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Kate Rubins, 1st astronaut to sequence DNA in space, leaves NASA

NASA astronaut Kathleen “Kate” Rubins has retired from the space agency after 16 years, two missions on the International Space Station, four spacewalks and 300 days in space.

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Good news for Mars settlers? Red Planet glaciers are mostly pure water ice, study suggests

Martian glaciers are mostly pure ice across the Red Planet, suggesting they might potentially be useful resources for any explorers that might land there one day, a new study finds.

Space

Saturn's largest moon Titan casts a colossal shadow in breathtaking amateur portrait (photo)

Efrain Morales captured the image of Titan's shadow darkening Saturn on July 18, while the gas giant was over 800 million miles from Earth.

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EU Urged To Act On Forests' Faltering Absorption Of Carbon

The amount of carbon dioxide absorbed by European forests has reduced dramatically in recent years putting the EU's climate targets at risk, researchers said Wednesday, calling for urgent action to halt the decline.

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Collaboration or collapse: Why Earth observation must be a global mission

Satellites don't stop at borders and neither should science.

Space

Powerful NISAR Earth-observing satellite loaded up for launch in India | Space photo of the day for July 30, 2025

The satellite will scan the Earth twice every 12 days.

Space

Portugal Gains Control Of Some Wildfires

Firefighters gained control over some of the dozens of wildfires scorching Portugal on Wednesday, as fears mounted that weather conditions could further fan the flames.

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'The Smithsonian Institution owns the Discovery.' Museum resists Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' plan to move space shuttle to Houston

The Smithsonian Institution says NASA relinquished full ownership of Space Shuttle Discovery, but Congress wants to force the vehicle's relocation.

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'The most sophisticated radar we've ever built': US-Indian NISAR satellite launches to track tiny changes on Earth's surface (video)

The U.S. and India just launched NISAR, a powerful radar satellite that will be able to monitor changes in Earth's surface that are as small as a centimeter.

Space

James Webb Space Telescope finds giant, lonely exoplanets can build their own planetary friends without a parent star

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have made the shock discovery that giant rogue exoplanets can grow their own planetary systems without needing a parent star.

Space

Hermes Confirms Outlook For Rising Sales In 2025

French luxury group Hermes confirmed Wednesday its outlook for full-year sales growth as it turned rising revenue for all parts of the world in the first half despite global economic uncertainty.

International Business Times

Hubble Space Telescope spots rogue planet with a little help from Einstein: 'It was a lucky break'

Using the Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered a new rogue planet that was orphaned from its home planetary system. The discovery was possible with a little luck and some help from Einstein.

Space

Shanghai Evacuates 283,000 People As Typhoon Hits

Shanghai has evacuated almost 283,000 people from vulnerable coastal and low-lying areas as Typhoon Co-May made landfall in the Chinese financial hub on Wednesday evening, bringing lashing rains and winds.

International Business Times

Planetary scientist Michele Dougherty made first female UK astronomer royal

Physicist who worked on Nasa Cassini mission ‘absolutely delighted’ after being awarded 350-year-old title

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Japan Sees New Record High Temperature Of 41.2C

Japan sweltered in a new record temperature of 41.2C on Wednesday, with the mercury also hitting 40C in the ancient capital of Kyoto for the first time since observations began.

International Business Times

Canada Project Reclaims 'Foul' Industrial Area To Contain Floods

The spur to build Toronto's billion-dollar-plus flood prevention project dates back to a devastating hurricane in 1954, but planners say its urgency was reinforced by the recent tragic flooding in Texas.

The Independent UK

Russia’s far east rocked by 8.8 mega-quake: Where it ranks in history

Scientists identify ‘foreshocks’ that struck around Russian region in July

The Guardian - UK

Checking airways before CPR on athletes may increase risk of death, study says

First response should be chest compressions rather than preventing ‘tongue swallowing’, researchers suggest

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SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites on a Falcon 9 rocket from Florida (video)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 28 Starlink satellites was launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.

The Guardian - AU

‘We have a cloud, and that’s the end’: first Australian-made orbital rocket crashes shortly after takeoff

While Gilmour Space’s Eris rocket lasted only 14 seconds in the air above Bowen, nascent Australian space industry says failed orbit attempt is a launchpad for future success

Space

Australia's 1st orbital rocket, Gilmour Space's Eris, fails on historic debut launch (video)

Gilmour Space made history today (July 29), conducting the first-ever orbital launch attempt with an Australian-built rocket. That vehicle, named Eris, didn't get very far.

The Independent UK

What happens right before lightning strikes? Scientists have solved the mystery

Lightning, which can heat the atmosphere to five times the temperature of the surface of the sun, is the result of a powerful chain reaction

Space

SpaceX moves Starship to launch pad for testing ahead of Flight 10 (photos)

SpaceX has moved its Starship spacecraft to the launch pad for testing ahead of the vehicle's 10th flight, which is expected to take place next month.

Space

The 1st trailer for James Cameron's 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' promises a stunning three-way battle for the future of Pandora (video)

James Cameron's third Avatar movie is turning the rules upside down, introducing a nefarious Na'vi clan as the human invaders go all-out.

Space

Watch India and NASA launch the powerful NISAR Earth-observing satellite on July 30

India will launch the NISAR Earth-observing spacecraft, a joint effort of ISRO and NASA, on July 30, and you can watch the action live.

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