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Sunrise silhouettes the world's largest telescope | Space photo of the day for Sept. 17, 2025

Astronomy isn’t just about distant stars; it’s also about the human effort here on Earth that makes it possible to extend our vision out into the cosmos.

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Nasa warns of surging solar activity, reversing decades-long trend

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The Independent UK

The sun is ‘waking up’ and Nasa doesn’t know why

An increase in solar activity can cause radio blackouts, satellite damage, and even power grid failures

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EU Business Lobby Head Says China Rare Earths Snag Persists

European firms still face challenges in securing access to crucial rare earths from China, a business lobby warned Wednesday, despite a July deal to speed up exports.

International Business Times

Tiny crystals in Earth’s crust have captured the movement of the Milky Way’s spiral arms

When most of us think about what shaped our planet, we probably picture volcanoes, earthquakes, and huge continents slowly drifting apart (or back together again) over millions or billions of years. We also know meteorite impacts were important; our crater-packed Moon is clear evidence of that.

The Conversation

'We're really on a different trajectory': How NASA's Artemis moon missions aim to prepare us for Mars

NASA is working on finding landing sites for future moon astronauts. Part of the work includes thinking about how to prepare for eventual Mars missions with astronauts.

Space

7 Most Expensive Tourist Attractions in the World — and How Much They Cost

Seven attractions highlight this list of the most expensive in the world. So, just how costly are these attractions for a single day? And are they worth it?

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Doomed 'cannibal' star could soon explode in a supernova so bright it would be visible during the day

Astronomers have solved the mystery of a star that has baffled scientists for over a century, finding it is a cannibal white dwarf about to blow in an explosion that will be visible with the naked eye.

Space

10 Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books With The Strangest Narrators

These guys are anything but reliable.

The Mary Sue

'We certainly weren't exceptional, but now we're the only ones left': In new PBS series 'Human,' anthropologist Ella Al-Shamahi explores how humans came to dominate Earth

In her new show, Ella Al-Shamahi charts humanity's evolutionary odyssey. We sat down with her to discuss the path of our species out of Africa to global hegemony.

LiveScience

Humanity could settle Mars by 2055, Elon Musk says

Humanity can establish a self-sustaining settlement on Mars in the next 30 years, provided our heavy-lift launch technology advances as planned, SpaceX chief Elon Musk said.

Space

What to expect from each stage of the partial solar eclipse today

A spectacular partial solar eclipse will be visible across a swathe of the southern hemisphere this week.

Space

Skyscraper-size asteroid previously predicted to hit us in 60 years will zoom past Earth on Thursday (Sept. 18) — and you can see it live

The "potentially hazardous" asteroid 2025 FA22 will fly close past Earth at more than 24,000 mph on Thursday (Sept. 18). The space rock was previously predicted to have a slim chance of impacting our planet in 2089, temporarily earning it the top spot on a major risk list.

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2 billion people will be able to see 'God of Chaos' asteroid Apophis when it buzzes Earth in April 2029

The 1,115-foot-wide (340 meters) asteroid Apophis will pass closer to Earth than many satellites fly in April 2029, giving scientists and stargazers a rare front-row seat.

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Inverse

The Year’s Wackiest Sci-Fi Thriller Isn’t About What You Think It Is

Romain Gavras delivers a shockingly funny odyssey disguised as a eco-thriller.

Space

A close shave on the ISS | Space photo of the day for Sept. 16, 2025

Even though they're far from home, astronauts on the International Space Station still have normal routines, including getting regular haircuts.

The Conversation

Molecular ‘fossils’ offer microscopic clues to the origins of life – but they take care to interpret

The questions of how humankind came to be, and whether we are alone in the universe, have captured imaginations for millennia. But to answer these questions, scientists must first understand life itself and how it could have arisen.

International Business Times UK

NASA to Launch This Month Three Spacecraft That Could Save Your Next Flight or Bank Transfer

NASA's new space weather missions aim to shield Earth from solar storms, preventing blackouts and safeguarding satellites, aviation, and communications.

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New space junk removal idea: Using ion engine exhaust to knock debris out of the sky

With a modest amount of thrust and power, a new ion engine system could get rid of 1-ton pieces of space junk in less than 100 days. Here's how it works.

Evening Standard

‘African tribe’ evicted from woodland site and moves over fence

Officials evicted the group on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

‘Lost tribe’ is evicted from Scottish woodland, then sets up new camp close by

‘The Kingdom of Kubala can never be destroyed,’ they say

Radio France Internationale

Could the Earth's ozone layer be healing? The United Nations thinks so...

The Earth's protective ozone layer is healing and the hole should fully disappear in coming decades, the United Nations said in a report released on Tuesday, hailing the success of concerted international action.

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I Rewatched Apollo 13 As An Adult, And One Part Of The Story Hit Me Harder This Time

This movie is well worth a re-visit.

Evening Standard

Eviction of ‘African tribe’ camping in Scottish woods under way

A court order was issued on Friday.

LiveScience

'A genuine surprise': Near-Earth asteroid Ryugu once had 'flowing water' that transformed its insides

A new analysis of asteroid Ryugu hints that the "potentially hazardous" space rock once had flowing water in its core, possibly leftover from the impact that created it.

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