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Rare Himalayan diamond flower blooms once in seven years, grows taller than humans
The Kenzo flower, also known as Padamchal, grows at high altitudes in the Himalayas. This rare alpine bloom takes seven years to produce a single flower. It survives harsh conditions and is valued for its medicinal properties by local communities. Visitors can spot this remarkable plant in various locations across the Indian Himalayas. Conservation efforts are crucial as its habitat faces potential shrinkage due to rising temperatures.
NASA at 68: America must lead on the Moon, Mars and beyond—or China will
On July 29, America will celebrate the birth of the agency that transformed the impossible into the inevitable. For 68 years, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration has led the world in space exploration.From the Mercury missions to Apollo and the space shuttle program to Artemis, NASA has always represented something larger than rockets and astronauts. It is a reminder that when America leads with courage, innovation and purpose, the world follows.Today, that leadership is being test...
Puzzling object found on Mars sparks theories of extraterrestrial life
A photograph captured by Nasa's Curiosity rover has sparked renewed speculation about ancient extraterrestrial warfare after a UFO researcher claimed the image depicts an unexploded alien weapon.Scott C Waring, who investigates unidentified flying objects, shared the resurfaced picture showing what he believes to be a missile from another world resting on the Martian terrain.According to Mr Waring, the object serves as proof that a catastrophic battle once decimated a flourishing civilisation on...
'I thought I would die': Survivors describe the shock and horror of Japan's devastating earthquake
'I thought I would die': Survivors describe the shock and horror of Japan's devastating earthquakeByChie KobayashiReporting fromTokyoPublished5 minutes agoByGavin ButlerImage source, ReutersImage caption, The ramifications of the earthquake have been widely feltBusiness was winding down for the day at Sendan Shokudo, a diner in Japan's southwestern city of Yatsushiro, when the whole building suddenly lurched. Everything on the kitchen shelves cascaded to the floor; bowls and glasses shattered.Th...
MH370 mystery deepens as China 'fails to reveal why doomed flight really vanished'
The families of those who disappeared aboard Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 have still not been told why the flight vanished.On March 8, 2014, 239 passengers had been flying from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing when the jet mysteriously disappeared.Despite the largest search in aviation history, neither the aircraft nor its black box have been found.Relatives showed up at a Beijing court on Tuesday to demand answers. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The court appearance follows a ruling in December...
Mysterious 'experimental explosion' detected off Florida coast sparks earthquake alert
Mysterious 'experimental explosion' detected off Florida coast sparks earthquake alertREAD MORE: Urgent warning to brace for catastrophic 'Ring of Fire' disaster as global megaquake chain reaction sparks fears for MILLIONS in its path: 'Super overdue'See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy STACY LIBERATORE, US SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDITOR Published: 20:05, 28 July 2026 | Updated: 21:50, 28 July 2026 e-mail 34 shares
Mysterious object in NASA Mars photo ignites theories of extraterrestrial life on the Red Planet
Mysterious object in NASA Mars photo ignites theories of extraterrestrial life on the Red PlanetREAD MORE: I'm a pastor who attended a secret UFO disclosure meeting. We saw images of 'translucent beings' that chilled me to the bone... the files could fulfil a dark biblical prophecySee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy STACY LIBERATORE, US SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDITOR Published: 19:10, 28 July 2026 | Updated: 20:36, 28 July 2026 e-mail 57 shares
US science gets a new blueprint 81 years after 'Endless Frontier'
Eighty-one years ago, Vannevar Bush handed then-US President Harry S. Truman a report that would define American science for generations. "Science: The Endless Frontier" made the case for federal funding of basic research – and delivered the institutional
BBC Strictly bags Game of Thrones and Doctor Who star as ninth celebrity signing as show pros react
Bethany Antonia, the 28-year-old actress best known for portraying dragon-rider Lady Baela Targaryen in HBO's Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon, has been unveiled as the ninth celebrity competitor for this year's series of Strictly Come Dancing.The BBC confirmed the news on Tuesday, with Ms Antonia set to swap Dragonstone for the dance floor when the show returns this September.Beyond her TV work, Ms Antonia is currently performing as Eurydice in the Tony Award-winning musical Hadestow...
