Space Industry Leaders Tour Specialist Fabrics Factory
Representatives from NASA and SpaceX visited a Tiverton-based firm known for its parachute fabric, highlighting its role in supporting current and future space missions.
Science & Space News
Ancient Teeth Reveal Plague Emerged 200 Years Earlier Than Previously Believed
The oldest evidence of the plague has been found in human remains dating back 5,500 years, pushing back the disease's timeline.
Noah's Ark Investigation Granted Official Permits in Turkey
Researchers have secured government approval for an extensive scientific examination of a formation believed by some to be the resting place of Noah's Ark.
New Clues Emerge in Death of Nuclear Lab Employee; Ex-FBI Agent Theorizes Directed Energy Weapon
Forensic reconstruction of Melissa Casias's skull and the absence of a projectile have fueled speculation about foul play, with a former FBI agent suggesting advanced weaponry may be involved.
Mathematicians Use 'Doomsday Argument' to Predict Humanity's End Date
A controversial statistical formula suggests a 95% chance of human extinction within 17,100 years.
Astronomers Detect Record-Breaking 'UFOs' Erupting From Ancient Supermassive Black Hole
Ultra-fast outflows, traveling at up to 670 million mph, have the power to reshape entire galaxies.
Study: Cuddling Cats May Worsen Stress for Owners
While interacting with pets generally boosts mood, new research suggests cats may not provide stress relief in the moment.
NASA's 'Son of Concorde' jet breaks sound barrier in test flight
The X-59 supersonic aircraft, designed to reduce sonic booms to a quiet thump, reached 713 mph during its first supersonic test.
Pentagon Report Details 'Mother Orb' Releasing Mystery Objects Near Secret US Site
A declassified Pentagon memo describes a bizarre October 2023 encounter involving a luminous 'mother orb' and smaller red orbs, with 40 percent of the activity remaining unexplained.