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New comet makes historically close approach to Earth today, but spotting it will take some luck

Comet Nishimura (C/2023 P1) was discovered in August and is now whizzing by Earth, but finding it in the sky will be a challenge.




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Archaeologists unearth 13,000-year-old mastodon skull in Iowa

Iowa archaeologists have unearthed a 13,600-year-old mastodon skull in pristine condition during a nearly two-week excavation at an eroding creek bank in Wayne County.



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Boeing's troubled Starliner spacecraft lands back on Earth without a crew

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft landed on Earth Saturday morning, with two test pilots left behind because of NASA's concerns that their return was too risky.



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Stadium-sized asteroid deemed 'potentially hazardous' by NASA, is expected to move 'relatively close' to Earth

A stadium-sized asteroid is passing relatively close to Earth on Tuesday, NASA announced. Its distance from Earth and its massive size makes it a "potentially hazardous object."



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Scientists say X-rays from nuclear explosion may deflect asteroids from Earth

Scientists in New Mexico conducted several experiments and learned that asteroids can be deflected from Earth using explosions of nuclear warheads above the space rock's surface.



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Geomagnetic storm expected to hit Earth following autumnal equinox

A coronal mass ejection could strike the Earth's magnetosphere this week and cause a geomagnetic storm due to conditions caused by the autumnal equinox.



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Comet visible from Earth for first time in 80,000 years: 'Most anticipated comet of the year'

A comet that has not been seen for more than 80,000 years is expected to be visible from Earth, potentially during two separate time periods in the next month.



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Spike in earthquakes at Washington volcano prompts more monitoring from scientists

A spike in earthquakes at Mount Adams, a volcano in Washington state, prompted scientists to install additional monitoring instruments to assess the seismic activity.



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We Can Thank Deep-Space Asteroids for Helping Start Life on Earth

Samples from the asteroid Ryugu contain key ingredients in the biological cookbook.




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4 Astronauts Return to Earth After Being Delayed by Boeing’s Capsule Trouble and Hurricane Milton

A SpaceX capsule carrying the crew parachuted before dawn into the Gulf of Mexico just off the Florida coast.




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In a Landmark Study, Scientists Discover Just How Much Earth's Temperature Has Changed Over Nearly 500 Million Years

Researchers show the average surface temperature on our planet has shifted between 51.8 to 96.8 degrees Fahrenheit




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Spreadsheets have ruled Earth for too long—business must embrace the cloud

Cloud-based business management software (CRM, ERP) can revolutionise an SME.




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STARLINK satellite falls to Earth; Nerve-racking for Americans in Heartland...


STARLINK satellite falls to Earth; Nerve-racking for Americans in Heartland...


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How Can Jupiter Have No Surface? A Look at the Planet That Could Swallow 1,000 Earths

"If Jupiter doesn’t have a surface, what does it have? "




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Cuba hit by 6.8 magnitude earthquake after being battered by hurricanes and blackouts

After weeks of hurricanes and blackouts have left many in Cuba reeling, an earthquake has left people shaken as rumbling was felt across the eastern stretch of the island, including in bigger cities like Santiago de Cuba, as well as Holguin and Guantanamo.




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What Was the Strongest Earthquake Ever Recorded?

Earthquakes are among the most powerful natural forces on Earth, often causing widespread devastation, triggering tsunamis and altering the landscape of a region. But how strong was the strongest earthquake of all time?




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NISAR satellite to offer precise monitoring of Earth's surface movements

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 09, 2024
Data from NISAR will improve our understanding of such phenomena as earthquakes, volcanoes, and landslides, as well as damage to infrastructure. Earth's surface is in a state of continuous motion, although often unnoticed. Scientists have utilized satellite and ground-based technology to observe movements linked to geological events such as earthquakes, landslides, and volcanic activity. A




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Earthquake hits Philippines island

BREAKING: A major undersea earthquake measuring 7.3 has struck the Philippines southeast of the island Jolo.




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Caring for the Earth, The Telegraph

The climate crisis has brought human ill-treatment of nature forcibly to our attention, though of course India’s environmental problems are by no means the product of global warming alone. The staggeringly high rates of air pollution in the cities of Northern India, the ongoing devastation of the Himalaya by carelessly planned roads and dams, the [...]



