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livemint.comscience22 hrs ago
Former OpenAI executive joins board of rocket startup
Kevin Weil, previously at OpenAI, Twitter, Meta and Planet Labs, has joined the board of Stoke Space. The Seattle-based company is developing a fully reusable rocket and has raised $1.34 billion.
calgaryherald.combusiness4 days ago
Federal government adds $40 million to $190 million Calgary planetarium conversion to art gallery
Ottawa will fund the final phase of Contemporary Calgary's retrofit of the 1967 Centennial Planetarium. The $40 million grant supports a $160 million effort scheduled to begin in fall 2027.
sciencealert.comworld6 days ago
JWST Spectrum Shows Hot Atmosphere on Planet Orbiting White Dwarf
Astronomers published observations July 1 of WD 1856 b, a Jupiter-sized planet circling a white dwarf 80 light-years away. The data revealed a temperature 240 degrees Fahrenheit above expectations and traces of methane. Cnn reported the Nature journal study based on an eight-minu…
forbes.comfinance6 days agoUpdated
Metaplanet Adds 2,823 Bitcoin to Treasury Reaching 43,000 BTC
The Tokyo-listed firm purchased another 2,823 BTC for $170.7 million, lifting total holdings to 43,000 BTC valued at $2.6 billion. The company also reported $10.85 million in Bitcoin Income Generation revenue for the second quarter.
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Wiredtechnology11 days ago
Euclid Telescope Captures Largest Visible-Light Image of Milky Way Bulge
The European Space Agency’s Euclid space telescope produced a mosaic of more than 60 million stars in the galactic bulge during 26 hours of observations on March 23, 2025. The image covers nine pointings and will support future exoplanet mass measurements.
Engadgettechnology12 days ago
NASA's TESS Spacecraft Discovers Two Low-Density Exoplanets in Same System
NASA's TESS spacecraft identified two exoplanets with densities comparable to cotton candy. TOI-791 b and TOI-791 c orbit the same star with unusually long periods and interact gravitationally. A team led by George Dansfield at Oxford University made the find using seven years of…
upi.comworld13 days ago
France Endures Intense Heat Wave Hotter Than 99 Percent of Planet
@CBSNews reported that France is experiencing one of its most intense heat waves in years. Temperatures this week exceed those in 99 percent of the planet. Residents are seeking relief in cooling centers and waterways.
Abc Newstechnology14 days ago
Astronomers Identify Two Largest Known Super-Puff Planets
Researchers detected a pair of Jupiter-sized planets with densities lower than cotton candy. The planets orbit a star 1,110 light-years away and were observed using NASA’s Tess satellite.
Euronewsworld10 days agoUpdated
Astronomers Identify Largest Super-Puff Planets Found to Date
Two giant planets with densities lower than cotton candy orbit a star 1,110 light-years away. Detected by NASA’s TESS satellite, the worlds are the lightest known planets of their size.
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GB Newsscience14 days ago
Euclid Telescope Captures Image of 60 Million Stars in Milky Way Center
The European Space Agency's Euclid probe produced an image showing more than 60 million individual stars in the galactic bulge. The data will support future exoplanet searches using microlensing techniques.
manilatimes.networld14 days ago
Euclid Telescope Releases Image of Milky Way Bulge With 60 Million Stars
The European Space Agency said Wednesday that the Euclid space telescope captured a mosaic image of the Milky Way's galactic bulge containing 60 million stars. The image, taken in March 2025, supports efforts to measure exoplanet masses through microlensing.
Euronewsscience19 days ago
German Startup Makes 10,000 Tonnes of Sunflower-Seed Chocolate Alternative Each Year
Planet A Foods makes ChoViva from fermented sunflower seeds in Munich. The product supplies European chocolate makers and cuts carbon emissions by 73.6 percent.
hothardware.comscience21 days ago
Astronomers Identify Distant Brown Dwarf Aligned with Two Known Exoplanets
Astronomers have confirmed a brown dwarf orbiting in the same plane as a warm Jupiter and a hot super-Earth around a star 155 light years away. The alignment supports theories that planets form within disks and remain coplanar over time.
