Scientists have discovered a mysterious 'iron bar' in the heart of a nearby nebula that could offer a glimpse into Earth's grizzly fate.

A colossal bar of iron hidden inside the Ring Nebula may be the ghostly remains of a planet destroyed by a dying star. An international team of astronomers led by researchers at UCL (University Col... Read more A colossal bar of iron hidden inside the Ring Nebula may be the ghostly remains of a planet destroyed by a dying star. An international team of astronomers led by researchers at UCL (University College London) and Cardiff University has uncovered an unexpected feature inside the well-known Ring Nebula. Hidden within the glowing structure is [...] Show less

Learn how mapping the Ring Nebula’s light revealed a massive iron bar hidden for decades.

Chelsea need to avoid long-throw blues, plus: a vacant spot for Liverpool and West Ham’s best hope for survivalRace for the golden boot: Premier League top scorersCan the 198th derby be any spicier... Read more Chelsea need to avoid long-throw blues, plus: a vacant spot for Liverpool and West Ham’s best hope for survivalRace for the golden boot: Premier League top scorersCan the 198th derby be any spicier for Manchester United and their latest interim manager, Michael Carrick? This is his second caretaker tenure though the three games of November-December 2021 (beating Villarreal and Arsenal, drawing with Chelsea) hardly compares to sending out an XI to try to beat Manchester City in Saturday’s early kick-off. Pep Guardiola’s high-performing unit remain in contention on all fronts. Carrick takes charge of a United suffering the aftershocks of a latest manager sacking, hoping to salvage the season via European qualification. The lad from Wallsend has 17 games to do so – his new team are in seventh place on 32 points, so victory over City would be a fine start. But you wonder if the match might end with Carrick and United humbled or, even worse, humiliated. Jamie JacksonManchester United v Manchester City, Saturday 12.30pm (all times GMT)Chelsea v Brentford, Saturday 3pmLeeds v Fulham, Saturday 3pmLiverpool v Burnley, Saturday 3pm Continue reading... Show less

Scientists believe the map could shed light on how Antarctica's vast ice sheet will respond to climate change.

Texas is home to more than 100 snake species, including the western diamondback rattlesnake, which was recently documented for the first time in Denton County after being found in a suburban garage.

As NASA moves closer to launch of the Artemis II test flight, the agency soon will roll its SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft to the launch pad for the first time at the agency’... Read more As NASA moves closer to launch of the Artemis II test flight, the agency soon will roll its SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft to the launch pad for the first time at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida to begin final integration, testing, and launch rehearsals. NASA is targeting no earlier. Show less

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Researchers at The University of Manchester are calling for stronger, coordinated partnerships to tackle modern slavery and human trafficking, warning that gaps between organizations risk leaving v... Read more Researchers at The University of Manchester are calling for stronger, coordinated partnerships to tackle modern slavery and human trafficking, warning that gaps between organizations risk leaving victims and survivors without consistent protection and support. Show less

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