Artist’s image of our sun, along with his hypothetical solar companion.Image: M. Weiss The early configuration of material in the outer reaches of our solar system has led a team of scientists to speculate that the Sun had a companion in his early days. Intriguingly, this scenario could explain the …
Read More »Stylish PC roguelike ‘Hades’ heads to switch this fall
Hades has been a staple of Engadget’s life list of the best PC games, and it appears to be the only Early Access title to make the cut. It’s a rogue body through the teeth of Greek mythology – you play as Zagreus, son of Hades, in an attempt to …
Read More »Whole cities could fit in the monstrous lava tubes of the moon
Mars is pockmarked with absolutely massive lava tubes, with ceilings as high as the Empire State Building, new research shows. And the moon hosts even more gargantuan tubes, with heights doubling Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, and “skylights” as large as football fields. These gifted, underground …
Read More »Ben Cross dies: Star Trek and Chariots of Fire actor dies, aged 72
The Independent uses reporters all over the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, please consider making a contribution. Ben Cross, the stage and film actor best known for his roles in Wagons of fire en Star Trek, died at the age of 72. The actor’s family …
Read More »Hiker rescues in New Mexico after getting lost in the woods for two weeks
A walker, stranded in the forests of northern New Mexico and suffering from “dangerously low” body temperature was rescued after two weeks on his own, authorities said Tuesday. Another walker, identified as John Utsey, and his daughter came upon the man and called for help on Saturday, according to the …
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