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NASA launches robotic mission to save space telescope
NASA launched a mission on Friday, local time, to try to prevent one of its aging telescopes from burning up in the atmosphere, a complicated operation ex...
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UK temperatures forecast to exceed 30C as another heatwave imminent
Another heatwave is on its way and set to last significantly longer as Stav Danaos explains. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &...
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Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that's falling back to Earth thanks to solar storms
Launched in 2004, Swift is sinking faster than ever because of recent solar storms. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links...
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NASA launches spacecraft to recover sinking telescope
The Swift telescope has been affected by recent solar storms and is sinking faster than ever, heading toward Earth. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Record-breaking temps in US as 4th July holiday begins
Record-breaking heatwave hits US as Fourth of July holiday weekend gets underway. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Environme...
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EU sanctions Russian researchers involved in Navalny's death
The six sanctioned Russian scientists were linked to the production of epibatidine — the deadly toxin identified in the body of Putin critic Alexei Navaln...
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NASA’s Hubble Captures Crimson Cloud Sparkling with White, Blue Stars
Blue and white stars shine brightly against crimson gas in this image from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. Newsiline summarises this report from NASA - New...
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One Nation is campaigning directly to Christians. But will party policies rub against worshippers’ conscience?
Anti-abortion policies may have appeal, but with one in three Australian churchgoers born overseas, talk of a monoculture may put them off Get our breakin...
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NASA’s Hubble Spots Star-Spangled Cosmic Scene
More than 500,000 stars blaze red, white, and blue in this NASA Hubble image of the globular cluster Messier 3 (M3). Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Nasa launches mission to save falling space telescope
A Nasa-funded robot has blasted off to catch a falling telescope in mid-orbit and blast it back to safety before it burns up. Newsiline summarises this re...
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Scotland's first gull ranger wants to boost their image
Eyemouth's gull ranger hopes for a more harmonious existence between gulls and humans. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Envi...
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Thousands of fish killed in park pollution mystery
Dead eels, sticklebacks, gudgeon and stone loach were discovered in a stretch of the River Pool. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science...
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The Birthplace of the United States
It was here the founders shaped the future of American government. Newsiline summarises this report from NASA - News Releases and links readers to the ori...
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Friday news quiz: A space rescue, high-profile pranks and the importance of using your full posterior
It's all fun and games in the ABC news quiz until someone loses a telescope. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to...
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NASA’s Artemis II Breaks Agency Streaming Record
NASA’s live coverage of the Artemis II mission mission drew unprecedented public interest – including more than 149.4 million views of the launch, lunar f...
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NASA Students Get Airborne View of Atmospheric Science at Ellington Field
From June 3 to 13, aircraft at Ellington Field in Houston gave students a firsthand look at how scientists study Earth from the air. Newsiline summarises...
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Could a heatwave hit Taylor Swift's wedding?
Simon King reports on the dangerous heat threatening North America. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Environment and links r...
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Extreme heat and high humidity hitting north-eastern US
Some areas may reach record temperatures over the long weekend. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Environment and links reade...
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Rare American bird seen in Jersey for first time
Birdwatchers saw the lesser yellowlegs, which stayed for one day, in a Jersey first. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Enviro...
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Good Morning, Earth!
NASA astronaut Chris Williams took this photo of an orbital sunrise from the International Space Station on June 26, 2026. Newsiline summarises this repor...
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NASA’s Webb Reveals Stars Sparking to Life in Cosmic Celebration
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has captured the infrared light of numerous features that previously were impossible to see beyond the thick dust of the...
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Alarm after herring gulls found covered in oil
Thirteen birds were found covered in a sticky substance "smelling like fish oil", with many more seen. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Sc...
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Scientists fear radio telescope may be shut in cuts
The site is part of e-MERLIN, a globally significant group of seven radio telescopes across the UK. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Scien...
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What’s Up: July 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA
A predawn Moon-and-planets meetup, a returning comet, a great chance to see the Milky Way, and Saturn’s rings at a new angle. Newsiline summarises this re...
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NASA’s Chandra Examines Milky Way at Arms’ Length
A new result using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory shows that the outer spiral arms in the Milky Way galaxy may reach wider than previously thought. News...
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NASA Seeks Volunteers for New Yearlong Simulated Moon, Mars Mission
NASA is recruiting research participants for the agency’s next simulated deep space mission. Newsiline summarises this report from NASA - Recently Publish...
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LINK Spacecraft Set for Mission to Boost NASA’s Swift Observatory
A first-of-its-kind mission to raise the orbit of NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is poised for launch no earlier than Thursday, July 2, 5:09 a.m. N...
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NASA’s Webb Studies How Planet Survived Death of its Star
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is giving us new insight into the far-future of solar systems like our own, as the agency continues to reveal the secret...
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Curiosity Blog, Sols 4934-4940: In the Land of the Polygons
Written by William Farrand, Senior Research Scientist, Space Science Institute Earth planning date: Friday, June 26, 2026 There were two planning cycles o...
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China's tech rise reshapes the global space race
China is pulling ahead in global research rankings and expanding its ambitions in space. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All Englis...
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NASA’s TESS Mission Finds Planetary System in New Way
For the first time, NASA’s TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) mission has identified a planet orbiting a distant star thanks to ripples in space...
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Demand for water use highest since 2022 drought
Islanders urged to use water "wisely" after demand soared in heatwave. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Environment and link...
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‘The science is here’: UN chief welcomes first global AI assessment
Fresh scientific evidence and options for harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) were unveiled Wednesday following the launch of the first global, indepe...
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Farming worries after India records driest June in over a decade
Weaker monsoon rains are likely to impact farm output but the government says it has enough grain stocks to deal with any shortages. Newsiline summarises...
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Three beaver kits born in Wyre Forest enclosure
New beaver kits are captured on camera after a family of six beavers were first released in 2024. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science...
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Tears and celebrations as river 'wiggle' restored
The meander in the River Kemp has been restored in a project led by Severn Rivers Trust. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & En...