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Aliens haven't contacted us. Scientists found a compelling reason why.

Scientists propose a new idea about why intelligent life hasn't contacted humanity. A planet would need continents, oceans, and plate tectonics for a civilization to emerge in a galaxy.

mashable.com

 

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NASA spacecraft just flew over 500 times the speed of sound

And it's about to go faster.

mashable.com

Here's the real deal with Boeing's Starliner right now

Don't call them "stuck," mission leaders say.

mashable.com

20 breathtaking astronomy photos capture the best of space

From galaxies to constellation rises, each visual is a treat for the eyes.

mashable.com

 

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The Odds That Aliens Exist Just Got Worse

How geology resolves the Fermi paradox.

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What happens when you don’t have enough ingredients to make a planet?

NASA scientists observe evidence of a 'metallicity cliff' for the first time.

www.popsci.com

 

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Martian Marvel: NASA Mars Rover Discovers Potential Extraterrestrial Microfossils in 'Puzzling, Complex' Rock

NASA's Perseverance rover finds potential signs of ancient life on Mars in a rock called Cheyava Falls, featuring unique organic compounds.

www.frontpagedetectives.com

 

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Seismic data shows Mars is often pummeled by planet-shaking meteorites

Seismic information now allows us to make a planet-wide estimate of impact rates.

arstechnica.com

 

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NASA says it is “evaluating all options” for the safe return of Starliner crew

SpaceX is actively working on a plan to fly Starliner's crew home.

arstechnica.com

There are 2,000-plus dead rockets in orbit—here’s a rare view of one

A Japanese company becomes the first to approach a piece of space junk in low-Earth orbit.

arstechnica.com

How Kepler’s 400-year-old sunspot sketches helped solve a modern mystery

A sharp decline in sunspot activity in the 17th century has long puzzled astronomers.

arstechnica.com

Webb confirms: Big, bright galaxies formed shortly after the Big Bang

Structure of galaxy rules out early, bright objects were supermassive black holes.

arstechnica.com

 

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Total Eclipse of the Hub - Pornhub Insights

 

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How Do Stars Really Die?

There’s more than one way for a star to die. Some go with a whimper, and some go with a very, very big bang

www.scientificamerican.com

 

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NASA Explains Why We May Not See Aliens (Yet)

If intelligent civilizations exist out there, they may not rely on amounts of energy that would make them visible to us.

gizmodo.com

This Is the Last Image Taken by NASA's Historic Asteroid-Hunting Spacecraft

The satellite played an integral role in laying the groundwork for NASA's planetary defense mission.

gizmodo.com

The Search for Alien Life Just Hit a Depressing Setback

Red dwarfs, the universe's most abundant stars and potential hosts for life-sustaining exoplanets, might actually hinder life due to their severe UV flares, new research suggests.

gizmodo.com

Earth's Magnetic Shield Twisted Out of Shape by Colossal Solar Burst

The Sun's warping of Earth's magnetic protections could explain how aurora occur in other parts of our solar system.

gizmodo.com

 

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Stunning timelapse shows aurora from space

An astronaut on the International Space Station shared timelapse video showing a colourful aurora from above on Aug. 12.

bc.ctvnews.ca

 

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World News – Top International Stories Today – CTV News

Get the latest news on the Israel-Hamas war and the war between Russia and Ukraine as well as top international stories and videos from Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East and the Americas.

www.ctvnews.ca

 

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The Tragic Tale Of How NASA Space Planes Ended Up In Someone’s Backyard

The craft were once seen as the future of cheaper, faster space access. Since then they have been reduced to backyard junk that nobody wants to claim.

getpocket.com

 

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NASA Citizen Scientists Spot Object Moving 1 Million Miles Per Hour - NASA Science

Most familiar stars peacefully orbit the center of the Milky Way. But citizen scientists working on NASA’s Backyard Worlds: Planet 9 project have helped

science.nasa.gov

 

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NASA Citizen Scientists Spot Object Moving 1 Million Miles Per Hour - NASA Science

Most familiar stars peacefully orbit the center of the Milky Way. But citizen scientists working on NASA’s Backyard Worlds: Planet 9 project have helped

science.nasa.gov

 

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How Two Stranded Astronauts Are Camping Out in Space

Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are reportedly making do as their eight-day mission stretches to a months-long one.

time.com

 

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NASA Explains Why We May Not See Aliens (Yet)

