life on Earth.

Evening Standard

You Need to Watch The Most Secretly Important Sci-Fi Series of All Time on Tubi ASAP

In an era of lost science fiction, 'Space: 1999' dared to be different. Here's why it's worth another look, and why it bridged the era of Star Trek and Star Wars.

Inverse

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This Tidally Locked Super-Earth May Explain Mysteries in Our Solar System

The exoplanet LHS 3844b is warmer than it should be, and figuring out why could help explain some of the weird quirks of our own solar system.

Inverse

Astronaut Tim Peake: Going to space changes you forever

Tim Peake talks to Yolanthe Fawehinmi about the future of space exploration and what life is really like for an astronaut.

The Independent UK

The Moon's Craters May Help Humans Predict Our Chances Of Extinction

We can estimate the chances of an extinction-sized asteroid hitting Earth by examining how many such space rocks have hit the Moon over its history.

Inverse

Planet Earth III review – David Attenborough creates yet more majestic TV

This awe-inspiring series has a scale that is simply spectacular. It is possible to watch and enjoy it purely for the astonishing footage – but it will horrify you too

The Guardian - UK

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New observatory to map the universe

From dark matter to planet-crushing asteroids, 4 ways the telescope could alter our understanding of the universe

Salon

‘Callous, reckless, unethical’: scientists in row over rare fossils flown into space

‘Grand gesture’ condemned as an unethical publicity stunt that risked the loss of 2m-year-old human remains

The Guardian - UK

How bat genomes provide insights into immunity and cancer

The COVID-19 pandemic cast a bright spotlight on the habits of bats. Over the years, researchers have unearthed significant insights by sequencing the genomes of many bat species.

The Hindu

Orionid meteor shower: How and where to see spectacular light show tonight

The ‘breath-taking’ display is caused by Halley’s Comet and emanates from just above the Orion constellation

The Independent UK

Watch: Dog walker encounters forest floor ‘moving like the sea’

A man walking his dog in Scotland has captured footage showing peculiar earth movements attributed to an unrelenting storm.

USA Today Sports Media Group

How to watch October's Orionids meteor shower and contemplate the wonders of the sky

Throughout the year, there are different meteor showers that all have different properties and can be more or less easy to spot.

The Conversation

Carl Sagan detected life on Earth 30 years ago – here's how his experiment is helping us search for alien species today

It’s been 30 years since a group of scientists led by Carl Sagan found evidence for life on Earth using data from instruments on board the Nasa Galileo robotic spacecraft. Yes, you read that correctly. Among his many pearls of wisdom, Sagan was famous for saying that science is more…

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The Guardian - UK

Mat Collishaw review – AI plants put the shock and sensation back into British art

Gorgeous blooms and stunning curiosities evoke botanical wonders, but the artist’s creations are revealed as fragile digital illusions – and nature will have its revenge

Zenger

Ancient, Distant Signal From Space Offers Insight Into Universe’s Weight

Scientists identify record-breaking fast radio burst dating back eight billion years, shedding light on 'missing' matter between galaxies.

The Hindu

Scientists surprised by source of largest quake detected on Mars

NASA’s InSight lander detected the largest quake yet recorded on Mars, one with a 4.7 magnitude - fairly modest by Earth standards but strong for Mars

The Independent UK

Orionid meteor shower to light up night sky

The display will peak on Saturday night, into the early hours of Sunday, producing up to 25 meteors every hour.

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The Independent UK

Australia's Lynas to upgrade Malaysian rare earth refinery amid dispute over operating license

Australian miner Lynas Rare Earths says it will temporarily shut down most of its operations in Malaysia for upgrades while dealing with a legal battle with the Malaysian government over its operating license

AAP

Scientists detect most distant fast radio burst ever

Astronomers in WA have detected a burst of fast radio waves eight billion light-years from Earth as powerful as the sun's total emission over 30 years.

The Conversation

Space is getting crowded with satellites and space junk. How do we avoid collisions?

Reports this week suggest a near-collision between an Australian satellite and a suspected Chinese military satellite.

Chicago Sun-Times

The Orionid meteor shower is peaking this weekend; here’s how to get a look

Streaks of light are produced by friction as debris, usually the size of a grain of sand, rubs against the Earth’s atmosphere. The Orionids are caused by Halley’s Comet.

The Conversation

The climate impact of plastic pollution is negligible – the production of new plastics is the real problem

The dual pressures of climate change and plastic pollution are frequently conflated in the media, in peer-reviewed research and other environmental reporting.

Inverse

NASA Captured This Dramatic Image Of Earth During The Ring of Fire Eclipse

The dark spot on the Earth is the moon's shadow.

Inverse

How 8-Billion-Year-Old Radio Waves Could Help Us Weigh the Universe

A bright burst of radio waves from a distant galaxy created a helpful snapshot of the universe's structure.

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