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Scientists say 2 asteroids may actually be fragments of destroyed planets from our early solar system

New findings offer clues about the ancient origins of asteroids and their potential role in the formation of terrestrial planets, helping scientists piece together the chaotic history of our solar system.

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Odds of an asteroid impact in 2032 just went up. Here's why experts say you shouldn't worry

The chances of the asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth in 2032 appear to have doubled, but an asteroid hunter explains to Space.com why this isn't cause for concern.

Space

Romania's trovants: The bulbous 'living' rocks that inspired folkloric tales of dinosaur eggs and aliens

Trovants are rocks that grow by absorbing minerals from rainwater. Romania is home to a cluster of trovants that inspired folklore of dinosaur eggs, plant fossils and alien creations.

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What are rare earth minerals? Why does US President Trump want Ukraine’s?

The self-proclaimed dealmaker says Washington should have access to Ukraine’s riches in exchange for wartime aid.

Al Jazeera

An ‘earthquake swarm’ is shaking Santorini. It could persist for months

Greece’s government has just declared a state of emergency on the island of Santorini, as earthquakes shake the island multiple times a day and sometimes only minutes apart.

The Conversation

Asteroid’s chances of hitting Earth in 2032 just got higher – but don’t panic

Space rock now has 2.3% risk of collision – up from 1.3% in December – but danger is likely to fall with more data

The Guardian - US

What brand of golf ball did Alan Shepard hit off the moon? The world may never know

Carlos Villagomez owns a golf ball that he believes was flown to the moon. If indeed it was, he may also hold the answer to a bit of trivia that otherwise may be forever lost to time.

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Perseverance Mars rover finds 'one-of-a-kind treasure' on Red Planet's Silver Mountain

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover found a 'one-of-a-kind treasure' on the rim of Jezero Crater, a rock that could help reveal the ancient history of the Red Planet.

Space

NASA's Europa Clipper snaps its 1st starry image en route to Jupiter's icy moon

See the stars captured by Europa Clipper's star trackers, NASA's spacecraft currently on its way to Jupiter's icy moon.

Space

The Fantastic Four: First Steps - The comic book history of Galactus, Marvel's weirdest, coolest cosmic villain

Galactus is finally poised to get the movie adaptation he deserves in The Fantastic Four: First Steps

Total Film

Asteroid impact would drastically change the world in ways we didn't even expect, scientists say

World could be plunged into cold and dark that would radically alter how we find food – but there is reason for hope, simulation suggests

The Independent UK

NASA satellites catch Earth's magnetic field making music

Scientists measured a chorus wave emerging from an unexpected place, and confirmed a key piece of a theory about how these strange waves form.

Space

Invincible season 3 changes Oliver Grayson's shocking and violent coming-of-age moment for the better – and for the worse

Invincible season 3 episode 3's most important scene was more impactful and less effective than its comic book counterpart.

TechRadar

Nasa to launch PUNCH Sun mission to recreate solar eclipse

Four suitcase-sized satellites could revolutionise our understanding of space weather

The Independent UK

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Private FLIP moon rover replaces NASA's cancelled VIPER on 2025 lunar south pole mission

Astrolab's FLIP moon rover has replaced NASA's VIPER vehicle on the first-ever mission of Astrobotic's Griffin lunar lander, which is scheduled to launch in late 2025.

LiveScience

How to see tonight's full Snow Moon rise with the 'Heart of the Lion' before Valentine's Day

Tonight's full Snow Moon will have a royal companion as it rises alongside Regulus, a star nicknamed "Heart of the Lion", in time for Valentine's Day.

Inverse

10 Years Ago, The Wachowskis Made A Sci-Fi Flop That Was Wildly Misunderstood

Let's talk about the best worst sci-fi movie of all time. Here's why 2015's 'Jupiter Ascending' shouldn't be viewed in a 21st century context. This is basically a throwback to a time before Star Wars.

The Guardian - UK

Jeff Bezos fund ends support for climate group amid fears billionaires ‘bowing down’ to Trump

Concerns raised as $10bn Bezos Earth Fund halts funding for Science Based Targets initiative, which monitors companies’ decarbonisation

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Salon

Is climate change spiraling out faster?

A pioneering climate scientist says global heating is accelerating. Others say we can still reach climate goals

Tom’s Guide

7 vegetable seeds to sow in February for a bountiful spring harvest

The earth may just be softening up, but February is a great time to get ahead of your vegetable harvest and plant these 7 crops now.

The Conversation

It’s official: Australia’s ocean surface was the hottest on record in 2024

Australia’s sea surface temperatures were the warmest on record last year, according to a snapshot of the nation’s climate which underscores the perilous state of the world’s oceans.

International Business Times

January Sets 'Surprising' Heat Record: EU Monitor

Last month was the hottest January on record, Europe's climate monitor said Thursday, despite expectations that cooler La Nina conditions might quell a streak of record-breaking global temperatures.

The Independent UK

US is freezing and La Nina usually eases warming. Earth just set another heat record anyway

The European climate service Copernicus says the world warmed to yet another monthly heat record in January, despite an abnormally chilly United States, a cooling La Nina and predictions of a slightly less hot year

Latin Times

NASA Announced Increased Chance of Asteroid Hitting Earth in 2032. Internet Is Hilariously 'Rooting for the Asteroid'

NASA's estimated chance that an asteroid could collide with Earth in 2032 was raised from 1.6% to 1.9%, with the news pulling some dark humor into its orbit.

The Conversation

What’s the difference between climate and weather models? It all comes down to chaos

Weather forecasts help you decide whether to go for a picnic, hang out your washing or ride your bike to work. They also provide warnings for extreme events, and predictions to optimise our power grid.

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