The global trade in agricultural commodities provides food, fuel and fibre to consumers around the world. Commodity production, however, is also linked with negative environmental impacts, including the loss and degradation of forested land.
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SpaceX's Crew-3 astronauts depart space station for trip home
Crew-3's Dragon capsule, named Endurance, undocked from the International Space Station early Thursday morning (May 5), ending the mission's six-month stay aboard the orbiting lab.
Live coverage: Four astronauts ready for homecoming after six-month mission
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The Eta Aquarid meteor shower is the legacy of Halley's Comet in May's night sky
Do you remember Halley's Comet? The last time this famous object was visible was in 1986, 36 years ago.
Could we build the Millennium Falcon from 'Star Wars'?
With so many incredible, newly developing technologies, could we build a real-life Millennium Falcon?
Stratolaunch aces 5th test flight with giant hypersonic aircraft carrier
The Roc carrier aircraft, the biggest airplane ever built, completed its fifth test flight this Star Wars Day (May 4).
Cosmonaut assumes command of ISS ahead of Thursday morning departure of SpaceX's Crew-3 mission
NASA's Thomas Marshburn handed command of the ISS over to cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev today (May 4), the last day aboard the orbiting lab for Marshburn and the other members of SpaceX's Crew-3 mission.
NASA Announces the Winners of its Second Payload Challenge!
Lunar exploration has advanced considerably in the last two decades, with more countries sending robotic orbiters, landers, and rovers to the surface than ever before. These missions have taught us much about the Moon’s geological evolution, composition, environment, and resources. In a few years, this information will prove vital as NASA sends the first astronauts to the Moon since the Apollo Era (as part of the Artemis Program). They will be followed by many more crewed missions, which will eventually lead to the creation of lunar bases.
Hydrogen Gas Can Seep Through Rock Providing Food to Bacteria. Another Place to Look for Life On Other Worlds.
Spin Google Earth around until you’re looking down at the nation of Oman. Ancient rock in that country is the backdrop for a new study with consequences for our search for life. Water reacts with this rock to produce hydrogen, which could be an energy source for bacteria. Could this happen on other worlds?
North Korea launches yet another ballistic missile test: reports
North Korea just launched another missile test, its 14th already in 2022.
Watch the new 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' trailer for Star Wars Day this May the Fourth
The first two episodes of the new, six-part show will drop on Friday, May 27 on Disney Plus
Watch live – Matthias Maurer returns to Earth
After almost six months aboard the International Space Station, ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer is coming home. Watch all the action, from undocking to splashdown, live on ESA Web TV.
Boeing’s Starliner crew capsule meets Atlas rocket for long-delayed test flight
Boeing’s Starliner crew capsule moves toward ULA’s Vertical Integration Facility. Credit: Stephen Clark / Spaceflight Now
Ready for another try at launching on a test flight to the International Space Station, Boeing rolled a repaired Starliner crew capsule to United Launch Alliance’s seaside rocket hangar at Cape Canaveral Wednesday to prepare for a liftoff scheduled for May 19.
Star Wars Day deal: Save $57 on an interactive Baby Yoda toy
"This is the way" to huge savings on an interactive toy, perfect for any Padawan or young Star Wars fan.
2 big asteroids whiz past Earth in the next week. No, they definitely won't hit us.
There are two asteroids making very safe flybys of Earth in the coming days.
Meteorites in Mississippi reported after loud fireball overhead
Meteorites are turning up in Mississippi following a fireball over the state on April 27.
Pew! Pew! Sun blasts two moderate solar flares in time for Star Wars Day
While our sun merrily blasted two moderate-size solar flares in time for Star Wars Day, auroras are likely not our destiny yet.
Record-breaking 'black-widow' pulsar found just 3,000 light-years from Earth
A suspected pulsar is hungrily cannibalizing an unfortunate companion star 3,000 light-years from Earth.
Ingenuity is now Scouting Ahead of Perseverance, Helping it Navigate Difficult Terrain
The Ingenuity Mars Helicopter is providing scientists a look at what is on the road ahead for the Perseverance rover. And acting as a scout, Ingenuity can tell the team what places to avoid, too.
Lego Star Wars Death Star Trench Run diorama review
The force is strong with this Lego Star Wars Death Star Trench Run set.
