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Time to defend science under attack

In an age of “alternative facts” and conspiracy theories, protecting trust in science is crucial.

It’s a wonderful year for a Moon dance

A record 12 missions are aiming to explore the Moon in 2024. Here’s why.

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Mining the heavens

Going to the Moon and other planetary bodies in search of natural resources may alleviate critical shortages on Earth.

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The next gold rush is far, far away — and closer than you think

As space exploration and colonisation expand, off-Earth resources will create a booming market.

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Why we don’t need to go to space to mine its resources

Meteorites could show us the perfect chemical models we need to end the natural resource crisis — but we don’t have to leave Earth to mine them.

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Why space is the next frontier in mining

Private companies and governments are reaching for the stars in an effort to ease Earth-bound shortages.

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Did space give Earth the spark of life? OSIRIS-REx might tell us

NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission will allow scientists to put asteroid Bennu under the microscope and perhaps answer questions about the origins of life on Earth.

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Why lunar touchdown offers real payoff for India

More than national pride will be on the line when India undertakes its second attempt to land on the Moon later this week.

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Real heroes plan ahead: collaboration to protect Earth

It’s unlikely to happen, but if a large space object ever hit Earth, the outcome would be calamitous. Humanity needs to start preparing now.

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We‘ll need years of warning to deflect an asteroid

Using a spacecraft to knock an asteroid off a collision course is the best planetary defence we have. But it will take complex calculations, and plenty of time.

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Planning Earth’s defence against cosmic objects

A large asteroid or comet on track for Earth would be a global threat. It would require national and international efforts to stop it.

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Warning: This planet is protected by video surveillance

Spying from space has lifted the veil over the battlefield, diffusing the fog of war and lessening the utility of aggression.

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Climate change is killing us — in more ways than one

Many elections, many consequences

Time to defend science under attack

It’s a wonderful year for a Moon dance

Mining the heavens

The next gold rush is far, far away — and closer than you think

Why we don’t need to go to space to mine its resources

Why space is the next frontier in mining

Did space give Earth the spark of life? OSIRIS-REx might tell us

Why lunar touchdown offers real payoff for India

Real heroes plan ahead: collaboration to protect Earth

We‘ll need years of warning to deflect an asteroid

Planning Earth’s defence against cosmic objects

Warning: This planet is protected by video surveillance

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