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‘Legal animism’: when a river or even nature itself goes to court

On 30 March 2011, a truly unprecedented event took place at a provincial court in Loja, Equator, located some 270 miles from the capital of Quito. The Vilcabamba River, a plaintiff in a trial there, convinced the tribunal that its own rights were being undermined by a road development project. The…

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Astronomers Discover Record-Breaking Fast Radio Burst Originating From Ancient Galaxy Cluster

Most powerful fast radio burst detected from ancient galaxy cluster, shedding light on FRB origins

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China launches 'lobster eye' Einstein Probe to study black holes, neutron stars and more (video)

On Jan. 9, China launched its Einstein Probe to observe the X-ray sky, hunting for high-energy light from neutron stars, feeding black holes and other exotic objects.

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Earth isn't the only planet with seasons, but they can look wildly different on other worlds

Spring, summer, fall and winter – the seasons on Earth change every few months, around the same time every year. It’s easy to take this cycle for granted here on Earth, but not every planet has a regular change in seasons. So why does Earth have regular seasons when other…

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How giant impacts shaped the formation of the solar system's planets

Astronomers still aren't exactly sure how planets get their start.

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Scientists tested 10 meals to find the perfect food for space travel

Scientists assessed a variety of "space dishes" and determined that the optimal (and tastiest) dish for male astronauts would be a hearty vegetarian salad.

LiveScience

Mysterious 'magic' islands that come and go on Saturn's moon Titan finally have an explanation

Bright spots that appear and vanish on Saturn's moon Titan have a seemingly simple explanation — they're floating chunks of frozen organic material.

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Salt-loving bacterium can be genetically engineered to purify rare-earth metals

Genetically modifying a specific species of bacterium boosted its ability to extract rare-earth metals by 210% — paving the way for more environmentally friendly ways to extract these valuable elements.

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1st 'interstellar tourism campaign' urges aliens to visit Lexington, Kentucky

Scientists beamed out a deep-space travel ad to potential aliens in the TRAPPIST-1 planetary system, urging them to visit Lexington, Kentucky.

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AI-powered misinformation is the world's biggest short-term threat, Davos report says

The World Economic Forum says false and misleading information supercharged with cutting-edge artificial intelligence is the top immediate risk to the global economy

The Independent UK

"Hot Jupiter" has a massive tail

The discovery of the exoplanet tail may lead to more findings in astronomy

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NASA Is Delaying Artemis Moon Missions By A Year — Here’s The Main Safety Reason

Charred material unexpectedly flaked off Orion’s heat shield during a maneuver to slow the vehicle down during the Artemis I mission.

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Renewable Energy and Personal Choices Key to Tackling Climate Change

Discover the roadmaps to combat climate change, from renewable energy to nuclear power and personal choices, as experts offer hope for a sustainable future.

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Astronauts won't walk on the moon until 2026 after NASA delays next 2 Artemis missions

NASA announced today (Jan. 9) that its flagship Artemis 2 moon mission will be delayed until September 2025 due to technical challenges and safety concerns.

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The Independent UK

More delays for NASA's astronaut moonshots, with crew landing off until 2026

Astronauts will have to wait until next year before flying to the moon and another few years before landing on it

The Conversation

2023's billion-dollar disasters list shattered the US record with 28 big weather and climate disasters amid Earth's hottest year on record

National weather analysts released their 2023 billion-dollar disasters list on Jan. 9, just as 2024 was getting off to a ferocious start. A blizzard was sweeping across across the Plains and Midwest, and the South and East faced flood risks from extreme downpours.

Space

SpaceX to launch 22 Starlink satellites from California early Jan. 11

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to launch early Thursday morning (Jan. 11), sending 22 Starlink satellites to orbit.

Latin Times

Last Year was the Hottest on Record and Almost Touched a Key Threshold Sought to be Avoided

Copernicus, the European climate agency, said 2023 was 1.48 degrees Celsius warmer than pre-industrial levels

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JAXA, NASA reveal 1st images from XRISM X-ray space telescope

Launched in September 2023, the X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) — led by JAXA, in collaboration with NASA with additional contributions from ESA — has produced its first test images.

International Business Times

2023 Hottest Recorded Year As Earth Nears Key Limit

The year of 2023 was the hottest on record, with the increase in Earth's surface temperature nearly crossing the critical threshold of 1.5 degrees Celsius, EU climate monitors said Tuesday.

France 24

2023 was hottest year on record as Earth nears critical 1.5°C threshold

The year of 2023 was the hottest on record, with the increase in Earth's surface temperature nearly crossing the critical threshold of 1.5 degrees Celsius, EU climate monitors said Tuesday.

Space

The age of the private moon mission has begun

Astrobotic's Peregrine Lander has set the stage for a new era of commercial missions to the moon in the coming years.

Space

Neutron stars could be the ultimate dark matter detectors

One astronomer proposes that, instead of building gigantic, expensive experiments on Earth, we should try another method of searching for dark matter: Looking to the stars.

Space

NASA funds Venus sample-return, interstellar probes and other far-out space tech

Through its NIAC program, NASA has awarded funding to 13 innovative space technology concepts that could shape future missions to Venus, Mars and worlds beyond our solar system.

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Earth Shatters Heat Records: 2023 Hottest Year, Threshold Nears

Earth shattered heat records in 2023, inching closer to the Paris Accord's warming threshold. Copernicus predicts 2024 to be even hotter. Climate crisis in...

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