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NI environmental watchdog plan halted despite promises

Stormont's failure to establish a promised independent Environmental Protection Agency leaves Northern Ireland as the only UK nation without dedicated environmental oversight, drawing fierce criticism from campaigners.

US-Australia Sign Multibillion-Dollar Minerals Pact

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and former President Donald Trump seal landmark agreement to secure vital mineral supply chains, boosting both nations' economic and national security interests.

NASA Moon mission delayed as SpaceX faces Starship hurdles

Exclusive: NASA's ambitious timeline for returning astronauts to the Moon faces major setbacks as Elon Musk's SpaceX encounters significant technical hurdles with the Starship lunar lander, potentially delaying the Artemis III mission beyond 2026.

Rare Earth Firm Scraps UK Plant Plans

A leading rare earth materials company has abruptly cancelled plans to build a major processing plant in the UK, dealing a significant setback to Britain's critical minerals strategy and green technology ambitions.

Earth-Sized Planet Discovered in Our Solar System

Groundbreaking research from the University of Arizona reveals a mysterious Earth-sized planet lurking in our solar system's outer reaches, challenging everything we know about planetary science.

Earth's inner core rotation slows dramatically

Groundbreaking research reveals Earth's solid inner core has been slowing its rotation since 2010, potentially altering day length and affecting global magnetic fields in unprecedented ways.

US-China Rare Earths Showdown in Beijing Talks

In a critical diplomatic mission, US Treasury Secretary meets Chinese officials amid escalating tensions over rare earth minerals, port fees, and IMF concerns about global trade fragmentation.

Earth's magnetic field develops growing weak spot

Scientists discover a rapidly expanding weak spot in Earth's protective magnetic shield over South America and the South Atlantic, raising concerns about satellite failures and radiation exposure.

NASA's Glass Bubble Habitats for Moon Living Revealed

NASA reveals revolutionary plan for lunar living with inflatable glass habitats that could see astronauts residing on the Moon within decades. Discover how these futuristic structures will protect against radiation and lunar dust while creating sustainabl

Trump's Greenland Purchase Plan and Arctic Mineral Strategy

Former President Donald Trump's administration seriously considered purchasing Greenland while exploring mineral partnerships with Denmark, revealing America's growing strategic interest in the resource-rich Arctic region.

Asteroid 2025 TF: ESA tracks close Earth approach

The European Space Agency is monitoring asteroid 2025 TF, a building-sized object making a close but safe pass by Earth this week. Discover what makes this near-Earth object significant.

Stadium-Sized Asteroid to Pass Closer Than Moon in 2029

A massive asteroid larger than a football stadium will skim past Earth at just 19,635 miles in 2029 - closer than our Moon and some satellites. NASA reveals whether we should be concerned about this cosmic near-miss.

Harvest Supermoon 2025: Australia's Guide

Don't miss Tuesday's breathtaking Harvest Supermoon! Our expert guide reveals exactly when and where Australians can experience this celestial spectacle at its most magnificent.

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