A major earthquake strikes southern Japan
The Japan Meteorological Agency said the earthquake, with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 and a depth of just over 6 miles, was at the highest end of the seismic intensity scale. NBC News' Raf Sanchez reports on the initial damage caused by the earthquake.
What really happened when the dinosaur-killing asteroid hit Earth: Worldwide fires incinerated most animals within HOURS - before a global winter wiped out any survivors, study finds
What really happened when the dinosaur–killing asteroid hit Earth: Worldwide fires incinerated most animals within HOURS – before a global winter wiped out any survivors, study findsREAD MORE: Why did T. rex have small arms? Scientists SOLVE the mysterySee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy SHIVALI BEST, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDITOR Published: 14:00, 28 July 2026 | Updated: 14:12, 28 July 2026 e-mail 232 View comments
Melting ice caps unleash dangerous amounts of chemical trapped for centuries
Scientists at Peking University in Beijing have discovered Antarctica's retreating ice sheets are unleashing centuries-old mercury deposits into the surrounding waters, posing a severe threat to the region's ecosystem. The research, published in PNAS Environmental Sciences, analysed sediment samples from 16 sites around the Antarctic Peninsula.Findings show mercury is now building up on the continental shelf at 93 micrograms per square metre annually — double the rate of other continental shelve...
More rail services in England set to slow as heatwave shrinks soil
South Western Railway expected to join operators in east of England in reducing train speeds and changing timetablesBusiness live – latest updatesPersistent drought conditions caused by the climate crisis are expected to cause further disruption to trains across southern England, as the lack of rainfall affects the ground supporting railway embankments.South Western Railway is expected to become the latest large rail company to announce timetable changes and reduced speeds to cope with the effec...
Powerful Earthquake and Tsunami Warning Hit Japan
A 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit southern Japan on Tuesday, shaking buildings, injuring dozens and triggering a tsunami warning. NBC’s Raf Sanchez reports for TODAY.
Britain's first halal-only student halls for Muslim men sparks 'segregation' outrage
Britain's first halal-only student halls for Muslim men sparks 'segregation' outrageGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREE See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ELEANOR HARDING, EDUCATION EDITOR Published: 11:02, 28 July 2026 | Updated: 11:02, 28 July 2026 e-mail View comments
Moment 7.1-magnitude earthquake rocks southern Japan
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake has hit Kumamoto on Japan's southern island of Kyushu.
A major earthquake rocks Japan, prompting tsunami warnings
A major earthquake struck Japan’s southern Kumamoto Prefecture, sparking tsunami warnings in the region. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 and a depth of 10 kilometers, or just over 6 miles.
Massive earthquake rocks Japan as 7.1 magnitude tremors cause urgent tsunami warning
A massive earthquake has rocked Japan as 7.1 magnitude tremors have triggered an urgent tsunami warning. The Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed the alert was in place for waves reaching up to a metre tall.The Government issued emergency earthquake warnings for prefectures across Kyushu island, including Nagasaki, Kagoshima, Fukuoka, Saga, Oita, Miyazaki and Kumamoto.MORE TO FOLLOW... TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter
Large earthquake rocks Japan, prompting tsunami warnings
BREAKING NEWSJul. 28, 2026, 7:54 AM UTCJapanJapanLarge earthquake rocks Japan, prompting tsunami warningsThe Japan Meteorological Agency said the earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 and depth of 10 kilometers, or just over 6 miles. Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleBy Chantal Da SilvaA large earthquake struck Japan’s southern Kumamoto Prefecture on Tuesday, sparking tsunami warnings in the region. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the ear...
The science behind Luke Littler's trophy-laden success
Want to know the secret behind the success of darting phenom Luke Littler?Littler has spearheaded darts' surge towards the mainstream since he broke on the scene with his debut run to the 2024 World Championship final as a 16-year-old.