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The moon was once covered by an ocean of molten rock, data from India's space mission suggests

Data from India's recent Chandrayaan-3 mission supports the idea that an ocean of molten rock once covered the moon.

Space

Heroically, I wrote a will. But what if I’d hate my own funeral?

What if there were geraniums? Yuck

The Guardian - AU

Could a £2-a-day basic income be the key to protecting rainforests?

Pilot scheme in Amazon communities of central Peru aims to help people choose a more sustainable way of living

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How SpaceX modified a Dragon crew capsule for Polaris Dawn's historic private spacewalk

SpaceX made several design changes to its Crew Dragon capsule to accommodate the first private spacewalk on the upcoming Polaris Dawn mission. Here are the key ones.

Space

'Earth Defense Force 6' unleashes retro alien invasion chaos

If destroying hordes of alien invaders with extreme prejudice is one of your favorite things to do in video games, you shouldn’t miss out on Earth Defense Force 6.

Space

We discovered a new way mountains are formed – from ‘mantle waves’ inside the Earth

In 2005, I was navigating winding roads through the Drakensberg Mountains, in Lesotho, Southern Africa. Towering cliff-like features known as escarpments interrupt the landscape, rising up by a kilometre or more. Taken aback by the dramatic scenery, I was struck by a question: how on Earth did it form?

The Conversation

How NASA's Curiosity rover changed Mars landings forever (photos)

A look back at how NASA nailed the landing of its Curiosity Mars rover in August 2012, and what that success meant for Red Planet exploration.

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Weird mystery waves that baffle scientists may be 'everywhere' inside Earth's mantle

Structures that scatter seismic waves deep in Earth's mantle seem to be everywhere researchers look.

LiveScience

Gather an eclectic crew to save Earth from being destroyed by a sentient gas cloud in Beyond Galaxyland

Join Doug, Boom Boom, MartyBot, and more in this hotly-tipped galaxy-spanning adventure on September 24

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SpaceX shows off Dragon capsules for Polaris Dawn, Crew-9 astronaut missions (photos)

SpaceX just gave us a look at the Crew Dragon capsules that will fly on the Polaris Dawn and Crew-9 astronaut missions, which are set to launch on Aug. 27 and Sept. 24, respectively.

Space

A window of opportunity for climate and biodiversity

The world is facing unparalleled changes in climatic conditions and drastic loss of biological diversity, putting humanity at risk. The breakdown of the earth’s climate and the rapid loss of wildlife are intertwined, yet response by governments to these crises currently fails to recognize the deep connections between them.

The Conversation

Scientists collect high-resolution images of the North Star's surface for 1st time

Scientists used the CHARA Array atop Mount Wilson in California to resolve previously unknown features of the North Star.

Space

Will tornadoes and waterspouts thrive as Earth heats up?

Unusually warm waters off the coast of Sicily helped spawn a “waterspout” that sank a superyacht earlier this week, leaving several people dead or missing.

The Conversation

Jupiter-bound JUICE probe slingshots by Earth on way to Venus (photos)

JUICE flew by Earth on Tuesday (Aug. 20), just a day after it zoomed past the moon. The spacecraft took also snapped some images of home before heading off to Venus.

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Polaris Dawn mission: Meet the crew taking 1st commercial spacewalk

Veteran astronaut Jared Isaacman, a billionaire, is funding and flying on SpaceX Polaris Dawn with three other astronauts. Here who is going to space.

The Conversation

The Moon was once covered by an ocean of molten rock, data from India’s space mission suggests

Data from India’s recent Chandrayaan-3 mission supports the idea that an ocean of molten rock once covered the Moon. Scientists from the mission have published their new findings in the journal Nature.

Inverse

The Blue Sturgeon Supermoon of 2024 Is Here — And Its Glorious

Feast your eyes on the Blue Sturgeon Supermoon.

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Massive Ocean Discovered Hidden Under Earth's Crust, Scientists Reveal

Discoveries like a hidden ocean in ringwoodite mineral beneath Earth's crust reshape our understanding of the planet's geology and hydrology.

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Earth's days once got 2 hours longer — and that may have triggered one of the biggest evolutionary explosions in history, study suggests

The moon once drifted thousands of miles farther away, and Earth's days got 2.2 hours longer, a new study finds.

Space

Giant exoplanet the size of 2 Jupiters has a hidden companion disturbing its orbit

Using the NASA exoplanet-hunting spacecraft TESS, astronomers have discovered a hot Jupiter dancing with a hidden super-Earth companion.

The Conversation

Politicians step up attacks on the teaching of scientific theories in US schools

Scientific theory has had a rough time in America’s public schools.

Space

Perseverance rover's Mars samples must be brought back to Earth, scientists stress

Sedimentary deposits sampled by the Perseverance rover could contain evidence of past Martian life.

Salon

Astronomers warn against colonialism

A philosopher of science explains how the industry could explore other planets without exploiting them

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4 reality-defying optical illusions in space

From supermoons to penguin galaxies, the universe isn't always what it seems.

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5 best methods to eradicate persistent bed bugs from pest control who specialize in infestation wipeouts

Learn how to eradicate bed bugs and stop these pesky critters from wreaking havoc in your home

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