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Earth’s ‘vital signs’ worse than at any time in human history, scientists warn

Life on planet is in peril, say climate experts, as they call for a rapid and just transition to a sustainable future

The Guardian - UK

Space rocks and asteroid dust are pricey, but these aren't the most expensive materials used in science

After a journey of seven years and nearly 4 billion miles, NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft landed gently in the Utah desert on the morning of Sept. 24, 2023, with a precious payload. The spacecraft brought back a sample from the asteroid Bennu.

The Conversation

How to spot greenwashing (and other sustainable travel buzzwords you need to know)

We untangle the language used in eco travel, so you can tell the companies that are all talk from those that walk the walk

Evening Standard

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Moon’s Age Revised: New Study Finds It’s 40 Million Years Older

Analysis of lunar crystals pushes back Moon's formation to at least 4.46 billion years ago

Zenger

Earth's core is leaking helium

The study has interesting implications for how our planet formed and what's up with our mysterious core

Salon

Malaysia gives nod for Australian miner Lynas to import, process rare earths until March 2026

Malaysia’s government says it will allow Lynas Rare Earths to continue to import and process rare earths until March 2026

The Independent UK

NFL Power Rankings, Week 8: Ravens climb, Bills slide out of top 5

As we race toward the midway point of the NFL season, the good teams are beginning to separate themselves from the mediocre.

USA Today Sports Media Group

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Revelations about ancient diamonds give clues about Earth’s origins

A team of experts sought to use the diamonds to understand how the earliest continents formed

The Independent UK

Moon 40 million years older: analysis

A reexamination of samples from the Apollo 17 mission has updated the official age of the Moon

Salon

US At Risk: Earthquake Preparation Crucial For All 50 States

American Red Cross urges nationwide earthquake drill to ensure readiness and safety.

Zenger

A layered lake is a little like Earth’s early oceans − and lets researchers explore how oxygen built up in our atmosphere billions of years ago

Little Deming Lake doesn’t get much notice from visitors to Itasca State Park in Minnesota. There’s better boating on nearby Lake Itasca, the headwaters of the Mississippi River. My colleagues and I need to maneuver hundreds of pounds of equipment down a hidden path made narrow by late-summer poison ivy…

The Conversation

Moon may be ‘40m years older’ than previously thought, researchers say

Scientists shed new light on satellite’s formation by studying lunar dust from Apollo 17 mission

The Guardian - UK

OPINION - Could an ultra-rare star collision wipe out life on Earth? Tech and Science Daily podcast

A study suggests that an ultra-rare star collision in the Milky Way galaxy could have the capability to wipe out life on Earth.

Evening Standard

You Need to Watch The Most Secretly Important Sci-Fi Series of All Time on Tubi ASAP

In an era of lost science fiction, 'Space: 1999' dared to be different. Here's why it's worth another look, and why it bridged the era of Star Trek and Star Wars.

Inverse

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This Tidally Locked Super-Earth May Explain Mysteries in Our Solar System

The exoplanet LHS 3844b is warmer than it should be, and figuring out why could help explain some of the weird quirks of our own solar system.

The Independent UK

Astronaut Tim Peake: Going to space changes you forever

Tim Peake talks to Yolanthe Fawehinmi about the future of space exploration and what life is really like for an astronaut.

Inverse

The Moon's Craters May Help Humans Predict Our Chances Of Extinction

We can estimate the chances of an extinction-sized asteroid hitting Earth by examining how many such space rocks have hit the Moon over its history.

The Guardian - UK

Planet Earth III review – David Attenborough creates yet more majestic TV

This awe-inspiring series has a scale that is simply spectacular. It is possible to watch and enjoy it purely for the astonishing footage – but it will horrify you too

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Salon

New observatory to map the universe

From dark matter to planet-crushing asteroids, 4 ways the telescope could alter our understanding of the universe

The Guardian - UK

‘Callous, reckless, unethical’: scientists in row over rare fossils flown into space

‘Grand gesture’ condemned as an unethical publicity stunt that risked the loss of 2m-year-old human remains

The Hindu

How bat genomes provide insights into immunity and cancer

The COVID-19 pandemic cast a bright spotlight on the habits of bats. Over the years, researchers have unearthed significant insights by sequencing the genomes of many bat species.

The Independent UK

Orionid meteor shower: How and where to see spectacular light show tonight

The ‘breath-taking’ display is caused by Halley’s Comet and emanates from just above the Orion constellation

USA Today Sports Media Group

Watch: Dog walker encounters forest floor ‘moving like the sea’

A man walking his dog in Scotland has captured footage showing peculiar earth movements attributed to an unrelenting storm.

The Conversation

How to watch October's Orionids meteor shower and contemplate the wonders of the sky

Throughout the year, there are different meteor showers that all have different properties and can be more or less easy to spot.

The Conversation

Carl Sagan detected life on Earth 30 years ago – here's how his experiment is helping us search for alien species today

It’s been 30 years since a group of scientists led by Carl Sagan found evidence for life on Earth using data from instruments on board the Nasa Galileo robotic spacecraft. Yes, you read that correctly. Among his many pearls of wisdom, Sagan was famous for saying that science is more…

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