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Geochemists find Nullarbor rock reveals transformation from lush to dust

Scientists have discovered when climate change caused the Nullarbor Plain to dry out millions of years ago, shaping Australia's diverse flora and fauna.

The New Daily

We found out when the Nullarbor Plain dried out, splitting Australia's ecosystems in half

Australia’s western and eastern ecosystems are biodiversity hotspots, separated by a dry desert interior. Yet millions of years ago, many species roamed more freely between connected habitats across the continent.

The Conversation

Nullarbor rock reveals transformation from lush to dust

Researchers have discovered how long ago Australia's Nullarbor Plain dried out, with a new approach shedding light on ancient climate change.

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NASA joins Japan's mission to collect the 1st samples of Mars moon Phobos

NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency signed a deal on April 17 to cooperate on a mission to collect samples of the Mars moon Phobos launching in 2024.

Space

Watch Europe's Jupiter-bound JUICE spacecraft speed away from Earth in these photos by amateur astronomers

Amateur astronomers have taken images of Europe's Jupiter explorer JUICE as it commenced its journey to the largest planet of the solar system.

Space

Climate change could make freak events like Fort Lauderdale’s rain bomb more common

MIAMI — Fort Lauderdale’s flood was worse than any hurricane in local memory, unmatched by anything on the record books and happened faster and harder than anyone planned or prepared for.

Miami Herald

A very rare 'hybrid' solar eclipse will take place Thursday, here's how to watch

A rare hybrid solar eclipse will appear over Oceania and Southeast Asia on Thursday, April 20. Here's what it means and how to watch it.

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Man doing birthday bar crawl dressed as Gandalf bumps into Ian McKellen

‘Everybody said, “What on earth is going on?!”’

The Independent UK

From platypus to parsecs and milliCrab: why do astronomers use such weird units?

You may have heard about an asteroid set to fly near Earth that is the size of 18 platypus, or maybe the one that’s the size of 33 armadillos, or even one the size of 22 tuna fish.

The Conversation

SpaceX postpones debut flight of Starship rocket system

Elon Musk's SpaceX has called off a highly anticipated debut launch of its newly combined Starship cruise vessel and Super Heavy rocket.

The New Daily

Dead NASA satellite will crash to Earth this week

NASA's defunct, 600-pound (270 kilograms) RHESSI spacecraft will reenter Earth's atmosphere on Wednesday (April 19) at 9:30 p.m. ET, plus or minus 16 hours, the U.S. military predicts.

Space

Next-generation satellite network could connect Earth with bases on moon's far side

Aerospace giant Lockheed Martin has launched a new subsidiary called Crescent Space Services after NASA issued a call for a commercial lunar communications network.

Space

How Two-Eyed Seeing, 'Etuaptmumk,' is changing outdoor play in early childhood education

A knowledge and research collective at Humber College has been working to create, teach and evaluate a new course in the early childhood education program, Two-Eyed Land-Based Play and Co-Learning.

The Conversation

Europe's JUICE Jupiter explorer probe takes 1st space 'selfies' on its way to gas giant (photos)

The JUICE spacecraft has captured stunning space "selfies" as it departs Earth and embarks on its eight-year voyage to Jupiter.

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The Conversation

How soils changed life on Earth

For the first 4 billion years of Earth’s existence, its continents were dusty, barren and rocky landscapes similar to the surface of Mars. But, around 500 million years ago, this all changed.

The Independent UK

LOCALIZE IT: Earth Day is chance for environmental check-in

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Los Angeles Times

An earthquake made Makoto Shinkai a disaster artist. Now he's confronting it head-on

LOS ANGELES — Makoto Shinkai knows the 2011 Tohoku earthquake changed him.

Al Jazeera

SpaceX scrubs first test launch of behemoth Starship

SpaceX says the vessel, which would be most powerful space rocket ever launched, will be key to one day reaching Mars.

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SpaceX scrubs Starship launch attempt delaying what would be world’s most powerful rocket

SpaceX got the OK from the Federal Aviation Administration and looked to launch what would have been the most powerful rocket to ever blast off from Earth on a suborbital test flight today, but pressure issues scrubbed the attempt.

Evening Standard

SpaceX postpones launch of world’s biggest rocket over technical hitch

Elon Musk had tempered expectations ahead of the launch most powerful rocket in history, saying it could fail

The Conversation

Will the Earth last forever?

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com.

The New Daily

‘Quite amazing’: Australia’s next solar eclipse is the first of five in 15 years

Australia will have five total eclipses in 15 years. However, people shouldn't be lulled into a false sense of safety for April 20 eclipse.

The Guardian - UK

SpaceX Starship test flight cancelled minutes before blast-off

Elon Musk says launch of most powerful rocket ever built called off due to ‘pressurisation’ issue

Al Jazeera

Elon Musk’s Space X to launch Starship rocket: What to know

SpaceX is counting down to the first test flight of its Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built.

WEKU

EKU to observe Earth Week with hike, tree-planting and fair

Eastern Kentucky University has several events planned this week related to Earth Day, which is Saturday, April 22.

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