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Astronomers worried by launch of five new super-bright satellites
Five satellites due to launch this week could be brighter than most stars, and astronomers fear the growth of such constellations could have a catastrophic impact
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SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission blasts off for first civilian spacewalk
Four private astronauts are riding a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule further from Earth than any human since 1972, where they will attempt the first ever civilian spacewalk
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Cloud atlas of Mars reveals an atmosphere unlike our own
Using images captured by the European Space Agency’s Mars Express spacecraft, researchers have created a cloud atlas of Mars, to better understand the climate of the Red Planet
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Most cities are rainier than their surroundings due to heat and smog
A global survey of more than a thousand cities shows heat and air pollution in urban environments often have a measurable influence on rainfall, creating urban "wet islands"
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I took control of NASA's Valkyrie robot and it blew my mind
Are humanoid robots the future of space exploration? New Scientist reporter James Woodford took NASA's Valkyrie for a spin to find out
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Quantum experiment rewrites a century-old chemistry law
The Arrhenius equation, which has accurately described rates of chemical reactions for more than a century, may have to be tweaked for the quantum realm
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Chronic fatigue syndrome could be quickly diagnosed via a blood test
Levels of certain cells, fatty molecules and proteins in the blood are different in people with chronic fatigue syndrome than in those without it, which could help doctors spot the condition sooner
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Watch eels escape from the stomachs of fish after being swallowed
X-ray videos of Japanese eels swallowed whole by dark sleeper fish have revealed how the eels can make a daring escape from being digested
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How the most precise clock ever could change our view of the cosmos
Forget atomic clocks. Nuclear clocks, which only drop a second every 300 billion years, can test whether nature's fundamental constants are constant after all
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Endangered wombat's rare encounter with echidna caught on camera
A camera trap at an Australian nature refuge has captured a boisterous interaction between a northern hairy-nosed wombat and an echidna
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Clown visits may shorten the amount of time children spend in hospital
Medical clowns, who play with children in hospitals, may help them be discharged sooner by reducing their heart rates
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The jet stream may be starting to shift in response to climate change
Bands of fast-moving wind that blow west to east around the globe play a crucial role in weather – a poleward shift in parts of these jet streams could cause dramatic changes in weather from the western US to the Mediterranean
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AI helps find simple charging trick to boost battery lifespan
Charging new lithium-ion batteries with high currents can significantly increase their total lifespan
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Sharks leap out of the water more often than you might think
Breaching is a common behaviour in a wide range of sharks and rays, and it is thought to have functions related to courtship, birthing and hygiene
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The mathematical theory that made the internet possible
Information theory tells us the limits of what can and cannot be communicated – and without it, the digital revolution could never have happened
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Greenland voyage sheds light on little-known ancient Arctic culture
On a recent expedition, researchers braved summer storms in northern Greenland to learn the secrets of the ancient peoples who lived there 4500 years ago
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Smart speakers at crime scenes could provide valuable clues to police
Information on faces recognised, voice commands and internet searches can be extracted from an Amazon Echo smart assistant without help from the user or manufacturer
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Stunningly preserved pterosaur fossils reveal how they soared
The largest pterosaurs, ancient reptiles that were the first vertebrates to master flight, may have mostly soared while smaller ones flapped their wings, a pattern that persists in today's birds
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Evidence mounts that saline nasal drops and sprays help treat colds
Saline drops and sprays have already been linked to reduced cold symptoms in adults and now a study suggests they also work in children
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Bat die-off led to more insecticide use and more infant deaths in US
In counties in the US affected by a bat-killing disease, there has been a 31 per cent increase in insecticide use and an 8 per cent rise in infant mortality
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