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Generative AI updates for Google Maps Platform and Google Earth

Check out the latest developer updates for Google Earth and Google Maps Platform, including grounding with Maps.




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Big updates arrive for Google Maps, Earth and more

Here are all the latest updates for Google Maps, Earth, Waze and our developer platforms.




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Unprecedented Fire Season Has Raged Through One of Earth's Biodiversity Hotspots

More than 500 fires have burned across Colombia, including in its delicate and unique highland wetlands, one of the fastest evolving ecosystems on Earth




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JWST Is Tracking Down the Cosmic Origins of Earth's Water

New observations from the James Webb Space Telescope are exposing the pathways that water takes to reach terrestrial planets




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Today in Middle-earth, October 25

The following event took place in Middle-earth on October 25:
  • The Dwarves venture into the Mountain (1341)
  • The Elvenking's host leave Mirkwood for Erebor (1341)
  • The Council of Elrond (1418)
  • The Council of Hobbits... and a Wizard.
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October 25, 2941 (S.R. 1341)

1. The Dwarves venture into the Mountain.

(determined from text)

"Now do be careful!" whispered the hobbit, "and as quiet as you can be!  There may be no Smaug at the bottom, but then again there may be..."

(Tolkien, 1966 Ballantine, p. 224-228 TH)

October 25, 2941 (S.R. 1341) 2. The Elvenking's host leave Mirkwood for Erebor. (determined from text) "...the Elvenking rode forth...  ...marching with many spearmen and bowmen..." (Tolkien, 1966 Ballantine, p. 224-228 TH)

October 25, 3018 (S.R. 1418)

1. Council of Elrond.

(from the appendices)

"Suddenly as they were talking a single clear bell rang out.  'That is the warning bell for the Council of Elrond,' cried Gandalf.  'Come along now! Both you and Bilbo are wanted.'"

(Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 314-354 FotR)

2. Council of Hobbits... and a Wizard. (from the appendices) "Later that day the hobbits held a meeting of their own in Bilbo's room." (Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 356 FotR)




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Today in Middle-earth, November 3

The following event(s) took place in Middle-earth on November 3,

  • Battle of Bywater, and Passing of Saruman. End of the War of the Ring (1419)
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 November 3, 3019 (S.R. 1419)

1. Battle of Bywater, and Passing of Saruman. End of the War of the Ring.

(from the appendices)

"...a messenger from the Tookland rode in. He was in high spirits. 'The Thain has raised all our country,' he said, 'and the news is going like fire all ways.…"

(Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 363-371 RotK)




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Earth is now gaining less heat than it has for several years

The recent surge in warming led to fears that climate change may be accelerating beyond model projections, but a fall in how much heat Earth is gaining makes this less likely




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Migratory birds can use Earth's magnetic field like a GPS

Eurasian reed warblers don’t just get a sense of direction from Earth’s magnetic field – they can also calculate their coordinates on a mental map




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Orb: On the Movements of the Earth Anime Casts Daisuke Namikawa

Namikawa appears as young Count Piast in 8th episode on Saturday




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Earth's Vegetation Needs Millions of Years to Heal from Global Warming

Nature often holds the key to humanity's greatest challenges. In the case of global warming, Earth's geological past provides a crucial long-term lens.





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CGH Earth Experiences Wellness Spreads by #yogaawareness

Yoga helps overcome flight or fight response in the body and kick start the rest and healing mechanism, empowering individuals to take control of any




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North Korean Missile Captures Images of Earth From Space

North Korea released images of earth from space, which it claims were captured by a camera attached to the Hwasong-12 intermediate-range ballistic missile it launched Sunday. The weapon tested appears to be one of the country’s most powerful in years. Photo: KCNA/KNS/AFP




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Elon Musk’s Banner Year: Milestones on Earth and in Space

This year, billionaire CEO Elon Musk reached several milestones across Tesla, SpaceX and Starlink. WSJ reporters Rebecca Elliott and Micah Maidenberg break down some of his biggest moments in 2021 and what’s to come in 2022. Illustration: Tom Grillo




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Cuba Earthquake: ദക്ഷിണ ക്യൂബയിൽ രണ്ടു ഭൂചലനങ്ങളിൽ വൻ നാശനഷ്ടം

