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80 million trees were wiped out in seconds in Siberia after a space rock explosion more powerful than the Hiroshima bomb, but scientists never found a crater

2 Jul 2026 11:34 pm

Quote of the day by Stephen Hawking: I have lived with the prospect of an early death for the last 49 years. I'm not afraid of death, but I'm in no hurry to die - the secret to living fully despite uncertainty

2 Jul 2026 9:00 pm

Brown tree snakes reached Guam hidden in military cargo during World War II, and it triggered an ecological collapse that wiped out nearly all native birds and slashed tree seedling growth by up to 92%

2 Jul 2026 4:14 pm

Nasa unveils $600 million for new Lunar base missions for 2028: Inside the plan to build a lasting presence on the Moon

2 Jul 2026 4:00 pm

Someone buried 40,000 Roman coins 1,700 years ago and never returned. Then archaeologists uncovered the hidden treasure

2 Jul 2026 2:10 pm

Meet Avi Loeb: Harvard scientist who believes alien technology may already have reached Earth, now chosen to lead White House's UFO panel

2 Jul 2026 10:40 am

Olympus Mons: The giant Martian volcano nearly three times taller than Mount Everest

2 Jul 2026 10:11 am

Quote of the day by Alexander Graham Bell: The only difference between success and failure is the ability to take action - lessons on beating procrastination, why ideas count for nothing without movement, from the inventor who gave the world the telephone

1 Jul 2026 11:26 pm

Scientists create 'life': All about the SpudCell - why it matters & where it falls short

Scientists have engineered 'SpudCell,' a lab-made system from chemicals that mimics life's core functions like growth and division. While not fully alive due to reliance on external components, this breakthrough offers a simplified model to understand essential life processes. Researchers aim to enhance its self-sufficiency, paving the way for custom biological machines and deeper insights into fundamental biology.

1 Jul 2026 10:45 pm

China's electromagnetic rocket launch technology could change the way we go to space

China is pioneering an innovative electromagnetic launch system, aiming to catapult rockets to supersonic speeds using electricity before engine ignition. This novel approach, unlike SpaceX's chemical rockets, could significantly reduce fuel needs and launch costs by leveraging ground-based power. Tests are reportedly progressing, with potential for a revolutionary shift in space access if successful.

1 Jul 2026 8:06 pm