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Fifth of known species on Earth found in Unesco world heritage sites – survey

Sites cover less than 1% of planet and although protected are at risk from climate breakdown and human consumption, say experts

The Guardian - UK

North Korea says it simulated nuclear attacks on South Korea and rehearsed occupation of its rivals

North Korea says its latest missile launches were a simulation of “scorched earth” nuclear strikes on South Korea

The Independent UK

Super blue moon doesn’t disappoint

Wednesday’s blue moon also was a super moon, which means that it was at the perigee of its elliptical orbit — about 18,000 miles closer to Earth than average.

Chicago Sun-Times

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NASA conducts crucial drop test ahead of Sept. 24 arrival of OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample

The OSIRIS-REx team performed a crucial drop test on Wednesday (Aug. 30), practicing what they'll do when the mission's real asteroid sample comes home on Sept. 24.

Space

Rare super blue moon shines over UK in treat for stargazers

A blue moon is not named after the colour and instead refers to the second full moon in one calendar month.

The Independent UK

Hurricane Idalia slams into Florida as astronauts and satellites track it from space (video, photos)

Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida on Wednesday (Aug. 30) in view of both satellites and astronauts in space.

Space

Old Soviet satellite breaks apart in orbit after space debris collision

A three-decades old Soviet satellite has disintegrated in orbit some 870 miles (1,400 kilometers) above Earth, likely following a space debris strike.

Space

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The last blue supermoon until 2037 will rise tonight. Here's how to watch.

The closest, brightest full moon of 2023 is also the second full moon in the same calendar month. Here's how to see it.

LiveScience

'Mystery explosion' on sun launches coronal mass ejection at Mars

The sun has launched a surprise CME directly at Mars, which could spark auroras and damage the Red Planet's atmosphere when it hits on Sept. 1.

LiveScience

Coronagraph of Aditya-L1 will send 1,440 images of sun a day

IIA's VELC payload on Aditya-L1 mission will send 1,440 images of the sun daily. It will observe the corona from L1, 1.5 million km from Earth. It will be launched on Sept 2 & data will be processed in 24 hrs. VELC is the most important payload & mission life…

The Hindu

Sore knees? Try yoga for knee pain to strengthen and stretch sore joints

Try these simple knee-friendly yoga poses to strengthen muscles and minimize pain in this complex joint

Fit & Well

This Mysterious Interstellar Object Could Contain The Universe's Darkest Secrets

Fragments of extinct solar systems and planets could be visiting us regularly — these scientists think they know how to find them.

Inverse

What Do the AV/IT Industry and Tonight's Super Blue Moon Have in Common? Stay with Me!

On August 30, 2023, there will be a super blue moon, and AV Technology's Cindy Davis aligns this with what's occurring in the AV/IT industry.

AVNetwork

SpaceX resupply mission will bring NASA laser communication system to ISS this year

If this tech demonstration is successful, the system could one day allow astronauts to converse by laser.

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The Guardian - UK

Flora, fauna and … funga: campaigners call for new term for conservation talks

Fungi should be recognised and protected on equal footing with plants and animals, says Fungi Foundation

GamesRadar

Hexxen Hunters is doing a Baldur's Gate 3 on the German D&D

Preview | Germany's biggest D&D rival is getting its own video game

Space

See Saturn snuggle up to the Super Blue Moon in the night sky tonight

The moon will have a close encounter with Saturn on Wednesday, Aug. 30 as the ringed gas giant sits just below the full Super Blue Moon.

Salon

Dead star burps cosmic cannonballs

A distant pulsar known as J1023 is ejecting huge amounts of matter at nearly the speed of light

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Salon

Why India's moon lander matters

A space policy expert explains what this means for India and the global race to the Moon

Space

NASA discussing September arrival of OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample: Watch live today

NASA will discuss the September arrival of asteroid samples collected by its OSIRIS-REx probe during a press conference today (Aug. 30), and you can watch it live.

Space

India's Chandrayaan-3 moon rover reveals surprising sulfur find in lunar south pole soil

An instrument aboard the mission’s Pragyan rover has found traces of sulfur within the lunar south pole’s soil.

Space

The last Super Blue Moon until 2037 rises tonight. Here's how to see it

Skywatchers get to see a second full moon this month on Wednesday (Aug. 30), and it is a special one: A rare unification of a Blue Moon and a "supermoon."

Fortune

Inside designing a moon-orbiting outpost: Here’s what it takes to make lunar living possible

A trip to the Moon–and eventually Mars–requires a stopover at the Lunar Gateway, a space station that will support human presence on the Moon and beyond.

Inverse

Aditya-L1: India Will Attempt to Launch Its First Mission to the Sun This Weekend

This weekend, India aims to launch the Aditya-L1 spacecraft, its first-ever mission to the Sun. The mission will study the Sun's atmosphere.

Newcastle Herald

How to watch tonight's rare blue supermoon - if Hunter storms hold off

Time to wish upon a star that the clouds stay away, because it'll be another six years until the phenomenon happens again.

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