50 years ago, NASA sent 2 spacecraft to search for life on Mars – the Viking missions’ findings are still discussed today
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Mysterious Comet Might Explain a Signal Beamed at Earth 48 Years Ago
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Heart diseases rising: ‘Lab-grown’ hearts and gene editing are the future, top American cardiologist reveals |
We’re familiar with lab-grown diamonds, but what about ‘lab-grown hearts’? It might sound like a scene from a…
How solar storms could threaten the first astronauts on Mars
Solar storms, driven by the Sun’s activity, pose significant risks to future astronauts on Mars. Unlike Earth, Mars…
The history of alcohol in space
Alcohol has followed humanity beyond Earth, from the first sip of communion wine on the Moon to secret…
Scientists just found cancer cells’ hidden power source
Cancer cells mount an instant, energy-rich response to being physically squeezed, according to a study published in the…
Trivia in orbit: How well do you know the ISS?
Floating above Earth, the International Space Station is a symbol of global cooperation, scientific discovery and the relentless…
Why is the Orbital Plane of 3I/ATLAS Inclined by 5 degrees Relative to the Ecliptic Plane? | by Avi Loeb | Oct, 2025
The main asteroid belt of the Solar system is a doughnut-shaped region, located between the orbits of Mars…
‘They start really fighting, like grappling’
A series of studies on various animals’ behaviors all point to the same thing: hotter temperatures lead to…
Trump’s hatred for renewables means the US is falling behind the rest of the world | Climate science scepticism and denial
US vital statistics Six years after Donald Trump allegedly wrote a suggestive birthday note to Jeffrey Epstein, the…
Health insurers are offering DNA testing to see how some medicines might work. What to know before you opt in
Two major Australian health insurers, Bupa and Medibank, have started offering genetic testing meant to tell you your…