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‘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’

The Independent UK

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.

LiveScience

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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Earth's 'evil twin' Venus may have mirrored our planet more than expected

Earth and its "evil twin" Venus are very different today, with the latter lacking plate tectonics. New research indicates Venus may have been much more like our planet than we suspected.

Space

Chang'e 6 brought rocks from the far side of the Moon back to Earth − a planetary scientist explains what this sample could hold

China achieved a historic feat by bringing back the first-ever sample from the lunar far side in June 2024. It’s moon lander, Chang'e 6, used a robotic scoop and drill to collect approximately 5 pounds (2 kilograms) of rocks and soil. These samples came back to Earth on June 25,…

The Conversation

Enigmatic Ice Structures Discovered Beneath Antarctica's Dotson Ice Shelf

Discoveries of mysterious structures under Antarctica's ice reveal potential sea level rise impacts. Researchers explore enigmatic ice formations for clima...

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'Wonder material' found in lunar samples hints at moon's origins

Scientists attempting to discover the process by which the moon formed have new clues thanks to graphene discovered in lunar samples returned by China's Chang'e 5 mission.

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SpaceX's new direct-to-cell Starlink satellites are way brighter than the originals

SpaceX Starlink satellites designed to connect directly to smartphones shine nearly five times brighter than traditional Starlinks, a recent study found.

Space

Heavy rains in Brazil unearth what could be world’s oldest dinosaur fossil

Findings could reveal origin of all dinosaurs, scientists say

The Independent UK

Sapphires form inside the fiery hearts of volcanoes, not deep in the mantle like we thought

A new study of sapphires found in volcanic fields in Germany reveals that these beautiful blue stones form where magma and rocks from Earth's crust mix.

LiveScience

It’s official – July 2024 was hottest month ever recorded in Death Valley

The average 24-hour temperature was an insane 108.5°F (42.5°C)

Advnture

32 of the most venomous animals in the world

Venom evolved hundreds of millions of years ago, creating a chemical arms race between predatory and prey. Here are some of the most venomous animals living on Earth.

LiveScience

Earth from space: 'Smoking terror' volcano that destroyed city 400 years ago burps toxic cloud

A 2018 astronaut photo shows Nicaragua's active Momotombo volcano spitting out a cloud of toxic gas and steam just a few years after its latest eruption.

LiveScience

Paris Olympics: Noah Lyles only led one time during a 100m sprint for the ages - at the finish line

PARIS: The world stopped, as did the 80,000 at the Stade de France. Even Noah Lyles and Kishane Thompson - fighting for the crown of the fastest man on the earth - didn’t know. The race had lasted less than 10 seconds, and those minutes of wait that followed felt…

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Perfectly preserved woolly mammoth DNA uncovered in Siberia could help resurrect species, scientists say

Discovery offers unprecedented insight into the genetic makeup of animal that went extinct 4,000 years ago

The Conversation

From climate change to landfill, AI promises to solve Earth’s big environmental problems – but there’s a hitch

Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionised our lives in myriad ways, from personalising our social media feeds to giving us driving directions and monitoring our health.

Space

The sun fires off 2 powerful X flares in less than 2 hours (video, photo)

Add another pair of strong solar flares to the sun's list this year, as two X-class flares erupted on Monday morning (Aug. 5).

Space

Perseid meteor shower 2024 peaks this weekend. Here's how to see summer's best 'shooting stars'

The 2024 Perseid meteor shower should reach its peak during the overnight hours of Aug. 11 into early Aug. 12, when there is almost no moon.

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Pennies to heaven: NASA launches 2 cents to space station

They say a penny doesn't go far these days, to which NASA has now added its two cents. Two pennies just lifted off for the International Space Station.

Newcastle Herald

We can't pretend renewables are perfect if we're going to get it right

Letters: 'Baseline power supply remains an issue'

The Conversation

Forests destroyed by wildfires emit carbon long after the flames die – new study

Even in Earth’s high northern-latitude forest, climate change is predicted to make wildfires more frequent and severe.

Space

The sun is a 'runaway world collector' that can trap passing rogue planets

The sun could collect rogue planets and hold them at the outskirts of the solar system for millions of years, occasionally trading them with neighboring star Alpha Centauri.

Space

See brilliant Venus, exquisite Earthshine and the Perseid meteor shower peak this week

Here's how to see a dazzlingly bright Venus, an eerie view of Earthshine and the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, this week.

Space

China's secretive space plane caught on camera in orbit (photos)

China's mysterious space plane has been caught on camera by a satellite watcher who snagged new imagery of the high-flying robotic vehicle.

The Conversation

How can there be ice on the Moon?

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.

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