Cuba Earthquake Updates: ആദ്യത്തെ ഭൂചലനത്തിന് ഒരു മണിക്കൂറിനു ശേഷമായിരുന്നു രണ്ടാമത്തെ ഭൂചലനം  ഉണ്ടായത്




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Nuclear Weapons: Earth's Last Line of Defense Against Asteroids

NASA is on alert. The U.S. space agency is closely tracking two asteroids that would be making a close encounter with our planet. There is no need to be alarmed as the first asteroid is 130 feet in diameter and at




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Cosmic Companion: Mysterious Mini-Moon To Temporarily Join Earth's Orbit

A small asteroid, recently discovered by NASA-funded ground telescopes, is set to become a temporary satellite of Earth, providing a rare example of a celestial body being captured by the planet's gravity. Known as asteroid 2024 PT5, this space rock, measuring




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Avoiding Armageddon: How X-rays Could Save Earth From Asteroid Collision

Our planet is like a small island in the vast cosmos. The space is a hostile place. The ever-present danger of a huge asteroid colliding with our planet has long been a concern for scientists, space agencies and governments worldwide. While




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Brace For Impact: Earth Prepares For Massive Solar Flare After Sun Unleashes Its Fiery Power

Our Sun provides light, heat and the energy essential for survival. But it also has a fiery underbelly. The Sun has once again demonstrated its raw power. It has shot one of the strongest solar flares in recent history and our




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Earth Saviours Foundation's President Jas Kalra Working To Build World's Largest Shelter Home

Jas Kalra's compassion extends beyond the walls of his shelter home. He has personally rescued more than 1,500 destitute people from harrowing conditions on the streets.




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Uttarakhand Earthquake : 21 મિનિટમાં એક પછી એક ભૂકંપના ત્રણ આંચકા, લોકોમાં ભયનો માહોલ

Uttarakhand Earthquake : ઉત્તરાખંડના ઉત્તરકાશીમાં શનિવારની રાત્રે ત્રણ ભૂંકપના આંચકા આવ્યા છે. આંચકા આવતા લોકો ઘરની બહાર નીકળી ગયા હતા. હાલમાં જાનમાલનું નુકસાન થયું હોવાના કોઇ સમાચાર નથી. પહેલો આંચકો 12:40, બીજો આંચકો 12:45 અને ત્રીજો આંચકો 01:01 પર આવ્યો હતો.




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Enhancing CO2 electroreduction with decamethylcucurbit[5]uril-alkaline earth metal modified Pd nanoparticles

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI02135E, Research Article
Tao Shao, Xianmeng Song, Zongnan Wei, Shuaibing Yang, Siying Zhang, Rong Cao, Minna Cao
Pd NP modification with Me10CB[5]–M capsules boosted CO2RR by enhancing CO2 adsorption, tuning Pd's electronic structure, and optimizing *COOH/*CO binding.
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Polymerization of isoprene and butadiene with unparalleled stereoselectivity catalysed by rare-earth metal cationic species bearing a novel tridentate ligand

Polym. Chem., 2024, 15,4255-4263
DOI: 10.1039/D4PY00781F, Paper
Xiuling Wang, Yang Wang, Zhonglei Qin, Liying Shen, Xiaochao Shi
Phenylthiol-functionalized rare-earth metal cationic species showed unparalleled stereoselectivity in the polymerization of isoprene and butadiene to respectively produce cis-1,4-polyisoprene and trans-1,4-polybutadiene.
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20-electron exohedral alkaline-earth-metallofullerenes M(C60)3 (M = Ca, Sr, Ba)

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03404J, Paper
Feiyang Huang, Jian Zhou, Tao Yang
Electron counting rules are powerful for determination of chemically stable complexes for various elemental groups. While the 18-electron rule has been established for transition metals, recent experiments have discovered that...
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Down to earth

Worried about the declining fertility of soil in urban areas? Hema Vijay finds out worms can come to your garden’s rescue




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Change is in the air : carbon, climate, Earth, and us / Debbie Levy ; illustrated by Alex Boersma

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Earth / by Christina Earley

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Earth systems / by Christina Earley

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Our amazing Earth / Patricia Armentrout

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The role of water on Earth / by Christina Earley

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Canada wild : animals found nowhere else on Earth / words by Maria Birmingham ; art by Alex MacAskill

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