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35d ago
Beijing transforms once-secret desert launches into public spectacles to fuel space ambitions and domestic interest.
began Aug 19now
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“China's space launches, once highly classified and conducted in remote deserts, are increasingly open to public viewing as Beijing accelerates its ambitions in…”— Reuters · Reuters broadcast · full quotes →
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35d ago
NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft launched on August 20, 1977, beginning its historic mission to the outer solar system.
began Aug 20now
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№399 (page 12) · newest development 35d ago · 4 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention
“20 August 1977 - launch date for Voyager 2. I was launched 49 years ago today.”— NSFVoyager2, Voyager 2 mission account · Mastodon · full quotes →
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35d ago
A series of significant seismic events has hit the Ende region since mid-August, with a 5.6 magnitude quake on August 20.
began Aug 14now
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№400 (page 12) · newest development 35d ago · 21 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention
“M2.9 # earthquake (#gempa) strikes 81 km NW of # Ende (#Indonesia) 11 min ago.”— emsc@masto.ai, EMSC seismic monitoring bot · Mastodon · full quotes →
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35d ago
Astronomers detect a star in an extreme orbit around Sagittarius A*, reaching 8.3% light speed and enabling measurement of the black hole's…
began Aug 19now
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“The star's orbit appears to be closely linked to the black hole's spin—a characteristic of black holes astronomers have long struggled to measure.”— Gayoung Lee, Science journalist · Gizmodo · full quotes →
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35d ago
A 3.5-billion-year-old layered rock found near Jamshedpur in Jharkhand preserves carbon biosignatures from Earth's earliest microbes.
began Aug 17now
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“A team of researchers reports that they may have found rock containing some of the earliest forms of microbial life on Earth.”— Phys.org · full quotes →
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35d ago
Hyderabad-born researcher leads study using James Webb telescope to explain mysterious cosmic objects.
began Aug 17now
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“His recent study focuses on a cosmic dawn object that reveals a supermassive black hole enveloped by dense gas.”— Times of India Science Desk · Times of India · full quotes →
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35d ago
A water-free plasma device is proposed to kill microbes on spacecraft garments, easing laundry constraints in orbit.
began Aug 19now
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35d ago
Researchers identify a previously unknown organ hidden in the skull with potential implications for fighting brain cancer.
began Aug 19now
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№405 (page 12) · newest development 35d ago · 5 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention
“Scientists Discover a New Organ Hiding in The Skull”— ScienceAlert · full quotes →
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35d ago
A partial lunar eclipse expected this month will darken the full Sturgeon Moon to a reddish hue.
began Aug 18now
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36d ago
Scientists grew peppercorn-sized clumps of human brain cells in the lab for a record seven years, finding they aged similarly to natural…
began Aug 19now
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№407 (page 12) · newest development 36d ago · 6 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention
“aged similarly to those inside our heads, suggesting they "recorded the passage of time"”— Scientists · Bangkok Post · full quotes →
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36d ago
Dozens of animal species possess enzymes to break down microbial bioplastics called PHAs, a capability previously thought exclusive to…
began Aug 13now
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№408 (page 12) · newest development 36d ago · 15 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention
“Long before humans discovered biodegradable plastics, microorganisms had already invented their own. Many bacteria and archaea produce natural bioplastics…”— Phys.org · full quotes →
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37d ago
The Apollo Guidance Computer programmer is celebrated for her pioneering work in software engineering and her role in the Moon landing.
began Aug 17now
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№409 (page 12) · newest development 37d ago · 96 pieces from 1 sources · ranked by recent attention
“Computer scientist Margaret Hamilton coined the term "software engineer." She directed the Software Engineering Division at MIT's Instrumentation Lab & led…”— admirablewomen.bsky.social · Bluesky · full quotes →
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37d ago
A population of about 200 yellow-crested cockatoos thriving in urban Hong Kong could help save the species from extinction in their native…
began Aug 18now
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№410 (page 12) · newest development 37d ago · 3 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention
“Urban flock of about 200 birds is genetically diverse and thriving well outside of its natural habitat, the jungles of Indonesia”— James Griffiths, Globe and Mail reporter · Globe and Mail World · full quotes →
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37d ago
New research examines whether detonating a nuclear weapon could redirect a potentially catastrophic asteroid impact.
