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Hand shape in Indonesian cave may be world’s oldest known rock art

Archaeologists say stencil painted with ochre in limestone cave on Muna Island was created at least 67,800 years ago

The Guardian - UK

Chinese capsule damaged by space-junk strike returns to Earth (video)

The first emergency operation in the history of China's human spaceflight program ended on Jan. 19 when an uncrewed Shenzhou 20 capsule damaged by a space-junk strike came safely down to Earth.

Space

Suni Williams, Starliner astronaut, retires after 27 years at Nasa

She set the record for most spacewalk time by a woman and spent nine months at the International Space Station

The Guardian - US

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Hubble sees baby stars in Large Magellanic Cloud | Space photo of the day for Jan. 21, 2026

The Large Magellanic Cloud, or LMC, is a key spot for astronomers to study star formation.

Space

US Space Force awards 1st-of-its-kind $52 million contract to deorbit its satellites

Starfish Space just scored a $52.5 million contract to deorbit satellites for the U.S. Space Force, the first deal ever signed for such "end of life" disposal services for a constellation in low Earth orbit.

Space

NASA's Crew-11 astronauts to discuss medical evacuation from International Space Station today: Watch it live

The four astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-11 mission will discuss their shorter-than-expected stay aboard the International Space Station today (Jan. 21), and you can watch it live.

Space

Private German company Isar Aerospace scrubs historic launch try from Norway

Isar Aerospace had aimed to launch its Spectrum rocket from Norway today (April 9) but scrubbed the try due to a technical issue.

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Human remains from ancient mass grave reveal how people responded to world’s first pandemic

Ancient city’s burial capacity likely stretched to its limits

The Independent UK

Plantwatch: Neighbouring plants warn each other about incoming stress

A study of Arabidopsis thaliana plants found that plants growing together activated genes to protect themselves, while isolated plants did not

The Guardian - UK

Even tiny tweaks to sleep, exercise and diet can give you a longer life, study finds

Researchers say combined effect of sleep, physical activity and diet larger than sum of individual behaviours

The Independent UK

A variety of exercises could be the key to a longer life, study suggests

The study found that walking was associated with a 17% lower risk of death when comparing people who did the most walking with those who did the least

The Independent UK

Mysterious polar weather on Jupiter and Saturn could be key to understanding their insides

"I don't think anyone's made this connection between the surface fluid pattern and the interior properties of these planets."

Space

Watch Blue Origin launch 6 people to suborbital space on Jan. 22

Blue Origin will launch six people to the final frontier on Thursday (Jan. 22), and you can watch the space tourism mission live.

Space

How to make a super-Earth: The universe's most common planets are whittled down by stellar radiation

The origin of super-Earths and sub-Neptunes has been revealed in a system of four young planets that are dramatically losing their thick atmospheres.

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Northern lights may be visible in 10 states Jan. 20 as Earth's magnetic field 'rings like a bell' after CME impact

Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Maine tonight as Earth reels from a colossal CME impact.

Space

Earth was just hit by the strongest solar radiation storm in over 20 years — here's what it means

Earth just experienced a rare S4 solar radiation storm, the most intense since 2003 — powerful for satellites and astronauts, but harmless on the ground.

Space

Mars orbiter sees odd etchings in the sand | Space photo of the day for Jan. 20, 2025

Even though the Red Planet's atmosphere is thin, wind is still one of Mars' most relentless sculptors.

The Guardian - UK

King Harold coins from 1066 and Roman artefacts top 2024 treasure finds

British Museum hails record-breaking year for archaeological discoveries – thanks largely to metal detectorists

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James Webb Space Telescope discovers young galaxies age rapidly: 'It's like seeing 2-year-old children act like teenagers'

"The knowledge of these will ultimately help us understand the formation of the first stars and planets and how our own Milky Way came into being."

Space

Comet Wierzchos buzzes the sun later today: But can you see it?

C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) brightened significantly ahead of its close approach to the sun.

Space

Severe G4 geomagnetic storm sparks jaw-dropping northern lights worldwide (photos)

A fast CME slammed into Earth on Jan. 19, unleashing hours of intense auroral activity and lighting up skies far beyond the poles.

The Independent UK

Positive thinking boosts vaccine effectiveness, study finds

Findings may shed more light on the biological process behind placebo effect

The Independent UK

Boom in metal detectorists sees record-breaking number of treasure discovered

Britain saw a record number of archaeological discoveries and treasure finds in 2024, largely attributed to the contributions of metal detectorists.

The Independent UK

Legendary golden armour worn by Chinese soldiers 1,200 years ago reconstructed in full for first time

Armour was unearthed in fragments from tomb in Qinghai province

The Guardian - AU

Aurora australis set to light up Australian sky as agencies monitor ‘severe’ solar storm

The spectacular aurora australis, also known as the southern lights, may be visible as far north as Victoria and New South Wales

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