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Clouds of quartz detected high in a distant planet's atmosphere – here's what this tells us about other worlds

Quartz, also known as silica, is everywhere. This mineral is in the screen of the laptop or phone you’re reading this article on. It’s used to make computer chips, which are in everything from medical equipment to washing machines. It can be melted to produce glass.

The Conversation

Teenagers eyeing glory as they take on English Channel crossing relay

Six 13 to 15-year-olds from Watford Swimming Club are to take on the 21-mile crossing.

The Independent UK

Possible hints of life found on distant planet – how excited should we be?

Data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has shown that an exoplanet around a star in the constellation Leo has some of the chemical markers that, on Earth, are associated with living organisms. But these are vague indications. So how likely is it that this exoplanet harbours alien life?

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Signs of life? Why astronomers are excited about carbon dioxide and methane in the atmosphere of an alien world

Are we alone? This question is nearly as old as humanity itself. Today, this question in astronomy focuses on finding life beyond our planet. Are we, as a species, and as a planet, alone? Or is there life somewhere else?

The Conversation

We are looking at the future, and it isn’t reassuring

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The Hindu

South Africa star Quinton de Kock to retire from ODIs after World Cup in India

NEW DELHI: South Africa's star wicketkeeper-batter, Quinton de Kock, has decided to retire from one-day international cricket after the upcoming 50-over World Cup in India.

The Times of India

Quinton de Kock's India series participation 'in doubt' after BBL signing

Uncertainty surrounds Quinton de Kock's participation in SA's home series vs India due to his BBL commitments. CSA expects his primary commitment to be to the national team. Talks are ongoing to manage his schedule & prioritize int'l cricket. CSA wants him for T20Is before WC.

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Quinton de Kock 'in doubt' for series against India after BBL signing

Quinton de Kock's presence in the upcoming white-ball home series against India in December is in doubt due to his prior commitments in the Big Bash League (BBL), according to ESPNcricinfo.

The Times of India

It's time to deschedule marijuana

Rescheduling cannabis opens the door to reform, but not wide enough

Salon

South African cricket’s Faustian pact keeps the lights on, but at a price

The SA20 franchise tournament is taking precedence over the Test team and a rich red-ball history is now in danger

The Guardian - UK

I flew weightlessly on a parabolic flight to see incredible student science soar

Every year, a few Canadian students climb and fall in mid-air for a few precious research moments in microgravity. This is what it's like to fly along.

Space

People are freaking out over a question mark seen in space. Scientists can explain

A stunning new image from the James Webb Space Telescope shows a pair of actively forming stars. But many people are more curious about the tiny question mark visible toward the bottom of the frame.

WEKU

Space mining company developing nuclear reactor and more for moon projects

NASA astronaut Drew Feustel just joined a Canadian space mining company to map out strategy. It's the richest time we've seen in decades for space projects, he says.

Space

What 1st Canadian astronaut on moon mission is learning from his crewmates (exclusive)

Canada's Jeremy Hansen is gearing up for his first spaceflight — the Artemis 2 moon mission. Here's what he's learning from his three veteran NASA crewmates.

Space

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James Webb telescope discovers giant question mark galaxy in deep space

The James Webb Space Telescope spied a cosmic question mark in deep space while observing two young stars located more than 1,000 light-years from Earth.

Space

James Webb Space Telescope spies giant cosmic question mark in deep space (photo)

The James Webb Space Telescope spied a cosmic question mark in deep space while observing two young stars located more than 1,000 light-years from Earth.

The Independent UK

Charities lament unfulfilled promise four years on from vow to ‘fix social care’

On July 24 2019, in his first speech as PM, Boris Johnson said the Conservatives would ‘fix the crisis in social care once and for all’.

Space

Artemis 2 moon astronaut explains risk of flying NASA's supersonic training jet

Fighter pilot Jeremy Hansen, a Canadian astronaut on the Artemis 2 mission, talks about how the T-38 supersonic fleet 'can kill you' and why that's important for space training.

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India's tour of South Africa to begin on December 10 with T20s, Tests at Centurion and Cape Town

NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Friday announced the schedule for India's upcoming tour of South Africa in December.

Dynamite News

India to play three T20I, two Tests against South Africa in December-January

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Friday announced the schedule of India’s all-format tour of South Africa to be played in December and January. Read further on Dynamite News:

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James Webb Space Telescope's 'exquisite' 1st year has some astronomers in tears - but in a good way (exclusive video)

To mark a year of James Webb Space Telescope observations, NASA astrophysicist Taylor Hutchinson spoke about the powerful telescope's impact on space science and what might lie ahead.

Space

See amazing images from James Webb Space Telescope's 1st year gazing deep into the cosmos (photos)

The James Webb Space Telescope, humanity's most powerful eye in the sky, has captured some remarkable images in its first year of gazing deep into the universe.

Space

James Webb Space Telescope celebrates 1st year of science with jaw-dropping view of cosmic nursery (photo)

The first year of the James Webb Space Telescope has reshaped astronomy, and a stunning new view of a close star-birthing region shows the best might be yet to come.

Space

The James Webb Space Telescope wraps 1st year peering across the universe. What has it discovered so far?

Here is what the James Webb Space Telescope has been up to in its first year, and what might be next for the telescope that is already revolutionizing our understanding of the cosmos.

Salon

An astronomer on James Webb's first year

Salon spoke with Dr. Michelle Thaller on the beloved telescope and why NASA scientists love "Lord of the Rings"

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