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‘UFO sighting could be …’: Elon Musk reveals the shocking truth about aliens

10/12/2025
Tech mogul Elon Musk has weighed in on UFO sightings, asserting that neither he nor SpaceX has encountered any evidence of alien visitors. He suggests most unexplained aerial phenomena have terrestrial origins, like advanced military projects or mundane objects. While acknowledging the ongoing search for extraterrestrial life, Musk emphasizes the need for concrete proof over speculation.

The Soviet secret: Why Russia dug the deepest hole on Earth and then sealed it

10/12/2025
The Kola Superdeep Borehole was the USSR’s bold attempt to probe Earth’s crust during the Cold War, drilling over 12 km down for pure science. Engineers battled extreme heat, collapsing rock and soaring costs before abandoning the effort. Yet the project reshaped geology, revealing unexpected heat, deep fluids and ancient fossils beneath an ordinary Arctic manhole.

Woman born with two-uteruses shares candid answers to people’s biggest questions

10/12/2025
A 27-year-old woman with complete uterus didelphys used Reddit’s AMA to explain life with two uteruses, two cervixes and a divided vaginal canal, from painful periods and “two tunnels” to how her body handled pregnancy. She answered strangers’ questions with humour and clarity, while medical experts note the condition affects just 0.3% of people and can complicate fertility and menstruation.

NASA shows how air travel can be made safer for future

10/12/2025
Urban air travel is becoming a reality. NASA is creating advanced systems to manage air taxis and drones safely. These tools will coordinate flights, prevent collisions, and ensure smooth operations. Simulations show these plans can handle busy city skies. This work prepares for a future where air taxis and drones are common in cities.

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim returns after 8 months in space; here’s what he brought back for humanity

10/12/2025
NASA astronaut Jonny Kim has returned to Earth after an eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station. He conducted vital research in areas like bioprinting and robotics, contributing to advancements in medicine and future space exploration. The mission highlights the ISS's crucial role in scientific discovery and preparing for deeper space travel.

Longest solar eclipse in 100 years to occur in 2027: When, where to watch rare celestial event, India visibility and viewing tips

10/12/2025
Prepare for a rare celestial spectacle as the longest total solar eclipse in a century occurs on August 2, 2027. For an unprecedented 6 minutes and 23 seconds, the Moon will completely obscure the Sun, plunging parts of North Africa, the Middle East, and the Indian Ocean into midday darkness. India will experience a partial eclipse during this extraordinary event.

Saudi Arabia to witness century’s longest Solar Eclipse on August 2, 2027

10/12/2025
On August 2, 2027, Saudi Arabia will witness the longest solar eclipse in 100 years, with the Moon blocking the Sun for over six minutes. The eclipse will also pass across North Africa and southern Spain. Daylight will fade to twilight, and the Sun’s glowing corona will shine around the Moon, offering observers a rare, breathtaking celestial spectacle.

3I/ATLAS is carrying ‘key’ ingredients for life, NASA scientist finds

10/12/2025
Ever since interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS entered view in July, its strange behaviour, shifting colours, erratic motion, a puzzling 16.16-hour “heartbeat,” has fuelled both scientific curiosity and speculation. Now, NASA astrochemist Martin Cordiner’s team has detected unusually abundant methanol and hydrogen cyanide in its plume, chemicals linked to life’s origins. Harvard’s Avi Loeb says the new data only deepens the mystery.

3I/ATLAS is carrying 'key' ingredients to life, NASA scientist finds

10/12/2025
Ever since interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS entered view in July, its strange behaviour, shifting colours, erratic motion, a puzzling 16.16-hour “heartbeat,” has fuelled both scientific curiosity and speculation. Now, NASA astrochemist Martin Cordiner’s team has detected unusually abundant methanol and hydrogen cyanide in its plume, chemicals linked to life’s origins. Harvard’s Avi Loeb says the new data only deepens the mystery.

Did airport body scanners really see you naked? Here’s what they show today

09/12/2025
Early airport body scanners were far more revealing than most travellers realised. In the early 2010s, Rapiscan X-ray machines produced highly detailed, near-nude images that sparked outrage and were ultimately removed over privacy concerns. Experts tell Reader’s Digest that today’s millimetre-wave scanners work very differently, generating only a generic avatar and flagging possible threats without exposing anyone’s actual body.

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