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4,000-Year-Old Babylonian Tablets Containing Evil Omens Finally Deciphered

"The origins of some of the omens may have lain in actual experience — observation of portent followed by catastrophe." The post 4,000-Year-Old Babylonian Tablets Containing Evil Omens Finally Deciphered first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Boeing Starliner astronauts: what six months stuck in space may do to their perception of time

Two astronauts marooned in space may sound like the plot of a Hollywood blockbuster, but for two Nasa crew members, it is now a reality. Commander Barry Wilmore and pilot Sunita Williams are currently in limbo on the International Space Station (ISS).

The Conversation

How a quantum sensor on the ISS could revolutionize space exploration

Scientists are working on building a quantum sensor that could help us decode dark matter, probe solar system moons and more.

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Here's what Boeing Starliner astronauts are doing on the ISS as NASA works on their ride home

NASA's Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are not idle while awaiting the decision on the conclusion of the first-ever astronaut mission aboard Boeing Starliner.

Space

Intense solar storm opens '2-way highway' for charged particles, sparking rare auroras on the sun

Auroras on Earth occur when storms from our sun engulf our planet. In a rare cosmic feat last April, our planet returned the favor.

Space

Dinosaur-killing asteroid was a rare rock from beyond Jupiter, new study reveals

Scientists have uncovered the "genetic fingerprint" of the dinosaur-killing Chicxulub impactor, potentially revealing the fateful rock's origins in the outer reaches of our solar system.

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NASA Astronaut Captures Breathtaking Aurora Lights From International Space Station

Explore the captivating beauty of the aurora borealis captured from the International Space Station by astronaut Matthew Dominick.

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Mars Is Likely Hiding Oceans Worth Of Water Deep In Its Crust — This Could Upend Our Plans For the Planet

Deep beneath NASA’s InSight lander, an ocean’s worth of liquid water may be trapped in rocky fissures, suggests a recent study of data recorded during more than 1,300 Marsquakes.

Inverse

Is asteroid Psyche actually a planetary core? James Webb Space Telescope results cast doubt

The presence of hydrated minerals, including possibly water-ice, might indicate an unexpected origin for Psyche, far from the sun.

Space

Watch this mesmerizing video of the Northern Lights as seen from space

A NASA astronaut shares his unique view of aurora borealis in a timelapse video

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Astronauts on ISS practice moon base cement-mixing tech in microgravity

NASA and its partners in the Artemis program want to find sustainable ways of building astronaut bases on the moon. An ISS experiment is investigating how.

Space

Afternoon Update: Dutton accused of ‘racist’ Gaza comments; Harris’s economic plan; and de Minaur fit for action

Voices grow louder in condemning federal opposition leader’s comments on stopping Palestinians from entering Australia

The Guardian - AU

$100,000 quadrillion asteroid Psyche may be rusting, James Webb telescope reveals

A new James Webb Space Telescope analysis of the giant, metal-rich asteroid Psyche reveals signs of hydration in the form of rust. This could help pin down the mysterious rock's origins.

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Stranded astronauts could be stuck in space for eight months after their craft malfunctioned

The short flight could become an epic mission for the stranded pair

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Will Boeing's Starliner astronauts ride a SpaceX Dragon home in 2025? NASA could decide next week

Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams await a decision from NASA on whether they will fly home aboard Boeing's spacecraft or SpaceX's Crew Dragon.

International Business Times

NASA To Decide Stranded Starliner Astronauts' Route Home By End Of Month

NASA needs to decide by the end of August whether to return two astronauts to Earth aboard Boeing's Starliner, which flew them to the International Space Station (ISS), or bring them home on a SpaceX craft, officials said Wednesday.

The Guardian - US

Nasa to say when astronauts ‘stuck’ in orbit will return – but still unsure how

Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore expected to be in space for days but issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft mean they may not be back until 2025

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SpaceX's Elon Musk endorsed Donald Trump for president. Here's what it could mean for US space policy (op-ed)

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How To Bring Boeing Astronauts Home? NASA To Decide By End Of Month

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To decode mysteries of Mars, scientists are turning to machine learning

Machine learning could help scientists quickly sift through data about the Red Planet, and perhaps other aspects of our cosmos someday, too.

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NASA Considers Extending Astronaut Stay At International Space Station

NASA evaluates extending astronauts' stay at ISS due to Boeing capsule issues, exploring options for safe return.

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NASA delays Boeing Starliner return flight again amid 'major discussion' about astronaut safety

NASA has once again pushed back the deadline for when the troubled Boeing Starliner spacecraft must leave the International Space Station. The agency expects to be ready to conduct a flight readiness review as soon as the end of next week.

The Independent UK

NASA still deciding whether to keep 2 astronauts at space station until next year

NASA says it's still deciding whether to keep two astronauts at the International Space Station until early next year and send their troubled Boeing capsule back empty

Space

NASA may use lasers to livestream from the moon one day

Getting a live play-by-play of astronauts on the moon could be possible through laser communications during future Artemis missions.

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Russia launches 89th Progress cargo spacecraft to ISS (video)

Russia launched its unpiloted Progress MS-28 cargo craft toward the International Space Station on Wednesday (Aug. 14).

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