Asteroid Bennu teems with life's building blocks
NASA's Bennu sample contains sugars vital for life and a baffling 'space gum', reshaping theories on the origins of life in our solar system. Discover the groundbreaking findings.
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Historic 5,000ft rock core drilled from Great Glen Fault
A priceless 5,000ft rock core extracted from Scotland's Great Glen Fault offers scientists a unique window into Earth's distant past, potentially answering fundamental geological questions. Discover the story.
Asteroid Bennu discovery could change origins of life
Scientists analysing asteroid Bennu samples found sugars essential for life and a mysterious gum-like substance, suggesting the building blocks for life may be common in space. Discover what this means for our cosmic origins.
NASA Finds Essential Sugars on Ancient Asteroid Bennu
NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission has discovered ribose and glucose on asteroid Bennu, offering key clues to the origins of life on Earth. Explore the groundbreaking findings.
NASA finds vital sugars for life on asteroid Bennu
NASA's analysis of the Bennu asteroid sample reveals ribose and glucose, key building blocks for life. This discovery suggests the ingredients for life are widespread. Read the full story.
Nostradamus 2025: Pandemic and War Predictions
Nostradamus's 2025 prophecies warn of another pandemic, UK conflict, and an extinction-level asteroid. Expert urges caution over 'metaphorical' predictions.
Polio detected in Germany after 30 years
The wild polio virus has been identified in a Hamburg sewage sample, the first such discovery in Germany in over three decades. Health officials stress the risk remains low due to high vaccination rates. #PublicHealth
City-Killer Asteroid Could Hit Moon in 2032
Scientists warn asteroid 2024 YR4 has a 4% chance of hitting the moon in 2032, potentially rising to 30%. James Webb Telescope observations in February could determine if deflection missions are needed.
Interstellar Visitor 3I-ATLAS Approaches Sun Today
A mysterious interstellar object designated 3I-ATLAS is making its closest approach to the Sun today, leaving astronomers worldwide scrambling to study this rare visitor from beyond our solar system.
Asteroid winter, not impact, killed dinosaurs - study
Groundbreaking study confirms it wasn't the initial asteroid impact but the resulting global winter that sealed dinosaurs' fate 66 million years ago.
Dinosaur extinction: Asteroid far deadlier than believed
Groundbreaking research reveals the asteroid that wiped out dinosaurs created a 'perfect storm' of destruction, with global wildfires and atmospheric collapse ensuring their extinction.
New Mexico dinosaur fossils reveal final moments before extinction
Groundbreaking fossil discovery in New Mexico reveals dinosaurs perished and were preserved moments before the catastrophic asteroid impact that wiped them out 66 million years ago.
Lizzo copyright lawsuit over Truth Hurts sample
Pop superstar Lizzo confronts copyright infringement allegations over uncredited sample in her hit song 'Truth Hurts', with actress Sydney Sweeney's social media post adding fuel to the legal fire.
Earth's Second Moon Confirmed by NASA Until 2083
NASA confirms Earth has captured a 'quasi-moon' - asteroid 2023 FW13 that will accompany our planet in a remarkable cosmic dance for the next six decades before drifting away.
Celestial Hybrid Discovered Between Jupiter and Neptune
Astronomers have identified a remarkable celestial object orbiting between Jupiter and Neptune that displays characteristics of both asteroids and comets, challenging our understanding of solar system classifications.
Earth's Trojan Asteroid: Cosmic Stowaway Discovered
Groundbreaking research reveals Earth has been secretly accompanied by a mysterious quasi-moon - and it could be interstellar technology in disguise.
Asteroid 2025 TF: ESA tracks close Earth approach
The European Space Agency is monitoring asteroid 2025 TF, a building-sized object making a close but safe pass by Earth this week. Discover what makes this near-Earth object significant.
Stadium-Sized Asteroid to Pass Closer Than Moon in 2029
A massive asteroid larger than a football stadium will skim past Earth at just 19,635 miles in 2029 - closer than our Moon and some satellites. NASA reveals whether we should be concerned about this cosmic near-miss.
Ancient Space Impact Evidence Found in Greenland Ice
Groundbreaking research reveals compelling new evidence that a massive asteroid or comet impact may have destabilised Greenland's ice sheet at the end of the last ice age, challenging long-held climate theories.
First Images of Interstellar Object 'Oumuamua Revealed
Exclusive: Harvard astronomers release the first-ever images of the mysterious interstellar object 'Oumuamua, reigniting debate over its potential artificial origins and providing new clues about its bizarre, pancake-like shape.
Yorkshire's Ancient Asteroid Cataclysm Revealed
Geologists uncover evidence of a colossal asteroid impact in Yorkshire, rewriting the history of Britain's formation and revealing a landscape forged by cosmic fire.
Skyscraper-Sized Asteroid to Pass Closer Than Moon
A massive asteroid the size of a New York skyscraper is set to make a breathtakingly close pass by Earth, with NASA confirming it will come closer than the Moon. Here's what you need to know about 2024 MK.
Earth's Secret 'Quasi-Moon' Discovered By Astronomers
British astronomers have identified a remarkable 'quasi-moon'—a near-Earth asteroid, 2023 FW13, that has been gravitationally bound to our planet since 100 BC and will remain so until AD 3700. This astonishing celestial partner represents one of the most
Simulation Shows UK's Apocalyptic Fate From Asteroid Impact
A chilling scientific simulation reveals the catastrophic consequences for the UK if a massive asteroid struck the Atlantic Ocean, with tsunamis and firestorms rendering the nation uninhabitable.
IVF mix-up: White couple has mixed-race baby after clinic error
A major IVF clinic faces legal action after a catastrophic sperm sample error results in a white couple giving birth to a mixed-race child. The devastating mix-up emerged moments after delivery, sparking questions about fertility industry safeguards.
New Theory Finally Explains Mysterious 'Oumuamua Object
Groundbreaking research from the University of California, Berkeley, challenges previous theories, suggesting the first-known interstellar visitor was a comet after all, propelled by invisible hydrogen gas. Discover the new cosmic clues.
NASA returns ancient asteroid dust older than the Sun
In a landmark achievement for space exploration, NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft has successfully delivered pristine samples from the 4.5-billion-year-old asteroid Bennu. This cosmic treasure trove, containing material predating our solar system, promises to
Huge Fireball Illuminates Night Sky Over Western Japan
A spectacular fireball, believed to be a meteoroid fragment, blazed across western Japan in a stunning celestial display. The event, captured on countless dashcams and security cameras, has ignited scientific excitement and public awe.
Scientists reveal asteroid impact probability
New research reveals the chilling probability of a deadly asteroid strike—and how prepared we really are.
Giant 'God of Destruction' Asteroid to Pass Earth July 28
A colossal asteroid, dubbed the 'God of Destruction', will make a close approach to Earth on July 28. NASA confirms it poses no threat, but its size and speed are staggering. Here's what you need to know.
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