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Nuclear war would be more devastating for Earth's climate than cold war predictions – even with fewer weapons

Christopher Nolan’s biopic of J. Robert Oppenheimer has revived morbid curiosity in the destructive power of nuclear weapons. There are now an estimated 12,512 nuclear warheads.

The Conversation

Sturgeon Moon: August’s first supermoon set to delight skygazers

The moon on Tuesday is expected to appear about 15% bigger than a normal full moon and 30% brighter.

The Independent UK

5 types of rock you’ll encounter when climbing outdoors

We get to grips with five of the most common rocks for climbing, plus a geologist’s take on what to expect when you start adventuring vertically

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NASA's interstellar Voyager 2 probe suffers a communication breakdown, leaving it alone in deep space

NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft is alone drifting through interstellar space after a communications breakdown left it unable to receive commands or transmit data back to Earth.

Space

Witness the enigma of Zero Shadow Day at Birla Planetarium in Hyderabad tomorrow

This phenomenon occurs twice a year when the sun is directly overhead and thus no shadow of any vertical object can be seen, and is because of the tilt of the earth’s axis and its rotation around the sun.

The Hindu

Why carbon capture and storage will not solve the climate crisis any time soon

Announcing new oil and gas licences along with carbon capture projects is like giving cigarettes to someone trying to quit smoking

The Guardian - UK

NASA hears signal from Voyager 2 spacecraft after mistakenly cutting contact

NASA says it has heard from its Voyager 2 spacecraft after a wrong command cut off communications

The Independent UK

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Curious Kids: what comes after space?

What is after space? – Pip, aged four, North Yorkshire, UK

The Conversation

NASA mistakenly nudges Voyager 2 spacecraft's antenna causing the mother of all network connectivity issues

NASA temporarily loses touch with the Voyager 2 spacecraft after turning aerial the wrong way.

PC Gamer

Watch an Antares rocket launch cargo to the International Space Station tonight

Northrop Grumman's final Antares 200 series rocket is poised to launch the NG-19 resupply mission to the International Space Station, delivering over 8,200 pounds of research and provisions.

Space

Watch the supermoon of August 2023 rise today with free telescope livestream (video)

The Full Sturgeon Moon, the first of two supermoons this month, rises Tuesday (August 1), and you can watch it live thanks to a livestream from the Virtual Telescope Project.

Space

Kolkatans may witness ‘supermoon’ today if monsoon sky permits

People of Kolkata will be able to witness a ‘supermoon’ on August 1 if the monsoon sky permits, former director of M P Birla Planetarium Debiprosad Duari said.

The Hindu

TV tonight: amateur astronomer Dara Ó Briain takes us on a moon tour

The comic takes a close look at Earth’s celestial near neighbour. Plus: everything you wanted to know about heat pumps. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

The best way to see the August supermoons in Australia

A ‘sturgeon moon’ and a ‘blue moon’ will both grace the night sky this month in a treat for moon gazers

The Guardian - AU

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The Conversation

Why is Australia having such a warm winter? A climate expert explains

If you’ve been out and about the past few days, you may have noticed Australia is experiencing an unseasonably warm winter. It’s been t-shirt weather across many parts of the country’s east, including Sydney where temperatures topped 25℃ on Sunday.

LiveScience

NASA accidentally severs contact with Voyager 2 probe 12 billion miles from Earth

After accidentally shifting Voyager 2's antenna by two degrees, NASA is out of contact with the interstellar probe until at least Oct. 15.

The Independent UK

NASA listens for Voyager 2 spacecraft after wrong command cuts contact

NASA is listening for any peep from Voyager 2 after losing contact with the spacecraft billions of miles away

Space

Euclid 'dark universe' telescope reveals its 1st sparkling images of the cosmos (photos)

Euclid's stunning seminal images confirm that the observatory's instruments are working as expected.

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Europe's trailblazing wind satellite comes to a fiery end above Earth

The European Space Agency's weather monitoring spacecraft Aeolus came to a fiery end on Friday, July 28, when it entered Earth's atmosphere and burned up.

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Good Omens Season 2 Ending Explained: How Crowley And Aziraphale's Choices Set Up A Drastically Different Season 3

Let's look at how Good Omens Season 2 came to an end for Crowley and Aziraphale, and what their decisions mean for a third season.

Al Jazeera

What is a supermoon?

There are usually three to four supermoons in a year; Al Jazeera explains the phenomenon.

LiveScience

NASA's 1st nuclear-powered rocket could launch as soon as 2025

The $499 million mission will be the first test in orbit of a nuclear spacecraft, NASA announced.

Space

Argentina signs NASA's Artemis Accords for peaceful moon exploration

Argentina became the 28th country to sign the Artemis Accords on July 27, as NASA administrator Bill Nelson was in South America on a goodwill tour.

Inverse

Superman Movie Leak Reveals DC’s Plan to Bring Back an Underrated Villain

'Superman: Legacy' may finally put Braniac front and center. Here's why that's a huge deal for the DCU.

Inverse

Aliens Could Build Massive Megastructures to Save Dying Stars

A recent study suggests that advanced alien civilizations could keep their stars alive a few billion years longer, using methods we might be able to spot from Earth.

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