The first exoplanet was discovered in 1992. Since then, astronomers have discovered almost 5,000 planets orbiting other stars. However, whenever a new exoplanet is discovered, little information is available about it. All that is known is that the exoplanet exists and it has a few characteristics. Everything else, though, remains a mystery. To address this
The Sex Pistols will re-release their once-banned punk rock anthem God Save The Queen to mark the monarch’s upcoming Platinum Jubilee. The anti-authoritarian hit was first released in 1977 at the same time as the Queen’s Silver Jubilee and it was promptly banned by the BBC and every independent radio station. The anti-royalist song called
Black holes are intriguing and mysterious objects. They are dreaded, too, because their gravitational pull is so strong that they do not allow anything to pass through them, not even light, except on the rare occasions when they feed. When a black hole pulls in gas and dust from an orbiting star, it sends out
The Pride of Kent, a P&O ferry, has failed its reinspection by authorities. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) said: “The Pride of Kent remains under detention after failing to pass its reinspection today. We will reinspect when requested to do so by P&O Ferries. “There are no further inspections of P&O Ferries at the
The leaked draft opinion document that suggests the Supreme Court is set to overturn a historic law that legalised abortion is authentic, US Chief Justice John Roberts has said. In a draft ‘opinion’ document written by Justice Samuel Alito, the court says the landmark Roe v Wade decision in 1973 was “egregiously wrong from the
Ukrainian troops will beat Russia and the country will “be free” from occupation, Boris Johnson has told Ukraine’s parliament – adding that it is a fight of “good versus evil”. The UK prime minister, who has become the first world leader to address Ukrainian MPs since Russia invaded in late February, said Ukraine had proven
Patients who overcome severe COVID infections suffer the same cognitive impairment that people generally go through between the ages of 50 and 70, a new study has found. This is the equivalent of losing 10 IQ points say the team of scientists from the University of Cambridge and Imperial College London. Their findings suggest that
We’ve been waiting for years with bated breath for details regarding Harley-Davidson’s next upcoming LiveWire electric motorcycle. Now we’re getting the first real crumbs along with a short teaser video, plus an officially announced unveiling date of May 10th. LiveWire, the all-electric sub-brand spun out of Harley-Davidson, has been hard at work on a second
In this article MRTN Hydrogen packs a lot more punch than lithium-based batteries. India’s federal minister Nitin Gadkari (second from left) seen here launching the country’s first green hydrogen-based advanced fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), Toyota Mirai, at his residence in March. Hindustan Times | Hindustan Times | Getty Images The sun’s searing heat can
Durham Police should reopen an investigation into whether Sir Keir Starmer broke coronavirus laws, a minister has said. The Labour leader has come under pressure since footage emerged of him drinking a beer with colleagues at a time when restrictions were in place. Speaking on Sky News, International Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan said officers should
1:09 AM BST Wallabies coach Dave Rennie says Fraser McReight will get his Test chances this year as he continues to push skipper Michael Hooper for a starting jersey. Flanker McReight has been a standout in Queensland’s Super Rugby Pacific campaign to mount a strong case for his first Test start, with the three-match England
This data livestream shows in real time what is causing our environment to change. From the amount of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere to how much the world has warmed because of human activity since the industrial revolution. Here’s a breakdown of the data: Real time power mix: Our power comes from lots of different
NATO fighter jets stationed in both the Baltic and Black Sea regions scrambled “multiple times over the past four days” to track and intercept Russian aircraft near alliance airspace, according to a statement posted by NATO’s Allied Air Command. CNN’s Barbara Starr reports. #CNN #News
Kim Kardashian once again showed just how powerful she is by turning up at the Met Gala in New York in the $5 million dress Marilyn Monroe wore in one of pop culture’s most iconic moments. Monroe famously wore the nude-coloured figure-hugging gown to sing a sultry version of Happy Birthday to President John F
A leaked document seems to indicate a majority of US Supreme Court justices planned to support overturning the historic Roe v Wade case law that legalised abortion. Politico claims to have seen the draft ‘opinion’ which if genuine, is, they say, a “full-throated” and “unflinching repudiation of the 1973 decision” which guaranteed constitutional protections of
The parents of Madeleine McCann have used a quotation from the Winnie the Pooh children’s stories to illustrate their thoughts on the 15th anniversary of their daughter’s disappearance. The caption, to a drawing of Pooh and his friend Piglet, posted on the Find Madeleine website reads: “But the most important thing is, even if we’re
