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Mystery clouds deaths, disappearances of scientists with UFO research ties: timeline
A series of suspicious deaths and disappearances of high-level scientists across the country over the past several years is reaching a fever pitch and catching the attention of online sleuths all the way to the White House.Since 2023, at least eight people, mostly involved in researching space and nuclear science, have died or vanished, some under murky circumstances. Some have had connections to UFO research.Asked Wednesday by Fox News' Peter Doocy about the trend, White House Press Secretary K...
Mind-blowing power and speed of black hole jets measured for the first time
For the first time, scientists have measured the instantaneous mind-blowing power of jets blasting from a black hole. The jet power from this relatively close black hole-star system is equivalent to 10,000 suns, an international research team reported on Thursday. They also tracked the jet speed: roughly 540 million km/h (355 million mph) – half the speed of light. Located 7,200 light-years away, Cygnus X-1 features not only a black hole – the first one ever identified more than a half-century.....
Solar net metering helps avert daytime outages
The dying solar net metering has rescued Pakistan from daytime load shedding at a time when the country is undergoing the worst power crisis. Meanwhile, the authorities have ramped up furnace oil-based power generation to full capacity while delaying scheduled maintenance at nuclear plants in an effort to sustain electricity supply amid worsening LNG shortages. Disruptions in liquefied natural gas flows, linked to regional instability following the Iran war, have strained the country's ene...
Government withholding information on UFOs from the public, GOP rep says
Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn, expressed skepticism in a new interview that the federal government has been forthcoming on what it knows about UFOs."The truth is, is that the government is not telling us everything about what's going on," Burchett said on Wednesday's installment of the "Will Cain Country" podcast."I believe there is something else going on — it's not ours, it's not the Russians', it's not China's. If either one of them had it, they would own us, even more so than China does now," he...
UK, Pakistan launch geoscience capability drive
Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik and British High Commissioner Jane Marriott jointly launched a capacity-building initiative aimed at strengthening Pakistan's geoscientific capabilities and supporting the country's mineral sector, according to a statement issued on Thursday. The programme was inaugurated at the Geological Survey of Pakistan (GSP) and will run from April to July 2026. It aims to strengthen GSP's technical capability through hands-on training aligned w...
India’s big nuclear leap: How Stage 2 criticality will power the road to energy security
India's nuclear ambitions have reached a pivotal stage with the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor achieving criticality, marking a significant step in its three-stage nuclear program. This advancement positions India as a leader in advanced nuclear technology, bolstering its drive for energy self-reliance and security amidst a rapidly expanding power sector.
RFK Jr 'cut off raccoon genitals' on side of road for study while children waited in car
RFK Jr 'cut off raccoon genitals' on side of road for study while children waited in carWhile his children waited inside the vehicle, RFK Jr, who is now America's Health Secretary, removed the animal's genitals "for study"CommentsNewsMikey Smith Deputy Political Editor14:26, 16 Apr 2026View Image(Image: Getty Images)Robert F Kennedy Jr once stopped his family car in the middle of a highway so he could get out and cut the penis off a raccoon, it has been claimed.Whi...
Environmental breach? Philippines awaits report on cyanide use in disputed shoal
Dubai: The Philippines’ Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has declared that it is awaiting the results of a “scientific and technical analysis” into the alleged use of cyanide in waters of Ayungin Shoal or Second Thomas Shoal, a disputed area in the South China Sea, before determining its next steps.The statement has been issued following the remarks of National Security Council assistant director general and spokesperson Cornelio Valencia, who cited concerns over the alleged illegal discharge...
Further digs to take place at ‘remarkable’ cave once home to ancient hippo
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China’s Qingzhou robotic craft tests space debris capture and clean-up
China’s prototype Qingzhou robotic cargo spacecraft successfully conducted capture and towing operations on “non-cooperative” space targets, state broadcaster CCTV reported on Thursday. The progress paves the way for so-called orbital tow trucks capable of clearing space debris and derelict satellites. The prototype spacecraft launched last month also conducted a suite of in-orbit experiments designed to sustain long-duration missions, according to CCTV. These included automated metal...
Send Dr Grace and Rocky: Suns outside Solar System seen dimming
Send Dr Grace and Rocky Suns outside Solar System seen dimming
Chinese drone exposes Indonesia’s ‘insufficient’ undersea capabilities
The recent discovery of a Chinese underwater drone in Indonesia’s waters serves as a wake-up call for Jakarta to strengthen its undersea defence capabilities, analysts have said. Indonesia, however, is likely to remain silent on the find and resolve the issue through “quiet diplomacy”, according to observers. Last week, an Indonesian fisherman found a Chinese unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) in the Lombok Strait, a key waterway leading to Australia. Marked with the letters “CSIC”, the drone is....
Russian soldiers in Ukraine turn to witchcraft for protection as belief in the supernatural surges
NewsWorldEuropeRussian soldiers in Ukraine turn to witchcraft for protection as belief in the supernatural surgesWitchcraft interest surged in the final years of the Russian Empire – when faith healer Rasputin's influence over the tsar's family caused public outrage Alessandra Prentice Thursday 16 April 2026 12:07 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Boo...
Isro confirms 36 Indian rocket parts fell on Earth after launch in 2025
Isro confirms Indian rocket parts fell on Earth after launch in
How seals' whiskers make them master underwater hunters
NPR Science LISTEN & FOLLOW NPR App Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music RSS link Science How seals' whiskers make them master underwater hunters April 16, 20267:00 AM ET Ari Daniel Filou worked with scientists for two years to help them test a theory about how harbor seals use their whiskers to hunt. Robin Heinrich/Marine Science Center hide caption toggle caption Robin Heinrich/Marine Science Center A harbor seal sports about a hundred whiskers — which are more than j...
UAE showcases nuclear safety progress at international review meeting
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has presented its Tenth National Report at the Review Meeting of the Contracting Parties to the Convention on Nuclear Safety (CNS), held at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).The UAE delegation presented the report as part of the review process under the Convention, highlighting the country’s continued commitment to the highest standards of nuclear safety, transparency, and international cooperation.The UAE’s National Report outlines the legislative, regulatory, and...
Nasa flies close to Sun, uncovers new clue to how solar storms are born
Nasa flies close to Sun uncovers new clue to how solar storms are born
Living alone branded 'unaffordable' as average house share age hits 35
Living alone branded 'unaffordable' as average house share age hits 35Nationwide research suggests that one in ten Brits live in shared accomodationCommentsMoneyAmber O'Connor Money and Lifestyle reporter U35s11:02, 16 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesMillions of Brits have felt embarrassed over their living situation (stock photo)(Image: Getty)The average age of Brits living in house shares is 35, according to new research by Nationwide. The building society says over two-thirds of people (6...
Bruins’ James Hagens has locked down a Game 1 spot for the NHL playoffs
BOSTON — It’s about the feet. It’s about the hands, vision, agility and creativity working in concert at high speed.It’s not about the age, inexperience, a body under construction or the pressure of the moment.James Hagens belongs. And not just in Games 81 and 82 for the Boston Bruins. All of his strengths make him a guarantee to play in Game 1 of the playoffs against the Buffalo Sabres.
Can a ring of gelatin measure crowd reaction at an NHL game?
There are things you expect to see in the stands at an NHL arena. No longer absent from the list: a red ring of gelatin, perched on a three-foot, electronic platform built with proprietary, “jiggle”-measuring technology.On April 3, at UBS Arena in Uniondale, N.Y., the New York Islanders and Philadelphia Flyers played the first game with the Jell-Ometer in the building.Advertisement