Soviet invasions of Hungary and Czechoslovakia were wrong, Putin says
Russian President Vladimir Putin also said that the West has 'no friends, only interests'.
2023-09-12 18:17
Libyan floods: Derna city alone recovers 1,000 bodies - minister
Much of Derna is under water after two dams and four bridges collapsed in flooding after Storm Daniel.
2023-09-12 17:52
'Flipping El Moussas' star Heather Rae El Moussa slammed for wearing lambskin outfit despite her veganism
'Flipping El Moussas' star Heather Rae El Moussa wore a controversial lambskin leather outfit and was criticized for animal cruelty
2023-09-12 17:51
2024 GOP contenders clash over Covid-19 records as they warn against future mandates
Amid an uptick in coronavirus cases, Republican presidential candidates are taking aim at limited, local returns to masking requirements -- using those moves as an opening to warn against broader restrictions.
2023-09-12 17:29
Scientists discover huge exoplanet 120 light years from Earth that ‘could contain signs of life’
An exoplanet more than eight times the size of Earth and potentially habitable has been discovered by scientists. Exoplanet K2-18 b was detected by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope and piqued scientists’ interest after data suggested it may be covered in an ocean and have a hydrogen-rich atmosphere that could support life. Scientists are also encouraged by a hint of the detection of the molecule dimethyl sulphide (DMS). On Earth, DMS is only produced by microbial life, but the team has yet to confirm the detection and search for evidence of biological activity. The groundbreaking discovery of K2-18 b may see the exoplanet come under the unique classification of a “Hycean” planet – ones which are candidates for life thanks to their hydrogen-rich atmospheres and water cover. The amount of methane and carbon dioxide combined with the shortage of ammonia suggests there may be a water ocean underneath a hydrogen-rich atmosphere in K2-18 b. K2-18 b lies within the constellation of Leo and orbits a dwarf star called K2-18. It lies around 120 light years away from Earth and is within the habitable zone. However, scientists added that this does not necessarily mean it can support life. Nikku Madhusudhan, an astronomer at the University of Cambridge and lead author of the paper, explained: “Our findings underscore the importance of considering diverse habitable environments in the search for life elsewhere. “Traditionally, the search for life on exoplanets has focused primarily on smaller rocky planets, but the larger Hycean worlds are significantly more conducive to atmospheric observations.” Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-09-12 17:22
Maria Ressa: Philippines Nobel laureate acquitted in court
Renowned Filipina journalist Maria Ressa has been acquitted in the last of five tax evasion cases.
2023-09-12 17:19
GOP lawmaker faces blowback from Republicans over anti-impeachment stance
Conservative Rep. Ken Buck is just one of several House Republicans standing in the way of the right's push to impeach President Joe Biden.
2023-09-12 17:17
Google trial: US takes on tech giant in landmark case
A landmark trial against the search engine will be a key test of whether the US can rein in the industry.
2023-09-12 16:56
Hurricane Lee's size continues to increase in the Atlantic ahead of pivotal turn
Hurricane Lee increased in size late Monday in the Atlantic and still is expected to grow significantly this week, forecasters say -- growth that will help determine the extent of its impact on the US Northeast, Bermuda and Canada.
2023-09-12 16:54
‘Today’ host Carson Daly reveals major gig away from NBC show following continued absence
Carson Daly revealed on Friday his participation in the upcoming Mental Wealth Expo in New York City next month
2023-09-12 16:48
'RHONJ' star Danielle Cabral's brother Thomas DiPietro demands her mental evaluation before reconciliation
Danielle Cabral's brother Thomas DiPietro would never reconcile with her until she consents to a psychiatric examination
2023-09-12 16:24
How tall is Jimmy Butler? Exploring height of 6 times NBA All-Star and Olympic gold medalist
Jimmy Butler's height advantage has played a significant role in his career as a six-time NBA All-Star and a key player for the Miami Heat
2023-09-12 16:22
