The X-37B space plane, an experimental program run by the Air Force, launched atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket on May 20, 2015 at at Cape Canaveral in Florida. Theories have ranged from it being a space bomber, to a clandestine probe on a mission to 'take out' spy satellites. The mystery vehicle (artist's impression shown, infrared image inset), essentially a technology test bed, is designed to orbit the Earth and land like one of Nasa's old shuttles.
Professor Cox has admitted that he believes our search is unlikely to see results because intelligent life destroys itself not long after it evolves.
Professor Cox has admitted that he believes our search is unlikely to see results because intelligent life destroys itself not long after it evolves.
All these men and women are 55. But, after taking a revolutionary new test, some are ageing faster than others. So would YOU dare find out your body's REAL AGE?
Tim Spector, a professor of genetic epidemiology at King’s College London, is part of team behind the test. He says:‘Studies have found that our blood's glycan levels closely track our chronological age’. In other words, different patterns occur at different ages — so how much you vary from the norm for your age is a sign you’re ageing at a slower — or faster — rate than most of your contemporaries. Glycan patterns also change with the menopause because of the drop in oestrogen, which protects against ageing.
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A decade after the first Planet Earth series was filmed, Sir David Attenborough has given a first glimpse of the second season of the hit series - and it looks every bit as stunning as the first. 'Earth illuminated - Planet Earth two, coming to BBC One soon,' he says in the eagerly anticipated trailer. The new series, which begins later this month on BBC One, will have six episodes, each an hour long. Each week will deal with life in a different environment, from mountains, to islands to jungles. Although the locations have not yet been revealed, the The first episode takes us to the Galapagos islands (pictured).
Stunning images of Mars beamed back from Indian space probe reveal the red planet in all its glory
India;s space agency, based in the city of Bengaluru, has released the first full year's worth of data from its Mars probe, showing stunning context for Earth's neighbour and its features. While the instrument aboard ISRO's Mangalyaan probe, called the Mars Colour Camera (MCC), can’t match the level of granular detail from other probes, it has a very wide field of view, enabling it to capture the whole planet in a single shot (left). Pictured bottom right is Mars' moon Phobos transiting the planet.Top right is the Valles Marineris canyon, largest canyon in the solar system.
How the one per cent lived 2,000 years ago: 3D video tour reveals the luxurious villa of a wealthy banker in ancient Pompeii
Researchers from Lund University in Sweden have been working on the project since 2010, in the hopes of documenting the area in Pompeii before it deteriorates further. The researchers uncovered floor surfaces from AD 79, performed detailed studies of the building development through history, cleaned and documented three large wealthy estates, a tavern, a laundry, a bakery and several gardens. Pictured are two examples (left to right) of the appearance of what the house could have looked like, based on photographs and 3D scanning.
Former policeman spots 'UFO with flashing lights' hovering over West Yorkshire
The retired officer, who asked to remain anonymous, made the sighting near Holmfirth, in Kirklees, and immediately contacted renowned ufologist Gary Heseltine (pictured, inset). Mr Heseltine set up a camera to record the footage, which starts with him scanning around for anything unusual. A dim light comes in from the left before an incredibly bright, circular object then appears from the top-right corner of the screen.
The noise cancelling 'bubble' that could give you a perfect night's sleep: $249 smart plugs can block out unwanted noise
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The 'Tesla of speedboats': $150,000 electric 40 knot hydrofoil travels 50 miles on one charge - but you need an invitation to get one
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'We might be at the end of the rainbow: Explorer who discovered pirate shipwreck says he's FOUND the ship's legendary treasure after searching for 30 years
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The China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology in Beijing designed the plane, and presented its ideas at the International Astronautical Congress in Guadalajara, Mexico last month. China's plane would be a vertical take-off and landing aircraft (pictured inset). The researchers presented two ideas. The first design weighs in at 10 tonnes and has a wingspan of 6 metres. The second design was for a scaled up 100-tonne version, with a 40 foot (12 metre) wingspan, could fly 20 people to 80 miles (130 km), giving 4 minutes of weightlessness (diagram pictured).
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