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FuturismAstronauts Should Eat Space Rocks on the Way to Mars, Scientists Propose
Keeping ourselves fed during a long journey through deep space will likely prove difficult. Growing food can pose its own challenges and require a substantial amount of resources. Relying on a dwindling food supply could also prove difficult. In a new study published today in The International Journal of Astrobiology, a team of scientists […]
- CNN
Scientists looked at images from space to see how fast Antarctica is turning green. Here’s what they found
Parts of icy Antarctica are turning green with plant life as the region is gripped by extreme heat events, new research shows, sparking concerns about the changing landscape on this vast continent.
- BBC
The asteroid that killed the dinosaurs was not alone
A second asteroid hit Earth around the same time causing a "catastrophic" event.
- Engadget
NASA's latest supernova image could tell us how fast the universe is expanding
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured a supernova image that could help scientists compute for the Hubble constant.
- BBC
Martian sand can be used to build in space, Dublin scientists find
Researchers made bricks that could form the basis for future extra terrestrial settlements.
- The Hill
Scientists link ‘forever chemicals’ to poor sleep in young adults
Exposure to certain types of “forever chemicals” may be disrupting the sleep quality of young adults — contributing not only to tiredness, but also to potential knock-on health effects, new research has found. Individuals who had heightened levels of four specific types of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in their blood experienced worse sleep, according…
- Euronews
James Webb Telescope detects carbon dioxide on surface of Pluto's largest moon
Data from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope reveal traces of carbon dioxide and hydrogen peroxide on the surface of Pluto's largest moon.
- The Guardian
Asteroid that eradicated dinosaurs not a one-off, say scientists
Scans of underwater crater in West Africa suggest another large asteroid smashed into the planet around the same time
- The Independent
Satellite images show Antarctica is turning ‘green’ faster than previously thought
Satellite imagery shows that vegetation on the peninsula grew from less than one square kilometres in 1986 to almost 12sqkm by 2021
- BBC
Northern Lights possible as solar storms gather
The largest solar flare since 2017 has been spotted erupting from the Sun’s surface.
- The Guardian
Antarctica is ‘greening’ at dramatic rate as climate heats
Analysis of satellite data finds plant cover has increased more than tenfold over the last few decades
- AFP News
China wine industry looks to breed climate resilience
At a laboratory in Beijing, purple and green hybrid-species grapes are laid out on a board for testing, part of the strategy China's nascent wine industry is using to try to combat climate challenges.- Creating hybrids - The most ambitious strategies involve developing new hybrid grape varieties that are more resistant to inclement weather.
- BBC
'My finds aged 11 reveal 8,500-year-old remains'
Experts say the evidence uncovered potentially goes all the way back to before Britain was an island.
- The Telegraph
Billionaire Mulberry owner charged in corruption investigation
Mulberry’s billionaire owner has been charged in Singapore for his role in a scandal involving thousands of pounds’ worth of gifts he gave to a former government minister.
- The Telegraph
Teacher struck off for having sex with pupil complains about stigma caused by offence
A teacher who was struck off for having sex with a pupil has complained of being stigmatised because of her offence.
- The Telegraph
‘America will be furious and Beijing delighted’: How Starmer handed Chagos to China
Nigel Farage has claimed that “our American allies will be furious and Beijing delighted” after Sir Keir Starmer gave up the Chagos Islands.
- The Telegraph
IDF assassinates right-hand man of Hamas leader Sinwar
Israel has said it has assassinated the “right-hand man” of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.
- Evening Standard
Erik ten Hag told Manchester United star who should be dropped for crunch Aston Villa clash
Red Devils boss surely has to get his team selection right for pivotal Villa Park trip after Porto drama
- People
Jennifer Aniston Got 'Endless Texts' After Photos of Her Getting Hit with Oil on “The Morning Show” Set Went Viral
The actress pulled back the curtain on that viral moment while filming the Apple TV+ series
- Cinema Online
Ye Ke was a part of a socialite training camp?
Netizens dug photos of Ye Ke posing and wearing clothes similar to another influencer