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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

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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
Avi Loeb: ET may have reached us using 'dimension-hopping' technology
Avi Loeb: ET may have reached us using 'dimension-hopping' technology
The Harvard astrophysicist has become synonymous with the hunt for evidence of aliens in recent years.— Unexplained Mysteries
Ghost hunter's hair 'pulled' inside haunted house
Ghost hunter's hair 'pulled' inside haunted house
Katie felt her hair being tugged while at the 18th century Grade I Listed Merley House, which was was built in 1756, in Wimborne, Dorset.— Mirror
Largest 3D map of our universe could 'turn cosmology upside down'
Largest 3D map of our universe could 'turn cosmology upside down'
Scientists using the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument have unveiled the largest 3D map of the universe ever.— Live Science
What would happen if the 'Big One' hit California?
What would happen if the 'Big One' hit California?
Video shows how 7+ magnitude earthquake would rip through Los Angeles in seconds causing up to $300bn in damage and killing thousands.— Daily Mail
AI poised to replace entry-level positions at large financial institutions
AI poised to replace entry-level positions at large financial institutions
Global banks and investment firms are currently mulling plans to replace entry-level financial analyst positions with artificial intelligence.— CIO
Strange light spotted over distant 'hell planet' may be 1st rainbow 'glory' found beyond our solar system
Strange light spotted over distant 'hell planet' may be 1st rainbow 'glory' found beyond our solar system
New data suggest that exoplanet WASP-76 b could harbor a massive, rainbow-colored light show known as a "glory."— Live Science
Stunning new Roman frescoes uncovered at Pompeii, the ancient Italian city frozen in time by a volcano
Stunning new Roman frescoes uncovered at Pompeii, the ancient Italian city frozen in time by a volcano
Stunning Roman frescoes have been uncovered by archeologists in Pompeii, the ancient city destroyed by an eruption of the volcano Mount Vesuvius.— CBS News
Real-life 'Joker' suffers from uncontrollable, pathological laughter
Real-life 'Joker' suffers from uncontrollable, pathological laughter
The titular character of the popular movie and its upcoming sequel suffers from an affliction that is based on a real-life condition.— Unexplained Mysteries
She Dreams of Pink Planets and Alien Dinosaurs
She Dreams of Pink Planets and Alien Dinosaurs
Lisa Kaltenegger, director of the Carl Sagan Institute at Cornell University, hunts for aliens in space by studying Earth across time.— New York Times
Two-story house floats through San Francisco Bay
Two-story house floats through San Francisco Bay
The wood-shingled home was first spotted in the water on Sunday and was seen in various locations around the bay in the ensuing days.— UPI
Move Over Eclipse, a New Celestial Wonder Is Set to Take Center Stage
Move Over Eclipse, a New Celestial Wonder Is Set to Take Center Stage
A nearby star system, teetering on the edge of a spectacular explosion, promises a rare cosmic show that’ll be visible to the naked eye.— Gizmodo
A Harvard professor is risking his reputation to search for aliens. Tech tycoons are bankrolling his quest.
A Harvard professor is risking his reputation to search for aliens. Tech tycoons are bankrolling his quest.
Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb thinks it's time for the scientific community to get over its bias against UFOs.— Business Insider
Scientists still baffled from giant human skeletons up to 10 feet tall decades after initial discovery
Scientists still baffled from giant human skeletons up to 10 feet tall decades after initial discovery
The claims about supersized humans who roamed the area around Lovelock, a remote town 90 miles northeast of Reno, thousands of years ago are rooted in Native American lore.— New York Post
Could these big expandable habitats help humanity settle the moon and Mars?
Could these big expandable habitats help humanity settle the moon and Mars?
The startup Max Space has big plans for its habitat tech, which will get its first in-space test in 2026.— Space.com
Flying cars: The future of personal mobility
Flying cars: The future of personal mobility
A video interview with the CEO of flying car company Alef Aeronautics, Jim Dukhovny.— BBC