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- 1Irish player kisses black armband for Gaza after scoring against Israel●An Irish player kisses the black armband dedicated to Palestinians killed in Gaza after scoring against Israel. # Israel
An Irish footballer, after scoring against Israel, kissed a black armband worn in tribute to Palestinians killed in Gaza. The gesture, shared widely on social media, has drawn attention as a visible show of solidarity amid the ongoing war and the charged atmosphere surrounding matches against Israeli teams.
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Paramount has won its bid to acquire Warner Bros., and reports say the atmosphere inside CNN, a Warner Bros. Discovery asset, is grim, described internally as being like a funeral amid uncertainty over the network's future path. Employees reportedly fear layoffs or a strategic shift as Paramount takes control, with the direction of the news network described as hazy following the deal.
- 3New Satellite Engine Would Use Air as Fuel●New Satellite Engine Could Use Earth's Atmosphere to Stay in Orbit Indefinitely
Engineers have unveiled a satellite propulsion concept that scoops up molecules of Earth's upper atmosphere and uses them as propellant, potentially letting satellites in low orbit refuel themselves and stay aloft indefinitely instead of falling back. The idea could cut the cost and waste of constant resupply missions and transform how long-lived observation and communications satellites are designed.
- 4Earth's atmosphere has gotten less dusty in unexplained reversal●In a mysterious reversal, Earth’s atmosphere has gotten less dusty
Scientists have observed that the amount of dust in Earth's atmosphere has declined, reversing a previous trend. NBC News reports the shift is described as mysterious, with the cause of the reversal not yet explained. Dust in the atmosphere affects climate, air quality and weather patterns, so researchers are paying close attention to what is driving the change.
- 5Odds of being hit by falling space junk are rising●"For now, people are more likely to be struck by lightning than by falling space junk. But those odds are shifting. Sean
Experts, including former NASA administrator Sean O'Keefe, warn that while a person is still more likely to be struck by lightning than by falling space debris, the odds are shifting as more objects re-enter the atmosphere. They argue governments and companies should be required to use materials that fully burn up on re-entry to reduce the risk.
- 6Astronomer turns sinking Starlink satellites into planetary barometer●Astronomer watches Starlink satellites sinking to build a 'planetary barometer'
An astronomer is tracking how Starlink satellites gradually sink in their orbits, using the drag they experience to measure the density of Earth's upper atmosphere. The approach turns a common headache for astronomers — the growing swarm of satellites — into a global measuring instrument, a 'planetary barometer' for atmospheric conditions that affect satellite lifetimes and space operations.
- 7Private spacecraft burns up after failed NASA telescope rescue●Private spacecraft burns up in Earth's atmosphere after failing to rescue aging NASA telescope
A private spacecraft sent to service or boost an aging NASA telescope failed in its mission and has burned up in Earth's atmosphere. The attempt, which would have extended the observatory's life, ended without a rescue, raising questions about the telescope's future and the risks of commercial deep-space servicing missions.
- 8MicroWatt launches first UL certified inspection robot for hazardous sites●MicroWatt Launches North America’s First UL Certified Inspection Robot for Hazardous Locations
Canadian robotics firm MicroWatt has launched North America's first UL certified inspection robot designed for hazardous locations, such as oil, gas and chemical facilities. The certification means the robot meets strict safety standards for operating in explosive or flammable atmospheres, allowing companies to automate inspections in zones previously off-limits to robotics. Industry coverage highlights it as a milestone for industrial automation in energy and petrochemical sectors.
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