Cosmic rays could help support alien life on worlds outside the ‘Goldilocks zone’
A new study suggests that cosmic radiation could potentially provide the energy to kick-start extraterrestrial life deep beneath the surface of icy worlds like Mars
Creepy new giant insect may be the heaviest ever recorded in Australia
Researchers have discovered a giant stick insect living at high altitude in tropical North Queensland. Acrophylla alta is around 16 inches long and a strong
How germy is the public pool, really? An expert explains
Most pool-related illnesses won’t kill you, but no one wants to spend their vacation or a week of beautiful summer days in the bathroom.
Wealthy first-time candidate Cloobeck drops $1.4 million on TV ads in the California governor’s race
Democrat Stephen J. Cloobeck, who has never run for political office before, has bought $1.4 million of broadcast and cable adds — mostly in California
Seven superclouds sit just beyond the solar system
The superclouds probably produce star-forming clouds of gas, since most nearby stellar nurseries are located within the giants.
Locals find this habit of tourists ‘ridiculous’ to do in public
When traveling to different places, you should practice good etiquette as to not upset the locals
Trump hails ‘hottest’ Sydney Sweeney advert – and clearly couldn’t wait to have his say
Tweety McTreason has waded into the debate surrounding Sydney Sweeney’s jeans ad.
Russia’s Medvedev issues warning as Moscow says not bound by missile treaty
Ex-Russian President Dmitry Medvedev warns of ‘further steps’, blaming NATO’s ‘anti-Russian policy’.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,258
Here are the key events on day 1,258 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Far-right figure Tommy Robinson arrested for train station assault in UK
The 42-year-old was detained by the British Transport Police after disembarking from a flight from Portugal.
Former NFL linebacker tapped by Trump for new sports council is registered sex offender
A New York court ordered Lawrence Taylor to register himself after he pleaded guilty to sexual misconduct and patronizing a prostitute in March 2011.
Another Celine Dion death hoax spreads online
This latest death hoax about the famed entertainer appeared online in early August 2025.
Inspecting report on ex-CIA whistleblower who allegedly said NSA audit proved Harris won 2024 election
A Substack article claimed Adam Zarnowski, a former CIA agent, was involved in an NSA audit of the 2024 election that showed Kamala Harris won.
Nebraska Republican faces rowdy town hall with questions about Epstein files and fired BLS chief
The Nebraska Republican held a town hall that started with boos from the crowd as he took the stage and ended with chants of “vote