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 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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Biome Renewables uses patented technology to make its wind turbines extra quiet compared to standard turbines.

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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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Scientists are building tunnels under South Dakota for a $3 billion experiment that could solve some of the universe's grandest mysteries

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Scaffolding and heavy machinery in an underground cavern at the Sanford Underground Research Facility
DUNE's neutrino detectors will be located a mile underground in South Dakota.

Matthew Kapust, Sanford Underground Research Facility

Space photos from 5 recent moon-landing missions show how tiny engineering errors can cause big problems, like crashing or landing sideways

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gold moon lander upside down on grey lunar surface beside image of a new crater on the moon with white disturbed regolith around it
While Japan's moon-landing error caused its robot to land upside-down (left), Israeli nonprofit SpaceIL's error caused its lander to crash (right).

JAXA/Takara Tomy/Sony Group Corporation/Doshisha University; NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University; Business Insider

This animation shows why leap years are necessary. Without them, December would eventually drift into summer.

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Leap Day is coming up and its purpose is to keep our seasons in check.

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