UNCOVERED: 24 - The Untold Story

Flat Earther Spends $20,000 On An Experiment To Prove The Earth Is Flat, Does The Exact Opposite

Bob Knodel spent $20,000 building an experiment to prove the Earth was flat. His own equipment proved the exact opposite, and he spent the rest of his life trying to make it make sense. Read the full article to see how this true believer was made to doubt himself.

Bored Panda · Sep 2

A bright space station will soar over the US this week — and it's not the ISS. Here's how to see it

What's that bright light in the sky? Here's how to see China's Tiangong space station with the naked eye this week.

Space · Sep 2

Nasa scientists grew corn seeds in space and found something strange: How microgravity confused roots & shoots that normally know exactly which way to grow

Nasa scientists grew corn seeds in space: NASA conducted an intriguing experiment on corn seeds grown in the absence of gravity’s guiding force. The seedlings developed healthy-looking tissues but grew in unpredictable directions, highlighting the important role gravity plays in plant orientation and growth. Other plants, including Arabidopsis, have also…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

In 1996, Columbia reeled out a satellite on a 19.7-km conducting tether; the line snapped after nearly 5 hours of data, but the system reached about 3,700 volts

The Space Shuttle Columbia embarked on an innovative mission, aiming to generate electricity through a tethered satellite system employing a long wire. This experiment yielded impressive voltage and current, albeit briefly. Unfortunately, a flaw in the tether's insulation led to an electrical arc and subsequent breakage. Yet, the mission provided…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Russian Starlink rival flounders after entire batch of satellites fails to reach operational altitude — many of the 16 launched hit less than half their 870km target, and two are already falling back to Earth

The entire second batch of Russian Rassvet satellites have failed to reach their target operational altitudes, according to reports.

Tom’s Hardware · Sep 2

The moon might be hiding a history of ancient supernova explosions

Scientists have managed to extract the history of supernova explosions in our cosmic backyard from radioactive isotopes found in moon dust.

Space · Sep 2

Meet Yanin ‘Proud’, a 17-year-old Thai student who built artificial hornbill nests from recycled plastic and won two global conservation awards

At just 17, Thai student Yanin ‘Proud’ Tangkaravakoon has turned a concern for endangered hornbills into a unique conservation project that gives discarded waste plastic a new purpose. Her initiative, ‘Homes for Hornbills’ creates artificial nests designed to provide breeding spaces for hornbills as natural tree cavities become harder to…

The Times of India · Sep 2

In 2010, NASA launched a 12-pound, loaf-of-bread-sized satellite with two Bacillus populations; radiation exposure reached about 15 times that of the ISS orbit

NASA's O/OREOS mission embarked on an exciting journey to observe how bacteria withstand the rigors of space radiation. The compact satellite, about the size of a loaf of bread, zipped around Earth’s magnetic poles, subjecting dried bacterial spores to intense radiation over several months. While initial germination and growth were…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

In 1967, Biosatellite II irradiated parasitic wasps for 2 days in orbit; females later laid as many eggs as controls, and hatchability remained excellent

A 1967 NASA mission sent parasitic wasps into orbit around Earth. These wasps showed surprising resistance to radiation damage while in space. Ground experiments failed to replicate this protective effect observed in orbit. This old experiment raises questions about spaceflight's impact on living cells. The findings remain relevant for future…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

UN says humanity has failed in key global warming target but all hope is not lost

UN’s most optimistic scenario has warming peaking at 1.8C around the middle of the century if governments pursue the most ambitious climate goals available

The Independent UK · Sep 2