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How Earth's orbit might help us find oil reserves within the planet

Scientists studying Jurassic rocks in China found that cyclical changes in Earth's orbit affected not only the climate, but also the development of shale oil reserves.

Space

Nasa preps first ever medical evacuation of ISS

US astronaut hands control of the International Space Station to Russian cosmonaut

The Independent UK

'Stranger Things' and 5 other places Einstein-Rosen Bridges have wormed their way into sci-fi

From the Upside Down through the Devil's Anus and beyond. Here are 6 times these theoretical wormholes turned up in sci-fi shows and movies.

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6 Strategic Stocks to Watch as Trump Tries to Buy Greenland

President Trump has said that ‘one way or the other, we’re going to have Greenland.’ Here are the key stocks that could move if the U.S. strikes a deal with the strategically located island.

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Astronomers may have already spotted the 'Great Comet of 2026' — and it could soon be visible to the naked eye

Recently discovered Comet C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS) will make its closest approach to the sun and Earth in late April and could potentially be visible to the naked eye. It may end up being the brightest comet of the year.

LiveScience

After Trump's Greenland Spotlight, Tech Titans Chase Arctic Wealth

As Trump renews his push to control Greenland, billionaires rush to tap its minerals and tech future, raising global alarms.

International Business Times UK

'We Are All OK': Astronaut Breaks Silence on Historic ISS Medical Evacuation

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke says Crew-11 is 'stable, safe and well cared for' as historic medical evacuation prepares for Wednesday undocking from ISS.

International Business Times UK

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What is below Earth, since space is present in every direction?

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com.

The Conversation

What January taught George Orwell about control and resistance

Like many of us, George Orwell saw January as a month to be endured rather than enjoyed. You can picture him steeling himself against its cold, gloom, rain, frost and wind.

The Conversation

China's CHIEF1900 Might Warp Space-Time: What It Means for Humanity's Future

The CHIEF1900 is currently the world's most powerful centrifuge that was commissioned by China in December 2025.

International Business Times UK

Satellite sees 40-year-old iceberg melt, turn blue | Space photo of the day for January 12, 2025

Iceberg A23-A has been around since the Chernobyl explosion and Space Shuttle Challenger accident...but perhaps not for much longer.

Space

Harvard Scientist Avi Loeb Claims 3I/ATLAS Could Be Monitoring Earth Pollution

Is 3I/ATLAS an interstellar spy? Scientists investigate 13 anomalies of the solar system's new visitor, from its 'anti-tail' to a bizarre 2026 Jupiter path.

International Business Times UK

The race for Greenland: Should Europe bet its future on rare earths? Take our poll

Has Europe already fallen behind in the race for rare earths, and what price, if any, should it pay to catch up? Take our poll and share your view.

Euronews

The Moon Will Turn Blood Red for 82 Minutes - When it Will Happen & What it Means

The Moon will turn blood red for over an hour during a rare total lunar eclipse in 2026. Here's when it happens.

International Business Times UK

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Meet the springtails: little-known fantastic beasts that live everywhere on Earth

In virtually every piece of land on Earth – from near the summit of Mount Everest to Antarctica to caves nearly 2,000 metres underground – live tiny critters that have shaped the health of our planet for hundreds of millions of years.

International Business Times UK

Award-Winning Psychic's Prediction of Earthquakes in 2026 Came True

Award-winning psychic Jill M Jackson's prediction of earthquakes in 2026 has been revealed to have come true.

International Business Times UK

Harvard Professor Avi Loeb Warns 3I/ATLAS Could Be a Rare 'Black Swan' or a Trojan Horse in Space

Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb warns 3I/ATLAS, tagged a comet by NASA, may be a rare 'Black Swan' or Trojan Horse, urging deeper study and exposing gaps between public and classified science.

The Conversation

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NASA’s Pandora telescope will study stars in detail to learn about the exoplanets orbiting them

On Jan. 11, 2026, I watched anxiously at the tightly controlled Vandenberg Space Force Base in California as an awe-inspiring SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carried NASA’s new exoplanet telescope, Pandora, into orbit.

Space

'A completely new manufacturing frontier': Space Forge fires up 1st commercial semiconductor factory in space

Such experiments have previously only been conducted aboard the International Space Station.

Radio France Internationale

Fossils discovered in Morocco shed light on our African roots

Where did our species first emerge? Fossils discovered in Morocco dating back more than 773,000 years bolster the theory that Homo sapiens originally appeared in Africa, scientists said in a study this week.

Space

Indian PSLV rocket apparently fails for 2nd launch in a row (video)

India's PSLV rocket apparently failed Sunday night (Jan. 11) while trying to launch 16 payloads to space. It was the PSLV's first liftoff since a May 2025 failure.

LiveScience

What's the oldest river in the world?

The oldest river predates the dinosaurs. But how do we know this?

Homes & Gardens

Matthew McConaughey Proves Mid-Century Modern Still Reigns With a Stylish Study Featuring Earthy Wallpaper and Sculptural Lighting

Matthew McConaughey's study area is chic and replicable thanks to MindTheGap wallpaper, a low slung leather armchair, and a shapely table lamp

The Independent UK

All the barriers to rare earth mining in Greenland

Donald Trump wants to dismantle China’s near-monopoly on the supply of rare earths

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