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July ends 13-month streak of global heat records as El Nino ebbs, but experts warn against relief

Earth’s string of 13 straight months with a new average heat record came to an end in July

The Independent UK

NASA says chances are growing that astronauts may switch from Boeing to a SpaceX ride back to Earth

NASA says chances are growing that two test pilots who flew a new Boeing capsule to the International Space Station in June may have to switch to SpaceX for a ride home

The Independent UK

SpaceX targeting Aug. 26 for historic Polaris Dawn astronaut mission

SpaceX is now targeting Aug. 26 for the launch of Polaris Dawn, a crewed flight to Earth orbit that will feature the first-ever private spacewalk.

Space

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Archaeologists conduct first ‘space excavation’ on International Space Station – and discover surprising quirks of zero-gravity life

New results from the first archaeological fieldwork conducted in space show the International Space Station is a rich cultural landscape where crew create their own “gravity” to replace Earth’s, and adapt module spaces to suit their needs.

The Conversation

‘Wake-up call to humanity’: research shows the Great Barrier Reef is the hottest it’s been in 400 years

The Great Barrier Reef is vast and spectacular. But repeated mass coral bleachings, driven by high ocean temperatures, are threatening the survival of coral colonies which are the backbone of the reef.

The Conversation

China launches 1st batch of satellites for planned 14,000-strong megaconstellation (video)

A Long March 6A rocket launched 18 internet satellites Wednesday morning (Aug. 7), kicking off construction of a Chinese constellation that could eventually host 14,000 spacecraft.

Space

Why wildfires are getting more dangerous

After more than a year of record-breaking heat, the peak of fire season is approaching across vast swathes of our green planet.

The Conversation

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Frederick Vine obituary

Marine geologist and geophysicist who was key to developing the theory of plate tectonics

The Guardian - UK

Gargantuan waves in Earth's mantle may make continents rise, new study finds

Dramatic cliffs and high plateaus are caused by the same wave triggered in Earth's middle layer when continents pull apart, a new study finds.

LiveScience

The 10 best alien movies of all time

From 2001: Space Odyssey to ET, these are the best alien movies to watch right now

Total Film

Plate tectonics fired up at least 3 billion years ago, study of ancient rocks in Australia indicates

Researchers have discovered the world's oldest known arc-slicing fault in Australia, intensifying the debate over the origins of plate tectonics.

LiveScience

Scientists solve mystery of some of Earth’s most dramatic landscapes

Results showed that when continents split, the stretching of the continental crust causes stirring in the Earth’s mantle

The Independent UK

Watch SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket generate sonic boom during landing (video)

A SpaceX video shows a Falcon 9 first stage's post-launch return to Earth in great detail, even capturing the sonic boom generated during the descent.

Space

‘World’s oldest calendar’ found carved onto ancient monument

The timekeeping system was unearthed at the Gobekli Tepe site in Turkey.

The Independent UK

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NASA Observes Strong Solar Flares, Potential Northern Lights Displays

Explore recent X-class solar flares, heightened solar activity, and potential Northern Lights displays. Witness celestial events in the sky!

Space

NASA moon probe plays laser tag with Japanese lunar lander

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter bounced a laser off Japan's SLIM lander recently, showcasing tech that could aid future moon exploration.

Digital Camera World

Astrophotographers prepare for “the best meteor shower of the year” according to NASA

The Perseids Meteor Shower is an annual meteor shower that peaks in mid-August, with up to 100 meteors per hour

The Independent UK

Strange carvings at world’s oldest monument suggest civilisation began after devastating comet strike

Göbekli Tepe, 12,000-year-old temple-like complex in Turkey, was likely built to record astronomical event that sparked dawn of human civilisation

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"We played eight shows and they were amazing. The kids followed us everywhere": The story of the album that should have turned Angel into stars

In 1976 Angel released On Earth As It Is In Heaven: It turned out be be a mixed blessing

Total Film

Robert Downey Jr. could make a perfect Doctor Doom - if he nails these 5 things from comics

Marvel still has a chance to deliver a true comic accurate Doctor Doom

Space

Stellar oddball: Nearby star rotates unlike any other

V889 Herculis is an oddball unlike any other star we've ever seen. The nearby sun-like star rotates in a strange way that defies prediction.

Newcastle Herald

Peter Dutton missed an opportunity in skipping Garma festival

'Contrast that to his eagerness to visit Port Stephens'

The Independent UK

‘He’ll unleash HELL ON EARTH’: Trump leads Republican meltdown as Tim Walz unveiled as Harris’ VP pick

DeSantis branded Harris and Walz ‘the most left-wing ticket in American history’ while Obama said he ‘couldn’t be happier for Tim and Gwen, their family, and our country’

LiveScience

China ready to launch 1st satellite in constellation that will challenge Elon Musk's Starlink

China plans to launch more than 100 satellites for its new "constellation" this year and thousands more by the end of the decade.

Space

1st 'hyperspectral' image of aurora borealis reveals true colors of northern lights

Using a high-resolution imaging system in Sweden, Japanese researchers are getting a view of the aurora like never before.

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