Tuesday, March 8, 2022

China's Yutu 2 rover snaps stunning image on moon's far side

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The Launchpad
James Webb Space Telescope will reveal more stars than we've ever seen
(ESA/Hubble & NASA Acknowledgement: Gilles Chapdelaine)
The observatory, which is currently undergoing calibration to prepare for the start of its operations this summer, is laden with high-resolution cameras and infrared instruments that will be able to capture crisp images of stars in our local universe.
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China's Yutu 2 rover snaps stunning image on moon's far side
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China's Yutu 2 rover has returned a view of its path over three years of travels across the harsh environment of the moon's far side. The new images - released by Ourspace, a Chinese language science outreach channel affiliated with the China National Space Administration, in late February.
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International Women's Day 2022: China's 1st woman on space station sends message from orbit
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"I would like to take this opportunity to thank every woman for their selfless devotion," China's Shenzhou 13 astronaut Wang Yaping said. "I also wish that every woman out there can reach for the brightest stars in life and pursue the career we love."
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Spaceflight
Russian space chief, former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly trade barbs on Twitter
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A war of words has erupted between Roscosmos chief Dimitry Rogozin and former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly as the U.S.-Russian space partnership shows its wear amid Russia's Ukraine invasion.
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Pioneering women in space: A gallery of astronaut firsts
Take a look at some of the trailblazing women who achieved major firsts in space for International Women's Day 2022.
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NASA orders 3 more SpaceX Crew Dragon flights
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NASA has awarded a nearly $3.5 billion contract to SpaceX to provide three additional Crew Dragon launches to the International Space Station, bringing its total to nine.
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Science & Astronomy
Meet 20 trailblazing women in astronomy and astrophysics
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From discovering planets to following comets, women all over the world play a crucial role in astronomy. Celebrate 20 amazing scientists for International Women's Day 2022.
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CERN pauses future collaboration with Russia at Ukrainian scientists' request
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The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) will not enter new collaborations with Russian scientific institutions following a request of Ukraine's scientists to halt partnerships with Russian science institutions in response to Russia's military invasion of their country.
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Jupiter's big moon Ganymede casts giant shadow in stunning Juno photo
(NASA/JPL-Caltech/SwRI/MSSS/Kevin M. Gill)
A powerful new picture of Jupiter posted by a citizen scientist shows the planet looming large with the shadow of its biggest moon Ganymede blanketing its clouds. The image comes from citizen scientist Kevin M. Gill.
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Technology
Nuclear fusion is one step closer with new AI breakthrough
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The green energy revolution promised by nuclear fusion is now a step closer, thanks to the first successful use of a cutting-edge artificial intelligence system to shape the superheated hydrogen plasmas inside a fusion reactor.
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Skywatching
Best star projectors: Indoor views of the night sky
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What if you could bring the night sky inside? The best star projectors do just that, filling walls and ceilings with stars, constellations and more to create an immersive experience that can spark imaginations. Easy to use and simple to set up, star projectors come in many shapes and sizes and to suit a range of budgets as vast as the night sky itself.
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Best binoculars 2022: Top picks for stargazing, wildlife and more
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Having one of the best binoculars can be crucial for anyone interested in astronomy. In this handy guide, we've pulled together our recommendations of the best binoculars on the market in 2022.
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Entertainment
Go to infinity and beyond with new 'Lightyear' toys from Mattel
(Mattel)
If you haven't heard already, "Lightyear" is set for blast-off in July this year and to celebrate, Mattel is making a new line of toys that will take you to infinity and beyond.
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Best sci-fi books of 2022
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Here's a scintillating selection of the best sci-fi books of 2022, with modern hits and sci-fi classics for you to enjoy.
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