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Desert planets like those in 'Dune' and 'Star Wars' unlikely to host life, NASA says

"Even if a planet is in the habitable zone, if it has too small a water inventory, it transitions to an uninhabitable state."

Space

Games to look forward to in 2025: Directive 8020

The Earth is dying and the only hope is a distant planet in a game that is a playable blend of Alien and The Thing

The Guardian - UK

What temperature is the moon?

An astronomer describes how the moon's surface temperature changes.

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Scientists probe secrets of Earth’s climate past

A team from the University of St Andrews looked at the role CO2 played in climate conditions.

The Independent UK

Climate crisis ‘wreaking havoc’ on Earth’s water cycle, report finds

Global heating is supercharging storms, floods and droughts, affecting entire ecosystems and billions of people

The Guardian - UK

Relentless warming is driving the water cycle to new extremes, the 2024 global water report shows

Last year, Earth experienced its hottest year on record − for the fourth year in a row. Rising temperatures are changing the way water moves around our planet, wreaking havoc on the water cycle.

The Conversation

Continental drift: why the need for critical minerals might change the way we define Earth’s zones

Continents and oceans have scientific definitions that underpin international law. The idea of dividing the world into geographical zones is ancient. Sovereignty and influence over natural resources is at the heart of most global divisions.

The Conversation

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75 Years Ago, A Forgotten Alien Invasion Movie Beat The Most Iconic Sci-Fi Classics To the Punch

The first flying saucer movie is not what you think it is. Let's examine the strange legacy of the forgotten sci-fi indie, 'The Flying Saucer.'

Inverse

Space photo of the week: Hubble celebrates 10 years of hunting giants

Behold, the giants! The Hubble Space Telescope has completed a decade of observing Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.

LiveScience

Why Elon Musk’s Starship rocket is beating Nasa in the space race

The SpaceX chief’s powerful new system is set to slash the cost of missions, leaving Nasa in the dust

The Guardian - UK

10 things that changed my life – Unesco chair for Refugee Integration Alison Phipps

1 Growing up in Thatcher-era Sheffield

The National (Scotland)

8 ways to make your diet more sustainable

Like any engine, the human body runs on carbon-emitting fuel. Anita Beanexplains how to power your rides as sustainably as possible

Cycling Weekly

MAGA Enraged By Biden's Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipients: 'Seriously Two of the Worst People on Earth'

MAGA world exploded in outrage Saturday after the White House announced former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and Democratic donor George Soros would be among the recipients receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Latin Times

NASA will announce update to Mars sample return plans today. Here's how to listen in

NASA's beleaguered Mars Sample Return program currently faces extreme costs of up to $11 billion and a timeline that could reach 2040.

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Small satellite constellation could reveal black holes like never before

A constellation of small satellites could help researchers view processes in close vicinity of supermassive black holes like never before.

Salon

Why icy alien oceans could harbor life

New research underscores the physics of potential oceans on moons like Europa and Enceladus where aliens could hide

TechRadar

3 Body Problem season 2: everything we know so far about the Netflix sci-fi show's return

Here's everything we know about 3 Body Problem season 2 ahead of its Netflix debut.

The Guardian - UK

What makes apples red and where does air come from? Try our kids’ quiz

Five multiple-choice questions – set by children – to test your knowledge, and a chance to submit your own junior brainteasers for future quizzes

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Science news this week: Polar vortices and volcanoes undersea

Jan. 3, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

Space

Blue Origin is expected to launch its 1st New Glenn rocket next week, but when?

The first launch of New Glenn could occur between Jan. 6 and Jan. 12, according to the FAA.

The Independent UK

Northern lights could be visible again in the US as another new flare erupts from the sun

There is a great chance of northern lights this weekend — especially at high latitudes

Space

Sun erupts with powerful X1.2 solar flare, causes radio blackouts (photo)

The sun fired off an X1.2-class solar flare on Friday (Jan. 3), triggering radio blackouts throughout parts of the South Atlantic ocean, Africa and South America.

GamesRadar

Helldivers 2 players beat the Illuminate back but they're still freaking out citizens, so High Command wants to build a surveillance center which definitely won't be used for spying

Just a regular ol' citizen surveillance center for regular surveillance needs

The Conversation

Data centres in space: they’re a brilliant idea, but a herculean challenge

Data centres are the backbone of our digital infrastructure, supporting everything from social media platforms to online shopping and streaming services. With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing and the internet of things, the amount of data generated and processed daily is extremely large, and the demand for…

The Conversation

As the US and China race to the Moon, these loopholes in space law could cause conflict

Outer space is infinite, but that hasn’t stopped humans trying to impose their laws on it. There are more ways for people to travel to space than ever before, and the next few decades are likely to see the US and China sending humans to the Moon again.

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