began Aug 17now
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№411 (page 12) · newest development 37d ago · 4 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention
“Our Survival Might One Day Rely on Nuking a 'City Killer' Asteroid. Scientists Just Tested Whether It'll Work”— ScienceAlert · full quotes →
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37d ago
Researchers use laser-excited strontium atoms and extreme cold to create nested atomic structures that challenge conventional understanding…
began Aug 17now
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№412 (page 12) · newest development 37d ago · 5 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention
“atoms are mostly empty space. Physical size behaves a bit weirdly at the atomic scale, but essentially the radius of an atom's nucleus is tens of thousands of…”— Signore Galilei, Science writer · Signore Galilei blog · full quotes →
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38d ago
Social media creators are seeking dramatic underwater footage that concerns experts about ocean safety and wildlife behavior.
began Aug 17now
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№413 (page 12) · newest development 38d ago · 7 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention
“Social media influencers seeking dramatic shark photos and viral underwater videos are drawing concern from marine scientists.”— Chris Pugh, Advance Local Express Desk, Reporter · AL.com · full quotes →
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37d ago
Researchers find previously unknown rainforest communities in Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area protected by rugged gullies.
began Aug 16now
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№414 (page 12) · newest development 37d ago · 3 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention
“Researchers have uncovered rainforest communities previously hidden within the rugged gullies of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area that are…”— Phys.org · full quotes →
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38d ago
A new graphene device detects charges that are fractions of an electron's charge, advancing measurement of exotic quantum objects.
began Aug 17now
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№415 (page 12) · newest development 38d ago · 3 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention
“An electron is supposed to be indivisible. It carries one fundamental unit of electric charge, and every electron is exactly the same.”— Phys.org · full quotes →
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38d ago
NASA's Mars rover recorded an occultation event never witnessed by a camera beyond Earth.
began Aug 15now
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№416 (page 12) · newest development 38d ago · 2 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention
“On 2 July 2026, NASA's Perseverance rover captured Earth disappearing behind Phobos from the surface of Mars — the first time in history a camera on another…”— spacedaily.com · SpaceDaily · full quotes →
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38d ago
A 1 MW perovskite system outperformed silicon by 3–6% in a three-month industrial trial, solving durability challenges that blocked…
began Aug 15now
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№417 (page 12) · newest development 38d ago · 4 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention
“To verify the performance of perovskite modules in a real-world operating environment, the research team installed a 1 MW perovskite photovoltaic system and a…”— Nanjing University · Interesting Engineering · full quotes →
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39d ago
At a Colorado public event, the Artemis II pilot said he was still stunned NASA trusted him to fly Orion manually during the crewed lunar…
began Aug 16now
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№418 (page 12) · newest development 39d ago · 4 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention
“I'm still blown away by that trust”— Artemis II pilot, Artemis II mission pilot · Space.com · full quotes →
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40d ago
The dual system LID-1166 is the first close-separation pair confirmed so early, potentially explaining rapid early black hole growth.
began Aug 12now
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№419 (page 12) · newest development 40d ago · 5 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention
“The dual black hole system, dubbed LID-1166, is the first close-separation pair of its kind confirmed this early in the universe.”— Live Science · full quotes →
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40d ago
Researchers induced artificial hibernation in lab mice and discovered long-term memories rely on higher-level connectivity patterns rather…
began Aug 13now
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№420 (page 12) · newest development 40d ago · 5 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention
“Long-term memories may not "stick" in the brain for the reasons we thought, a study of mice in artificial hibernation reveals.”— Live Science · full quotes →
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40d ago
Ten spineless finalists, from woodlice to bootlace worms, compete for the Guardian's third annual title ahead of an August 17 announcement.
