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‘Instant connection to the past’: how the Major oak affected those who saw it
The tree, which sparked creativity and curiosity for generations, is destined to live on in people’s affections.skip past newsletter promotionSign up to Down to EarthThe planet's most important stories....
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Career Spotlight: Electrician (Ages 14-18)
Electricity powers the world, and electricians are the ones who get it where it needs to go. An electrician is an expert who is...
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Europe heatwave live: estimated 94 million people to experience temperatures above 35C today
94 million Europeans to experience temperatures above 35C today, AFP estimates showJakub KrupaTo quantify it for you, at least 94 million people in Europe...
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Curiosity Blog, Sols 4927–4933: Let’s Drive to That Smooth Area
By Susanne P. Schwenzer, Professor of Planetary Mineralogy at The Open University, UKEarth planning date: Thursday, June 18, 2026In the area Curiosity is currently...
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Could mountains be key to unlocking hydrogen’s potential?
Hydrogen gas is anticipated to play a central role in phasing out fossil fuels, particularly in industries that are proving more challenging to decarbonise,...
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CSDA Selects Eight Commercial Satellite Data Providers for On-Ramp 2 Contract Awards
NASA’s Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition program (CSDA) announced contract awards with eight commercial satellite data providers offering a range of data types to support...
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Europe battles record-breaking heat: is this the new normal? – The Latest
Europe is dealing with a debilitating heatwave, with schools closed, trains cancelled and France holding an emergency meeting after heat-related deaths.António Guterres, the UN...
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NASA Names Sean Gallagher as Chief Information Officer
NASA has selected Sean Gallagher as the agency’s chief information officer (CIO). In this role, he is responsible for the agency’s entire portfolio of...
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France records hottest day ever as 40 people drown across country
France has registered its hottest day on record as 40 people across the country were confirmed to have drowned while swimming in unsupervised areas...
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I Am Artemis: Jason Peterson
Jason Peterson’s responsibilities for NASA’s Artemis II mission went beyond his usual role as the range operations manager at NASA’s Stennis Space Center near...
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Europe heatwave live: ‘London is cooking,’ says UN chief as UK forecast to hit 38C; France has hottest night since records began
'London is cooking,' says UN secretary general, as he urges world to act on fossil fuelsLondon is “cooking”, according to the head of the...