Red sand shifts under the boots of the crew members. In the distance, it appears that a rocky mountain range is rising out of the Martian horizon. A thin layer of red dust coats the solar panels and equipment necessary for the year-long mission. This landscape isn’t actually 145m miles Read more…
An unprecedented analysis of how cancers grow has revealed an “almost infinite” ability of tumors to evolve and survive, say scientists. The results of tracking lung cancers for nine years left the research team “surprised” and “in awe” at the formidable force they were up against. They have concluded we Read more…
According to a recent study involving a sample of 28,646 Chinese people, high-speed rail projects were found to increase individual happiness, albeit not by much. It can increase happiness, especially for people who live in regional capitals, rural areas, men and the elderly, but only by an increase of .076 Read more…
Twitter will let its users access stocks, cryptocurrencies and other financial assets through a partnership with eToro, a social trading company. Starting Thursday, a new feature will be rolled out on the Twitter app. It will allow users to view market charts on an expanded range of financial instruments and Read more…
A historic mission to Jupiter is about to blast off. The European Space Agency’s spacecraft nicknamed Juice — for Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer — is set to begin an eight-year journey toward the planet and three of its largest moons. Juice is scheduled to launch Friday morning Eastern Time from Read more…
“What the scientists have in their briefcases is terrifying.” — Nikita Khrushchev