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The clearest ever image of Saturn has been captured

An astrophotographer has taken his clearest ever picture of Saturn while it made its closest approach to Earth this year. Our planet moved almost directly betw... read more

Dust grains older than the solar system are found on asteroid Ryugu

Dust grains that are older than our own solar system have been found on an asteroid 200 million miles from Earth. Scientists say particles from the space rock R... read more

NASA finds a new MOON orbiting an asteroid 480 million miles from Earth 

NASA astronomers have discovered a new moon orbiting an asteroid 480 million miles from Earth. The three-mile-wide moon, which is yet to be officially named, or... read more

Crater off Africa may have been left by baby cousin of the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs

Mysterious crater found in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of west Africa may have been left by the baby cousin of the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs 66 mi... read more

Our taste for ‘weird and wonderful’ foods including chilli is in our GENES, study reveals

Whether it’s a chicken vindaloo or a jalapeno-laden taco, many people struggle when it comes to spicy foods. Now, a study has revealed that our love for c... read more

One-in-six chance of a massive world-altering volcanic eruption this century, scientists warn

There’s a one-in-six chance of a massive world-altering volcanic eruption this century and humanity is NOT prepared for it, scientists warn A magnitude 7 ... read more

Climate change has been harming bees for almost a CENTURY, study shows

They’re one of the most vital pollinators on the planet, but new research shows that bees have been increasingly stressed by changes in climate for almost... read more

William Shatner pokes fun at billionaire ‘supervillain’ Elon Musk in scathing Daily Show segment

Star Trek star William Shatner sees Elon Musk as an eccentric supervillain who is part ‘Thomas Edison, part Iron-Man, part annoying dude in the group chat... read more

Apple targets September 7 to launch iPhone 14, three Apple Watch models and new iPads 

Apple targets September 7 for launch of iPhone 14, three Apple Watch models and new iPads but firm may raise iPhone prices by 15 percent compared with previous ... read more

Birthplace of St. Peter FOUND: Mosaic suggests he was born in biblical city of Bethsaida

Hidden inscriptions on a mosaic found in what is called the ‘Church of the Apostles’ are believed to provide solid evidence that what is now el-Araj in nort... read more

Robot security guards seen patrolling Tokyo metropolitan government building with on-board cameras

Robot security guards that look like R2-D2 are seen patrolling Tokyo metropolitan government building with on-board cameras and sensors that broadcast directly ... read more

Megalodon targeted prey as large as killer whales when it roamed the oceans 11 million years ago

Megalodon was a ‘SUPER PREDATOR’: 52ft shark targeted prey as large as killer whales when it roamed the oceans 11 million years ago – and could th... read more

Forget growing potatoes! ALFALFA may be the key to farming on Mars, study shows

If humankind is to one day make the interplanetary jump from Earth to Mars, then the ability to grow food will be vital. Matt Damon found a way in the 2015 bloc... read more

Giving dogs treats DOESN’T make them like you more because they don’t remember generosity

Giving dogs treats DOESN’T make them like you more: Study shows pooches don’t remember generosity A study has found that dogs are unable to conceptu... read more

NASA’s Space Launch System rolls out to the launch pad ahead of Artemis I mission set for August 29 

Artemis was the twin sister of Apollo and goddess of the moon in Greek mythology.  NASA has chosen her to personify its path back to the moon, which will see a... read more

136-million-year-old ‘living fossil’ fish may spawn in Georgia for the first time in 50 years

A prehistoric fish that’s been around for 136 million years may once again spawn in Georgia after being wiped out in the 1970s. Scientists and students wh... read more

Scientists relieved as microscopic creature with no anus is NOT the earliest human ancestor

It was certainly gut-wrenching when a 2017 study concluded that a microscopic creature with no anus that resembled an angry Minion was the earliest human ances... read more

Earth’s shifting continents could WIPE OUT marine life in deepest oceans, study warns

It’s not something you’d be able to tell from up here on the surface, but Earth’s continents are constantly on the move. Now, a new study has ... read more

China’s new sky train LEVITATES on a magnetic track 33 feet in the air and doesn’t need electricity

China’s new ‘sky train’ LEVITATES on a magnetic track 33 feet in the air and can glide along silently at speeds of up to 50mph without electri... read more

Scientists begin project to bring back the Tasmanian Tiger 100 years after it went extinct

Scientists have revealed plans to bring back the Tasmanian Tiger, almost 100 years after it went extinct.   The Tasmanian Tiger, also known as the tyhlacine, ... read more

Inside the world’s fastest airliner: Boom Supersonic Overture jet

The idea of travelling from Miami to London in just five hours might sound too good to be true for many weary travellers.  But it could become a reality in jus... read more

Bees struggle to fly in a straight line if they’ve been exposed to pesticides, study finds 

Honeybees cannot walk in a straight line after they have been exposed to pesticides as they damage their nervous system, a study has found. The chemicals sulfox... read more

Europe’s smallest whale the harbour porpoise is THRIVING in the Thames Estuary

They are notoriously shy animals, and are often hard to spot, but a new report reveals that harbour porpoises are thriving in the Thames Estuary. The report b... read more

Moment a colossal waterspout is spotted off the coast of Florida’s Panhandle

Moment colossal waterspout is spotted off Florida’s Panhandle as terrified locals watch it home in on their beach town  A waterspout is a whirling colum... read more