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Earth hit by massive blast of energy after two stars collide lightyears away

An intense blast of energy that was observed on Earth was caused by the collision of two dense neutron stars that merged and collapsed into a black hole, scientists have said

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A strange star with a solid surface

The unique neutron star 4U 0142+61 has a solid surface and a giant ring of matter orbiting it

Salon

No risk of tsunami after northern Australia shaken by magnitude-7.6 Indonesia earthquake

Residents across northern Australia were awoken in the early hours of Tuesday morning after an earthquake struck near Indonesia. The Bureau of Meteorology says there is no risk of a tsunami.

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Watch: Final preparations made ahead of historic UK rocket launch

Final preparations are being made ahead of the first rocket launch from UK soil. Several satellites are due to be blasted into space on Monday night from Cornwall Airport near Newquay. If all goes to plan the launch will take place at Spaceport Cornwall as part of the Start Me…

Evening Standard

Indonesia rattled by 7.6 magnitude quake, tsunami warning lifted

Indonesia was struck by a 7.6 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday off the Tanimbar islands, prompting panicked residents in the area to flee their homes, although a tsunami warning was lifted after three hours and initial reports indicated limited damage.

Reuters

Newly discovered comet may be visible to naked eye this month

ORLANDO, Fla. — A comet discovered in 2022 that has not been in the neighborhood for 50,000 years could get baked enough by the sun this week as it approaches its closest path by the Earth to be seen by the naked eye this month.

Orlando Sentinel

UN Says Ozone Layer Slowly Healing, Hole to Mend by 2066

Earth’s protective ozone layer is slowly but noticeably healing at a pace that would fully mend the hole over Antarctica in about 43 years, a new United Nations report says. A once-every-four-years scientific assessment found recovery in progress, more than 35 years after every nation in the world agreed to…

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Nvidia RTX 4070 and RTX 4060 Ti set to launch soon – let's hope they don't cost the earth

Rumours have surfaced claiming two new GPUs from Nvidia, likely the RTX 4070 and RTX 4060 Ti, are entering mass production next month.

Daily Mirror

Virgin Orbit rocket launch - What is it, where will it launch from and will we be able to see it?

Virgin’s rocket, released using a repurposed 747, will be the first-ever orbital space launch from UK soil if all goes well

Chronicle Live

Ozone layer 'on track to recover in around 40 years'

Scientists in the 1980s raised the alarm over a "hole" in the Earth's ozone layer protecting humans against harmful ultraviolet rays

Wales Online

Old NASA satellite falls harmlessly from sky off Alaska

After almost 40 years circling Earth, a NASA satellite has plunged harmlessly through the atmosphere

The Independent UK

UN says ozone layer slowly healing, hole to mend by 2066

A United Nations scientific report says Earth's protective ozone layer is slowly but noticeably healing

The Independent UK

Wales' first satellite set to blast off as part of UK's first rocket launch

ForgeStar-0, made by Cardiff-based Space Forge, will be sent into space today as part of the UK's first orbital rocket launch

Birmingham Post

Editorial: Fate of Amazon rests in the hands of Brazil’s Lula

Last week, the world’s fourth-largest democracy swore in a new (and old) president after kicking its own second-rate Trumpian demagogue to the curb. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, better known simply as Lula, was sworn in on Jan. 1, his second time at the helm of the diverse…

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Stargazing in New England: A partial solar eclipse and good conditions for meteor showers in 2023

BALTIMORE — Though New Englanders will be missing out on a total solar eclipse passing over Western Australia in 2023, and a “ring of fire” eclipse crossing the Western United States, there’s still plenty to look for in the skies in the coming year.

The Independent UK

The Complete Guide To: The Dorset Coast

This awe-inspiring prehistoric coastline offers scenic hikes, breathtaking views and sandy beaches. There are even wild dolphins, says Harriet O'Brien

Inverse

Archaic technology could one day help astronauts navigate the Moon

When humans start living and working on the Moon in the Artemis missions, they’re going to need good navigational aids. Alvin Yew created an AI-driven local map service that uses local landmarks for navigation.

Inverse

A mundane Earth technology could become a supercharged Moon exploration tool

Microwaves are useful for more than just heating up leftovers.

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A bright green comet may be visible with the naked eye starting later this month

Comet C/2022 E3 was first spotted last year and will draw nearest to the Earth in early February. The brightness of comets tends to be unpredictable, but astronomers say this one is promising.

Inverse

Why is January so depressing? Blame the Earth’s tilt

Scientist explains the weather and climate factors that combine to produce wintry conditions at the turn of the year.

WEKU

The first orbital space launch from British soil will take off on Monday

LauncherOne will depart from Spaceport Cornwall and will take satellites into orbit.

Orlando Sentinel

Orion back at Kennedy Space Center so NASA can dissect Artemis I mission

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orion space capsule from Artemis I has come full circle, having launched from Kennedy Space Center, traveled 1.4 million miles in space and around the moon, splashed back down to Earth in the Pacific Ocean, and now journeyed 2,500 miles over land for its return to…

ABC News

NSW software engineer forges space industry career capturing satellite-to-satellite images

An Australian software engineer is among the first people in the world to work with new satellite inspection technology to help manage the huge volume of objects orbiting the Earth.

ABC News

Lightning storms in the Top End are unlike anywhere else in Australia. What makes them so frequent and dramatic?

In the Northern Territory's Top End, lightning appears like clockwork during the wet season, attracting storm chasers and meteorologists from all over the globe. So, what goes into a tropical thunderstorm — and why are they so dramatic?

Inverse

Look: Incredible images reveal winter on Mars as seen from space

While Mars does not experience snowfall the same way Earth does, seasonal change results in some interesting phenomena.

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