If intelligent civilizations exist out there, they may not rely on amounts of energy that would make them visible to us.

gizmodo.com

This Is the Last Image Taken by NASA's Historic Asteroid-Hunting Spacecraft

The satellite played an integral role in laying the groundwork for NASA's planetary defense mission.

gizmodo.com

The Search for Alien Life Just Hit a Depressing Setback

Red dwarfs, the universe's most abundant stars and potential hosts for life-sustaining exoplanets, might actually hinder life due to their severe UV flares, new research suggests.

gizmodo.com

Earth's Magnetic Shield Twisted Out of Shape by Colossal Solar Burst

The Sun's warping of Earth's magnetic protections could explain how aurora occur in other parts of our solar system.

gizmodo.com

In the grand scheme of things, I'm always amazed how insignificant we are and how limited our time is here on this plane..

 

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I witnessed a UFO crash - and I have a piece of the craft to prove it

A Los Angeles man claims that he witnessed a UFO crash as a young boy growing up in San Antonio, New Mexico, and even has a piece of the spacecraft to prove it.

www.dailymail.co.uk

US Congress to investigate controversial 'alien' mummies

Tennessee Congressman Tim Burchett has vowed to assemble 'the most important people in the world' to finally crack the mystery of Peru's infamous 'alien' mummies

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Boeing Starliner Astronauts Stuck in Space Until 2025

The Boeing Starliner astronauts stranded in space for nearly three months are going to have to be there a little longer ... 'cause they're not going to be earthbound until next year.

www.tmz.com

 

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https://www.space.com/nasa-boeing-starliner-astronauts-will-return-on-spacex-dragon-2025

Nail in Boeing's coffin

 

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NASA discovers an invisible electric field surrounding Earth

NASA scientists have discovered a hidden electrical field around the Earth which could be just as important as gravity.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Saturn’s majestic rings will vanish in just six months from now

Saturn's awe-inspiring rings are the most iconic celestial feature in our solar system. They will vanish in about six months from now.

www.earth.com

 

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Star Trek's Science Advisor Reveals How Starfleet Quietly Fixed Relativity

Could warp drive actually work? According to Dr. Erin Macdonald, Star Trek's science advisor, the answer is yes. But a recent moment in 'Discovery' Season 5 finally fixed an old Star Trek problem.

www.inverse.com

Starliner May Accidentally Help Tie a Record For Most Astronauts on the ISS

According to a NASA press briefing on Thursday morning, the Boeing Starliner spacecraft won’t be leaving its parking spot at the ISS anytime soon.

www.inverse.com

Webb Telescope Astronomers Got a Giant Surprise When They Found This Planet

Epsilon Indi Ab is bigger, cooler, and farther out than anyone expected.

www.inverse.com

5 Facts ‘Twisters’ Got Right About Tornadoes

Tornado experts are impressed at much of the scientific accuracy of the blockbuster movie, 'Twisters' — for the most part.

www.inverse.com

 

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The First Good Glimpse of the Earth's Mantle

The deepest extract from the middle layer of the Earth offers a wonderland of insights.

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Whoopsie, SpaceX Blew Up Two Rockets and Punched a Massive Hole in One of Earth's Layers

We learned something, though.

www.popularmechanics.com

 

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Aliens haven't contacted us. Scientists found a compelling reason why.

Scientists propose a new idea about why intelligent life hasn't contacted humanity. A planet would need continents, oceans, and plate tectonics for a civilization to emerge in a galaxy.

mashable.com

Know how in scif stories like Star Trek, Babylon 5, and Stargate, they sometimes mention about a species that supposedly sooooo old they "ascended" to higher level aka "Ancients"?





Well, what if - millions of years from if other alien civilizations refer to them they'll talking about - US? What if, IF, we are - the first?

 

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The Mystery of How Big Our Universe Really Is

The cosmos has been expanding since the Big Bang, but how fast? The answer could reveal whether everything we thought we knew about physics is wrong.

getpocket.com

 

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Why we'll never shoot Earth's garbage into the Sun

It would get rid of our hazardous, radioactive, and pollutive waste for good, but physics tells us it's a losing strategy for elimination.

bigthink.com

 

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The Black Women 'Hidden Figures' Who Helped Send America To Space Awarded Highest Civilian Honor By Congress | Essence

The four Black women mathemiticians and engineers whose work broke barriers in science and space exploration were celebrated on Capitol Hill for their historic contributions.

www.essence.com