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A private US spacecraft headed to the moon captures a glorious view of Earth
A private U.S. spacecraft has captured stunning images of Earth one week into its flightABC News - 6h -
Six Nations is the shining light of rugby and so much this year is hard to predict | Ugo Monye
From Ireland’s shot at history to Italy’s raised expectations, the 2025 championship has all the ingredients to rival past classics. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Six Nations and what ...The Guardian - 7h -
Earth’s Mini-Moon Was Probably a Piece of Its Real Moon
Scientists think a small rock discovered near Earth last August was hurled into space by an ancient impact on the lunar surface.The New York Times - 1d -
Nevada’s Lithium Could Help Save the Earth. But What Happens to Nevada?
Many climate experts see its deserts as a place to build the green-energy future. For two local activists, the price is too great.The New York Times - 5h -
Supersonic winds rage on planet over 500 light-years from Earth
Researchers said this was the fastest wind ever measured in a jetstream that goes around a planet.CBS News - 1d -
Burchett says he believes aliens have underwater bases on earth
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) said Wednesday he believes aliens have underwater bases on Earth. “I just think travelin’ light years, I think it happens. I think it's possible in the vastness of God's ...The Hill - 1d -
The Gorgeous Inertia of the Earth by Adrian Duncan review – the meaning of beauty
A sculptor embarks on a philosophical quest in this revelatory tale of love and loss, exploring our relationship with the divine. In 2020, when the statue of slaver Edward Colston was toppled into ...The Guardian - 1d -
At inauguration, Donald Trump’s agenda comes to light
The agenda Trump laid out today is a relatively popular one, and Democrats would be wise to find a way to work with the president to enact much of it.The Hill - 3d -
'Hell on earth': China deportation looms for Uyghurs held in Thailand
Forty eight men detained since they fled China years ago risk being deported, rights groups say.BBC News - 4d -
Multimedia opera lights up New York’s Prototype Festival
Embracing film, experimental theatre and pop videos, David T Little’s ‘Black Lodge’ was a standoutFinancial Times - 4d -
Lights, camera, concrete! How Hollywood is playing a part in brutalism’s redemption
Oscar-tipped film The Brutalist is the latest stage in the cultural rehabilitation of what was once architecture’s most reviled style but is now winning a new generation of admirers. This week an ...The Guardian - 5d -
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Fleeing mountain lions and scorched earth: can wildlife survive California’s wildfires?
The fires have been devastating for humans and taken a toll on nature, but many of California’s ecosystems will be able to regenerate. Beth Pratt has spent her career protecting Los Angeles’ ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
UK gives green light to German start-up for vertical rocket launch
Britain takes the lead in race to fly satellites into space from European soil with licence approvalFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
10-year Treasury yield pulls back aggressively after core inflation is light in December
Investors reacted to the latest inflation data.CNBC - Jan. 15 -
The Crazy Nokia Designs That Never Saw the Light of Day
The Nokia Design Archive features some of the company’s wackier mobile ideas, including wearables, a touchscreen credit card, and a phone that lets you feel the texture of images.Wired - Jan. 15 -
Files shed light on notorious spies — and how the queen was kept in the dark
Members of the spy ring in the 1930s spilled secrets to the Soviet Union from the heart of the U.K. intelligence establishment.CBS News - Jan. 14 -
A Glowing Metal Ring Crashed to Earth. No One Knows Where It Came From
The 1,100-pound mystery object landed in Kenya at the end of December. Experts are still baffled.Wired - Jan. 11 -
Earth sees second consecutive year of record-hot temperatures
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Earth sees scorching temps in hottest year on record: NOAA Earth saw its hottest year ever recorded last year, according to data ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
How the Northern Lights and Digital Photography Have Boosted Astrotourism
As astrotourism booms, the northern lights get a boost from digital photography.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Last year was the hottest in Earth's recorded history
Last year was the planet’s hottest in recorded history, NASA announced, marking two years in a row that global temperatures have shattered records.NBC News - Jan. 10 -
‘Approaching the Light’: Peter Fenwick and Stories of Near-Death Experiences
Dr. Fenwick, a neuropsychiatrist, assembled anecdotes from more than 300 people in his book “The Truth in the Light.” Here are some of them.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Earth records its hottest year ever in 2024 and passes major climate threshold
Earth records its hottest year ever in 2024 and passes major climate thresholdABC News - Jan. 9 -
NASA overhauls plan to bring samples from Mars back to Earth
NASA on Tuesday announced an overhaul to its plan to collect samples from Mars and return them to Earth.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
NASA Will Let Trump Decide How to Bring Mars Rocks to Earth
The Mars Sample Return effort was billions of dollars over budget and not expected to return to Earth with its samples until 2040.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Reading group discussion guide for Oprah's book club pick, "A New Earth"
Dive deeper into Eckhart Tolle's transformative book, "A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose," with our comprehensive reader's guide.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Free excerpt of "A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose"
Oprah Winfrey selects Eckhart Tolle's "A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose" as her latest book club choice. The book encourages readers to find peace and purpose.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
This 401(k) plan feature is a 'green light to contribute aggressively,' advisor says
If you're eager to max out your 401(k) early in 2025, you could miss part of your employer's matching contribution without the "true-up" feature.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
What the Webb telescope has discovered in a galaxy 6.5 billion light-years away
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured a unique image that revealed 44 individual stars in a galaxy 6.5 billion light-years away from the Milky Way.ABC News - Jan. 6 -
Is any amount of alcohol safe to drink, in light of surgeon general’s cancer warning?
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recommended that labels on alcoholic beverages be updated to include a warning about cancer risk.MarketWatch - Jan. 6 -
Climate crisis ‘wreaking havoc’ on Earth’s water cycle, report finds
Global heating is supercharging storms, floods and droughts, affecting entire ecosystems and billions of people. The climate crisis is “wreaking havoc” on the planet’s water cycle, with ferocious ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Will we see more northern lights in 2025?
We had multiple nights of dazzling northern lights last year — will that trend continue in 2025?The Hill - Jan. 5 -
Cold dips, lights and fireworks: Photos of the week
A selection of news photographs from around the world.BBC News - Jan. 4 -
US stocks rally to shake off new year jitters amid light trading
S&P 500 ends day 1.3% higher in its biggest rise since the day after Donald Trump’s election victory on November 6Financial Times - Jan. 3 -
Jeff Bezos says everything on Earth is better than it was 50 years ago—except for 1 thing
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos says the "good old days" are a myth, and everything is getting better — except for the state of Earth's natural environment.CNBC - Jan. 3 -
Finding Light in Winter
No matter how dark the days, we can find light in our own hearts, and we can be one another’s light.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
‘It was a light in the dark’: how a bakery transformed lives in war-torn Mostar
Jasmin Elezović says he and his family would not be who they are today without War Child, the charity that grew out of bitter conflict. Donate to our charity appeal here Jasmin Elezović was ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
CoD: Black Ops 6 Squid Game Event Includes Red Light Green Light, Operator Bundles, And Rewards
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone will dive into the competitive world of Squid Game on January 3, bringing a new event themed around the hit Netflix show. Activision has revealed the full ...GameSpot - Jan. 2 -
‘Heck of a light show’: spectacular bloom of bioluminescence returns to Tasmania’s coastline
Phenomenon known as ‘sea sparkles’ or ‘red tide’ is caused by masses of noctiluca scintillans, a pink-coloured algae. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Masses of ...The Guardian - Jan. 1