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foxnews.comworld23 days ago
South Carolina Personal Trainer Missing After Leaving Gym
Police in South Carolina are searching for 39-year-old Elena Katherine Moore, a personal trainer last seen walking away from a Planet Fitness in Lexington on Thursday. Authorities released new photos and details as the investigation continues.
world27 days ago
Scientists link rising global temperatures to funding pressures on Earth-observation systems
Top scientists stated Thursday that planetary heating is intensifying and key climate indicators are deteriorating, citing funding decisions that affect Earth observation systems.
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gizmodo.comtechnology27 days ago
CBS News/YouGov Poll: Most Americans Believe Intelligent Life Exists on Other Planets, but Views Split on UFO Causes
A June 2026 survey of 2,023 U.S. adults shows rising belief in extraterrestrial life and widespread suspicion that the government withholds information on UFOs.
manilatimes.netbusiness28 days ago
Koil Energy Solutions to Present at Planet MicroCap Las Vegas 2026 Conference
Koil Energy Solutions, Inc. will present at the Planet MicroCap Las Vegas 2026 conference on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. Pacific time at the Bellagio Resort & Hotel.
prnewswire.comfinance31 days ago
Kaishan's Open Mountain Energy Partners with Power Planet Inc on Geothermal Project
Kaishan's Open Mountain Energy and Power Planet Inc announced a joint advanced geothermal energy project. The partnership focuses on developing geothermal resources through their combined operations.
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finance.yahoo.combusiness34 days ago
Planet Labs Raises Full-Year Guidance on Record Sales Driven by Defense and Government Demand
Planet Labs raised its full-year guidance after reporting record quarterly sales driven by defense and government demand for satellite imaging services.
theconversation.comworld41 days ago
Microbiologist Tracks Antibiotic-Resistant Genes in Melting Glaciers
A Polish researcher presented data on microbes released from Alpine glaciers that carry antibiotic-resistance genes. The presentation occurred at the Frontiers Planet Prize awards in Switzerland last summer.
news.google.comscience44 days ago
James Webb Space Telescope Reports New Data on Exoplanet Clouds and Neptune Moon
The telescope recorded atmospheric conditions on a distant planet and gathered information about one of Neptune's moons. The findings were presented in a radio segment aired May 25, 2026.
Wiredscience45 days ago
Psyche Probe Captures Mars Images During Gravity-Assist Flyby
NASA used the Psyche spacecraft's close approach to Mars to test its instruments. The probe passed within 4,609 kilometers of the planet and gathered data on the surface and atmosphere.
ibtimes.comworld45 days ago
Gemini North Telescope Captures Image of Crystal Ball Nebula
The Gemini North Telescope on Mauna Kea recorded an image of the planetary nebula NGC 1514. The National Science Foundation’s NOIRLab released the photo on May 21, 2026.
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news.google.comscience45 days ago
James Webb Space Telescope Detects Weather Pattern on Exoplanet 690 Light Years Away
The telescope observed clouds forming on the night side of WASP-94 A b and dissipating on the day side. Data came from starlight passing through the planet's atmosphere during different phases of its rotation.
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citizen.co.zascience47 days ago
JWST Observations Show Cloudy Mornings and Clear Evenings on Exoplanet
Researchers used JWST data to map temperature-driven cloud patterns on a distant gas giant. The study found aerosols that condense, move, and evaporate across the planet's day-night boundary.
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medium.comworld48 days ago
James Webb Telescope Finds Daily Cloud Cycle on Hot Jupiter Exoplanet
Astronomers used the James Webb Space Telescope to observe mineral clouds forming overnight and dissipating during the day on WASP-94A b, a gas giant 689 light-years away. The study, published in Science, provides separate measurements of the planet's morning and evening atmosphe…
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phillymag.comscience49 days ago
New Scientist Magazine Highlights Science Stories for Week of 23 May 2026
The 23 May 2026 issue covers research on early human tools, psychological approaches to stress, and a distant exoplanet considered promising for detecting extraterrestrial life. The edition also reports on recent findings in health, environment, and space exploration.
