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Russia's Nuclear Space Weapon Revealed by US

The United States has issued a stark warning about Russia's development of a troubling new anti-satellite weapon with nuclear capabilities, raising global security concerns.

Snakes calculate angles before striking prey

Groundbreaking research uncovers the deadly hunting techniques of snakes, with high-speed footage showing how they calculate perfect strike angles in milliseconds before pouncing on unsuspecting prey.

United Airlines jet nearly hit by space debris

A United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Paris had a terrifying near-miss with space junk, highlighting the growing danger of orbital debris to commercial aviation.

SpaceX Starship completes successful test flight

SpaceX achieves historic milestone as Starship completes successful test flight, bringing Elon Musk's vision of Martian colonisation closer to reality. Latest launch demonstrates significant progress for the world's most powerful rocket.

Colts QB Richardson hospitalised with orbital fracture

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson suffers orbital fracture in bizarre training accident involving resistance band, casting doubt on his playing future and raising questions about athlete safety protocols.

Nobel Physics Prize 2024 Winners Announced

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences honours three visionary physicists whose groundbreaking work on quantum phenomena and cosmic mysteries has transformed modern science.

Puffy red 'moon' eye revealed hidden tumour

Medical experts issue urgent warning after woman's unusual eye symptoms led to shocking diagnosis of hidden orbital tumour. Discover the signs doctors say you should never ignore.

SpaceX Starship Soars in Key Test for NASA Moon Mission

SpaceX achieves a major breakthrough with its Starship rocket, successfully completing a key test flight from Texas. The milestone brings NASA's ambitious Artemis moon missions a significant step closer to reality.

First Private Space Station Launching in 2026

Axiom Space reveals ambitious plans for the world's first commercial space station, with the first module launching in 2026. This revolutionary orbital facility promises to host astronauts, pioneer research, and fuel a new space economy after the ISS reti

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

SpaceX Starship launches on critical test flight

SpaceX's colossal Starship rocket has launched on its fourth test flight from Texas, marking a pivotal step towards lunar missions and Mars colonisation. The world's most powerful rocket successfully demonstrated key manoeuvres despite previous setbacks.

SpaceX Starship Soars in Monumental Test Launch Success

Elon Musk's SpaceX achieves a monumental success as its Starship rocket, the most powerful ever built, completes a near-flawless test flight from Texas, marking a giant leap towards Mars colonisation and satellite deployment.

SpaceX Starship Soars in Historic Texas Test Launch

SpaceX's Starship rocket achieves a monumental successful launch and landing from Texas, marking a giant leap towards Elon Musk's ambition of Mars colonisation and revolutionising orbital spaceflight.

UK Leads Revolutionary Space Solar Power Project

British researchers are leading a groundbreaking European project to harness 24/7 solar energy from orbit, beaming limitless clean electricity to Earth and revolutionising renewable power generation.

SpaceX launches secretive X-37B spaceplane on Falcon Heavy

SpaceX's powerful Falcon Heavy rocket has successfully launched the US military's clandestine X-37B spaceplane from Florida's Cape Canaveral, marking a significant milestone in space operations and national security capabilities.

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