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Astronomers discover 25 'stripped stars' that may be a missing link in supernova science

The discovery of stars with their outer layers of hydrogen stripped by companions fills a glaring hole in our understanding of supernovas and binary systems with colliding neutron stars.

LiveScience

China launches secret space plane on 3rd-ever mission

China launched its secretive reusable space plane into orbit for its third mission on Dec. 14, just one day after the U.S. Space Force took its own X-37B space plane off the launch pad.

Space

Earth Gravel Series expands to 20 events, adds races to USA and Chile in 2024

'Spirit of cycling and competition spread around the world is awesome' says director of Grasshopper Series event now in global spotlight

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OPINION - Labour's Keir Starmer has precisely nothing to offer on illegal migration solutions

The general rule of politics that you should never interrupt your opponent when he’s busy digging his own grave is one Sir Keir Starmer has taken to heart. Yesterday, his gag at Prime Minister’s Questions was: “Christmas is a time of peace on earth and good will to all. Has…

Evening Standard

SETI's 1st 'conversation' with a humpback whale offers insight on how to talk to E.T.

Humpback whale "conversations" provide valuable insight on how humans may one day communicate with life beyond Earth.

Space

'Almost unbelievable': Rare void from the sun briefly blew up Mars' atmosphere last year, and it could happen to Earth too

On Dec. 26, 2022, NASA's MAVEN Orbiter witnessed Mars' magnetic shield and atmosphere drastically "balloon" outward by thousands of miles. The sudden expansion was triggered by a rare gap in solar wind.

LiveScience

EPA Urged for Robust Checks on Carbon Capture: Report

Dance of Science and Policy: Ensuring carbon captured by US EPA stays grounded for good. Eco-champions demand reinforced procedures!

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Space weather is chaotic and hard to predict. This new model could change that

Scientists are building a 'beyond state-of-the-art' digital model of near-Earth space to improve forecasting of solar storms and their effects on infrastructure.

Space

Geminid meteor shower: Where, when and how to watch it

Considered an annual favourite, the Geminid meteor shower which peaks tonight is believed to be intensifying each year.

Al Jazeera

Watch Rocket Lab return to flight with satellite launch tonight

Tonight (Dec. 14), Rocket Lab plans to launch its first mission since a failure this past September, and you can watch the action live.

Space

From dystopian drama to heart-rending documentary: the 10 best Australian films of 2023

The punk horror of Talk to Me, the beauty of Shayda and the heartbreak of Man on Earth – it has been a cracker year

The Guardian - AU

ISS astronaut snaps amazing photos of icebergs from space

European astronaut Andreas Mogensen captured amazing photos of giant icebergs floating in the South Atlantic from his perch aboard the International Space Station.

Space

Call me all the names you want – I won’t stop telling the truth about livestock farming

I’ve been accused of being a ‘soyboy’ and ‘in the pay of Big Lettuce’ by one of the most destructive industries on Earth, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

The Guardian - UK

The origin of life's building materials

Scientists still debate the origins of Earth’s life-sustaining elements. It may not be meteorites after all

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Could we defend Earth against a 'rubble pile' asteroid?

Scientists have discovered that many asteroids have the consistency of piles of rubble. Knowing this, how could we defend Earth against one of these asteroids?

The Guardian - UK

A City on Mars by Kelly and Zach Weinersmith review – one-way ticket to Muskow anyone?

Elon Musk has pledged to settle the red planet. Is it really worth the bother?

The Independent UK

New lab-made ‘near unbreakable substance’ rivals diamond

Breakthrough can lead to new materials for industrial uses like protective coatings for cars and spaceships, scientists say

AAP

'The one to watch': meteor shower to wow stargazers

Australians will have their best opportunity in years to watch the annual Geminid meteor shower due to a near-ideal combination of conditions.

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Dinosaur-themed coins unveiled by the Royal Mint

The Royal Mint has been working with the Natural History Museum to create the coins.

The Independent UK

How to survive Mercury Retrograde in Capricorn: Here’s what experts say about the phenomenon

Mercury will be in retrograde beginning 13 December and ending on 2 January

Space

Mars' atmosphere swelled like a balloon when solar wind stopped blowing. Scientists are thrilled

NASA's MAVEN orbiter has collected data of the unexpected dynamics on Mars, showing how extreme solar events influence the planet's atmosphere, an insight valuable to understanding its evolution.

Total Film

The 32 greatest '90s movie characters

Slackers, hackers, and fashionable teenagers dominated the big screen in the '90s

LiveScience

Barringer Crater may have been formed by a cosmic 'curveball,' asteroid simulations show

Asteroids with different spins and bonding strengths may be responsible for the vast variety of impact craters on Earth, including Arizona's Barringer Crater, new simulations show.

Space

Eirsat-1, Ireland's 1st satellite, makes space history

Ireland has joined the space club with the launch of Eirsat-1, a tiny brick-sized satellite with a big future.

WEKU

Your guide to Wednesday's Geminid meteor shower

One of the best and most reliable meteor showers of the year peaks Wednesday night and Thursday morning. And with the moon only a sliver full, viewing conditions should be close to ideal.

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