The Independentworld51 days ago
Asteroid 2026 JH2 to Pass 91,000 Kilometres from Earth on 18 May
Asteroid 2026 JH2, discovered last week at Mount Lemmon Observatory, will reach its closest approach to Earth at 10pm BST on 18 May. The object measures up to 35 metres across and will pass closer than some satellites but poses no risk to the planet.
science54 days ago
Elon Musk Says SpaceX Will Take Steps to Protect Long-Term Mission from Short-Term Pressures
Elon Musk, head of SpaceX, said the company intends to structure itself so he cannot be removed. He cited the need to keep the company focused on making life multiplanetary rather than quarterly financial targets.
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news.google.comtechnology57 days ago
Investor Places $1 Billion Order for SpaceX Stock at Upcoming IPO
An investor announced plans to purchase an additional $1 billion of SpaceX stock at the IPO price. The investor cited Starlink's potential to provide internet access across the planet as a key reason for the optimism. The comments come as the company prepares for its initial publ…
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The Guardianscience58 days ago
Norway Pauses Funding to UN Environment Programme Ahead of Revised Budget
Norway, the largest donor to the United Nations Environment Programme, has placed all funding agreements on hold pending a revised budget review on 12 May. The pause affects core contributions, the Planetary Fund and earmarked projects including those supporting plastic pollution…
nasa.govscience61 days ago
Astronomers Identify More Than 10000 Exoplanet Candidates in NASA TESS Data
Researchers reanalyzed the first year of observations from NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite and found 11554 candidate exoplanets. More than 10000 of these had not been identified in previous searches. The findings extend the search distance to 6800 light-years from Ea…
newyorker.comworld61 days ago
Ten David Attenborough Documentaries Marking His 100th Birthday
BBC News has published a selection of ten landmark natural history programmes presented by Sir David Attenborough to mark his 100th birthday. The list ranges from the 1979 series Life on Earth to more recent productions including Our Planet and Wild Isles. The programmes are avai…
medium.comworld61 days ago
James Webb Telescope Finds LHS 3844 b Is a Barren, Airless World With Volcanic Rock Surface
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has delivered the first direct look at the surface of the rocky exoplanet LHS 3844 b, also known as Kua’kua, revealing a dark, airless world dominated by ancient volcanic rock. The observations, published this week in Nature Astronomy, show a pla…
winnipegfreepress.comscience63 days ago
Massive Alaska Landslide in Tracy Arm Fjord Generates 1,500-Foot Tsunami and Rare Global Seismic Signal
A mountainside collapse at South Sawyer glacier on Aug. 10 sent 370 million metric tons of rock into the ocean, producing a tsunami that shook the planet for days. Scientists have documented the event as only the second such global seismic vibration from a tsunami on record.
riotimesonline.comworld65 days ago
UN Study Identifies Santiago Landfill as Major Methane Emission Source
A landfill on the outskirts of Santiago, Chile, ranks among the world's largest producers of climate-warming methane gas. A United Nations study estimates its emissions match those from nearly 2 million cars driven annually. The site, one of the planet's biggest trash heaps, high…
theconversation.comworld66 days ago
Astronomers Identify 27 Potential Planets Orbiting Binary Star Systems
A new survey using NASA's TESS telescope has identified 27 potential circumbinary planets, which orbit two stars instead of one. Researchers developed a method to detect these planets by monitoring changes in binary star orbits and eclipse schedules. The findings suggest thousand…
rediff.comscience75 days ago
Study Identifies 45 Rocky Exoplanets Potentially Capable of Supporting Life
An international research team has pinpointed 45 rocky exoplanets in the Milky Way that could sustain life, based on habitable zone analysis. The findings, published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, draw from data by the European Space Agency and NASA. Re…
medium.comworld77 days agoUpdated
Earth Day 2026 Focuses on Individual Actions Amid Air Pollution Concerns
Earth Day 2026, observed on April 22, emphasizes the theme 'Our Power, Our Planet,' highlighting the role of individual and community efforts in environmental protection. Multiple sources reported local events in cities like Pittsburgh, while a new American Lung Association repor…
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thewire.infinance78 days ago
SpaceX Warns of Unproven Tech in Orbital Data Centers and Mars Plans Ahead of IPO
SpaceX disclosed in an SEC filing that its initiatives for orbital AI data centers and interplanetary infrastructure rely on unproven technologies and may lack commercial viability. The filing contrasts with public statements by Elon Musk on space-based AI compute and Mars coloni…
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New Scientist Book Club Selects Kim Stanley Robinson's Red Mars for April Reading
New Scientist has announced Kim Stanley Robinson's Red Mars as the April selection for its book club. The novel depicts the initial human settlement on Mars. The announcement highlights the book's opening scene of humans arriving on the planet.
