*Japan lands on the asteroid Ryugu
Japan has successfully deployed two lander rovers onto the surface of the asteroid Ryugu.
*The mysterious pyramid on Ceres
The mystery of the strange pyramid-shaped mountain Ahuna Mons on the dwarf planet Ceres may finally have been solved.
*All systems go for Europe’s first mission to Mercury
Europe’s first mission to Mercury is now getting ready for launch.
*China launches new Marine Observation Satellite
China has carried out a surprise launch of a new marine observation satellite.
*The Science Report
Australians drinking almost twice the global average alcohol intake.
Evidence of the earliest known animal.
Discovery of the final resting place of Captain Cook’s ship HMS Endeavour.
Getting octopus stoned on ecstasy.
Alex on Tech looks at the end of Windows 7.
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*Echoes of a galactic collision involving the Milky Way
Astronomers have discovered ripples in the Milky Way galaxy most likely caused by its cannibalization of the Sagittarius dwarf galaxy.
*Net successfully snares space debris
Scientists have successfully used a satellite to remove space junk from orbit.
*Magnetic field milestone
Physicists have generated the strongest controllable magnetic field ever produced.
*JAXA launches supply mission to Space Station
After a series of delays due to bad weather and rocket engine issues -- the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency has successfully launched a supply mission bound for the International Space Station.
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*India launches two scientific satellites
India has successfully launched a pair of scientific research satellites as part of a joint Australian and UK project.
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*Australian and French space agencies sign deal
Australia’s new fledgling space agency has signed their first major international deal.
*New satellite ground station opens in Adelaide
Fleet Space Technologies has opened it’s South Australian ground station at Red Banks Reservoir.
*The Science Report
HIV diagnoses at a seven-year low but it's increasing among straight people.
New study show desalination plants don’t adversely affect the local marine environment.
Australia’s south East becoming more tropical due to climate change.
Another glint of hope for the follically challenged.
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