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Soviet Kosmos 482 spacecraft crashes back down to Earth

The craft was last detected over Germany and is believed to have completed an uncontrolled re-entry after a botched mission to Venus left it orbiting Earth for more than 50 years.

NBC News - Science - 2 days ago

Science - Some U.S. cities are sinking, study finds - A new study shows the land under some of the largest cities in the U.S. is sinking. "Land subsidence" is the gradual setting or sudden sinking of the Earth's surface, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Manoochehr Shirzaei, a co-author of the study, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss. May 9 - 02:44

A new study shows the land under some of the largest cities in the U.S. is sinking. "Land subsidence" is the gradual setting or sudden sinking of the Earth's surface, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Manoochehr Shirzaei, a co-author of the study, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.

CBS News - Science - 2 days ago

Half-tonne piece of Soviet rocket may have crashed through atmosphere over south of England

A heat-protected capsule that the USSR had intended to reach Venus was on a collision path with Earth.

Sky News - Technology - 2 days ago

Soviet-era spacecraft 'likely' to have re-entered Earth's atmosphere

The spacecraft, which launched in 1972 on a mission to Venus, circled Earth for over five decades.

BBC News - Science - 2 days ago

Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes Ecuador's coast

Quito: A 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit the coast of Ecuador, according to the European Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC). The center reporte...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 2 days ago

Soviet-Era spacecraft crashes back to Earth after 53 years

Soviet spacecraft Kosmos 482 reentered Earth's atomosphere Saturday morning after 53 years in orbit during a failed attempt to launch into Venus.

Fox News - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Soviet-era space probe crashes into Earth after 53 years in orbit

A Soviet-era space probe crashed into Earth on Saturday some 53 years after its failed launch to Venus. The European Union Space Surveillance and...

Daily Sabah - Science - 2 days ago

Soviet-era spacecraft is expected to plummet to Earth this weekend after 53 years

A half-ton spacecraft launched by the Soviet Union 53 years ago is expected to fall back to Earth this weekend.

AP News - Science - 3 days ago

Oceans -- We've Only Seen 0.001 Percent of Earth's Seafloor. Here's What That Really Means

A new review of ocean data suggests that more than 99.999 percent of the global deep seafloor has never been seen by humans. But what does that really mean?

Scientific American - Environment - 3 days ago

First moon rocks on Earth in half a century arrive in UK

A professor from The Open University is just one of seven international scientists trusted by China to take the moon rocks away and study them. They are the first moon rocks brought to Earth since the last Soviet Luna mission of 1976.

Sky News - Technology - 3 days ago

Putin troops 'break' ceasefire to mark Soviet Union victory over Nazis

Ukraine accuses Putin of flouting his unilateral 72-hour ceasefire to coincide with the Victory Day celebrations

Evening Standard - World - 3 days ago

A Soviet-era spacecraft built to land on Venus is falling to Earth instead

Kosmos 482 is encased in a titanium heat shield, with a good chance of reaching the surface intact.

Ars Technica - Top Stories - 4 days ago

How to build strong magnets without rare-earth metals

China’s export restrictions may boost scientific innovation

Economist - Technology - 5 days ago

Soviet-era spacecraft to re-enter Earth's atmosphere, Türkiye at risk

A Soviet spacecraft from the Cold War era is expected to re-enter Earth's atmosphere after 53 years in orbit. The spacecraft, which will likely burn...

Daily Sabah - Science - 5 days ago

Heads up! Soviet-era probe to re-enter atmosphere this week, could make it to the surface -- Nicole Mortillaro -- News

Fifty years ago, the former Soviet Union launched a probe to Venus. However, the rocket engines shut off too early, and the probe became stuck in Earth orbit. Now, it’s making its way back home, and there's the possibility it could make it to Earth's surface.

CBC News - Technology - 5 days ago

A Soviet-era spacecraft that failed to reach Venus is due to crash back to Earth this week

A piece of a Soviet vehicle that malfunctioned en route to Venus more than 50 years ago is due to crash back to Earth as soon as this week.

CTV News - Science - 6 days ago

'Very rare' horse cemetery from Roman times unearthed in Germany

Region was likely once home to over 700 cavalry horses, researchers say

Independent UK - Science - 6 days ago

Skull of legendary medieval king may have been unearthed at ruined church: expert

Emese Gábor, a facial reconstruction specialist, spoke to Fox News Digital about a recently discovered skull that she believes belonged to Matthias Corvinus, a medieval king.

Fox News - Weird - 7 days ago

If major earthquake hits West Coast it could sink land in minutes

The region is overdue for a major earthquake that could lead to a huge tsunami wave

Independent UK - Science - 10 days ago

Monster earthquake could sink swath of California, dramatically heightening flood risk, study says

A long-feared monster earthquake off the coast of California, Oregon and Washington could cause some areas to sink by more than 6 feet, dramatically heightening the risk of flooding.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 12 days ago

3 astronauts return to Earth after 6 months on China's space station

Three Chinese astronauts have landed back on Earth after six months on China’s space station. The crew’s landing module came down slowly after separating from the return vehicle, descending on a red-and-white parachute Wednesday in China’s northern Inner Mongolia region on the edge of the Gobi Deser

AP News - Science - 12 days ago

Astronomy -- What the Amazon versus SpaceX Satellite Mega Constellation War Means for Earth

Amazon has launched its first operational Project Kuiper satellites in its attempt to compete with SpaceX’s Starlink—but experts remain concerned about space debris and astronomy

Scientific American - Technology - 13 days ago

Bangkok earthquake: Will Thailand fall out of love with skyscrapers?

