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SpaceX rocket seen off Christmas Island after July launch

A SpaceX rocket launched from Texas in July and later crashed into the Indian Ocean has been spotted off the coast of Christmas Island.

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Imperial scientists develop greener party balloon

Experts at Imperial College London say they have invented what they describe as the world’s greenest party balloon, amid concerns that conventional ba...

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Millions watch solar eclipse across UK and Europe

Millions of people watched a solar eclipse across the UK and Europe, with more than 90% of the Sun covered in the UK and a full eclipse visible in Spa...

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Solar eclipse seen by millions across UK and Europe

Millions of people across the UK and Europe witnessed a rare solar eclipse, with more than 95% of the Sun covered by the Moon in Cornwall and a total...

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Solar eclipse seen over UK and European skies

Millions of people in the UK and across Europe watched a rare solar eclipse, with footage capturing the spectacle over British skies.

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UK set for major solar eclipse with favourable viewing forecast

A significant solar eclipse is expected to be visible from the UK on Wednesday, with weather conditions likely to offer good viewing prospects for man...

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Eclipse viewers offered safe options as glasses sell out

People unable to buy eclipse glasses because of stock shortages may still be able to watch the solar eclipse safely using household items.

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UK to see its deepest solar eclipse since 1999

Up to 96% of the Sun is expected to be obscured in the UK during a solar eclipse that will bring totality to parts of Spain, Greenland, Iceland, Portu...

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Eclipse glasses nearly sold out online before major UK event

Specialist eclipse-viewing glasses are reported to be almost unavailable online as people prepare for what is described as the UK's most significant e...

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Study examines dogs’ brain responses to human smiles and scowls

Scientists have studied what happens in a dog’s brain when it sees a person smiling or scowling, with the research pointing to why positive facial exp...

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Solar eclipse chasing draws devoted global following

Total solar eclipses are rare experiences for many observers, but a dedicated group of enthusiasts pursues them around the world as a serious passion.

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South Korean lunar orbiter images Moon after SpaceX debris impact

South Korea’s space agency has shared images taken by Seoul’s lunar orbiter showing the Moon before and after part of a SpaceX rocket struck the surfa...

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Scientists use AI to design genetic code for new viruses

Scientists have created 16 successful viruses using genetic code designed by artificial intelligence, according to the supplied material. Further deta...

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New Sun images reveal previously unseen activity

New images and footage of the Sun show whirlpool-like activity in a level of detail described as the most advanced yet, revealing features that had no...

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Accidental SpaceX rocket collision with Moon offers scientists rare data opportunity

An unintended collision involving a stray SpaceX rocket and the Moon is being seen as a rare opportunity for planetary geologists to gather informatio...

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Ancient algae first spotted 40 years ago to enter Natural History Museum collection

BBC News reports that an ancient algae, first identified four decades ago and linked to a scientist’s long-running interest in an elusive “pink zebra”...

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Heatwave exposes hidden archaeological sites across Wales

Hot, dry weather has revealed buried archaeological remains across Wales, including Roman structures, prehistoric monuments and First World War practi...

3 months ago