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Archive for August 11th, 2023

Exoplanets in the Trappist-1 system more likely to be habitable than scientists once thought, study suggests

August 11th, 2023 by

Exoplanets in the habitable zone of the Trappist-1 star, some 40 light-years away from Earth, are more likely to have liquid water than researchers previously thought, according to a new study.

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Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend — but 2028’s show might be one for the ages

August 11th, 2023 by

The annual Perseid meteor shower should put on a nice show this weekend — but a spectacular Perseid display appears to be in the cards five years from now.

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Russia launches Luna-25 moon lander, its 1st lunar probe in 47 years

August 11th, 2023 by

Russia reignited its moon exploration program today (Aug. 10), sending the Luna-25 lander toward Earth’s nearest neighbor.

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China launches new radar satellite for disaster mitigation (video)

August 11th, 2023 by

China launched a new radar remote sensing satellite for environmental monitoring on Tuesday (Aug. 8).

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The 2023 Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend! Here’s what you need to know.

August 11th, 2023 by

The Perseid meteor shower peaks on the evening of Aug. 12 and before dawn on Aug. 13. The prolific shower is not one to be missed.

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Watch the 1st trailer for ‘Strange Planet,’ a bizarre animated sci-fi show on Apple TV+

August 11th, 2023 by

Apple TV+ delivers a crazy trailer for its new adult animation series, “Strange Planet.”

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Wildfire smoke is warming the planet more than previously thought, scientists say

August 11th, 2023 by

A new kind of particle in wildfire smoke has shown to have the potential to warm the planet far more than previously thought, underscoring the need to update current climate models.

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Watch SpaceX launch 22 Starlink satellites tonight

August 11th, 2023 by

SpaceX will launch 22 of its Starlink internet satellites tonight (Aug. 10), and you can watch the action live.

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