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Trauma cleaner finds ‘enormous’ 35-year-old Mars Bar during house clear-out

A trauma cleaner’s discovery of a 35-year-old Mars Bar has sparked debate about ‘shrinkflation’ due to its size. Victoria Gordon, who runs the cleaning company Pocket Rockets, found the chocolate bar – with a best-before date of 1991 – while clearing out a house in Scunthorpe. She posted a photo…

The Independent UK · Aug 10

How a cosmic coincidence gives Earth its ‘perfect’ solar eclipses

A solar eclipse is a rare, visually striking phenomenon. The Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, temporarily hiding our star – a geometrical alignment spanning millions of miles.

The Conversation · Aug 10

Don't miss the crescent moon shine close to the red light of Mars before dawn on Aug. 9

Early risers will catch a spectacular sight in the predawn hours of Aug. 9, as the slender crescent moon shines close to the red light of Mars among the stars of the constellation Taurus.

Space · Aug 8

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What Is in Trump's New Fifth Batch of UFO Files? Pentagon Releases Bagram Triangle and Mars Reports

The Pentagon's latest declassified UFO files include unresolved cases like the Bagram triangle and a mysterious sphere in Brazil, highlighting ongoing transparency efforts without confirming extraterrestrial origins.

International Business Times UK · Aug 8

In 2025, scientists tracked 12 people through 10 months of Antarctic isolation. The findings could reshape how future Mars astronauts are trained for the psychological challenges of deep-space missions

Ten months of Antarctic isolation revealed a hard truth about deep space. Twelve people trapped at Concordia Station faced rising conflict, not stronger bonds. Forced closeness actually fueled mistrust. Now, NASA is using these psychological findings to redesign future Mars missions. To survive the journey, astronauts need elite skills—and enough…

The Economic Times · Aug 8

Spain's blood-red Río Tinto river is as acidic as vinegar, and Nasa says it could help scientists find life on Mars

The Río Tinto in Spain captivates with its vivid red and orange colors, a result of both its ancient geology and extensive mining activities. In this caustic environment, specialized microorganisms flourish by harnessing energy from iron and sulfur compounds. Over millennia, mining has intensified these natural chemical reactions, further enhancing…

The Times of India · Aug 8

Five Salt Lakes and Flats Across India That Rival Sambhar and Rann of Kutch for Travel

Sambhar Lake, Rajasthan, India's Largest Inland Saline LakeMost Indian travellers who know Sambhar know it only as a name on a map between Jaipur and Ajmer. The lake itself, roughly 230 square kilometres at full spread, sits in a shallow basin that has been harvested for salt since at least…

Times Life · Aug 8

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Alien Entrance on Mars? UFO Researcher Spots Mysterious 6ft Doorway in NASA Rover Footage

A NASA rover image of a rock formation on Mars resembling a doorway has sparked speculation about alien life, though experts suggest a natural geological explanation.

International Business Times UK · Aug 7

NASA's SkyFall Mars helicopters will wear tiny capes

These tiny capes carry some serious technology.

Space · Aug 7

Lonar Crater Lake in Maharashtra Is a Saltwater Meteor Scar That Deserves Its Own Trip

What the ground remembersThe water at Lonar is the colour of a bruise healing, greenish, then pink at certain hours, then a flat grey that makes you question whether you imagined the colour at all. You are standing inside a bowl roughly 1.8 kilometres wide and nearly 150 metres deep,…

Times Life · Aug 7

NASA says a billion-dollar bill for a recycled Moon rover is simply too high

NASA's proposed PROMISE Moon rover could cost up to $1.33 billion despite plans to reuse existing Mars rover engineering hardware.

TechRadar · Aug 6

'One more step': NASA astronauts conduct 6.5-hour spacewalk to prep ISS for solar array upgrade

Jessica Meir and Anil Menon completed a 6.5-hour spacewalk to install solar array mounting hardware outside of the International Space Station on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026.

