The forces of rotation caused red hot masses of stones to be torn away from the Earth and to be thrown into the ether, and this is the origin of the stars.

— Anaxagoras 428 BC

Astronomy

Second MTG-Imager satellite passes thermal vacuum test

ESO Top News - Thu, 09/04/2025 - 5:35am

The second of the Meteosat Third Generation Imagers, MTG-I2, has passed some important milestones in the cleanroom facilities at Thales Alenia Space in Cannes, southern France.

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Watch NASA's Artemis 2 moon astronauts take on the viral 'Bobby and Pete' fitness challenge (video)

Space.com - Wed, 09/03/2025 - 6:00pm
"Your Artemis 2 crew accepts the challenge," the astronauts said.
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U.S. States Start Sharp Divisions on Vaccines

Scientific American.com - Wed, 09/03/2025 - 6:00pm

West Coast states are forming their own vaccine compact as Florida announces plans to ditch shot requirements for schoolchildren

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Why solar power is the only viable power source in the long run

New Scientist Space - Cosmology - Wed, 09/03/2025 - 4:19pm
Not only is solar more than capable of supplying all the world’s energy, in the long term it is the only power source that won’t fry the planet
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Why solar power is the only viable power source in the long run

New Scientist Space - Space Headlines - Wed, 09/03/2025 - 4:19pm
Not only is solar more than capable of supplying all the world’s energy, in the long term it is the only power source that won’t fry the planet
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Plant-based dog foods provide almost all the nutrients pets need

New Scientist Space - Cosmology - Wed, 09/03/2025 - 3:00pm
An analysis of a range of dry dog foods finds that none are nutritionally complete, but vegan and vegetarian foods compare well with meat-based ones
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Plant-based dog foods provide almost all the nutrients pets need

New Scientist Space - Space Headlines - Wed, 09/03/2025 - 3:00pm
An analysis of a range of dry dog foods finds that none are nutritionally complete, but vegan and vegetarian foods compare well with meat-based ones
Categories: Astronomy

Smartphone scrolling on the toilet could increase risk of haemorrhoids

New Scientist Space - Cosmology - Wed, 09/03/2025 - 3:00pm
People seem to spend longer on the toilet if they use a smartphone while sitting there – and all that scrolling may be boosting their likelihood of getting haemorrhoids
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Smartphone scrolling on the toilet could increase risk of haemorrhoids

New Scientist Space - Space Headlines - Wed, 09/03/2025 - 3:00pm
People seem to spend longer on the toilet if they use a smartphone while sitting there – and all that scrolling may be boosting their likelihood of getting haemorrhoids
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Astronaut Megan McArthur, 1st woman to pilot SpaceX Dragon, retires after 25-year NASA career

Space.com - Wed, 09/03/2025 - 3:00pm
McArthur launched on two spaceflights, logging 213 days in orbit across her nearly 25 years, and held leadership positions at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston.
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Israel spy satellite launch sparks 'brief panic' as residents mistake rocket for missile: reports

Space.com - Wed, 09/03/2025 - 2:00pm
The satellite will be used by Israel's military to collect visual intelligence throughout the Middle East region.
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Birds dazzle and amaze in stunning new photographs

New Scientist Space - Space Headlines - Wed, 09/03/2025 - 2:00pm
Flamingoes, a kingfisher and two red-crowned cranes are shown in all their glory in these images from the new book Aviary: The bird in contemporary photography
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Nick Clegg says nothing at all in new book How to Save the Internet

New Scientist Space - Space Headlines - Wed, 09/03/2025 - 2:00pm
During his time as a Meta executive, Nick Clegg witnessed some of the biggest decisions to ever affect the online world. But this collection of tired tropes offers little insight, says Chris Stokel-Walker
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Birds dazzle and amaze in stunning new photographs

New Scientist Space - Cosmology - Wed, 09/03/2025 - 2:00pm
Flamingoes, a kingfisher and two red-crowned cranes are shown in all their glory in these images from the new book Aviary: The bird in contemporary photography
Categories: Astronomy

Nick Clegg says nothing at all in new book How to Save the Internet

New Scientist Space - Cosmology - Wed, 09/03/2025 - 2:00pm
During his time as a Meta executive, Nick Clegg witnessed some of the biggest decisions to ever affect the online world. But this collection of tired tropes offers little insight, says Chris Stokel-Walker
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Should it be space-time or spacetime – and why does it matter anyway?

New Scientist Space - Space Headlines - Wed, 09/03/2025 - 2:00pm
Seeking endorsements for her new book, Chanda Prescod-Weinstein finds herself staring at fundamental questions of space, time – and grammar
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Should it be space-time or spacetime – and why does it matter anyway?

New Scientist Space - Cosmology - Wed, 09/03/2025 - 2:00pm
Seeking endorsements for her new book, Chanda Prescod-Weinstein finds herself staring at fundamental questions of space, time – and grammar
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We have run out of new visions of the future. This needs to change

New Scientist Space - Cosmology - Wed, 09/03/2025 - 2:00pm
Societies can be united and inspired by ideas of the future. We urgently need more of them, argues futurist Sarah Housley
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