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Alan Turing papers saved from shredder could fetch £150,000

Documents including signed copy of 1938 PhD dissertation to be auctioned after they were nearly thrown out

The Guardian - UK

Starfish Space's 'Otter' satellite will attempt 1st-ever commercial docking in low Earth orbit this year

Starfish Space's Otter Pup 2 mission will launch atop a SpaceX rocket this June to perform the first-ever commercial satellite docking in low Earth orbit.

Space

The physics of the universe appear to be fine-tuned for life. Why?

The physical constants of the universe appear to favor the existence of life. So why are we here?

Space

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Watch tile-shedding private Chinese rocket launch 6 satellites to orbit (video)

Chinese company LandSpace sent six satellites into orbit on Saturday (May 17) aboard its methane-powered, tile-shedding Zhugque-2E rocket.

Space

How to tell if a seagull is going to steal your food

New research suggests your chips may be safe if faced with a lone seagull

The Independent UK

West Nile virus detected in UK mosquitoes for first time

UKHSA says risk to public very low after detection in genetic material of mosquitoes caught in Nottinghamshire

The Guardian - UK

Scientists raise alarm over sudden deaths among professional body builders

Autopsy reports showed thickening or enlargement of heart among many deceased bodybuilders

The Independent UK

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See the crescent moon rise close to Saturn and Neptune early on May 22

Remember: A telescope or binoculars will be needed to spot far-flung Neptune!

Space

Deep sea mining threatens the unknown

Defying international law, the Trump admin wants to move ahead with deep sea mining that threatens ocean wildlife

Salon

Rarely seen ‘supergiant’ deep-sea cousin of woodlice is actually quite common, study finds

Crustacean may inhabit 59 per cent of world's oceans

The Independent UK

Perseverance rover rolls onto 'Crocodile' plateau on Mars to hunt for super-old rocks

NASA's Perseverance rover is exploring a new Mars region called Krokodillen, which is thought to harbor some of the oldest and most intriguing rocks on the Red Planet.

Space

SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites to orbit on brand-new Falcon 9 rocket after abort (video, photos)

SpaceX launched another batch of its Starlink broadband satellites late Tuesday night (May 20), atop a Falcon 9 rocket that was flying for the first time ever.

Space

Plantwatch: Why dandelions should be left to grow in spring

These simple flowers, which bloom earlier than many others, are a rich source of nectar and pollen for insects

The Guardian - UK

Archaeologists find medieval ‘testicle dagger’ that could even damage armour

Dagger found in fortress site along with artefacts like crossbow arrows, cannonballs, and cookware

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

Amateur archaeologists unearth winged goddess at Hadrian’s Wall

Exclusive: Married volunteer diggers discover stone relief at site of Roman fort Vindolanda in Northumberland

The Guardian - UK

Brain tumour diagnosis could be made within hours, say researchers

New testing method means treatments could start sooner, possibly before patient leaves the operating table

International Business Times

From a Life-Changing Diagnosis to Changing the System with Pravan Health: David Melchor's Parkinson's Journey

Melchor's philosophy is rooted in his journey with Parkinson's. From a single tremor in 2020 to a diagnosis two years later, this battle was as challenging as it was illuminating.

Salon

Don’t fight uncertainty — embrace it

In a world of chaos, the only constant is unknowing. We can work with that, not against it

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Lightning on alien worlds may fail to spark life, simulations suggest

New research has found that lightning, while not very common, can occur on tidally locked exoplanets like our nearest neighbor, Proxima b.

Space

Powerful Mother's Day geomagnetic storm created radio-disrupting bubbles in Earth's upper atmosphere

Researchers have provided some new insights about the powerful geomagnetic storm that flared up last Mother's Day, after a big solar storm hit Earth.

Space

NASA's X-59 jet takes 'flight' without leaving the ground | Space photo of the day for May 20, 2025

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft is seen during its “aluminum bird” systems testing, verifying how its systems work together, respond to pilot inputs and handle injected failures.

Space

House-size asteroid will miss Earth by just 72,000 miles today (video)

The asteroid poses no threat to the moon or Earth.

Space

The 100th woman in space: Emily Calandrelli talks about her Blue Origin flight and inspiring the next generation

As the 100th woman to travel to space, Calandrelli isn't just celebrating personal achievement — she's using her journey to inspire others and push the boundaries of STEM accessibility.

Space

Why do dwarf galaxies line up? 'Zippers' and 'twisters' in the early universe may solve a galactic mystery

Structures known as "zippers" and "twisters" in the early universe may explain why dwarf galaxies tend to line up with each other, as well as hint at how dark matter operates in the universe.

Space

'We don't know how bad it could get': Are we ready for the worst space weather?

Space weather forecasting doesn't yet command the same resources as Earth weather forecasting, even though the stakes are growing.

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