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How Trump could exploit a looming global struggle for rare-earth minerals
The power grab over rare-earth minerals in Central Asia could be among the issues that will work to…
Tom Porter
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Right now, the Sun is far more active than predicted - and small satellites are paying the price
Three tiny Australian satellites from Curtin University's Binar Space Program burned up in Earth's …
PTI
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4 asteroids — including one plane sized and two house sized objects — to approach the Earth today, NASA warns: here’s all we know
NASA is tracking several asteroids that will pass near Earth in October 2024, none pose any direct …
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The Covid lockdowns did WHAT to the Moon?!
A recent study has revealed an unexpected consequence of the global lockdowns imposed in 2020 to cu…
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Here's why astronauts age slower than the rest of us here on Earth
Astronauts on the International Space Station age slightly slower than the rest of us on Earth due …
Kelly Dickerson,Natalie Musum…
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US stockpiles of the rare earth minerals it would need to fight a war against an adversary like China are a mystery, and experts warn it's a problem
Whether the US rare earth minerals stockpile is ready for an emergency is shrouded in mystery, but …
Kelsey Baker
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NASA video shows the sun just blasted out 4 eruptions at the same time. The rare event may have sent plasma hurtling toward Earth.
The sun is near the peak of its power, which may explain four solar flares erupting at once. They'r…
Morgan McFall-Johnsen,Hannah …
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Using the Webb telescope, scientists may have found the ‘best bet’ for an ocean world outside our solar system!
Among all known temperate exoplanets, this is possibly the most promising candidate for confirming …
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India to witness a rare and mesmerising DOUBLE meteor shower on July 30!
Both meteor showers are expected to be visible in India, particularly in the southern regions and a…
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Last week, an asteroid pair came dangerously close to Earth, posed for some pictures and left!
Both asteroids 2024 MK and 2011 UL21 came in peace and were more than happy to be papped. 2011 UL21…
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How to see Comet A3, which could be the best comet in a decade. Neanderthals walked the Earth last time it flew by.
Comet A3 hasn't been past Earth since the Neanderthals. It'll be visible across the Northern Hemisp…
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
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20 Starlink satellites rained down on Earth yesterday; turbulent space weather doomed mission recovery
SpaceX faced a setback in its Starlink project as 20 satellites were lost due to a malfunction duri…
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Scientists think they've found the origin of the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs. It could help prevent a future mass extinction on Earth.
Thanks to the presence of an rare element called ruthenium, scientists think they know where the as…
Jenny McGrath
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A mine in Wyoming could contain $37 billion worth of rare earth minerals necessary for wind turbines, electrical vehicles, and other tech
Brook Mine in Wyoming may contain a fortune in rare earth elements like neodymium. The US wants to …
Jenny McGrath
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Earth is bracing for a 'severe' geomagnetic storm and it probably won't be the last for this year
The sun is entering solar maximum, which means we could see more severe geomagnetic storms this yea…
Ellyn Lapointe
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2 'potentially hazardous' asteroids will streak by Earth this week, one as big as a mountain. You can watch it live.
On Thursday and Saturday, two different asteroids will hurtle past Earth at close range. You can wa…
Ellyn Lapointe
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NASA's Webb Space Telescope discovered 3 rare galaxies that can help astronomers study the cosmic dark ages
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope spotted three galaxies forming when the universe was about only 4…
Lloyd Lee,Jessica Orwig
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A 'severe' geomagnetic storm is forecast for Earth for the first time in years here's what to know about these storms
A 'severe' geomagnetic storm is forecasted to reach Earth this Friday for the first time in 20 year…