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A top banker tried to sway Pope Leo XIV on rare earth mining

The head of Latin America's top development bank has made a case to Pope Leo XIV about the potential of rare earth mining

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Science news this week: Goblin shark filmed for first time, California close to a major quake, physicists split photon, and inside China's plans to 'tame nature'

June 20, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

LiveScience

Do we need a lunar building code to build moon bases safely?

As NASA pushes to build a sustained human presence on the moon, one expert says what's needed is a lunar building code.

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A top banker made a case for mining to Pope Leo XIV, who has seen its impact up close

The head of Latin America’s top development bank has made a case to Pope Leo XIV about the potential of rare earth mining

The Independent UK

Why are pizzas round and pizza slices triangle-shaped? The kids’ quiz

Five multiple-choice questions – set by children – to test your knowledge, and a chance to submit your own junior brainteasers for future quizzes

The Guardian - UK

'It belongs to all of us': How the High Seas Treaty is shaping global waters

The High Seas Treaty entered into force in January 2026. Euronews Earth spoke to the High Seas Alliance's Nathalie Rey about what it means.

Euronews

Christianity Will Survive Even If Intelligent Aliens Are Found, Frank Turek Claims

Christian apologist Frank Turek says the discovery of aliens would not undermine Christianity, arguing any extraterrestrial life would still be part of God's creation.

International Business Times UK

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The most unpredictable meteor shower of the year peaks this week. Here's what to expect

The June Bootids usually produce just a handful of meteors, but this notoriously unpredictable shower has a history of surprise outbursts.

Space

These nearly invisible crystals could rewrite what we know about the early Solar System

Moon impact 3.5 billion years ago reveals hidden Solar System history through tiny mineral grains. The discovery shows asteroid bombardment continued long after the Late Heavy Bombardment period. Researchers found baddeleyite crystals inside lunar meteorite NWA 12593, dated nearly 3.486 billion years old. The evidence connects impacts on the Moon,…

The Economic Times

“Future Tech”: 33 Things People Are Working On Now That Might Change Everything

Whatever your experience with office culture is, the daily grind is part of the modern world and is often more draining than it appears from the outside. Luckily, there are many forms of therapy and sometimes one of them is just looking at memes that make it all feel a…

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'No one thought it was going to be possible.' A space telescope is falling out of space. This is NASA's daring plan to save it. (video)

NASA's Swift space observatory is falling out of orbit. Can a commercial company build a spacecraft in nine months to save it?

Space

Satellogic Is Tiny But Its Revenue Growth Is Hard to Ignore

Planet Labs has been a huge winner amid the satellite boom, but its competitor Satellogic is posting strong growth and signing multi-million-dollar deals too.

MarketBeat

Longest day, shortest night: UAE set to bask in nearly 14 hours of sunshine on Sunday

Residents across the UAE will experience the longest day of the year on Sunday as the summer solstice ushers in astronomical summer in the Northern Hemisphere, bringing nearly 14 hours of daylight and signalling the arrival of the region's most intense heat season.

The Times of India

Hidden 2011 Japan Earthquake Wave Threatens to Wake Up Sleeping Fault Lines and Spark Unexpected Disasters

New analysis of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake indicates lingering seismic stress may be reactivating dormant fault lines and increasing earthquake risk.

International Business Times UK

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Menstruation in space will be studied for 1st time with 'Operation Period'

Maybe the next Sally Ride won't be asked the "100 tampons" question.

The Economic Times

57 light-years away, a Pink Planet is raining salt, here's why

Fifty-seven light-years away, a striking pink planet is showing scientists just how diverse the universe can be. Observations from the James Webb Space Telescope reveal an atmosphere filled with water vapor, methane, and even clouds made of salt. These unusual weather conditions are offering rare clues about how distant planets…

TechRadar

Sugar season 2 dials up the Old Hollywood vibes for a sophisticated Apple TV sequel — but I would've loved more focus on season 1's big twist

Sugar season 2 is finally here but its slow burn and persistent mysteries may start to frustrate some fans.

The Economic Times

Earth’s North Pole has moved 1,400 miles. What happens next has experts paying attention

Earth’s magnetic north pole has been quietly on the move for decades, traveling thousands of miles from its original position in Canada toward Siberia. While most people never notice the shift, scientists track it closely because modern navigation systems depend on accurate magnetic data. The movement is a reminder that…

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Jeff Bezos pledged $10 billion for climate change. With the 2030 clock ticking, his wife, Lauren Sánchez Bezos, is leading the charge to spend it

The Bezos Earth Fund has disbursed about $2.4 billion so far. With less than four years left to deploy the rest, the couple’s philanthropy is accelerating—though it still trails MacKenzie Scott’s by billions.

The Independent UK

Sunday is the longest day of the year for half the planet. A guide to the summer solstice

The summer solstice is Sunday, marking the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and the start of astronomical summer

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This Artist Had The Rare Opportunity To Tattoo Members Of NASA’s Historic Artemis II Mission

Most tattoo artists expect to spend their working days in studios, convention halls, or private workspaces. On June 5, however, tattoo artist and Monolith Studio founder Okan Uçkun found himself setting up his equipment in a place few people in his profession will ever experience: the Starship Gallery at Space…

The Guardian - US

‘Termination shock’: trust our expert warnings on geoengineering’s planetary risks

Do we really want to play dice with our planet?

Space

Juicy new details emerge about an asteroid NASA's Lucy spacecraft flew by last year

Evidence of chemical alteration by liquid water has been found on the asteroid Donaldjohanson, which formed further from the sun before being shoved inwards.

The Independent UK

Moon dust may be hiding signs of pulverised alien technology, scientist says

Grain-sized remnants of alien technology may get caught in solar wind and land on plants and moons close to us

TechRadar

Space as the next network edge: The evolution of global connectivity

What is next for global connectivity as infrastructure extends beyond Earth.

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