3:58 PM ET Associated Press DOVER, Del. — Chase Elliott snapped a 26-race winless streak when the 2020 NASCAR champion pulled away down the stretch to win the Cup Series race on Monday at Dover Motor Speedway. Elliott, who led the final 53 laps, won his 14th career Cup race and gave Hendrick Motorsports another
Shane Smith, co-founder of Vice. CNBC Vice Media, the digital media company once valued at $5.7 billion, has hired bankers to seek a sale, according to people familiar with the matter. Several buyers have expressed preliminary interest in acquiring Vice outright, people familiar with the matter said. While finding a single buyer would be a
After an eight year hiatus, German boutique automaker Wiesmann has returned to the world of luxury sports cars, beginning with a new roadster EV convertible called “Project Thunderball.” While the first all-electric vehicle from Wiesmann remains a prototype, the automaker tells us it’s an advanced one that is already on sale. Check out some of
The Federal Reserve is hiking interest rates in an effort to defuse an explosive year of price inflation. But global forces could neutralize the effects of that tightening of monetary policy, and keep inflation high. Some observers believe the U.S. government may have misread the looming threat of inflation. During the pandemic, Uncle Sam dispersed
Germany would be ready to back a European Union ban on Russian oil imports, two senior ministers have suggested. The comments came as EU officials prepare to unveil the latest round of sanctions this week – which may include a call for the ban by the end of the year. It’s the latest sign that
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks about climate change and protecting national forests on Earth Day at Seward Park in Seattle, Washington, April 22, 2022. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters The Biden administration on Monday announced it will begin a $3.1 billion plan to boost domestic manufacturing of batteries, in a broader effort to shift the
WARNING: May contain swearing, description of drug taking and domestic violence. This feed is provided to Sky News by Court TV. Sky has no control over its content and quality. Johnny Depp is suing his ex-wife Amber Heard for libel in the US state of Virginia, over an article she wrote for the Washington Post
Experts say there is a design flaw in some Russian tanks that the Ukrainians have been able to exploit. Military analyst Maj. Gen. Paul Eaton explains the “jack-in-the-box” effect. #CNN #News
11:08 AM BST Bethan Clargo After six enthralling weeks, the 2022 Women’s Six Nations came to a fitting close on Saturday with England storming to a fourth consecutive title. The Red Roses lifted the trophy in Bayonne after beating France in an animated Grand Slam decider, putting an end to what many considered a revolutionary
Boris Johnson will address the Ukrainian parliament on Tuesday, becoming the first world leader to do so since the outbreak of war in February. In a recorded address, the prime minister will praise Ukraine’s resistance against tyranny and announce a new £300m package of military aid to support the country’s ongoing defence against Russia. In
8:00 AM ET Jeff Wagenheim Ranking the fights on a big UFC card can seem like an obvious exercise. The sport curates its fight nights to build and build throughout the evening, culminating in the main event that has been hyped on promo posters to draw fans into the arena or to watch on television.
Infectious diseases such as malaria remain a leading cause of death in many regions. This is partly because people there don’t have access to medical diagnostic tools that can detect these diseases (along with a range of non-infectious diseases) at an early stage, when there is more scope for treatment. It’s a challenge scientists have
NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter, the first probe to ever fly on another planet, has captured images of the landing gear that helped it and its companion, the Perseverance rover, land on Mars in February 2021. NASA has shared the images, saying the copter snapped at the wreckage during its 26th flight on the Red Planet. The
The Ukrainian president’s top aide says he does not believe Moscow will launch a nuclear strike against his country because Russia’s decision-makers know they could end up dying in a global, nuclear war. Andriy Yermak also told Sky News he hoped Ukraine would “soon” defeat Russia’s invading forces and secure victory. Mr Yermak paid tribute
The family of Katie Kenyon have spoken of their “heartbreaking nightmare” after the mother’s body was found. Ms Kenyon, 33, went missing on 22 April and after “extensive searches” of the Forest of Bowland in Lancashire her body was discovered. Following a post-mortem examination, police said Ms Kenyon died of head injuries. In a fundraising
Cast from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella have said they are devastated after reportedly being told the show was being cancelled just before going on stage. The show tweeted that its London run will end on 12 June, less than a year after it started, with the theatre impresario planning a Broadway version for next year.
Sir Keir Starmer has accused Conservative MPs of “mudslinging” over footage of him drinking a beer with colleagues at a time when COVID restrictions were in place. The Labour leader told broadcasters those pictured were working and paused for some food and that “no rules were broken”. At the time, people in England were banned