It has long been thought that a monumental increase in oxygen fueled the Cambrian explosion about 540 million years agobreathing life into the Earth’s biosphere to generate a rich diversity of astonishingly complex animal species. Whether oxygen really played such a crucial role is hotly disputed, however, with other factors possibly playing a role. ignite … Read more
A little over a decade ago, a robotic rover on Mars finally found an answer to a burning question. It is now clear that the Red Planet does indeed have organic material buried in the sediment of its ancient lakebeds. Since then, we’ve found more and more organic molecules on Mars that are distributed in … Read more
As shown in this artist’s concept, the SHERLOC instrument is located at the end of the robotic arm of NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech After six months of effort, an instrument that helps NASA‘s Perseverance Mars Rover’s search for possible signs of ancient microbial life is back online. After a mechanical failure halted SHERLOC … Read more
Really supportindependent journalism Our mission is to provide objective, fact-based reporting that speaks to power and reveals the truth. Whether it’s $5 or $50, every contribution counts. Support us in delivering journalism without an agenda. Find out more Iibby Connor was about to turn 21 and wanted to throw a house party. As a second-year … Read more
Engineers are currently busy making the first parts of what will eventually become the Gateway Space Station. One day, if all goes according to plan, Gateway will serve as the first lunar orbiting space station, and the moon’s first true transportation hub. While not intended to be permanently inhabited, the station is being built to … Read more
NASA’s Viking was the first American spacecraft to land on Mars, sending back images of craters, massive volcanoes and giant canyons from its surface. In the 1970s, NASA launched two identical robots — Viking 1 and Viking 2, each equipped with landers and orbiters — to the Red Planet. After the mission, NASA reported that … Read more
Recent studies have highlighted the catastrophic effects of extreme solar eruptions, especially when combined with a weakened magnetic field. These phenomena, which occur about once every thousand years, can significantly disrupt the Earth’s ozone layer, with serious consequences for all life on our planet. The protective role of the Earth’s magnetic field The Earth’s magnetic … Read more
It’s pretty easy to see that a rock and a chipmunk are different. The rock doesn’t do much except slowly erode. The chipmunk, on the other hand, is a whirlwind of activity. He endlessly scans his environment for food or danger. And when either shows up, the chipmunk reacts quickly. On a more fundamental level, … Read more
Do YOU have a story? Send an email to tips@dailymail.com Gabby Logan spoke candidly about her sex life with her husband Kenny after he had his prostate removed. Former Scotland rugby international Kenny, 52, was diagnosed with cancer in February 2022 after Gabby, 51, urged him to see a doctor. And on Thursday, Gabby told … Read more
Gabby Logan spoke candidly about her sex life with her husband Kenny after he had his prostate removed. Former Scotland rugby international Kenny, 52, was diagnosed with cancer in February 2022 after Gabby, 51, urged him to see a doctor. And on Thursday, Gabby told The Chris Evans Breakfast Show on Virgin Radio that they … Read more