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Twisting gas and dust 520 light-years away from Earth may be the first evidence of a baby planet

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Stunning image of twisting gas and dust 520 light-years away from Earth may be the first direct evidence of new planet coming to existence ESO napped stunning images of dust and gas twirling in the constellation Auriga  The formation sits 520 light-years from Earth and may be the birth of planet  Baby planets ‘kick’ the … Read more

Climate change could spark a devastating ‘dust bowl’ in the US, researchers warn

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The US is twice as likely to face a ‘dust bowl’ more devastating than what occurred during the Great Depression. The stark warning comes from a study that used hundreds of climate simulations combined data from 1936 and present day greenhouse gases levels. The results showed that if global temperatures rise more than 3.6 degrees … Read more

Astronomers capture mesmerising images of planet-forming discs of dust and gas

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Captivating images of planet-forming discs around young stars have been captured by astronomers – and they could hold clues to the origins of Earth-like worlds. An international team of astronomers used the Europe Southern Observatory Very Large Telescope in Chile to take 15 images of the inner rims of planetary discs.  In the images astronomers … Read more

Saturn-like ‘planet’ may have been a giant dust cloud caused by asteroid collision

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The first planet to be discovered outside our solar system was never a planet and may be a giant dust cloud created by the collision of two icy asteroids, a study finds. Astronomers spotted what was thought to be a Saturn like planet lying 25 light years from Earth in the star system Fomalhaut 12 … Read more

Devon cliff collapses 100 feet sending rubble to beach below and a plume of red dust in the air

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Dramatic footage shows moment huge chunk of cliff collapses sending rubble 100 feet down to the beach below – and a huge red plume of dust into the air over Devon beauty spot Emily Hayter suddenly noticed the red dust when walking along the beach  The cliff fall on Easter Monday follows several others in … Read more

Canary Islands reopens all but one airport after Saharan dust storm

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British holidaymakers will be able to return home after all but one of the Canary Islands’ airports reopened following closures caused by a Saharan sandstorm. Flights from Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma and North Tenerife Airports will be able to take off, according a statement from airport operator Aena. But those departing South Tenerife continue … Read more

Teardown of Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip reveals its hinges may not block as much dust as promised

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Teardown of Samsung’s newest folding phone, the Galaxy Z Flip, reveals a ‘fiber shield’ may fail to prevent dust particles from clogging up its hinge despite promises A teardown of Samsung’s Z Flip suggests its hinge may be susceptible to dust  iFixit’s video on YouTube pits the folding device against a bag of purple dust  Results … Read more