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70 Years Ago, a Forgotten Sci-Fi Show Predicted the Future by Rebooting an Iconic Character

The 1954 'Flash Gordon' was a major reboot for one of the most popular sci-fi franchises of all time. Why don't we remember it?

Inverse

Astonishingly, Astronomers Discovered A Planet Orbiting Barnard’s Star — And There Might Be More

Researchers spotted a small, rocky planet orbiting the red dwarf known as Barnard’s Star, which is about 6 light years away from Earth.

Inverse

'Sub-Earth' exoplanet discovered around the closest solo star to us

Astronomers have discovered a low-mass "sub-Earth" planet orbiting the closest solo star to the solar system, Barnard's star, that has a year lasting just three Earth days.

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Scientists discover planet orbiting closest single star to our Sun

The newly-discovered planet – called Barnard b – has at least half the mass of Venus.

The Independent UK

Thousands sign petition calling on Scottish Government to reject new gas plant

MORE than 13,000 people have signed a petition calling on the Scottish Government to reject plans for a new

The National (Scotland)

5 main stages of the annular solar eclipse 2024 explained

On Wednesday (Oct.2), an annular eclipse will sweep over the globe; here is what you can expect from this ring of fire eclipse, including how it will progress.

Space

Enough, already: why humanity must get on board with the concept of ‘sufficiency’

Humanity’s rapacious consumption is more than Earth and its climate can handle, which is driving an ecological crisis. Australians are the worst offenders per person due to our excessive resource use.

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Can you see Earth's new 'minimoon' with the naked eye?

On Sunday, Sept. 29, Earth captured a new "minimoon" called 2024 PT5. The bus-size asteroid is expected to orbit our planet for 57 days, but is too small to be visible to amateur skywatchers.

LiveScience

Orion Sun unveils her path to self-discovery in a new album

Orion Sun found solace amongst the works of Audre Lorde while working on her self-titled album

The Independent UK

Heart tissues beat half as strongly on the ISS as they do on Earth

Using an "organ-on-a-chip" device, scientists have found that heart tissues beat half as strongly on the International Space Station as they do on Earth.

Space

Planet with uneven atmosphere analyzed

New research on WASP-107b reveals how strange this planet's atmosphere is, experiencing perpetual night on one side

Salon

Why is Mount Everest so big? New research highlights a rogue river – but deeper forces are at work

Mount Everest (also known as Chomolungma or Sagarmāthā) is famously the highest mountain in the Himalayas and indeed on Earth. But why?

The Conversation

ULA rolls Vulcan Centaur rocket to pad ahead of 2nd-ever launch (photos)

United Launch Alliance has rolled its second Vulcan Centaur rocket out to the pad ahead of launch, which is scheduled to take place on Friday (Oct. 4).

Space

The Stranded Starliner Crew Finally Has a Ride Home, But They Still Can't Leave

Their ride home has arrived, but the Starliner crew is still stuck aboard ISS until February 2025.

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What time is the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 2?

Here's what time the "ring of fire" annular solar eclipse on Oct. 2, 2024 will occur as well as the annular eclipse times and durations for locations in the path of annularity.

The Independent UK

Ariana Grande denies ‘evil’ tabloid rumors about boyfriend Ethan Slater

‘There is no one on this earth with a better heart,’ singer says about her ‘Wicked’ co-star

The Guardian - UK

Mount Everest is having a growth spurt, say researchers

River erosion has pushed the mountain upwards and added an extra 15 to 50 metres over the past 89,000 years

LiveScience

Mount Everest is taller than it should be — and a weird river may be to blame

Mount Everest may be "taller than it should be" because of a river "capture" event 89,000 years ago.

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The Independent UK

River is pushing up Mount Everest’s peak, study suggests

Over the past 89,000 years, this has increased Everest’s height by between 15 and 50 metres, researchers say.

Inverse

All Systems Go: How NASA Is Pushing A New Era Of Space Exploration

Don’t let the problems with Starliner full you — the next era of space exploration is moving forward at pace and NASA is the driver.

Space

Why space archaeologists are finding more Mayan ruins than ever before (exclusive)

More Mayan sites have been found in the last 10 years than in the preceding 150. Here's how space technology is helping archaeologists uncover ancient ruins.

LiveScience

Are there any planets in the universe that aren't round?

Earth is round, but are there any planets in the universe that aren't?

Dynamite News

Solar Eclipse 2024: Check timing, visibility in India and other details

The eclipse will leave the sun's outer edges visible, forming a bright circle around the moon. Read further on Dynamite News:

Evening Standard

SpaceX capsule arrives at the ISS to take stranded astronauts home to Earth

Stranded astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are expected to return home in February after SpaceX capsule docks at International Space Station

Reason

Brickbat: The Most Magical Place on Earth

Six employees of the New York City Department of Education used federal funds to take their children and grandchildren on… The post Brickbat: The Most Magical Place on Earth appeared first on Reason.com.

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