began Aug 12now
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“For me it's not on the list but it would be the dark-edged bee-fly that I saw yesterday.”— Aethelflaed@mstdn.social, Mastodon user · Mastodon · full quotes →
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40d ago
CAS-affiliated scientists say their new magnetic sensor is sensitive enough to spot deep-sea magnetic anomalies, raising the prospect of…
began Aug 14now
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№422 (page 12) · newest development 40d ago · 4 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention
“Magnetic anomaly detected – possible submarine passing 500 metres below.”— Illustrative smartwatch alert, Scenario used in SCMP article · SCMP · full quotes →
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40d ago
Two-day event in November will showcase next-generation aircraft, spacecraft, and technologies at Florida's Kennedy Space Center.
began Aug 14now
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“In honor of America's historic 250th anniversary, NASA announced on Friday MAX POWER, a public exposition of American air and space innovation, Nov. 7 and Nov…”— NASA, Event organizer · NASA official announcement · full quotes →
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40d ago
Researchers discover viruses deliberately generate genetic diversity to overcome bacterial defenses, potentially leading to new treatments…
began Aug 15now
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“Every 15 minutes, someone in the U.S. dies from a drug-resistant superbug. A few decades from now, antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections threaten to become…”— Phys.org, Science journalism outlet · full quotes →
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40d ago
Chinese researchers report a biomimetic device modeled on butterfly wings for detecting airborne pathogens and pollutants without pumps or…
began Aug 14now
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41d ago
Researchers document massive increase in shark abundance across two ocean basins during ancient period.
began Aug 13now
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№426 (page 12) · newest development 41d ago · 9 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention
“Two oceans, one country, 20 times the number of sharks”— UC Santa Barbara · UC Santa Barbara News · full quotes →
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40d ago
Lab tests show magnetic swarms of MXene-based robots can extract up to 94% of plastic particles, but field trials still needed.
began Aug 8now
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“In soil environments, the microrobots can navigate through water-permeated soil microenvironments, actively disrupt microplastic entrapment within soil…”— Study authors, Researchers · Phys.org · full quotes →
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42d ago
Article examines how changing science, politics, and technology have shaped understanding of Africa's past across four historical eras.
began Aug 11now
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№428 (page 12) · newest development 42d ago · 4 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention
“What is the past? It may seem a simple question to answer, but it is more complex than we might think at first.”— The Conversation Africa · Phys.org · full quotes →
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42d ago
Three cosmic events will occur simultaneously on August 13, with a total solar eclipse, Perseid meteor shower, and planetary conjunction…
began Aug 11now
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№429 (page 12) · newest development 42d ago · 7 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention
“The moon will get out of the way Wednesday night, but it will be back with a vengeance later this month.”— Anthony Wood, Philadelphia Inquirer writer · Philadelphia Inquirer · full quotes →
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42d ago
Astrophotographers capture a spectacular image of a green comet crossing the Namibian sky.
began Aug 12now
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№430 (page 12) · newest development 42d ago · 4 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention
“A shot so spectacular it will leave other astrophotographers green with envy.”— Space.com · full quotes →
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43d ago
Researchers apply thermodynamic principles to black holes that change over time, advancing theory of Hawking's foundational work.
began Aug 12now
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№431 (page 12) · newest development 43d ago · 3 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention
“Thermodynamics can describe the mechanics of black holes that change over time”— Physics World · full quotes →
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43d ago
Researchers frame lunar exploration as a systems engineering test case for sustainable human Mars missions.
began Aug 12now
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№432 (page 12) · newest development 43d ago · 3 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention
“One species, one planet: The moon is our ethical dress rehearsal for Mars”— Bruce Jakosky and Scott Hubbard (title) · SpaceNews · full quotes →
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