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The spacecraft NASA sent to rescue the falling Swift observatory is in trouble
NASA’s attempt to extend the life of the falling Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory has suffered a setback after its rescue spacecraft, LINK, began spinning uncontrollably in orbit. The problem puts the mission’s outcome in doubt, as LINK must be stabilised and reconfigured before it can attempt to dock with Swift and raise it to a…
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‘True independents will become rarer and more valuable going into the next decade.’
Samantha Moore, president of independent distributor SpaceHeater, argues that recent acquisitions and mergers are shrinking the pool of genuinely independent, full-service music distributors. She says this matters because labels and catalogue owners outside the major-label system may increasingly struggle to find partners that combine technology, commercial reach and hands-on support without major-company ownership or conflicting…
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“We have to become warriors”: the fight to save the world’s only women’s sculpture park
The Artist’s Garden, a public sculpture park on the roof terrace of Temple underground station in London, faces closure after its licence is due to end on 1 October. Founded by curator Claire Mander and dedicated exclusively to women artists, the garden was created to address the underrepresentation of women in London’s public art; its…
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Stunning photos capture July’s Buck Moon over the UK
The July full Moon, known as the Buck Moon, was visible across the UK on Wednesday night, with skywatchers photographing it above locations including Windsor Castle and Cornwall. The event matters chiefly as a seasonal astronomical sight, marking the second of meteorological summer’s three full Moons. The Moon reached peak fullness at 15:36 BST, becoming…
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Donald Tusk Says Russian Missile Appears To Have Come Down In Eastern Poland
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said an object believed to be a Russian missile came down in eastern Poland during a large overnight Russian assault on Ukraine. The incident matters because it appears to represent another breach of Polish—and therefore NATO—airspace, heightening concern that the war could spill beyond Ukraine’s borders, although Tusk said there…
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‘Balcanica,’ Starring Matilda De Angelis, Picked Up by M-Appeal Ahead of Venice World Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Berlin-based sales company M-Appeal has acquired international sales rights to ‘Balcanica’, Nicola Sorcinelli’s debut feature starring Matilda De Angelis. The film will premiere in competition at the 23rd Giornate degli Autori, or Venice Days, alongside the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, giving it a prominent platform for international buyers and audiences. The drama follows Afghan…
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Lucia & the Best Boys – ‘Picking Petals’ album review: Scottish indie rock has its voice back
Ready for the rocket launch? The post Lucia & the Best Boys – ‘Picking Petals’ album review: Scottish indie rock has its voice back first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Celebrations as Sheffield earns historic 19th Green Flag Award – full list of locations
Sheffield has been awarded its 19th Green Flag Award, a fresh addition that gives the city more of these accolades than anywhere else in Yorkshire. The Green Flag scheme recognises well-maintained, high-quality public parks and green spaces, and the latest award reflects continued joint work between council staff and volunteer groups to look after Sheffield’s…
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Curiosity rover spots field of giant honeycomb on Mars – but no giant space bees
NASA’s Curiosity rover has photographed a large field of honeycomb-like patterns on the Martian surface, offering fresh evidence that Mars once had a wetter, less hostile environment. Scientists believe the geometric shapes are polygonal fractures most likely formed when mud dried and cracked at some point in the planet’s distant past, though the exact process…