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Starliner was astronauts’ ‘lifeboat’ if shattered Russian satellite hit space station; still no return date

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Astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) were strapped into their “lifeboat vehicles” and prepared for an emergency evacuation after a defunct Russian satellite broke into hundreds of pieces. That also applied to Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, which officials said could have reached Earth if debris had crashed into the ISS. “We used Starliner for that … Read more

Heathrow hit by row of Palestinian flag badges

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Officials at Heathrow responded to a complaint about security staff wearing Palestinian flag badges, claiming employees wore them to let travelers know they spoke Arabic. During a May 26 flight, a Jewish passenger questioned why a staff member was allowed to wear the divisive political badge after his bag was taken for a second security … Read more

Mars gets hit by hundreds of basketball-sized space rocks every year | CNN

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Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. CNN — Hundreds of basketball-sized space rocks slam into Mars every year, leaving impact craters and rumbling on the Red Planet, according to new research. Mission planners could use the revelations, captured in data collected … Read more

Mars is hit by hundreds of basketball-sized space rocks every year | CNN

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Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. CNN — Hundreds of basketball-sized space rocks hit Mars every year, according to new research. They leave impact craters and cause rumblings on the red planet. Mission planners can use the revelations, captured in data … Read more

Global election wave could hit UK financial system, Bank of England warns

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The uncertainty caused by a global election wave starting in France this weekend threatens to destabilize the British financial system, the Bank of England has warned. Officials are concerned about the kind of policies newly elected governments can enforce in major economies, including the US, where Donald Trump is vying for another term as president … Read more

Person hit by train causes major delays for travelers at Glastonbury – live updates

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Moment gates are officially opened for Glastonbury 2024 as the crowds head to Worthy Farm Sign up for Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for inside tracks on all things music Receive our Now Hear This email for free Glastonbury 2024 festival-goers are facing delays after a person was reportedly hit by a … Read more

NASA’s commercial spacesuit program hit a major problem

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Enlarge / NASA astronaut Christina Koch (right) poses for a portrait with fellow Expedition 61 flight engineer Jessica Meir, who sits in an American spacesuit for a fit check. NASA Almost exactly two years ago, as it prepared for the next generation of human spaceflight, NASA chose a pair of private companies to design and … Read more

‘Skinny jabs’: Weight loss drugs set to experience a new boom as generic versions hit the market

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MDrugs that enable dramatic weight loss are likely to experience a new boom in use, experts say, with the first generic versions hitting the market this week at a lower cost than the original drugs. The injections, dubbed ‘skinny jabs’ by the media, can help people lose more than 10% of their body weight and … Read more

Are we ready for an asteroid to hit Earth? NASA sees work to be done.

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In NASA's scenario, humanity has 14 years to face an asteroid with a 72% chance of hitting Earth.

Is humanity willing to shoot down an asteroid with a 72% chance of hitting Earth within 14 years? Scientists and experts say there is work to be done. When NASA presented the hypothetical scenario, devised by the Planetary Defense Coordination Office, to a group of nearly 100 government representatives, they found that their plan to … Read more

Cornwall’s holiday industry is being hit as tourism hits a ‘lowest point in a decade’

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Cornwall Live readers have discussed a statement from an industry expert that tourism in the South West is experiencing its lowest level in a decade, with Cornish businesses giving their views on what needs to be done to turn things around. Often celebrated as a prime place to stay and holiday, Cornwall has seen a … Read more