Old NASA satellite plunges to Earth over Sahara Desert
An old NASA satellite that studied the sun has plunged back to Earth.
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Elephant seals sleep for just two hours a day, deep dive research reveals
Marine mammals typically sleep in 10-minute bursts during deep, 30-minute dives to avoid predators, scientists believeSeals dozing on the beach may appear to be enjoying the ultimate life of leisure. However, groundbreaking research has revealed that f…
Star quality: Russia premieres first feature film shot in space
Vladimir Putin hails achievement that beat Hollywood project announced by Tom Cruise, Nasa and Elon Musk’s SpaceXThe first feature film shot in space premiered in Russian cinemas on Thursday, as Moscow exulted in beating a rival Hollywood project amid …
Total solar eclipse: emotions sky-high in Australia as thousands travel from across the globe to witness event
Eclipse-watchers gathered in Western Australia’s Ningaloo region describe ‘eerie’ scenes as the moon crosses in front of the sunGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThousands of sightseers gathered in Western Austral…
SpaceX takes second shot at launching biggest rocket
SpaceX is trying for the second time this week to launch the biggest and most powerful rocket.
Scientists Identify Mind-Body Nexus In Human Brain
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: Researchers said on Wednesday they have discovered that parts of the brain region called the motor cortex that govern body movement are connected with a network involved in thinking, planning, mental ar…
Mexico finds 8 sacrificial victims at Gulf coast pyramid
Archaeologists in Mexico say they have found 13 buried sets of human remains, eight of which appear to be young men who were sacrificed to sanctify a temple.
Confusion over cause of flash in sky over Kyiv after Nasa denies involvement
Ukraine had said a satellite reentering the atmosphere was the cause of the phenomenon, but the space agency has denied thisA flash in the sky over the Ukrainian capital prompted confusion and alarm as city authorities said it was caused by a Nasa sate…
Scientists may have discovered why hair turns grey
Results of stem cell research could lead to treatment that halts or reverses the processScientists believe they have discovered the mechanism for hair turning grey, which could help develop treatment to alter cells in order to reverse or halt the proce…
Rare solar eclipse to cross remote Australia, Indonesia
A rare solar eclipse will cross over remote parts of Australia, Indonesia and East Timor.