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Scientists say that the findings of their study suggest that bugs, as well as plants, have evolved much more quickly than they previously thought, going from small communities to complex ecosystems in tens of million years, a short time span when it comes to evolution.

The 2017 interstellar guest’s hydrogen build-up would correspond to the fact that no water or carbon dioxide compounds were detected on its surface, while hydrogen ice molecules would be too small to be traced by even the most advanced optical space technologies.

The day before, a Falcon 9 rocket, carrying the Crew Dragon 2 reusable spacecraft, both constructed by Elon Musks's SpaceX, lifted off for the International Space Station (ISS).

Authorities in the United States recently introduced curfews in order to curb violent protests that have been raging across the country since 26 May. One of the cities hardest hit by the unrest is Los Angeles, where California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency.

The prominent YouTuber was allegedly seen among a group of others trashing Fashion Square mall in Arizona, remorselessly grabbing clothes and fleeing the premises.

Astronomers and astrophysicists have drawn parallels between our Sun-centric planetary system and what’s registered under the codename HR8799, to finally clarify some unknowns about the latter from the widely studied Solar System.

Media reports estimate that the Kardashian-Jenner family’s net worth is $1.5 billion. The most wealthy member of the family, which became famous for the reality television show Keeping Up With The Kardashians, is 22-year-old Kylie Jenner, who last year was named the world’s youngest billionaire.

In their message at the height of the riots against George Floyd's death, the hacktivists emphasised there is no way anyone would put up with the atrocities committed at the hands of the police, claiming the Minneapolis Police Department is notorious for its violent methods.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Boeing's Starliner spacecraft will refly its uncrewed test mission to the International Space Station (ISS) in November of this year, while the first crewed flight is planned for April 2021, a space source said.

The launch was scheduled to take place on 27 May but was postponed due to weather conditions.

Prior to her demise, the young wrestler reportedly got involved in an altercation with a fellow participant of the show, and became a target for online bullies.

The region outside Moscow where the famous Russian saint St. Sergius of Radonezh once lived attracts not only Orthodox believers, but also those on a quest to seek out mysterious anomalies and ancient pagan treasures.

The famous drama series about LA lifeguards was a prominent career point for a young ‘Playboy’ model from Canada: Pamela Anderson. But what ended up happening to her famous red swimwear that once sent so many hearts racing?

As Cressida explained, it was overcoming her fears that had helped her move her life forward.

US biotech company Moderna announced on 18 May that results of its first phase of clinical trials involving humans showed that patients given its potential COVID-19 vaccine had developed an immune response similar to people who acquired the novel coronavirus and recovered.

Our universe still remains a mystery in many regards. What is known so far is that around 95% of it consist of dark energy and matter sticking galaxies together. The rest is attributed to so-called “normal matter”, but scientists have long been struggling to detect all the places where it can be found.

What were previously thought to be three separate plateaus in the Southwestern Pacific turned out to be the fragments of one giant layer of volcanic rock created by an outpouring of rock from the earth's mantle, according to an analysis of seismic waves.

Located in our galaxy about 10,000 light years from Earth, the black hole, which was formed by the decimation of a massive star, and the stellar companion orbiting it, make up a system called MAXI J1820+070.

A former quarry in Buxton, UK may look like a perfect tourist attraction for those who are willing to enjoy sky blue waters and share Insta snaps with their followers. In reality, the place is a toxic lime dump that can cost its visitors not only their health, but sometimes even their lives.

Just a few days ago, another lucky Brit won a half-share of Tuesday night's £33 million jackpot. Lottery players have 180 days from the date of the draw to collect their prize.