Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Meanwhile in China bulletin explores what you need to know about the country’s rise and how it’s affecting the world. China is scheduled to launch an uncrewed lunar mission aimed at returning samples from the far side of the moon for the first time, in a potentially big step… Read More »
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Japan’s “Lunar Sniper” lander has defied the odds for the third time and managed to survive another long, cold lunar night despite not being designed to withstand such harsh conditions, according to the Japan Aerospace… Read More »
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Many animal species form social groups and behave collectively: A herd of elephants follows their matriarch, birds in flocks fly together, people gather at concert events. Researchers found that even common fruit flies organize themselves… Read More »
For someone at the cutting edge of the UK’s space travel industry, Steve Bennett’s life couldn’t be further away from the likes of Elon Musk. The CEO of Starchaser Industries, who has just celebrated his 60th birthday, told the MEN that he spent his time ‘relaxing’ on his narrowboat in Nantwich. Starchaser Industries is a… Read More »
If all goes well, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will be launched into space on Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft on May 6, 2024. This last major test for Starliner, which will launch from Kennedy Space Center, will test the new spacecraft and take the duo to the International Space Station for about a week.… Read More »
LONDON (AP) — Toothbrushes used to be simple, only hand-operated, so they never broke down. Nowadays, rechargeable electric toothbrushes are becoming increasingly popular as they make brushing teeth easier and more effective, but they become a headache when they stop working properly. Inside the electric toothbrush’s waterproof housing is a battery that powers a small… Read More »
Interns in a major case review sparked by the exoneration of Andrew Malkinson have been tasked with weeding out possible wrongful convictions for rape and murder, the Guardian has revealed. The justice body’s miscarriage The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) last month said it would re-examine cases where it had refused to refer to the… Read More »
New research suggests that men are more likely to have health problems that lead to premature death, while women live longer and therefore face higher levels of disease and disability throughout their lives. Global research shows stark differences between men and women when it comes to health. The findings also show that little progress has… Read More »
Lobbying between Government ministers via WhatsApp should be subject to the same transparency as face-to-face meetings, a committee of MPs has said. But the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee (PACAC) also said messaging apps and other non-corporate communication channels (NCCCs) should be blocked on official devices if strengthened transparency measures “do not inspire public… Read More »