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Has Nasa found evidence of ancient life on Mars? An expert examines the latest discovery
Nasa has announced the first detection of possible biosignatures in a rock on the surface of Mars. The rock contains the first martian organic matter to be decisively detected by the Perseverance rover, as well as curious discoloured spots that could indicate the past activity of microorganisms. Ken Farley, project scientist on the mission, has called this “the […]
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Records Related to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs) at the National Archives
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) has established an ‘‘Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Records Collection,” per sections 1841–1843 of the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (Public Law 118-31). Record groups (RG) and collections are the highest level of archival description. Record group numbers are assigned by NARA to large organizations, such as Federal Departments or Agencies. […]
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NASA found a cave on the moon. Now, take a look inside.
A newly found cave opens opportunities for lunar settlement by humans. NASA/Illustration by Janet Loehrke/USA TODAY The discovery of what looks to be the first cave on the moon – at the bottom of a lunar pit 200 feet deep – has jolted the scientific community and spurred hope it could be used as a base to […]
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UFOs and Aliens Among Us
In the 1940s and 50s reports of “flying saucers” became an American cultural phenomena. Sightings of strange objects in the sky became the raw materials for Hollywood to present visions of potential threats. Posters for films, like Earth vs. the Flying Saucers from 1956 illustrate these fears. Connected to ongoing ideas about life on the Moon, the canals on Mars, and ideas […]
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How To Do A Séance? And The History Behind them.
“We’re here to lay out the basic rules for communicating responsibly with the other side.” In a softly lit room, people gather around a table, hands joined, hoping to hear from the other side. The word ‘séance’ brings to mind old-time parlours, gentle candlelight, and mysterious voices from beyond. But what is a séance, and […]
