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NASA finds Titan’s alien lakes may be creating primitive cells
[ad_1] NASA research has shown that cell-like compartments called vesicles could form naturally in the lakes of Saturn’s moon Titan. Titan is the only world apart from Earth that is known to have liquid on its surface. However, Titan’s lakes and seas are not filled with water. Instead, they contain liquid hydrocarbons like ethane and […]
Russia hits Ukraine with more that 800 drones and decoy drones in biggest-ever aerial barrage
[ad_1] Russia hit Ukraine’s capital with drone and missiles Sunday in the largest aerial attack since the war began, killing four people across the country and damaging a key government building. Russia attacked with 810 drones and decoys, Ukraine’s air force said, adding it shot down 747 drones and four missiles. Details by FRANCE 24 […]
Ancient DNA finally solves the mystery of the world’s first pandemic
[ad_1] For the first time, researchers have uncovered direct genomic evidence of the bacterium behind the Plague of Justinian — the world’s first recorded pandemic — in the Eastern Mediterranean, where the outbreak was first described nearly 1,500 years ago. The landmark discovery, led by an interdisciplinary team at the University of South Florida and […]
World Cup qualifiers: How much of a threat are Belarus to Scotland?
[ad_1] They have not, however, had the greatest ‘home’ record since being obliged by Fifa to play at a neutral venue – and behind closed doors – as a result of the country’s support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Indeed, they have only overcome Andorra and Kosovo in the 11 competitive games played under such […]
Mysterious bone disease ravaged Brazil’s giant dinosaurs
[ad_1] A set of bones belonging to sauropods, as long-necked dinosaurs are called, found in the municipality of Ibirá in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, reveals that the region was conducive to a bone disease that was fatal to these animals. Supported by FAPESP, the researchers found signs of osteomyelitis, a bone disease that […]
Transcript: Sen. Mark Warner on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Sept. 7, 2025
[ad_1] The following is the transcript of an interview with Sen. Mark Warner, Democrat of Virginia that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on Sept. 7, 2025. MARGARET BRENNAN: We’re joined now by the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, Mark Warner. Good morning, Senator, good to have you here in person. […]
Why ultra-processed diets make you gain fat even without extra calories
[ad_1] Over the past 50 years, rates of obesity and type-2 diabetes have soared, while sperm quality has plummeted. Driving these changes could be the increasing popularity of ultra-processed foods, which have been linked to a range of poor health outcomes. However, scientists still aren’t sure whether it’s the industrial nature of the ingredients themselves, […]
US Open 2025: Donald Trump arrival delays Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner final in New York
[ad_1] The US Open men’s final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner was delayed by 30 minutes because of extra security measures put in place for President Donald Trump’s visit. The match was scheduled to start at 14:00 local time in New York (19:00 BST) but was pushed back because of huge queues outside Arthur […]
NASA’s Webb Space Telescope Reveals Secrets of Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS
[ad_1] Science News from research organizations Date: September 2, 2025 Source: NASA Summary: Webb, Hubble, and SPHEREx are joining forces to study the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, revealing details about its structure and chemistry. The comet isn’t dangerous, but it’s offering scientists a rare chance to explore material from outside our solar system. Share: FULL STORY […]
Window to prevent famine spreading in Gaza is ‘closing fast’, UN warns
[ad_1] Tom Fletcher’s statement amid what he described as “a massive military offensive” by Israeli forces against Palestinians in Gaza City, and the failure of ceasefire negotiations with Hamas militants. By the end of September famine will likely have spread into Deir al Balah and Khan Younis, he said, unless there is a huge influx […]