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The rush to return humans to the Moon and build lunar bases could threaten opportunities for astronomy

The 2020s have already seen many lunar landing attempts, although several of them have crashed or toppled over. With all the excitement surrounding the prospect of humans returning to the Moon, both commercial interests and scientists stand to gain.

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'Dinky' asteroid imaged by NASA has ultra-rare double moon, study confirms

Researchers have proposed a model for how a double moon named Selam formed around the tiny asteroid Dinkinesh. This is the first 'contact binary' moon ever discovered, scientists say.

LiveScience

Russian Soyuz rocket launches tons of supplies to ISS on Progress 88 cargo ship (video)

Russia launched the robotic Progress 88 freighter toward the International Space Station early on Thursday (May 30).

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Massive sunspot responsible for May's epic auroras unleashes major X-class solar flare (video)

Sunspot region AR3697 has returned — unleashing yet another X-class solar flare. Watch it erupt from the sun's eastern limb here.

Space

The Ultimates #1 review: Earth's mightiest heroes must assemble once more in Marvel's new flagship super-team book

Here's our spoiler-free verdict on The Ultimates #1

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Real-life 'Star Trek' planet was actually just an illusion caused by a 'jittery' star

Just like the fictional planet of Vulcan was wiped out in Star Trek, new research has destroyed the real-life version of Spock's homeworld, albeit in a less violent fashion.

Space

That giant sunspot that supercharged auroras on Earth? It's back and may amp up the northern lights with June solar storms.

Old sunspot region AR 13664, now renamed AR 13697, is back. With its re-arrival, can we expect a resurgence of solar activity?

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Scientists recreate a Saturn moon in lab

Scientists in a life performed an important experiment on the question of life on a Saturn moon

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Euclid space telescope finds 1.5 trillion orphan stars wandering the Perseus cluster (images)

The Euclid telescope has allowed astronomers to discover a staggering 1.5 trillion orphan stars torn from their own galaxies to wander the Perseus cluster alone.

Space

I’m an astrophysicist mapping the universe with data from the Chandra X-ray Observatory − clear, sharp photos help me study energetic black holes

When a star is born or dies, or when any other very energetic phenomenon occurs in the universe, it emits X-rays, which are high-energy light particles that aren’t visible to the naked eye. These X-rays are the same kind that doctors use to take pictures of broken bones inside the…

The Conversation

Earthcare satellite to probe the impact of clouds on climate

A rocket carrying a sophisticated European-Japanese satellite has blasted off on a mission to measure how clouds affect the climate.

Radio France Internationale

"I don't think I'll ever have the opportunity to record something that's reached farther into the corners of the earth": Avicii hits 1 billion streams for the fifth time

Vocalist Dan Tyminski reflects on his contribution to Avicii's Hey Brother in a new interview

MusicRadar

Is it time to put a dimmer switch on the push for space solar power?

The thought of beaming power to an energy-hungry Earth from space has long been studied. It was first proposed over 80 years ago in science fiction.

Space

Secrets of radioactive 'promethium' — a rare earth element with mysterious applications — uncovered after 80-year search

Scientists have revealed key properties of radioactive promethium, a rare earth element with poorly understood applications, using a groundbreaking new method.

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World's First Wooden Satellite Built By Japan Researchers

Each side of the experimental satellite developed by scientists at Kyoto University and logging company Sumitomo Forestry measures just 10 centimetres (four inches).

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The Euclid Space Telescope Has Released 5 Astonishingly Detailed New Images Of The Cosmos

While dark matter and dark energy are in center focus for the Euclid Space Telescope, 5 new images of the cosmos taken by it reveal astonishingly wide possibilities for science. The post The Euclid Space Telescope Has Released 5 Astonishingly Detailed New Images Of The Cosmos first appeared on Bored…

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Authorities in Papua New Guinea search for safer ground for thousands of landslide survivors

Authorities in Papua New Guinea are searching for safer ground to relocate thousands of survivors at risk from a potential second landslide in the country's highlands, while the arrival of heavy earth-moving equipment at the disaster site where hundreds are buried has been delayed

Simba Earth Source review: a sprung mattress with eco-friendly credentials

Does this eco-friendly mattress deliver the comfort and support you need for decent sleep? Our Simba Earth Source review reveals all

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Starless And Forever Alone: More 'Rogue' Planets Discovered

The Euclid space telescope has discovered seven more rogue planets, shining a light on the dark and lonely worlds floating freely through the universe untethered to any star.

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Earthcare Satellite Launched To Study Earth's Temperature Balance

EarthCARE satellite launched to study clouds and aerosols' impact on Earth's climate system, marking a significant milestone in climate research.

International Business Times

EarthCARE Satellite Launches To Probe How Clouds Affect Climate

A rocket carrying a sophisticated satellite blasted off Tuesday from California on a mission to investigate what role clouds could play in the fight against climate change.

Space

Robotic Russian cargo ship leaves the ISS, burns up in Earth's atmosphere (photo)

Russia's uncrewed Progress 86 cargo craft departed the International Space Station early Tuesday morning (May 28), ending a six-month orbital stay.

Space

Volcanoes on Venus might be erupting right now

Venus may be as geologically active as Earth, with volcanoes possibly spewing on its surface in the present day.

Space

Netflix's new sci-fi flick 'Atlas' charms with old-school heroics and rousing mech fights (review)

A review of director Brad Peyton's new sci-fi adventure flick, "Atlas."

Inverse

This Solar Probe Just Helped To Trace The Origins Of Space Weather

The results helped confirm that sunspots and coronal holes spawn dramatic changes in the solar wind that eventually affects satellites around Earth.

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