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One of UK’s best fossil collections sold overseas in ‘loss to the nation’

Exclusive: Lack of funds left British museums unable to pay eight-figure sum for collection, which went to Abu Dhabi institution

The Guardian - UK

Britain’s Jurassic gold rush: the fossil hunters chasing fortunes on Dorset’s beaches

Social media and soaring prices are fuelling a fossil-hunting boom, with rare discoveries worth thousands of pounds

The Guardian - UK

'Transformers: The Movie' at 40: the cartoon spin-off that traumatized a generation of kids

With many fan-favorite Autobots and Decepticons bumped off in the opening act, this was not the big-screen romp '80s kids were expecting.

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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 222 — How to Invade Earth in 22 Easy Steps

On Episode 222 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by space writer Rich Edwards to discuss the best ways to repel space invaders.

Space

Where in the UK will get the best view of the solar eclipse?

When, where and how to get the optimal view of the first solar eclipse to be visible across the country this century

The Guardian - UK

Don't miss the crescent moon shine close to the red light of Mars before dawn on Aug. 9

Early risers will catch a spectacular sight in the predawn hours of Aug. 9, as the slender crescent moon shines close to the red light of Mars among the stars of the constellation Taurus.

Space

Yes, North America gets a solar eclipse on Aug. 12. Here's where and when to see it

The Aug. 12 eclipse won't rival 2024's Great American Eclipse, but millions across the U.S. and Canada will still see the moon take a bite out of the sun.

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Mapped: The best places in the UK to watch today’s solar eclipse

Devon and Cornwall are among the prime locations to watch the celestial event

The Independent UK

SpaceX serious about building factories on the moon: 'It’s going to happen,' Elon Musk says

SpaceX plans to build factories on the moon, using robots to do much of the heavy lifting, Elon Musk said on Tuesday (Aug. 4) during SpaceX's first-ever quarterly earnings call.

Space

'Not looking good right now': Starship likely to be lost at sea 2 weeks after epic 13th test flight, Elon Musk says

SpaceX is still towing Starship's upper stage toward shore two weeks after its latest test flight, but the unprecedented effort is unlikely to succeed, according to Elon Musk.

Space

NASA figured out how to keep its 48-year-old Voyager 2 probe running for yet another year

NASA's Voyager 2 probe, which launched in 1977, can keep operating its last science instruments after a power reduction operation performed in interstellar space.

Space

Inside the mystery of the James Webb Space Telescope's little red dots — and how they might be evolving

The James Webb Space Telescope's strange "little red dots" may be evolving into spiral galaxies.

Space

NASA's SkyFall Mars helicopters will wear tiny capes

These tiny capes carry some serious technology.

Space

Engineers race to save stricken LINK rescue spacecraft before it's too late

The private LINK spacecraft, which launched last month to save a NASA space telescope, now needs saving, too —and teams are making progress on that front.

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The Independent UK

How to view Wednesday’s solar eclipse safely? Use a colander, expert says

The Royal Greenwich Observatory has warned the public that sunglasses are not a safe enough method to view the cosmic phenomenon.

Space

Chinese company Landspace targets Aug. 10 for historic rocket launch and landing attempt

The Chinese commercial launch company Landspace is set for its second attempt to catch an orbital rocket. Liftoff, and landing, are targeted for next Monday (Aug. 10).

Space

Cosmic treasure chest explodes with baby stars | Space photo of the day for Aug. 7, 2026

The Carina Nebula is truly something to behold in this new snapshot.

The Independent UK

Eat capsules containing human faeces to reduce peanut allergies, study suggests

Peanut allergies are believed to affect two per cent of children in the UK

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The Independent UK

Scientists use fruit flies to test method for retrieving forgotten memories

Study also sheds light on how false memories are created – seemingly in a distinct part of the brain

The Independent UK

Protein linked to autoimmune diseases could be trained to fight cancer, scientists say

Researchers say ‘auto-antibodies’ could play a major role in how cancer develops

The Independent UK

Nothing to fear: AI just created a virus that is not found in nature

The results have inspired equal parts hope and terror about the future of AI-inflected biology

Space

'One more step': NASA astronauts conduct 6.5-hour spacewalk to prep ISS for solar array upgrade

Jessica Meir and Anil Menon completed a 6.5-hour spacewalk to install solar array mounting hardware outside of the International Space Station on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026.

Space

Rocket Lab launches Japanese Earth-observing satellite after 5-week delay (video, photos)

Rocket Lab launched its eighth mission for the Japanese Earth-imaging company iQPS on Thursday morning (Aug. 6), five weeks later than originally planned.

The Guardian - UK

Safety fears as scientists make first viruses designed by AI

Researchers say breakthrough offers hope for new medicines but also raises urgent biosecurity questions

Space

'Strange New Worlds' latest 'Hangover'-inspired episode is a reminder that 'Star Trek' vacations are never a good idea

Seeking rest or relaxation? You're unlikely to find either on a "Star Trek" holiday

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