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Circus 'Wall of Death' stunt may keep astronauts fit on the moon

Just a few laps of the wall a day may be enough to keep muscle wasting at bay, scientists say.

LiveScience

Axiom Space eyes the moon while continuing to dream big in Earth orbit

Axiom Space, which was founded in 2016, has already organized three private crewed missions to the International Space Station, and it's building the spacesuits for NASA's Artemis moonwalkers.

Space

X-Men ‘97 episode 9 review: "There’s no way any of this ends on a high note"

Our verdict is in

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This diamond exoplanet lost its atmosphere — then it grew another

55 Cancri e is a super-Earth planet that appears composed of diamond-like carbon — now, thanks to the JWST, astronomers have found the world has "grown" a second atmosphere.

Space

Sun explodes in a flurry of powerful solar flares from hyperactive sunspots (video)

Watch the sun explode in a fury as it unleashes yet another barrage of solar flares, including two of the most powerful: X-class.

Space

China's Chang'e 6 mission to collect samples of the far side of the moon enters lunar orbit (video)

China's Chang'e 6 has entered orbit around the moon ahead of its upcoming landing attempt on the lunar far side where it will collect samples that will be returned to Earth.

Space

Fossils of colossal prehistoric snake named Vasuki unearthed in India

India has unveiled the world’s largest prehistoric snake that was longer than a large school bus and roamed the planet 60 million years ago.

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SpaceX launches 23 satellites from Florida on 1st leg of Starlink doubleheader (video)

SpaceX launched another batch of its Starlink internet satellites from Florida today (May 8), on the first leg of a planned spaceflight doubleheader for the company.

Space

Fall into a black hole in mind-bending NASA animation (video)

Black hole week is on, and to celebrate NASA is taking us on a way to plunge past the event horizon of a supermassive black hole and on a time-bending trip around the same cosmic titan.

Space

TikTok sues federal government over free speech; U.S. pauses an Israel bomb shipment

TikTok is challenging a new law that would ban the app if it doesn't find a buyer, citing free speech supression. The U.S. paused a shipment of bombs to Israel over fears they could be used in Rafah.

WEKU

Hoard of 17th-century coins hidden during English Civil War unearthed during kitchen renovation

During a kitchen renovation, a family in England unexpectedly discovered a hoard of coins that was likely buried for safekeeping during the first English Civil War.

LiveScience

Venus and Earth used to look like 'twin' planets. What happened?

Earth, Mars and Venus all looked pretty similar when they first formed. Today, Mars is dry, cold, and dusty; Venus has a hot, crushing atmosphere. Why did these sibling planets turn out so different?

WEKU

Next-gen satellites will paint a clearer picture of a changing Earth

From tracking hazards in the ocean to predicting the strength of hurricanes, NOAA's GeoXO series continues on the legacy of the GOES-R series — but with exciting upgrades.

Space

DC fans are poring over the details in the new Superman suit and what it might reveal about James Gunn's movie

Superman, new suit and all, hits theaters next July

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Could alien life be hiding in the rings of Saturn or Jupiter?

The rings that circle gas giants like Saturn are composed mostly of water-ice particles. Could life exist in these beautiful and enigmatic structures?

LiveScience

China has launched a secret robot to the far side of the moon, new Chang'e 6 photos reveal

A tiny, previously undisclosed lunar rover has been spotted strapped to the side of China's moon-bound Chang'e 6 lander in newly released pre-launch photos. The true purpose of the rover, which is scheduled to land on the moon's far side, remains a mystery.

Space

'God's Hand' interstellar cloud reaches for the stars in new Dark Energy Camera image (video)

The Dark Energy Camera has imaged a ghostly hand claw reaching out to grab a distant galaxy. There's nothing supernatural about this structure known as "God's Hand," but it's awe-inspiring nonetheless.

Space

Black hole collision 'alerts' could notify astronomers within 30 seconds of detection

Astronomers will be alerted to gravitational waves faster than ever before as LIGO and other detectors "listen" to a universal symphony.

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New moon of May 2024 tonight welcomes the stars of summer

The new moon of May 2024 will see the bright constellations of summer begin to rise just as those of winter sink below the horizon.

Space

Should we seal DNA samples of Earth's endangered species in a moon crater?

Scientists fighting to save coral reefs amid the climate crisis suggest sending genetic coral material to be preserved on the moon. Is it a good idea?

LiveScience

Japan captures 1st image of space debris from orbit, and it's spookily stunning

A new Japanese mission to photograph space junk from orbit marks a milestone in orbital debris cleanup efforts.

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Exploring The Strategic Significance Of Military Space Stations

Explore 10 military space stations and outposts dedicated to defense and surveillance in space.

The Hindu

Why is NASA creating a standard time for the moon? | Explained

White House directs NASA to establish Coordinated Lunar Time for cislunar operations, boosting space situational awareness and navigation.

The Hindu

Sunita Williams-piloted Boeing Starliner test flight postponed over Atlas rocket glitch

Boeing's Starliner crewed test flight postponed due to technical glitch, competing with SpaceX for NASA business.

AAP

Warning for Australia as China 'weaponises' rare earths

A potentially globally significant Australian rare earths producer has criticised China for "weaponising" the market and holding back vital western development.

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