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China launches 1st batch of satellites for planned 14,000-strong megaconstellation (video)

A Long March 6A rocket launched 18 internet satellites Wednesday morning (Aug. 7), kicking off construction of a Chinese constellation that could eventually host 14,000 spacecraft.

Space

Why wildfires are getting more dangerous

After more than a year of record-breaking heat, the peak of fire season is approaching across vast swathes of our green planet.

The Conversation

Frederick Vine obituary

Marine geologist and geophysicist who was key to developing the theory of plate tectonics

The Guardian - UK

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Gargantuan waves in Earth's mantle may make continents rise, new study finds

Dramatic cliffs and high plateaus are caused by the same wave triggered in Earth's middle layer when continents pull apart, a new study finds.

LiveScience

Plate tectonics fired up at least 3 billion years ago, study of ancient rocks in Australia indicates

Researchers have discovered the world's oldest known arc-slicing fault in Australia, intensifying the debate over the origins of plate tectonics.

LiveScience

Scientists solve mystery of some of Earth’s most dramatic landscapes

Results showed that when continents split, the stretching of the continental crust causes stirring in the Earth’s mantle

The Independent UK

Watch SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket generate sonic boom during landing (video)

A SpaceX video shows a Falcon 9 first stage's post-launch return to Earth in great detail, even capturing the sonic boom generated during the descent.

Space

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‘World’s oldest calendar’ found carved onto ancient monument

The timekeeping system was unearthed at the Gobekli Tepe site in Turkey.

The Independent UK

NASA Observes Strong Solar Flares, Potential Northern Lights Displays

Explore recent X-class solar flares, heightened solar activity, and potential Northern Lights displays. Witness celestial events in the sky!

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NASA moon probe plays laser tag with Japanese lunar lander

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter bounced a laser off Japan's SLIM lander recently, showcasing tech that could aid future moon exploration.

Space

Astrophotographers prepare for “the best meteor shower of the year” according to NASA

The Perseids Meteor Shower is an annual meteor shower that peaks in mid-August, with up to 100 meteors per hour

Digital Camera World

Strange carvings at world’s oldest monument suggest civilisation began after devastating comet strike

Göbekli Tepe, 12,000-year-old temple-like complex in Turkey, was likely built to record astronomical event that sparked dawn of human civilisation

The Independent UK

"We played eight shows and they were amazing. The kids followed us everywhere": The story of the album that should have turned Angel into stars

In 1976 Angel released On Earth As It Is In Heaven: It turned out be be a mixed blessing

Louder

Robert Downey Jr. could make a perfect Doctor Doom - if he nails these 5 things from comics

Marvel still has a chance to deliver a true comic accurate Doctor Doom

Total Film

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‘Why on earth should Gladys lose her pension?’ Crikey readers on Berejiklian’s post-ICAC prospects

Also in today’s Your Say: What makes protest ‘peaceful’, outrage over new gas permits, and the slim chance of a government bailout for Rex.

Space

Stellar oddball: Nearby star rotates unlike any other

V889 Herculis is an oddball unlike any other star we've ever seen. The nearby sun-like star rotates in a strange way that defies prediction.

Newcastle Herald

Peter Dutton missed an opportunity in skipping Garma festival

'Contrast that to his eagerness to visit Port Stephens'

The Independent UK

‘He’ll unleash HELL ON EARTH’: Trump leads Republican meltdown as Tim Walz unveiled as Harris’ VP pick

DeSantis branded Harris and Walz ‘the most left-wing ticket in American history’ while Obama said he ‘couldn’t be happier for Tim and Gwen, their family, and our country’

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China ready to launch 1st satellite in constellation that will challenge Elon Musk's Starlink

China plans to launch more than 100 satellites for its new "constellation" this year and thousands more by the end of the decade.

Space

1st 'hyperspectral' image of aurora borealis reveals true colors of northern lights

Using a high-resolution imaging system in Sweden, Japanese researchers are getting a view of the aurora like never before.

Space

Earth's 'evil twin' Venus may have mirrored our planet more than expected

Earth and its "evil twin" Venus are very different today, with the latter lacking plate tectonics. New research indicates Venus may have been much more like our planet than we suspected.

The Conversation

Chang'e 6 brought rocks from the far side of the Moon back to Earth − a planetary scientist explains what this sample could hold

China achieved a historic feat by bringing back the first-ever sample from the lunar far side in June 2024. It’s moon lander, Chang'e 6, used a robotic scoop and drill to collect approximately 5 pounds (2 kilograms) of rocks and soil. These samples came back to Earth on June 25,…

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Enigmatic Ice Structures Discovered Beneath Antarctica's Dotson Ice Shelf

Discoveries of mysterious structures under Antarctica's ice reveal potential sea level rise impacts. Researchers explore enigmatic ice formations for clima...

Space

'Wonder material' found in lunar samples hints at moon's origins

Scientists attempting to discover the process by which the moon formed have new clues thanks to graphene discovered in lunar samples returned by China's Chang'e 5 mission.

Space

SpaceX's new direct-to-cell Starlink satellites are way brighter than the originals

SpaceX Starlink satellites designed to connect directly to smartphones shine nearly five times brighter than traditional Starlinks, a recent study found.

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