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Chinese Space Station Dodges Space Junk Threat

Chinese astronauts aboard the Tiangong space station performed emergency manoeuvres to avoid collision with space debris, highlighting the escalating danger of orbital junk threatening global space operations.

Football's Spookiest Halloween Ghost Stories

From phantom penalty takers to ghostly managers, discover the spine-tingling stories that prove football isn't just about what happens on the pitch. Ian Holloway and Don Revie feature in these eerie accounts that will make you question whether the beautif

Salman Rushdie's Haunting New Ghost Stories Collection

Literary legend Salman Rushdie makes a triumphant return with 'Nine Authentic Ghost Stories', a chilling collection that marks his first foray into supernatural fiction. Discover how the Booker Prize winner reinvents ghost stories for the modern age.

NASA: Astronaut's DNA changed after year in space

Exclusive: NASA astronaut Scott Kelly experienced fundamental DNA changes during his record-breaking year aboard the International Space Station, reveals groundbreaking twin study with earthbound brother Mark.

Buzz Aldrin, 94, files for divorce from wife

Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin, 94, ends 23-year marriage to Dr Anca Faur as divorce papers reveal separation date coinciding with anniversary of historic moon mission.

BBC's Space Documentary Reveals NASA's Dark Secrets

Christopher Stevens delivers a gripping review of the BBC's explosive new documentary revealing the dark secrets of NASA's early space programme - from institutional sexism to personal tragedies that haunted astronauts' families.

NASA's 'Space Sushi': UK 3D Food Printer Revolution

British researchers are developing a groundbreaking 3D food printer for NASA that could transform long-duration space missions, creating nutrient-rich 'space sushi' and gourmet meals from stored powders and oils.

UK woman to live in Mars simulator for a year

A British woman is embarking on an extraordinary year-long mission to simulate life on Mars without ever leaving Earth. Discover how a specialised bunker in Bristol will become her Red Planet home.

Brit Begins NASA's Year-Long Mock Mars Mission

Laura Marie, a UK scientist, has embarked on a gruelling year-long NASA simulation to test the human limits of a future mission to the Red Planet, living in isolation with three others.

Woman's pet 'cat' for 18 months was actually a wild animal

A UK woman lived with an astonishing secret for a year and a half after discovering the 'cat' she adored was not a feline at all, but a wild animal. The hilarious yet heartwarming mix-up was only uncovered during a routine vet visit.

Woman scammed by fake NASA astronaut in £16k romance con

A sophisticated romance scammer posing as a NASA astronaut on the ISS tricked a British woman into sending thousands for a fake 'space mission'. The elaborate con involved forged documents and fake video calls, revealing a disturbing new trend in online f

Mother Cat Adopts Orphaned Puppy in UK

A heart-melting story from the UK reveals a mother cat who has adopted an orphaned puppy, nursing and caring for the unlikely duo alongside her own kitten. This extraordinary display of animal instinct and compassion is captivating the nation.

Child immigrants become viral superstars after Parliament photo

The heartwarming story of two young brothers, child immigrants from Vietnam, who captured the nation's heart and became viral sensations after being photographed in Parliament. Discover their incredible journey from new arrivals to UK schoolboys and socia

The Enduring Power of a Father's Suede Jacket

A poignant personal story exploring how a father's old suede jacket became more than just clothing, transforming into a powerful symbol of memory, identity, and the unbreakable bond between parent and child.

Beyond the Doom: Finding Joy in Nature's Story

A powerful new perspective on environmental storytelling urges us to look beyond narratives of loss and despair, celebrating the wonder, resilience, and sheer absurdity of nature that still exists all around us.

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