Some residents of the world’s 12th tallest city fear returning to high-rise living a month on from earthquake.

Aljazeera - Environment - 15 days ago

How China is controlling Australia's – and the world's – rare earths trade

China is targeting a vulnerability in the United States with a strike in Trump’s tariffs war that was decades in the making.

Sydney Morning Herald - Business - 17 days ago

New study: There are lots of icy super-Earths

“Microlensing” lets us find planets at much greater distances from their star.

Ars Technica - Science - 17 days ago

Turkiye earthquake updates: Istanbul rocked by magnitude 6.2 quake

Turkish authorities say it was one of the strongest earthquakes to hit the city in recent years.

Aljazeera - Environment - 19 days ago

Earth Day marks the chance to help save the planet

Scientists are calling for rapid action to curb emissions as the Trump administration embraces the fossil fuel industry

Independent UK - Science - 20 days ago

8 Earth Day reads for people wanting to make a positive impact

‘Humbling and hopeful’ in different ways, these timely reads help people of all ages navigate the climate and ecological crises.

Euronews - Environment - 20 days ago

NASA's oldest astronaut marks 70th birthday with epic return to Earth

A cake, gifts and a low-key family celebration may be how many senior citizens envision their 70th birthday. But NASA's oldest-serving astronaut,...

Daily Sabah - Science - 21 days ago

Astronauts return to Earth from ISS

Russian cosmonauts Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Vagner and NASA astronaut Donald Pettit arrived in Kazakhstan after completing a 220-day mission in space.

Sky News - Technology - 22 days ago

A solar storm could impact the Earth, here's what that means

Forecasters say the northern lights could be seen across a large swath of the U.S.

Independent UK - Science - 26 days ago

Soil from the moon's far side suggests drier conditions than the side facing Earth

Soil and rocks returned from the moon's far side suggest it may be drier than the side constantly facing Earth.

AP News - Science - 1 month ago

Spinning 'hockey puck' asteroid veers from Earth to moon

The asteroid that once had a small chance of striking Earth and now might slam into the moon resembles a spinning hockey puck, scientists said Tuesday. A...

Daily Sabah - Science - 1 month ago

New observations show the asteroid that won't hit Earth resembles a spinning hockey puck

The asteroid that once had a small chance of striking Earth and now might slam into the moon resembles a spinning hockey puck.

AP News - Science - 1 month ago

Four space tourists return to Earth after a private flight over the poles

Four space tourists are back on Earth after orbiting over the north and south poles. Their SpaceX capsule splashed down in the Pacific off the Southern California coast on Friday.

AP News - Science - 1 month ago

NASA's Webb telescope captures photos of the asteroid that won't hit Earth in 2032

NASA's Webb telescope has captured pictures of the asteroid that caused a stir earlier this year when it topped Earth's hit list.

AP News - Science - 1 month ago

After an earthquake, how long can trapped victims survive?

For those trapped in rubble after an earthquake, survival depends on many factors, including weather and access to water and air.

AP News - Science - 1 month ago

What to know about earthquakes like the one that hit Myanmar

A major 7.7 magnitude earthquake that originated near Mandalay, Myanmar shook the Earth as far as Bangkok. Two hard-hit cities in Myanmar suffered extensive damage.

AP News - Science - 1 month ago

Astronauts Butch and Suni finally back on Earth

Dolphins circled their capsule after it landed off the coast of Florida.

BBC News - Science - 1 month ago

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams return to Earth after 9 months stuck in space

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have returned to Earth after being stuck in space for more than nine months.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 1 month ago

Scientists find crater that rewrites the history of Earth

Scientists have found the oldest impact crater on Earth – and it changes our understanding of our planet and the origins of life.

Independent UK - Technology - 2 months ago

Asteroid closing in on Earth: This Week in Space

Asteroid impact risk is rising but not yet alarming; SpaceX expedites the return of stranded astronauts, a new New Glenn rocket is in development and the debate over astronomical legacy

YNET News - Science - 2 months ago

Asteroid could hit Earth in 2032, scientists warn

The risk of an asteroid impact has risen, the head of Russia's space was dismissed, an Israeli doctor making strides at NASA, and lunar gravity simulation is advancing: this week in space

YNET News - Science - 2 months ago

NASA tracking 'city-killer' asteroid expected to come near Earth in 2032

NASA astronaut and International Space Station commander Leroy Chiao discusses the latest track of the asteroid and how NASA is preparing.

Fox News - Science - 2 months ago

NASA updates its percentage risk of asteroid hitting Earth

Space rock 2024 YR4 now has a 1.5 per cent chance of colliding with Earth

Independent UK - Technology - 2 months ago

Seeking independence from Chinese exports, Brazil enters bid to explore rare earths

Rare earths are essential for the green energy transition, however, they are also difficult to mine and harmful to the environment, leading to the “rare earth paradox.”

Global Voices - Science - 7 months ago

Eating less meat would be good for the Earth. Small nudges can change behavior

One of the thorniest problems of the 21st century is how to get people to eat less meat. A new poll conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that most U.S. adults said they eat meat at least several times a week.

AP News - Science - 1 year ago