Space · Aug 6

‘Pure insanity’—Elon Musk details SpaceX’s plan to turn the moon into its newest manufacturing site

SpaceX’s SEC filings describe lunar satellite factories, electromagnetic launchers, and robotic mineral mining. The founders building space equipment say the science checks out—even if the timeline doesn’t.

Fortune · Aug 6

If Your Daily Routine Includes Learning Something New, Here Are 65 Facts You Might Have Missed

Curiosity might’ve gotten the cat, but for humans, it’s basically a survival skill. One random fact can turn into a three-hour rabbit hole, a brand-new hobby, or that one line that makes you the most interesting person at dinner. Good news is that you don’t have to go digging for…

Bored Panda · Aug 6

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 6

Tech barons dream of human colonies on Mars – but I can’t think of a worse place to die

Humans love to do stupid things to reach far-off places – but even the wildest frontiers on Earth have at least the possibility of a return home

Space · Aug 6

Mars rover watches Earth disappear behind Phobos | Space photo of the day for Aug. 6, 2025

"Phobos crosses the Martian sky three times a day, and Earth is visible for months at a stretch, but catching one directly behind the other takes planning and a little luck."

Space · Aug 5

Curiosity rover spots mysterious honeycombs on Mars | Space photo of the day for Aug. 5, 2026

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover spotted surprising honeycomb-like shapes in the Red Planet soil while exploring a large valley.

The Economic Times · Aug 5

In 2003, NASA sent tiny worms aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. After the disaster, scientists discovered that an aluminium container had helped them survive the deadly impact

When Space Shuttle Columbiabroke apart on February 1, 2003, all seven astronauts lost their lives. Yet one NASA experiment survived. Tiny C. elegans worms, protected inside an aluminum research container, were recovered alive from the debris. Their survival transformed scientists' understanding of space biology,microgravity, and protective spacecraft design.

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Space · Aug 5

Mars dust is toxic. How will future astronauts deal with it?

Mars dust is known to contain various carcinogens, such as silica and numerous heavy metals. How will future astronauts mitigate the health risks?

Euronews · Aug 5

Was there ever life on Mars? The answer might be closer than we think

New research presented at the COSPAR space conference in Florence points to possible signs of ancient microbial life on Mars, based on mineral and organic matter found by NASA's Perseverance rover.

The Times of India · Aug 5

Antarctica is hiding a desert so dry it has changed little for millions of years: NASA says its landscape resembles Mars

Within Antarctica lies the McMurdo Dry Valleys, a strikingly desolate territory devoid of ice. The region's relentless winds and limited moisture create an extraordinary polar desert. This barren land closely mimics the surface of Mars, making it a focal point for planetary exploration. Resilient microorganisms thrive despite harsh conditions, offering…

MusicRadar · Aug 4

“My other little secret is, this right here, this position, that’s supposed to be the neck, right? It’s not”: Chris Payton on the guitars he needs to play a Bruno Mars stadium – and the genius mod that makes his HSS Strat even more versatile

Has Payton created the ultimate pop, rock and R&B guitar with some judicious mods to his American Elite Strat? His guitar choices – and rig – reflects the demands of an epic show

Space · Aug 4

'Significant areas of Mars may have once been covered by water': Scientists find hidden clue in Spirit rover data

A new analysis of decades-old data from NASA's Spirit rover has uncovered overlooked traces of crystalline hematite and altered magnetite, adding to growing evidence that liquid water once played a major role in shaping the Red Planet.

International Business Times UK · Aug 4

UFO Researcher Claims NASA Curiosity Photo Shows Unexploded Alien Missile on Mars Surface

A 2007 Mars panorama from NASA's Spirit rover resurfaces, sparking renewed debate over a 'walking man' illusion, highlighting human tendency for pareidolia and fascination with Martian mysteries.

Barchart · Aug 3

Billionaire Mark Cuban Jabs at Elon Musk on Explaining Why He Stopped Chasing Money: ‘How Much Money Do I Need? I’m Not Trying to Land on Mars’

Mark Cuban has never been shy about money. He sold Broadcast.com to Yahoo for $5.7 billion, spent two decades as one of the loudest owners in the NBA, and built a second act telling anyone who would listen how to get rich.

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