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An astronomer is tracking how Starlink satellites gradually lose altitude and sink toward Earth, proposing the process as a 'planetary barometer' for measuring atmospheric density. By monitoring how drag slows the satellites' descent, researchers could gain a new way to gauge conditions in the upper atmosphere, adding a scientific angle to the ongoing debate over satellite megaconstellations.

Nick Cheranich has published a piece in the Sierra Club's publication exploring climate change through the lens of Shakespeare's works. The article connects the playwright's themes to today's environmental crisis, offering a literary angle on the climate debate.

Organizers have announced the Ocean Art 2026 underwater photography competition, an international contest inviting divers and photographers to submit images of marine life and underwater scenes. The announcement, carried by California Diver Magazine, opens the cycle for one of the best-known events in the underwater imaging world, with categories typically spanning wide-angle, macro, and conservation-focused work.

Banana Pi has introduced the BPI-CM7, a new computer-on-module built around the Allwinner H618 chip and positioned as a lower-cost alternative to the Raspberry Pi CM5. Documentation is already available on the Banana Pi site, with support for Android and Linux. Makers in the single-board computing community are sharing the launch and comparing it to Raspberry Pi's module.