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The US isn't prepared for a big solar storm, exercise finds

A first-of a-kind space weather "tabletop" exercise has revealed major weaknesses in America's preparedness for major solar storms.

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50 Facts From X That Went From “Who Cares?” To “I’m Obsessed” In Seconds

Someone asked for fun facts to kill boredom and the internet delivered a treasure trove of trivia.

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Nasa’s planned budget cuts could set back space science, but show how to future-proof the agency

The 2026 Nasa budget proposal would slash around US$6 billion (£4.4 billion) in funding. This is a huge reduction, amounting to around 25% of recent Nasa budgets. The savings would mainly come from Nasa science programmes, potentially devastating high profile missions and international collaborations.

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Jellyfish Lake: Palau's saltwater pool with a toxic bottom and surface waters brimming with millions of jellyfish

Palau's Jellyfish Lake is home to millions of endemic golden jellies that live in the lake's top layer but never venture below 50 feet, where the water is saturated with poisonous gas.

LiveScience

The big Thunderbolts* plot twist shows Marvel wants them to save the MCU. Are they serious?

Casting A-listers such as Florence Pugh strongly suggests these misfit superhero also-rans will not be limited to just one adventure

The Guardian - UK

UK scientists gain backing for controversial projects to artificially cool Earth

Scientists in the UK have received government funding of almost €70 million to pursue geoengineering projects aimed at artificially cooling the Earth, in an attempt to slow the progression of climate change – but the projects are causing controversy in the scientific community.

Radio France Internationale

12 Religions You Didn’t Know Existed

While many are familiar with the world’s major religions, numerous lesser-known spiritual paths offer fascinating insights into human belief and the diversity of ways we seek understanding and connection. Here are 12 lesser-known religions, each with its unique traditions and perspectives. 1. Zoroastrianism One of the world’s oldest monotheistic religions,…

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Watch the moon and bright star Spica meet in a celestial dance on May 9

I think we know who's supplying the c(r)atering for this dance party.

Space

Does grounding work? The science behind the TikTok trend

The Independent UK

Failed Soviet Venus probe Kosmos 482 is expected to fall to Earth tonight, but when and where? Here's what we know

The Soviet Venus probe Kosmos 482 is expected to fall to Earth on May 10, but exactly when and where remains unknown.

Space

What is grounding and could it improve my sleep? Here’s the science behind this TikTok trend

Have you ever felt an unexpected sense of calm while walking barefoot on grass? Or noticed your stress begin to fade as you stood ankle deep in the ocean? If so, you may have unknowingly “grounded” yourself to the earth.

The Conversation

China uses 'gravity slingshot' to rescue pair of wayward moon satellites

After a pair of satellites failed to reach their desired orbit around the moon last year, China used a novel gravity "slingshot" tactic to get the satellites in the correct spot.

Space

An out-of-control Russian spacecraft is about to slam into Earth – and it could be worse than it sounds

A Russian spacecraft is about to slam into Earth – and it could pose even more danger than it appears, experts have warned.

The Independent UK

A failed Soviet Venus probe is falling to Earth, and an astronomer will attempt to catch it on camera on May 9

The Virtual Telescope Project aims to observe the anticipated reentry of the former Soviet Union's Cosmos 482 spacecraft as it plunges toward Earth during a live webcast on May 9.

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What the Soviet Venus Probe's fiery fall to Earth might look like: These past space junk crashes offer clues

Recent sighting of spacecraft and debris burning through the atmosphere during their plummet back to Earth offer some clues as to what the reentry of a failed Soviet Venus lander might look like.

Space

US Space Force test fires thrusters for moon surveillance spacecraft

The U.S. Space Force tested a new propulsion system designed for satellites that will keep tabs on spacecraft and other objects near the moon.

Space

Astronaut Scott Kelly joins 'Mission Dry', stars in Goodnites underwear campaign film

Astronauts are helping to destigmatize a childhood experience by pointing out the similarities between what some kids wear to bed and what explorers wear into space.

Euronews

Irish PM says Gaza is 'hell on earth'

Ireland's Taoiseach Micheál Martin called the situation in Gaza ‘hell on earth’. He told The Europe Conversation that Israel is committing war crimes, and criticised the EU’s lack of response. Food and medicine have been blocked from entering the besieged area for almost 60 days.

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A stadium-sized asteroid will fly past Earth on May 9, and you can watch it live (video)

The 950-foot hunk of primordial matter is classified as a "potentially hazardous asteroid," but that doesn't mean it has a chance of hitting Earth.

LiveScience

What's an 'omega block,' and why is it messing with US weather right now?

A strange atmospheric pattern known as an "omega block" is preventing the usual eastward progression of weather across the U.S. — but what is this weird block, and when will it go away?

Evening Standard

Soviet satellite Kosmos 482 due to crash into Earth this week – what is the probe and where could it hit?

A failed Soviet spacecraft is hurtling back to Earth, but where will it land?

Space

Earth's skies pulse in sync with the sun's solar flares

Earth's atmosphere pulses in sync with the sun's fiery outbursts, indicating it is more sensitive to solar activity than previously thought, according to new research.

International Business Times

Global Temperatures Stuck At Near-record Highs In April: EU Monitor

Global temperatures were stuck at near-record highs in April, the EU's climate monitor said on Thursday, extending an unprecedented heat streak and raising questions about how quickly the world might be warming.

The Independent UK

What we know about the Soviet spacecraft returning to Earth this week

As the last remnant of the Soviet Venus program left in Earth’s orbit, Kosmos 482 is not your average piece of space junk

Space

India delays 1st Gaganyaan astronaut launch to 2027

India now plans to launch astronauts to Earth orbit for the first time no sooner than 2027, after completing a series of uncrewed flight tests slated to begin later this year.

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