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US President Trump links military aid to Ukraine with access to rare earth minerals, sparking reactions from Ukrainian and Russian officials.

President Trump aims to secure rare earth metals from Ukraine, crucial for the tech and defense industries in the US.

Astronaut Sunita Williams fears losing ability to walk after 8 months stranded in ISS, awaiting return to Earth with Crew-9 capsule.

European Space Agency closely monitoring asteroid with 99% chance of passing by Earth, potential impact not ruled out.

Top EU general calls for military presence in Greenland to counter Trump's purchase efforts, citing strategic importance and potential tensions with Russia and China.

El Salvador's mega prison, known as the Hell on Earth, prepares to celebrate its second year anniversary on February 1st.

Planetary alignment to create a unique spectacle, with implications for Earth. Astronomers explain the impact and significance of this event.

NASA astronaut Suni Williams, who has been stranded in space for 7 months, completed her first spacewalk at the International Space Station (ISS).

Chinese researchers are aiming to achieve a remarkable milestone by placing a flag on the moon that will flutter in the absence of atmosphere.

The World Monuments Fund (WMF) has classified the moon as endangered heritage due to the growing concerns of commercial space flights posing risks to the remains of previous missions.

Blue Origin, the space company owned by billionaire Jeff Bezos, successfully launched a new rocket after previous failed attempts.

Donald Trump is persisting on the idea of acquiring Greenland while his son, Don Jr., makes a 'private visit' to the island.

Learn about the possible splitting of Africa into two continents, the ongoing rift process, and the geological implications.

A powerful geomagnetic storm is expected to hit the Earth following a solar flare, with effects projected to be seen between December 31st at 05:00 and January 1st at 06:00 (Turkey time).

Two American astronauts, who were supposed to return to Earth in June, are now celebrating Christmas aboard the International Space Station (ISS). NASA shared a video of the celebration on their platform X.

NASA's Parker Solar Probe is set to fly closer to the sun than any spacecraft in history, aiming to gather new insights into the sun's atmosphere.

A rare lunar phenomenon is set to occur on Sunday as the full moon will 'wobble' due to a celestial event that happens once every 18.6 years. Find out more about what astronomers are looking for at Stonehenge.

Norway has temporarily suspended plans for deep sea mining. The Green Party SV, a coalition partner, has forced the government to halt advanced plans to issue the first permits for deep sea mining in negotiations over the 2025 budget.

American scientists have developed an alarm system that can detect attempts to 'dim' the sun in an effort to prevent an environmental disaster.

A geography professor argues that the study of geology promotes racism and colonial practices, leading to climate change.

Oxford professor Tim Coulson predicts that octopuses could evolve to develop complex civilizations underwater, potentially replacing humans as the dominant species on Earth.

A North Korean soldier in Kursk, who is recovering in a hospital bed, has spoken out about the situation in the border region occupied by Ukraine.

NASA is working to stabilize and reverse the weight loss of astronaut Sunita Williams after being in the International Space Station for almost 5 months.

Scientists speculate on the potential discovery of a ninth planet in our solar system known as 'Planet 9'.

A recent study reveals that alcohol use is prevalent in almost every ecosystem on Earth, with many animals regularly consuming this intoxicating substance.

China launches new mission to prepare moon base at Chinese space station. President Xi Jinping aims to send a human to the moon by 2030 for base construction.

An Iranian journalist and commentator has been executed by the Islamic authorities of the country after being reportedly abducted to Iran. The 69-year-old journalist, Jamshid Sharmahd, was sentenced last year in Iran on controversial charges.

A megameteorite impact 3.26 billion years ago caused a worldwide tsunami and boiled oceans, yet led to the flourishing of life on Earth.

A lost short story by Bram Stoker, the world-famous author of Dracula, has been discovered in the archive of the library in Dublin.

Scientists claim 99.9% matching DNA code after gruesome discovery