Satellites burning up in our atmosphere may not be as harmless as first thought

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Side by side images show an illustration of a satellite burning up on re-entry over the Earth and rainbow-colored clouds.
An illustration of satellite re-entry next to a picture of polar stratospheric clouds.

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2 male humpback whales photographed having sex in scientific breakthrough

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Detailed view of the condition of Whale A (bottom individual). This whale was emaciated, and the presence of whale lice caused this whale to appear discolored from the vessel. The injury to the mandible of this whale is visible on the far left.
The whales.

Lyle Krannichfeld and Brandi Romano

A single orca killed a great white shark in a shocking 2 minutes. This hunting behavior could mean problems for the fishing industry and tourism.

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An orca
The female orca was observed caring for a baby pilot whale.

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A dead Russian spacecraft almost collided with a NASA satellite. The crash could have sent 7,500 bits of debris rocketing around Earth.

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Simulated image of a satellite collision in space
A simulated image of a satellite collision and the resulting debris.

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Researchers in Antarctica developed a strange accent after being isolated for 6 months

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A research station is being visited by a dozen or so people in yellow jackets.
A stock image shows a base in Antartica. This base Argentina's Almirante Brown, in Paradise Harbour, and is unrelated to the story.

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A frog was found with mushroom sprouting from its side, leaving scientists baffled

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A picture shows a frog with a small mushroom sprouting out of its side
A Rao's Intermediate Golden-backed frog is shown with a mushroom sprouting out of its side on 19 June 2023

Maliye, C. C. ., & Y.T., L. (2024) Reptiles & Amphibians. https://doi.org/10.17161/randa.v31i1.20966. CC BY-NC 4.0

Wind turbines are annoyingly loud. The secrets of owl flight could provide a solution.

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Close-up of tooth-shaped edges made of clear material
Biome Renewables uses patented technology to make its wind turbines extra quiet compared to standard turbines.

Biome Renewables

North Korea's twice-failed spy satellite is now up and running, aerospace experts say

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A rocket is seen mid-launch, with flame and a cloud of smoke at its base, and two pylons either side against a dark background.

AIs are more accurate at math if you ask them to respond as if they are a Star Trek character — and we're not sure why

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George Takei holds up his hands in a Vulcan salute, while smiling and posing in from of a Star Trek poster
Cast member George Takei attends an event to commemorate the 55th anniversary of the Star Trek: The Original Series in Los Angeles, California, in 2021.

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Russian space officials say there's a recurring air leak problem in their segment of the International Space Station

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A view of the International Space Station from a spacecraft after undocking in 2021.
A view of the International Space Station from a spacecraft after undocking in 2021.

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