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Artemis II Crew Captures Images of Earth from Space Linking to Climate Science History
The crew of NASA's Artemis II mission photographed Earth from space this week, continuing a tradition of images that have influenced environmental awareness for over 50 years. These photographs highlight the planet's appearance as a blue orb. Stewart Brand anticipated the impact…
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Planet Labs Restricts Satellite Imagery of Iran and Middle East Areas
Planet Labs announced it is indefinitely restricting satellite imagery coverage of Iran and parts of the Middle East. The company stated the decision follows pressure from the United States government. This action limits access to commercial satellite data for those regions.
anglotopia.netscience91 days ago
Wildlife Cameraman Doug Allan Dies at 74 While Trekking in Nepal
Doug Allan, a wildlife cameraman and photographer, died at age 74 while trekking in Nepal. He worked on BBC programs including The Blue Planet and Planet Earth alongside David Attenborough. Allan received eight Emmy Awards and an OBE in 2024 for his contributions to broadcast med…
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Artemis II Astronauts Describe Overview Effect Amid Global Conflicts
Astronauts on NASA's Artemis II mission have expressed a sense of unity and planetary fragility from their lunar orbit. The mission coincides with ongoing international news events, including conflicts in the Middle East. The overview effect refers to cognitive shifts experienced…
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NPR's Planet Money Publishes First Book on Economy and Daily Life
NPR's Planet Money podcast team is releasing its first book. The publication aims to assist readers in understanding economic influences on their lives. It builds on the podcast's focus on economic topics.
NRAO/AUI/NSF / Wikimedia (CC BY 3.0)science92 days ago
Study Suggests Rocky Planets Formed from Two Rings Around Young Sun
A new study proposes that the solar system's inner rocky planets—Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars—formed from two distinct rings of material around the young sun, rather than a single protoplanetary disk. The model accounts for the planets' masses, orbits, and compositions. Resear…
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Scientists Discuss Expected Scientific Outcomes from NASA's Artemis II Moon Mission
NASA's Artemis II mission will send four astronauts on a lunar flyby, marking the first crewed Artemis flight. Planetary scientist Paul Hayne from the University of Colorado Boulder outlined potential scientific gains in an NPR interview. The mission aims to gather data on the mo…
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Jim Cramer Shares Opinions on Stocks Including Tesla and Planet Labs in CNBC Lightning Round
CNBC's Mad Money host Jim Cramer provided commentary on several stocks during a Lightning Round segment. He praised Planet Labs as 'just dynamite' and expressed concerns about Tesla's reliance on future expectations. The discussions covered EchoStar, TMC, Enbridge, Nebius Group,…
citizen.co.zaworld93 days ago
Artemis II Crew Surpasses Apollo 13 Distance Record from Earth
The Artemis II mission crew has reached a distance of 252,757 miles from Earth, exceeding the previous record set by Apollo 13. This marks the farthest any humans have traveled from the planet. The achievement occurred during the crew's orbital test flight around the Moon.
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Artemis II Mission Scheduled for Lunar Flyby on Monday During Nine-Day Journey
NASA's Artemis II mission involves a crewed lunar flyby set for Monday as part of a nine-day orbital flight. The mission marks the first crewed Artemis flight following uncrewed tests. Experts from CBS News and the Hayden Planetarium provided details on the mission's objectives a…