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    Astronomers warn Reflect Orbital's 50,000 mirror plan would devastate astronomy●"'They're saying we want to launch 50,000 mirrors by 2035,' Benvenuti said. 'That would be catastrophic for astronomy, tMmastodonScienceSpace Policy1002 min ago

    Reflect Orbital, a company proposing to sell sunlight by reflecting it from orbiting mirrors, is facing backlash after reports that it aims to launch 50,000 mirrors by 2035. Astronomer Benvenuti called the plan 'catastrophic for astronomy', warning the artificial sunlight would interfere with dark skies and telescope observations. The story has drawn attention as the US FCC considers approval of the company's orbital operations, renewing debate over regulating mega-constellations and protecting ground-based astronomy.

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    We're forgetting what darkness feels like●We’re forgetting what darkness feels likeYhnEnvironment1991 min ago

    The Guardian reports that artificial light from cities is erasing natural darkness, with light pollution now obscuring the night sky for a growing share of the world's population. The piece examines how regulation of outdoor lighting could restore darker skies, and readers are debating the health, ecological and cultural costs of a world that never truly gets dark.

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    Dark Side of the Moon Takes on a New Scientific Meaning●Dark Side of the Moon just took on a whole new meaning ... https://www. sciencedaily.com/releases/2026 /09/260921081054.MmastodonScience54 min ago

    New physics research reported via Science Daily is being shared under the pun that the 'dark side of the moon' has taken on a whole new meaning, tying quantum and astrophysics findings to the Moon's far side. The linked coverage suggests fresh insights into lunar science, though the specific findings are not detailed in the posts circulating.

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    Dark dystopian jokes about AI-activated robots circulating online●Which group of humans will AI Activated Robots shove into a giant mincer first? # AI # robots # dystopia # future # techMmastodonTechnologyRobotics58 min ago

    Social media users are sharing a provocative poll-style question asking which group of humans AI-activated robots would harm first, framed with dystopia and future-tech hashtags. The item is a darkly humorous expression of anxiety about advanced AI and robotics rather than a report of any actual event, and no factual developments are attached to it.

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    Kindle Kids 16GB e-reader discounted to $123 in deal●Kindle Kids 16GB deal brings the kid-focused e-reader down to $123 Save $57 on the Kindle Kids 16GB and get a kid-friendMmastodonTechnology213 min ago

    Amazon's Kindle Kids 16GB e-reader is on sale for $123, a discount of $57. The kids-focused device comes with a kid-friendly cover, dark mode, USB-C charging, and weeks of battery life. Deal watchers are highlighting the price cut as a solid saving on a popular children's reading device.

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    Russia Goes Dark: What's Behind the Blackouts●Russia Goes Dark▶youtubeBusinessEconomy338.8K23 min ago

    Reports suggest parts of Russia are experiencing widespread power outages, described as the country 'going dark'. The situation is being linked by commentators to strain on Russia's energy infrastructure and economy. Details about which regions are affected, the scale of the outages, and the official response remain limited, and no clear cause has been confirmed.

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