61 h. ago Best friend of crash victim says loss is 'space in life that will never be filled'

Ethan Powell, 20, was found on the A465 between Rhymney and Dowlais next to an overturned quadbike in the early hours of Saturday, May 31

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3 d. ago Chris Hadfield: ‘Worst space chore? Fixing the toilet. It’s even worse when it’s weightless’

Canada’s most famous astronaut on his unusual party trick, predictions on extraterrestrial life and favourite space moviesWhat’s the most chaotic thing that’s ever happened to you in space?Launch – you go from no speed at all to 17,500 miles an hour in under nine minutes. The chaos is spectacular, the power of it is just wild, the physical vibration and force of it is mind-numbing – and it all happens so blisteringly fast. In the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, you go from lying on your back in Florida to being weightless in space. It’s just the most amazing, chaotic, spectacular, rare human experience I’ve ever had. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Mum pays tribute to ‘funny and genuine' son killed in motorcycle crash and calls for 'peace' on road

The 17-year-old and his 16-year-old friend died following a motorbike crash

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6 d. ago "You made your own decisions. I wish you didn’t on this day"

The 17-year-old and his 16-year-old friend died following a motorbike crash

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8 d. ago ‘He Was My Best Friend’: Teen driver charged in New London crash

‘He Was My Best Friend’: Teen driver charged in New London crash  Southeast Iowa Union

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1 week ago Butcher shares the best way to store mince meat and it's not in a dish

Freezing leftovers is a great alternative to expand their life shelf, but there isn't always enough space to fit everything. This clever TikTok hack will save you a lot of time and effort.

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1 week ago The truth is out there? Why the scientific community struggles to accept ‘proof’ of alien life

Grandiose headlines often promise evidence that we are not alone, but scientists remain cautious. Here’s why

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2 w. ago The one change that worked: I began listing everything I bought – and finally got my spending under control

In an era of targeted ads and contactless payments, it is all too easy to splash out on things you don’t need – or already have. Here’s how I brought some mindfulness to my mindless consumptionSometimes, you don’t realise a habit is odd until you mention it casually and people stare at you as if you’d grown a second head. Last year, I mentioned my shopping lists in front of my parents. These lists, stored in the notes app on my phone, are not where I write down things I want to buy (although I have one of those too). Instead, they are a meticulous record of everything I’ve already bought.One list is for groceries, divided into categories (dairy, fresh vegetables, tins) to reveal everything I have in the fridge and cupboard at any given time. The other list covers almost everything else. There are sections for books, makeup, clothes, miscellaneous practical items (batteries, vacuum cleaner filters, a new bike lock) and more. Transient purchases that don’t take up space in my life – t...

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3 w. ago Scientists reveal research that could change theories about life on Mars

The cause of one of the planet’s most iconic features remains a disputed topic

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3 w. ago Potential for life on Mars called into question by new theory

The cause of one of the planet’s most iconic features remains a disputed topic

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3 w. ago Major theory about potential for life on Mars called into question by researchers

The cause of one of the planet’s most iconic features remains a disputed topic

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3 w. ago UK scientists to help NASA in search for 'alien life' beyond Earth

The UK Space Agency aims to contribute to NASA's space telescope searching for 'alien life beyond our Solar System'

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3 w. ago Real life Star Wars as Russians turn to 'dark side' in International Space Station 'nightmare'

Former Top Gun pilot Terry Virts, who spent 213 days in space, said the station jointly manned by Russian and American astronauts has been plunged into a ‘dark nightmare’ following Ukraine invasion

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3 w. ago Mark Zuckerberg 'has proof aliens exist' – but is hiding it for huge reason

Film-maker Mark Christopher Lee says he has been told the Meta chief's Breakthrough Listen initiative has received a signal from outer space from real life ETs

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3 w. ago I'm a garden expert and this is how to revamp your outside space and bring old lawn furniture back to life without breaking the bank

British garden experts have shared simple yet effective ways you can spring your garden back to life.

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3 w. ago What is Eurovision Song Contest 2022 UK entry Sam Ryder doing now?

Sam Ryder came in second place at the Eurovision Song Contest in Turin with his song Space Man in 2022 - and his life has never been the same since

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