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Can the Olympics survive the climate crisis?

The 2024 Olympic Games opened on the same week Earth recorded its hottest day ever.

The Conversation

Ghostly 'zodiacal light' glows above the Very Large Telescope in Chile (photo)

A new photo shows the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope beneath a star-studded sky at sunset, illuminated by a phenomenon known as the zodiacal light.

Space

'A Quiet Place: Day One' VFX chief on the Death Angels' sensitive side (exclusive)

An exclusive interview with Michael Humphreys, the VFX supervisor for "A Quiet Place: Day One."

Space

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Continental collision 2.1 billion years ago may have sparked '1st attempt' at complex life on Earth

Researchers have laid out the case for complex life evolving 2.1 billion years ago, but not everyone is convinced it started so early.

LiveScience

Iceland’s recent volcanic eruptions driven by pooling magma are set to last centuries into the future

To experience a volcanic eruption is to witness nature’s raw power. If you would like to see one for yourself, Iceland is a great location for it. Since 2021, seven eruptions have taken place along the Reykjanes Peninsula, close to Reykjavík.

The Conversation

Northern lights delight as 'cannibal' solar storm triggers auroras across US and Canada (photos)

A cannibal coronal mass ejection triggered impressive northern lights displays across the US and Canada. We've rounded up some of the best photos here.

Space

José de Acosta: the pioneering, overlooked precursor to Darwin and Humboldt

Beginning in the 15th century, the Renaissance in Europe saw a shift in the continent’s mindset towards greater interest in the world beyond its own borders.

The Conversation

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Venus returns to the night sky as an 'Evening Star,' and its going to be brilliant

As we make the transition from July into August, Venus has finally begun climbing up out of the sunset glow in earnest and is now about to reclaim its role as the brilliant Evening Star.

Space

Scientists propose lunar biorepository as ‘backup’ for life on Earth

Experts say facility beyond reach of climate breakdown and other terrestrial events is needed to safeguard biodiversity

The Guardian - UK

Space-junk scout captures amazing fly-around footage of discarded rocket in orbit (video)

Astroscale's ADRAS-J space debris inspecting mission completed a series of fly-around maneuvers of its target space junk, capturing stunning footage of a dead rocket stage in orbit.

Space

When and how to see the first supermoon of the year in August

The most recent full supermoon occurred on September 29, 2023 — but what is the celestial phenomenon?

Evening Standard

NASA’s DART Mission Snapped Pictures Until It Crashed Into An Asteroid. Here’s What Those Images Reveal

NASA's DART mission data is a treasure trove. It could one day help save Earth from an asteroid impact.

Inverse

10 of the best instrumental test tracks to give your hi-fi a vocal-free workout

Our pick of the best instrumental tracks to test out the talents of your hi-fi

What Hi-Fi?

No, Boeing Starliner's NASA astronauts are not stranded in space. Here's why.

Boeing Starliner's historic 1st astronaut mission has been extended repeatedly for thruster troubleshooting. But its two astronauts are not stuck on the ISS.

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Transform Your Retirement Plan With This Powerful Combo

If you're a retiree looking for the trifecta of income, liquidity and legacy in your retirement plan, consider combining a QLAC and an HECM.

The Independent UK

Southern lights: Australians dazzled by spectacular aurora australis after powerful solar storm

There may be even more spectacular aurora australis tonight

The Guardian - AU

Technicolour skies glow across Australia and NZ as solar flares trigger aurora australis

Observations of spectacular southern lights phenomenon recorded from Tasmania and Melbourne to Western Australia

The Conversation

10 times the aurora australis inspired remarkable works of art

Social media has once again lit up with the spectacle of aurora australis, also known as the Southern Lights, as it became visible in some skies across the southern states last night.

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The Conversation

Giant waves, monster winds and Earth’s strongest current: here’s why the Southern Ocean is a global engine room

The Southern Ocean is wild and dynamic. It experiences Earth’s strongest winds and largest waves. It is home to city-sized icebergs and the biggest ocean current on the globe, as well as tiny turbulent flows that fit inside a teacup.

Latin Times

Arizona Senator Mark Kelly is the most popular VP choice for Kamala Harris, poll shows

The former astronaut has a 10-point net favorability rating, the most among top contenders for the post

International Business Times

Solar Storms Could Cause More Auroras

Massive explosions on the Sun have triggered warnings of geomagnetic storms that could create dazzling auroras in the northern United States, Europe and southern Australia from Tuesday night.

The Conversation

NASA smacked a spacecraft into an asteroid – and learned details about its 12-million-year history

NASA’s DART mission – Double Asteroid Redirection Test – was humanity’s first real-world planetary defence mission.

Space

Astrophotographer peers into a cosmic 'eye' looking out into the universe

The Milky Way looks stunning above the Alqueva Dark Sky preserve in Portugal thanks to this mosaic from astrophotographer Miguel Claro.

Space

Dark matter ghosts its way through powerful (and messy) collision of galaxy clusters

Using data from the Hubble and Chandra space telescopes, scientists have determined that dark matter ghosted through the wreckage of two colliding galaxy clusters over 5 billion light-years away.

The Conversation

The climate is changing so fast that we haven’t seen how bad extreme weather could get

Extreme weather is by definition rare on our planet. Ferocious storms, searing heatwaves and biting cold snaps illustrate what the climate is capable of at its worst. However, since Earth’s climate is rapidly warming, predominantly due to fossil fuel burning, the range of possible weather conditions, including extremes, is changing.

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