Mercury's Rare Pre-Dawn Appearance Offers UK Viewing Chance
Early risers in the UK have a rare opportunity to spot elusive Mercury in the pre-dawn sky this week. Find out the best time and how to view it safely.
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Lonely Planet 2026 Hotlist Features US Destinations
Discover Lonely Planet's must-visit spots for 2026, including dreamy Maine and the rugged Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Start planning your adventure now!
Dog walker finds human skull in woodland horror
A routine dog walk turned into a nightmare discovery when a walker stumbled upon human remains in a peaceful nature reserve, sparking a major police investigation.
Lonely Planet 2026: Maine & North Dakota Shine
Discover why Lonely Planet has earmarked Maine's stunning coastline and North Dakota's rugged badlands as must-visit destinations for 2026 in their latest travel forecast.
Ancient Roman 'Pandora' bracelet found in Kent drain
A routine drain clearance at Bluewater shopping centre reveals a mysterious Roman-era bracelet bearing the name 'Pandora', leaving archaeologists and staff utterly speechless.
Aztec Artefacts Found in Minneapolis Target Store
A Minneapolis Target store was abruptly evacuated after employees discovered what appeared to be pre-Columbian Mexican artefacts in a staff break room, sparking a major police response and archaeological investigation.
Homeowner finds mysterious safe behind kitchen cupboards
A routine kitchen renovation in the UK took an extraordinary turn when a homeowner discovered a fully intact safe hidden behind his cupboards. The mysterious find has sparked curiosity and speculation about what treasures might lie within.
Lonely Planet Reveals UK's Top City Destination 2024
Discover which surprising British city has been crowned the must-visit destination for 2024, beating London and Edinburgh in Lonely Planet's prestigious rankings.
David Attenborough, 99, becomes oldest Emmy winner ever
Broadcasting legend Sir David Attenborough becomes the oldest Daytime Emmy winner ever at 99, claiming victory for his Netflix series 'Our Planet II' and breaking Dick Van Dyke's previous record.
Sir David Attenborough wins Daytime Emmy Award
Broadcasting legend Sir David Attenborough adds another accolade to his collection, winning a Daytime Emmy for his outstanding narration work on 'Our Planet'.
David Attenborough, 98, becomes oldest Emmy winner in history
Broadcasting legend Sir David Attenborough has secured another extraordinary achievement, winning a Daytime Emmy at age 98 for his Netflix series 'Our Planet II', becoming the oldest winner in Emmy history.
Earth-Sized Planet Discovered in Our Solar System
Groundbreaking research from the University of Arizona reveals a mysterious Earth-sized planet lurking in our solar system's outer reaches, challenging everything we know about planetary science.
NASA Chief Backs Musk's Mars Mission Plans
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson reveals surprising support for Elon Musk's SpaceX Mars colonisation plans, highlighting growing partnership between space agency and private sector in new space race.
Rogue Planet CHA 1107-7626 Discovered in Deep Space
Scientists have identified a remarkable free-floating planet wandering through interstellar space without a parent star, challenging our understanding of planetary formation.
Mars Dust Devils Unleash Electrical Secrets
New NASA research reveals how Martian dust devils create massive electrical fields, potentially impacting future human exploration of the Red Planet.
Interstellar Comet May Have Collided With Mars
Groundbreaking NASA research suggests an interstellar visitor may have collided with Mars, potentially scattering alien biological material across the Red Planet.
Rogue Planet Discovered: Billions of Tonnes in Space
Astronomers have made a stunning discovery - a massive free-floating planet, weighing billions of tonnes, roaming untethered through space without orbiting any star. This cosmic wanderer challenges everything we know about planetary formation.
David Attenborough, 97, lands two Netflix deals
Broadcasting legend Sir David Attenborough, 97, secures groundbreaking dual Netflix projects while continuing his iconic work with the BBC, showcasing unprecedented demand for his environmental storytelling.
NASA: Mars had rivers flowing for billions of years
In a landmark discovery, NASA scientists have uncovered compelling new evidence that multiple rivers once flowed on Mars for billions of years, dramatically increasing the odds that the Red Planet was once habitable.
Planet Earth III Becomes UK's Most-Watched Show of 2023
The stars of BBC One's Planet Earth III have become household names overnight as the nature documentary series achieves record-breaking viewing figures, becoming the most-watched show of the year.
NASA finds 'clearest sign of life' on Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover has detected the most compelling evidence for potential life on Mars yet, discovering a mysterious gas that on Earth is exclusively produced by living organisms.
NASA finds clearest evidence of potential life on Mars
Exclusive: NASA's Perseverance rover discovers mysterious methane gas and carbon-based organic chemicals in Martian crater - the strongest indication that life may have once existed on Mars.
NASA Teases Major Mars Life Discovery
NASA sparks global speculation with a mysterious announcement about a significant discovery from the Mars Perseverance rover, prompting theories about potential evidence of past or present life on the Red Planet.
NASA Rover Confirms Ancient Lake Existed on Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover confirms Jezero Crater was once a vast lake, boosting hopes of finding ancient Martian life. New study reveals evidence of epic floods.
NASA's InSight Lander finds mysterious molten blobs on Mars
New seismic data from NASA's Mars InSight mission has revealed a baffling mystery deep beneath the Elysium Planitia region. Scientists have discovered massive subterranean 'blobs' of molten rock, a finding that challenges our fundamental understanding of
Dinosaur-Hunting Crocodile Relative Discovered
A groundbreaking discovery by researchers from the University of Bristol reveals a colossal, carnivorous ancestor of modern crocodiles that was a top predator in the Triassic period.
NASA spots Harry Potter's Sorting Hat on Mars
NASA's Curiosity rover has captured a mysterious helmet-like rock on Mars, sparking comparisons to the iconic Sorting Hat from Harry Potter and exciting scientists worldwide.
Fluffy 'Cotton Candy' Planet Discovery Stuns Astronomers
Scientists have identified a colossal, super-light gas giant in the Aquila constellation with a density so low it rivals cotton candy, challenging our understanding of planetary formation.
NASA Scientist Convinced Alien Life Found on Mars in 70s
A top NASA scientist is convinced proof of alien life was discovered on Mars in the 1970s. Dr Gilbert Levin's explosive claims challenge everything we think we know about the Red Planet.
Water found on distant planet – could it host life?
Astronomers have identified a distant exoplanet that may possess liquid water, raising hopes it could support extraterrestrial life. The groundbreaking discovery opens new possibilities in the search for habitable worlds.
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