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'Astrobiodefense:' Thinktank calls for defending Earth from space bugs

The quest to bring samples back to Earth from Mars has been met with controversy in some quarters as the threat that ecologically-hungry Martian microbes might pose to our biosphere continues to be a topic of concern.

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Aliens may be hitching rides on meteors to colonize the cosmos, study suggests. Here's how we could spot them.

A fringe theory called "panspermia" suggests that lifeforms can spread to new planets by hitching rides on meteors. New research lays out a roadmap for finding where these hypothetical, planet-hopping aliens may reside.

LiveScience

The Lyrid meteor shower peaks this weekend, but don't expect much this year

The annual Lyrid meteor shower peaks overnight on April 21-22, but unfortunately a bright moon will make it difficult to spot any 'shooting stars' this year.

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Purple bacteria could be key to finding extraterrestrial life on exoplanets

On many exoplanets, the best clue that life is present may be a purple hue. New research into some of Earth's most extreme bacteria explains why.

LiveScience

China rolls out rocket for next astronaut mission to Tiangong space station (photos)

CMSA said Shenzhou 18 will be launched at an appropriate time in the near future. However, airspace closure notices indicate launch is currently set for around 9:00 a.m. EDT on April 25 (1300 GMT, or 9:00 p.m. Beijing time).

Space

SpaceX launches Starlink satellites on company's 40th mission of 2024 (video)

SpaceX launched its 40th mission of 2024 this evening (April 18), sending yet another batch of the company's Starlink internet satellites skyward.

Space

DC's massive summer event Absolute Power sees Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and more take on a "Trinity of Evil" led by Amanda Waller

DC have unveiled full details of the upcoming epic

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Lyrid meteor shower 2024: How to watch stunning shooting stars and 'fireballs' during the event's peak this week

The annual Lyrid meteor shower peaks between April 21 and 22 this year, potentially offering views of hundreds of shooting stars and rare "fireballs." Here's where and when to catch the cosmic light show.

LiveScience

Sorry, little green men: Alien life might actually be purple

The search for alien life can now include purple bacteria, thanks to a new catalog of chemical makeup of the lavender-hued organisms.

Space

Marvel is pitting the Avengers against the Xenomorphs of Aliens in a story from the all-star Secret Wars creative team of Jonathan Hickman and Esad Ribić

Aliens Vs. Avengers is exactly what it sounds like: Earth's Mightiest Heroes battling the Xenomorphs

GamesRadar

These sustainable tech brands should be on your radar

In honor of Earth Day, I have rounded up a set of the most prominent sustainable brands in the tech industry that actually make a difference.

Android Central

Russia launches new Angara A5 heavy-lift rocket on 4th orbital test mission (photos)

Russia's Angara A5 rocket lifted off on April 11, marking the fourth launch of the first rocket developed by Russia since the fall of the USSR in 1991.

Space

NPR's Katherine Maher Is Not Taking Questions About Her Tweets

"I am not in the newsroom," the embattled NPR chieftain said over and over again.

Reason

After slowing the Automaton invasion, Helldivers 2's next Major Order asks players to squash 2 billion Terminids - and 100 million of them died in the first hour

No biggie

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NASA greenlights 2028 launch for epic Dragonfly mission to Saturn's huge moon Titan

The Dragonfly mission is set to launch in July 2028 on a six-year journey to Saturn's largest moon, Titan.

The Hindu

Sci-Five | The Hindu Science Quiz: On Ozone

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What is Earth Day anyway?

We recount the history of Earth Day, some of the incredible accomplishments to have come out of this global movement and how you can get involved

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NASA still investigating Orion heat shield issues from Artemis 1 moon mission

NASA is still studying the performance of the Orion capsule's heat shield during its reentry to Earth's atmosphere at the end of the Artemis 1 moon mission in late 2022.

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Massive Jawbone Found Of Largest Marine Reptile In History

Discover the jawbone of a newfound marine reptile in Somerset, England, shedding light on one of the largest prehistoric giants that roamed ancient oceans.

Space

Ingenuity team says goodbye to pioneering Mars helicopter

The Ingenuity Mars helicopter team met one last time on Tuesday (April 16) to oversee a transmission from the little rotorcraft.

Space

Mysterious dark matter may leave clues in 'strings of pearls' trailing our galaxy

Starting in late 2025, the Vera C. Rubin observatory will image the outskirts of our galaxy in search of dark matter clues.

The Guardian - UK

Tory MPs limp into PMQs after finally accepting their fate

A party resigned to oblivion made for a sulky session that did Rishi Sunak and the Commons no favours

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Meet Gaia-BH3, The Largest Stellar Black Hole Ever Spotted And The 2nd-Nearest To Earth

Analysing data from ESA’s Gaia mission, scientists made a remarkable discovery - they spotted Gaia-BH3, the largest ever stellar black hole. The post Meet Gaia-BH3, The Largest Stellar Black Hole Ever Spotted And The 2nd-Nearest To Earth first appeared on Bored Panda.

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James Webb Space Telescope's 'shocking' discovery may hint at hidden exomoon around 'failed star'

JWST's surprise discovery of methane emissions and likely aurorae over a distant brown dwarf could indicate this "failed star" is orbited by an active moon.

The Guardian - US

Nasa confirms metal chunk that crashed into Florida home was space junk

Cylinder slab that tore through Naples home last month was debris released from International Space Station in 2021

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