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FuturismNASA Mars Rover Following Path of What Appears to Be Ancient River
Lazy River NASA's Mars Curiosity rover has made up its mind and will continue on down a rocky ridge that scientists believe was once a raging river. Earlier this month, the lonely rover arrived at the upper area of the Gediz Vallis ridge, a snake-like path that's reminiscent of the channels rivers carve back on […]
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Pyramids built along long-lost river, scientists discover
Scientists have discovered a long-buried branch of the Nile river that once flowed alongside more than 30 pyramids in Egypt, potentially solving the mystery of how ancient Egyptians transported the massive stone blocks to build the famous monuments.Exactly how ancient Egyptians managed to build such huge and long-standing structures has been one of history's great mysteries.
- Associated Press
Bones found in 1989 in a Wisconsin chimney identified as man who last contacted relatives in 1970
Human bones found inside the chimney of a Wisconsin music store in 1989 have been identified as those of a man whose last known contact with relatives was in 1970, authorities said. The DNA Doe Project, a nonprofit that uses genealogy to identify unknown persons, announced this week that the bones are those of Ronnie Joe Kirk, who was originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma, the Wisconsin State Journal reported.
- Wales Online
Scientists issue amber northern lights alert as they could be visible across UK on Thursday, May 16
Aurorawatch UK has issued an amber alert for today due to intense geomagnetic activity from the Sun
- The Independent
Black hole ‘plunge’ finally proves Einstein’s theory of gravity
Oxford team now hopes to film first footage of distant black hole
- CNN
Unusual giant planet as fluffy as cotton candy spotted by astronomers
Astronomers say they have uncovered an unusual planet that’s about 50% bigger than Jupiter and somehow still the second lightest planet ever found.
- Futurism
NASA Experts Concerned Billionaire Space Tourist Will Accidentally Break Hubble Space Telescope While Trying to Fix It
It's been 15 years since the last time NASA's groundbreaking Hubble Space Telescope was serviced by astronauts. And the aging observatory, which has been circling our planet in a low Earth orbit since 1990, is looking a little worse for wear. Ongoing technical issues have forced teams back on the ground to halt scientific activities […]
- The Guardian
Black holes observed colliding when universe was only 740m years old
Glimpse of galactic merger, via James Webb telescope, may explain presence of monster black holes
- CNN
DNA helps link killings of 4 young women to an American man who lived in Canada illegally
After 48 years of investigation, Alberta Royal Canadian Mounted Police linked the deaths of four young women killed in the Calgary area in the 1970s to one man – a serial sexual offender who they believe may have committed more violent crimes until his death.
- Bournemouth Echo UK
Northern Lights could be visible in the UK again this week
The Met Office Space Weather department has signalled there may be a chance we see the Northern Lights again this week
- TechCrunch
Astronauts fall over. Robotic limbs can help them back up.
Astronauts are no exception. You need to be in peak physical condition for space travel, but bulky space suits and lower gravity levels can be a recipe for disaster, causing them to trip over themselves. Engineers at MIT have developed an exoskeleton designed to help give astronauts more support and help right themselves after stumbling in the moon’s low gravity.
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Researchers warn climate change is likely to aggravate brain conditions
Scientists say they expect the scale of the potential effects of climate change on neurological diseases to be substantial.
- Bristol Live
King Charles 'angrier than anyone has ever seen him' at Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Nigeria trip
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's recent trip to Nigeria has reportedly left King Charles 'angrier than anyone has ever seen him' as the Royal Family are said to be 'worried'
- OK! Magazine
Rylan Clark's surprising real name revealed after his mum blurts it out on Gogglebox
TV fans were sent into meltdown when Rylan's mum accidentally blurted out his real name during an episode of Gogglebox as the pair had a back and fourth over iced fingers
- OK! Magazine
People are only just realising why there are zig-zag lines on main roads
A road marking has left people baffled after realising what the zig-zag means – and it's probably not what you think. Here's what you need to know about them
- The Telegraph
Palestinian student ‘full of joy’ after Oct 7 attack upset she faces deportation
A Palestinian student who said she was “full of pride” after Hamas launched its attack on Israel faces deportation.
- Yorkshire Live
Martin Lewis urges Octopus, EDF, OVO and British Gas customers to make £180 demand
The MoneySavingExpert has urged customers to check their energy bills and account balances as they could be owed a rebate of up to £180 from their supplier
- Liverpool Echo
Liverpool hit with reality as Premier League table without VAR emerges
Referees have been criticised for the on-field decisions in the Premier League this season
- Birmingham Live
Rylan Clark 'would've been in court' as he reveals he was 'held back' by TV crew over shocking behaviour
The shocking incident happened while he was in Venice for Rob and Rylan's Grand Tour
- The Telegraph
Watch: British Army leaves US troops trailing in river crossing race
The 156-metre stretch across the Drawa River in western Poland would normally be a perilous scenario for approaching armies.