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Study Reveals What Hit Earth Before Dinosaurs Even Existed
Researchers from Curtin University have dated the world's oldest known impact crater in Western Australia to 3 billion years ago.
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Pacific Ocean Shrinking: Scientists Predict Formation Of A New Supercontinent
According to scientists, that slow-motion drift will one day result in the total closure of the Pacific Basin and the birth of a new supercontinent: Amasia.
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Solar Surge Cuts Binar Satellites' Mission Short, Underscoring Space Weather Effects on Earth and Orbiting Satellites
Binar-2, 3, and 4, part of Curtin University's space program, re-entered Earth’s atmosphere unexpectedly due to an increase in solar activity. Low Earth orbit satellites are especially vulnerable to such conditions, with atmospheric drag accelerating their descent. While solar cycle 25 has proven stronger than anticipated, experts expect solar ac...
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Ancient Meteorite Dug From Australian Desert Offers Window Into Early Solar System
On the 27th of November, a network of high-tech cameras glimpsed it falling from the sky: a shining meteorite zipping through the earth's atmosphere and landing somewhere in the Australian outback. The journey was visible for about six seconds, a long exposure for such an event.
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Singapore Varsity Says Islamic State-Hacked Website Restored
A Singaporean university said its website was taken offline for a day after it was attacked by hackers claiming to be from the Islamic State terror group.
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Indian student jailed in Australia in visa scam
A Perth-based Indian student will spend 14 months in jail for his involvement in a scam to falsify English test scores to get Australian visas.
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Study Reveals What Hit Earth Before Dinosaurs Even Existed
Researchers from Curtin University have dated the world's oldest known impact crater in Western Australia to 3 billion years ago.
-
Pacific Ocean Shrinking: Scientists Predict Formation Of A New Supercontinent
According to scientists, that slow-motion drift will one day result in the total closure of the Pacific Basin and the birth of a new supercontinent: Amasia.
-
Solar Surge Cuts Binar Satellites' Mission Short, Underscoring Space Weather Effects on Earth and Orbiting Satellites
Binar-2, 3, and 4, part of Curtin University's space program, re-entered Earth’s atmosphere unexpectedly due to an increase in solar activity. Low Earth orbit satellites are especially vulnerable to such conditions, with atmospheric drag accelerating their descent. While solar cycle 25 has proven stronger than anticipated, experts expect solar ac...
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Ancient Meteorite Dug From Australian Desert Offers Window Into Early Solar System
On the 27th of November, a network of high-tech cameras glimpsed it falling from the sky: a shining meteorite zipping through the earth's atmosphere and landing somewhere in the Australian outback. The journey was visible for about six seconds, a long exposure for such an event.
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Singapore Varsity Says Islamic State-Hacked Website Restored
A Singaporean university said its website was taken offline for a day after it was attacked by hackers claiming to be from the Islamic State terror group.
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Indian student jailed in Australia in visa scam
A Perth-based Indian student will spend 14 months in jail for his involvement in a scam to falsify English test scores to get Australian visas.
