New study suggests asteroid collision did not cause extinction of the dinosaurs
May 28, 2020 08:22 am UTC| Science
It is widely believed that an asteroid collision on Earth was responsible for the mass extinction of the dinosaurs. However, a new study seems to suggest that it was not the case at all. Express reports that researchers...
Apollo 11: Buzz Aldrin reveals how they planted the US flag on the Moon
May 28, 2020 08:21 am UTC| Science
The historical Apollo 11 mission took place in 1969, with Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin becoming the first men on the Moon. In uncovered interview footage, Aldrin reveals something about the flag they planted on the...
NASA: Rocosmos says Russia is to begin work on new space station
May 27, 2020 06:30 am UTC| Science
As NASA and Elon Musks SpaceX program are to make their first-ever launch on American soil, this would mean NASA would no longer rely on Russian space agency Rocosmos for launching its astronauts into space. Rocosmos chief...
Asteroids: Asteroid-comet hybrid spotted by NASA's asteroid warning system
May 27, 2020 06:30 am UTC| Science
Hybrids of objects seen in space are very rarely sighted, until recently. NASAs asteroid warning system in Hawaii recently spotted one hybrid of an asteroid and a comet known as Trojans. Express reports that astronomers...
New powerful infrared telescope scheduled to be completed within the year, says scientists
May 27, 2020 06:30 am UTC| Science
While NASA has the James Webb Space Telescope that will be launching in 2021, space agencies in other countries are also in the process of developing their own. However, scientists from the Australian National University...
Expert says text from the Merneptah Stele proves the Israelites occupied Canaan
May 26, 2020 06:24 am UTC| Science
Many archaeologists and experts continue to study artifacts to find proof that lands and events that existed in the biblical times really existed. A breakthrough appears to have been made as of late as two lines from the...
Aliens: Expert says China is making progress in searching for alien life
May 26, 2020 06:23 am UTC| Science
Space agencies all over the world are determined to search for alien life in upcoming studies and missions. One expert, in particular, says that among the countries that are keen on searching for extraterrestrials, China...
Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility
Economist Chris Richardson on an ‘ugly’ inflation result and the coming budget
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Labour can afford to be far more ambitious with its economic policies – voters are on board
Sudan: civil war stretches into a second year with no end in sight