This is a satellite image collected on Nov. 13, 2012, of the Maoniuping Mine, one of China’s largest rare earth elements mines, located near Mianning, Sichuan province, China. DigitalGlobe/Maxar via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption DigitalGlobe/Maxar via Getty Images Deep in an underground, World War II-era vault on the outskirts of Frankfurt, Germany, investment manager Louis O’Connor guards his …
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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched two powerful communications satellites today (July 22), then aced its landing on a ship at sea. The Falcon 9 lifted off from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station today at 5:12 p.m. EDT (2112 GMT), carrying SES’ O3b mPOWER 9 and 10 satellites toward medium Earth orbit (MEO), about 5,000 miles (8,000 kilometers) above …
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QUICK FACTS Where is it? Karakoram mountain range, Kashmir region, central Asia [35.50982304, 76.99307626] What’s in the photo? Three striated glaciers merging into a single ice mass Who took the photo? An unnamed astronaut on board the International Space Station When was it taken? Aug. 15, 2023 This intriguing astronaut photo shows a trio of “anomalous” ice masses merging in …
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CNN — Earth is spinning faster this summer, making the days marginally shorter and attracting the attention of scientists and timekeepers. July 10 was the shortest day of the year so far, lasting 1.36 milliseconds less than 24 hours, according to data from the International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service and the US Naval Observatory, compiled by timeanddate.com. More …
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Discovery of newborn planet gives glimpse into formation of Earth The TimesView Full Coverage on Google News Source link
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On March 28, Myanmar was rocked by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake that claimed over 5,000 lives and caused damage even in neighboring countries. In a study published July 10 in The Seismic Record, seismologists confirmed previous research indicating that the southern part of the large earthquake’s rupture, or fracture, took place at astounding speeds of up to between 3.1 and …
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In 2016, a remarkable discovery took place deep beneath the surface of a Canadian mine, where Professor Barbara Sherwood Lollar and her team uncovered the oldest water ever found on Earth. The water, located about three kilometers below ground, was found to be between 1.5 billion and 2.6 billion years old, offering a rare glimpse into the planet’s ancient past. …
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Earth will complete a full rotation in slightly less time than usual on Tuesday, July 22, making it one of the shortest days ever recorded. The difference will be just 1.34 milliseconds less than the standard 24 hours — not something you’ll notice — but it’s part of a puzzling trend in Earth’s rotational behavior that has been unfolding in …
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IN A NUTSHELL 🦤 Peter Jackson collaborates with Colossal Biosciences to bring back the extinct giant moa. 🔬 The project combines cutting-edge genetic engineering with cultural heritage, highlighting the significance for the Māori people. 🎬 Jackson sees the moa’s resurrection as both a scientific achievement and a celebration of New Zealand’s heritage. 🌍 The project sparks discussions on the ethics …
Read More »China’s exports of rare earth magnets to the US surge in June Reuters Chinese Rare-Earth Magnet Exports Surge After U.S. Trade Truce The Wall Street Journal China Vows ‘Zero Tolerance’ for Smuggling of Critical Minerals Bloomberg China’s exports of rare earth magnets to the U.S. skyrocket in June Yahoo Finance How Strong Is China’s Rare-Earth Card? Foreign Policy Source link
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