Britain's top space scientist predicts life beyond Earth by 2075
Science & Space • 4 days ago
Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock says a positive detection of extraterrestrial life will occur within 50 years, citing a vast cosmos and recent exoplanet clues.
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Former Army Linguist Links Fort Ord's Agent Orange Legacy to Cancer Cluster
Science & Space • 4 days ago
A veteran's decades-long search raises new questions about a California base's toxic past, as officials dispute the reach of dioxin exposure and veterans seek accountability and care.
Winter Solstice signals return of daylight in Britain as solstice sun stands still at 15:03 GMT
Science & Space • 4 days ago
Astronomical solstice marks the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere; daylight begins to increase, with regional variations and calendar distinctions.
FAA warns of extreme safety risk after SpaceX Starship explosion endangered Caribbean flights
Science & Space • 4 days ago
FAA documents detail near-miss incidents as three commercial aircraft diverted and debris drifted through Caribbean airspace during a January Starship test; investigation and safety reviews continue.
Centenarians' longevity linked to hunter-gatherer DNA, Italian study finds
Science & Space • 4 days ago
Researchers say centenarians in a genetic study carry more Western Hunter-Gatherer ancestry, though mechanisms remain unclear.
Toasters top list of home appliances emitting trillions of ultrafine particles, study finds
Science & Space • 4 days ago
South Korean researchers warn heating coils and brushed motors in common devices may release heavy-metal ultrafine particles that can reach the lungs, with children at greater risk
FAA warning after SpaceX Starship explosion endangers Caribbean air traffic
Science & Space • 4 days ago
Agency says an uncrewed test flight created an extreme safety risk as debris prompted emergency maneuvers by three jets; investigation and upgrades followed.
Extreme Sleep: Wild Animals Doze in Perilous Environments
Science & Space • 4 days ago
New research reveals micro-sleeps, hemispheric slumber, and in-flight rest across species from penguins to frigatebirds.
Viral claim of a 'large pile of blood' in New Mexico desert traced to red volcanic rock, not a biblical omen
Science & Space • 4 days ago
Geologists say an ancient cinder cone with iron-rich, oxidized material explains the crimson feature near Santa Fe; online posts fueled apocalyptic speculation.