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'Let Super Earth burn': Helldivers 2 players are committing treason to protest its latest patch—allowing a tide of bots to creep worryingly close to home

The flame wars proceed apace.

PC Gamer

Rare display of northern lights and Perseid meteor shower delights skywatchers worldwide (photos, video)

Witness the rare convergence of the Perseid meteor shower and the northern lights in these stunning photos from skywatchers worldwide.

Space

Perseid meteor shower to light up night sky

The display should be visible across the UK from around sunset on Monday until the early hours of Tuesday.

The Independent UK

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Fittest Woman on Earth’s three-move core workout will leave you with abs like slabs

Want a six-pack like Tia-Clair Toomey? Here’s one of her favourite ab workouts

New Mars terraforming idea: engineered, heat-absorbing dust nanoparticles

Metal particles made from Martian dust could be released into the sky to raise temperatures on the Red Planet by over 50 degrees Fahrenheit (30 degrees Celsius), a new study suggests.

Space

Could dinosaurs still exist somewhere in the world? A paleontologist explains

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com.

The Conversation

France Bids Reluctant Farewell To Dazzling Paris Olympics

France bid a reluctant farewell on Monday to an "enchanted" fortnight of Olympic sport as athletes headed home from Paris praising a dazzling edition of the Games that has breathed new life into the biggest show on earth.

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Frustrated with the nerfs, Helldivers 2 grunts are protesting by letting the bots take Super Earth, and they're dangerously close to succeeding

"Let the bots advance. Let the Super Earth burn"

GamesRadar

Ethiopia’s deadly landslides are caused by both nature and man – a geophysicist explains

As many as 300 people were killed in landslides triggered by higher than normal rainfall in south-western Ethiopia in July 2024. More than 15,000 were also forced to leave their homes. Another less deadly landslide that occurred two weeks later killed a dozen. Getnet Mewa, a geophysicist who studies landslides…

The Conversation

Pantanal waterway project would destroy a ‘paradise on Earth’, scientists warn

The South American wetland, which falls within Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay, would be vulnerable to biome loss and increased wildfires

The Guardian - UK

Perseid meteor shower to brighten night sky as it peaks this week

Meteor shower, considered one of the best of the year, occurs when Earth slams into material shed from a comet

The Guardian - UK

Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks Sunday Night With Bright Fireballs

Discover the beauty of the Perseid meteor shower, peaking late Sunday night with bright blue meteors. Best viewed from midnight to dawn in dark, unpolluted...

Top News

How to get rid of ants in a garage — 6 steps to a bug-free space

Our industry experts reveal the six simple steps to a bug-free space including getting rid of them at the source and cleaning advice

Real Homes

‘It’s going to be hair-raising’: high-risk slingshot move will send robot craft to Jupiter

European space scientists will begin a delicate navigation that will take a probe on scenic route to outer solar system

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Fusion power might be 30 years away but we will reap its benefits well before

Discoveries made in pursuit of nuclear fusion have potentially huge practical applications in everything from curing cancer to superior batteries for EVs

Space

Rocket Lab launches sharp-eyed private radar satellite to orbit

Rocket Lab launched its 10th mission of the year on Sunday (Aug. 11), sending aloft an Earth-observing radar satellite for the California company Capella Space.

Space

SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites a day after launch abort (video)

SpaceX successfully launched 23 Starlink satellites to orbit on Monday (Aug. 12) after the mission was aborted at the last minute on Sunday (Aug. 11).

Space

SpaceX launches 21 Starlink satellites to orbit from Florida (video, photos)

SpaceX sent another group of its Starlink satellites into space today (Aug. 10), as it continues to build out its giant internet constellation.

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The Guardian - US

Special treat for stargazers as Perseid meteor shower set to light up night sky

Perseids will be at their height Sunday night into Monday – and viewers will be able to spot a flurry of shooting stars

Inverse

Why Iceland’s Recent Volcanic Eruptions May Just Be The Beginning

The recent volcanic eruptions happening on Iceland may have paved the path for many more to come — thanks to underground pools of lava.

Tom’s Guide

The best sci-fi movie of the past 20 years is returning to theaters — and it’s even better on the big screen

"Interstellar" is arguably Christopher Nolan's best movie, and it's set for a much-deserved theatrical re-release later this year.

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Embracing The Serenity: Regan Smith's Love For The Ocean

Regan Smith, a dedicated advocate for ocean conservation, finds inspiration in the beauty of the sea. Her passion for marine life drives her to raise aware...

The Guardian - UK

Living on Earth by Peter Godfrey-Smith review – animal magic

The conclusion of a trilogy that began with Other Minds provides an exquisite account of intelligence across species

The Guardian - AU

How to build your ecohome: start simple, do your research and take the time to get it right

From designing an entire house from scratch to making basic changes with big impacts, getting into ecologically efficient homes isn’t as hard as it seems

LiveScience

NASA shuts down down asteroid-hunting NEOWISE telescope as the sun drags it to its doom

NASA's asteroid-hunting NEOWISE space telescope will soon plunge into Earth's atmosphere and burn to bits. Here's a look back at its epic mission that defied all expectations.

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