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Purple Exoplanets Could Be Teeming with Alien Life
Purple Exoplanets Could Be Teeming with Alien Life
A team of researchers from Cornell University has significantly expanded the range of potential surface biosignatures for Earth-like exoplanets.— The Debrief

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'Unprecedented' discovery of mysterious circular monument near 2 necropolises found in France
'Unprecedented' discovery of mysterious circular monument near 2 necropolises found in France
The mysterious monument site appears to have been occupied across multiple historical periods.— Live Science
The Viking Women With Intentionally Reshaped Skulls
The Viking Women With Intentionally Reshaped Skulls
Scientists posit how and why the ladies achieved the cone-head look.— Atlas Obscura
This ancient snake in India might have been longer than a school bus and weighed a ton
This ancient snake in India might have been longer than a school bus and weighed a ton
Fossils found near a coal mine revealed a snake that stretched an estimated 36 feet (11 meters) to 50 feet (15 meters).— AP
UFO Or Cross-Sign? Mysterious Object Spotted Flying Over California's Skies
UFO Or Cross-Sign? Mysterious Object Spotted Flying Over California's Skies
The footage circulating on social media captures an unidentified object resembling a human figure in the air moving slowly.— News18.com
Enormous ancient sea reptile identified from amateur fossil find
Enormous ancient sea reptile identified from amateur fossil find
Scientists have identified what was probably the largest marine reptile ever to swim in the seas - a creature longer than two, nose-to-nose buses.— BBC
Saturn's 'Death Star' moon Mimas may have gotten huge buried ocean from ringed planet's powerful pull
Saturn's 'Death Star' moon Mimas may have gotten huge buried ocean from ringed planet's powerful pull
Earlier this year, researchers discovered that a vast liquid ocean lurks beneath the icy shell of Saturn's tiny moon, Mimas.— Space.com
Have Baba Vanga's predictions for 2024 already come true?
Have Baba Vanga's predictions for 2024 already come true?
The world-famous blind mystic made a great number of chilling predictions about the future before her death.— Unexplained Mysteries
The 18th-Century Baron Who Lent His Name to Munchausen Syndrome
The 18th-Century Baron Who Lent His Name to Munchausen Syndrome
The medical condition is named after a fictional storyteller who in turn was based on a real-life German nobleman known for telling tall tales.— Smithsonian Magazine
Humans Sheltered in This Lava Tube for Thousands of Years
Humans Sheltered in This Lava Tube for Thousands of Years
A mile-long lava tube in Saudi Arabia was full of life, as new archaeological research shows.— Gizmodo
Explosive 'devil comet' 12P will soon be at its brightest and best. Here's how to see it before it disappears.
Explosive 'devil comet' 12P will soon be at its brightest and best. Here's how to see it before it disappears.
The explosive green 'devil comet' 12P/ Pons-Brooks is about to reach its closest point to the sun.— Live Science
Paranormal encounters may prove beneficial for grieving pet owners
Paranormal encounters may prove beneficial for grieving pet owners
New research has highlighted how perceived contact with a deceased pet can have therapeutic benefits.— Unexplained Mysteries
Star Forts Are Military History, and the Base of Some Strange Conspiracy Theories
Star Forts Are Military History, and the Base of Some Strange Conspiracy Theories
Examining why these ubiquitous, obsolete fortifications carry an air of mystery.— Atlas Obscura
NASA confirms space station debris hit Florida man's home
NASA confirms space station debris hit Florida man's home
An object that crashed from the sky into an American man's home was a hunk of debris ejected from the International Space Station.— AFP
Tarot card reading predicts Michigan woman's $500,000 lottery win
Tarot card reading predicts Michigan woman's $500,000 lottery win
"During my tarot reading, I was told money would be coming into my life very soon," said the woman.— UPI
Large asteroid safely passed Earth
Large asteroid safely passed Earth
NASA astronomers were able to obtain radar images of the large asteroid that passed Earth safely on Monday, April 15, 2024.— EarthSky
32 astonishing ancient burials, from 'vampire' decapitations to riches for the afterlife
32 astonishing ancient burials, from 'vampire' decapitations to riches for the afterlife
Archaeologists have discovered lavish and grisly burials the world over.— Live Science
Ex-Navy officer: 'Underwater UFOs jeopardize US maritime security'
Ex-Navy officer: 'Underwater UFOs jeopardize US maritime security'
A retired rear admiral has expressed concerns over UFOs that have the ability to transition from air to water.— Unexplained Mysteries
I think I took a photo of a ghost with my smartphone
I think I took a photo of a ghost with my smartphone
Andy Boxall investigates an anomaly that showed up in his photo.— Digital Trends
Brightest-ever cosmic explosion solved but new mysteries sparked
Brightest-ever cosmic explosion solved but new mysteries sparked
Researchers have discovered the cause of the brightest burst of light ever recorded.— BBC
Tiny black holes left over from the Big Bang may be prime dark matter suspects
Tiny black holes left over from the Big Bang may be prime dark matter suspects
Tiny black holes, created seconds after the birth of the universe, may survive longer than expected.— Space.com
Readers Share Stories of Their Loved Ones’ Deathbed Visions
Readers Share Stories of Their Loved Ones’ Deathbed Visions
Rich, deeply personal stories of visions and the peace they have brought to people’s lives.— New York Times
Stonehenge research explores possible Moon connection
Stonehenge research explores possible Moon connection
Researchers are investigating whether Stonehenge aligns with the positions of the Moon as well as the Sun.— BBC
The Legend of London’s Time-Traveling Tomb
The Legend of London’s Time-Traveling Tomb
Deep in London’s historic Brompton Cemetery sits a mausoleum that houses a Victorian heiress, her daughters, and a time-travel story that keeps growing.— Mental Floss
Astronomers Detect Unusual Radio Signals From Nearby Magnetar
Astronomers Detect Unusual Radio Signals From Nearby Magnetar
Astronomers in Australia say they have detected unusual radio signals from Earth’s closest magnetar that are “behaving in complex ways.”— The Debrief
Strange glowing blue object descends into river in Philadelphia
Strange glowing blue object descends into river in Philadelphia
Witnesses managed to capture the spectacle on film as the mysterious object slowly descended into the water.— Unexplained Mysteries
Watch your garden glow with new genetically modified bioluminescent petunias
Watch your garden glow with new genetically modified bioluminescent petunias
Research into new pharmaceuticals has produced an unanticipated by-product: Petunias that glow in the dark.— NPR
Woman found drained of blood in abandoned church as locals spot people 'dressed as vampires'
Woman found drained of blood in abandoned church as locals spot people 'dressed as vampires'
A 22-year old woman who was found with the blood drained from her body in an abandoned church had been "looking for a haunted house" before she died.— Mirror
How AI is paving the way to smoother streets using autonomous robots
How AI is paving the way to smoother streets using autonomous robots
Pothole patrol robots to the rescue.— Fox News
Is the robot uprising about to begin?
Is the robot uprising about to begin?
OpenAI and Meta are set to release AI models capable of reasoning and planning - critical steps towards 'superhuman cognition'.— Daily Mail