Georges Lemaître: The Cosmic Mystery That Remains at the Heart of Our Universe After the Big Bang
The more we learn about the expanding universe, the stranger it becomes.
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Severe Flood in Northern Nigeria Wreaks Havoc, Kills at Least 44 – Reports
At least 44 people were killed and 20 others are missing following the Sunday flood in the northern Nigeria’s state of Katsina, local media reported Monday citing the region’s Governor Aminu Masari.
Georges Lemaître: Who was the Belgian priest who discovered the universe is expanding?
‘This is the most beautiful and satisfactory explanation of creation to which I ever listened.’
Iran is Taking US to International Court Over Re-imposed Sanctions
Tehran has filed a complaint against the US in the International Court of Justice over President Donald Trump’s move to re-impose sanctions on the Islamic Republic after unilaterally ditching the ‘nuclear deal’.
The Holes in the Official Skripal Story
In part one, Craig Murray sets out the official UK government account of the events in the Skripal case. In part two, he examines the credibility of this story. Next week, he will look at alternative explanations.
May says Trump told her to sue the EU over Brexit – But “don’t walk away”
Theresa May has revealed a piece of advice she ignored from US President Donald Trump. POTUS told her not to enter into negotiations with the European Union; instead, she should sue the bloc as part of her Brexit strategy.
Hawaii Gets New Island As Erupting Volcanic Crater Continues To Spew Lava Into Sea (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
Lava flows that have been cascading into the sea have formed a brand new, tiny island off the coast of Hawaii after a crater at Mount Kilauea exploded with the force of a 5.2-magnitude earthquake.
New Control Of Cell Division Discovered
UZH researchers have identified an enzyme responsible for guaranteeing the even distribution of cell constituents concentrated in organelles without a membrane. Their discovery opens up new opportunities for the treatment of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging processes and viral infections.
Scientists Claim To Have Discovered The World’s Oldest Color – and It Is Pink
The coral hue is older than animals – and helps explain why it has taken so long for them to arrive.
What is ‘Reputable’ News? YouTube Intends to Decide For You
YouTube will invest $25 million in funding “quality journalism” on its platform. The initiative aims to provide context and to promote ‘reputable’ sources, but it’s unclear as to what that entails.
New Zealand’s biggest mass strike in decades: Teachers, nurses and civil servants to walk out after “years of neglect”
Teachers in New Zealand will strike for the first time in 24 years.
Soundwaves and Viruses Used to ‘Switch Off’ Memory Formation
Researchers have discovered it is possible to use soundwaves and viruses to ‘switch off’ memory formation in the brain.
Milky Way Clogged With Trillions Of Tons Of ‘Dirty, Toxic Space Grease,’ Study Finds
The Milky Way is full of grease-like molecules, enough ‘space grease’ for 40 trillion trillion trillion packs of butter, according to a new study that attempted to mimic interstellar dust in a laboratory.
American Farmers Are Killing Themselves in Staggering Numbers
Farmers are dying by suicide at a higher rate than any other occupational group in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Giant Asteroid Headed Toward Earth is Visible to Human Eye
The giant space rock is barreling through space at breakneck speeds of 19.34 km/s or 43,262mph.