Extra-terrestrial impacts may have shaped Earth 3.2 billion years ago, study finds
A study found that plate tectonics were triggered by intense bombardment of meteors 3.2 billion years ago -transforming the hot, primordial mushy surface into the present rugged landscape. Read more...
A Viral Theory Cited by Health Officials Draws Fire From Scientists
A manifesto urging reliance on herd immunity without lockdowns was warmly received by administration officials. But the strategy cannot stem the pandemic, many experts say. Read more...
How US elections work
What are the questions that you really, deep down, have about the coming election? The ones you type into your search browser late at night? Read more...
Maya, the only female porter in Ludhiana, carries bags for a few rupees to pay for her son, 12
Maya Devi, 40, is the only woman railway porter in the Punjab city of Ludhiana. As the mother of a 12-year-old, she has no choice but to keep working. Read more...
Chicago artist fills in the city's potholes with mosaics
Artist Jim Bachor has been filling holes in the road in Chicago by creating mosaics which use the colours of the flag of the city and feature a fake serial number to highlight the severity of the pothole problem. Read more...
Doctors will trial whether vitamin D can protect people from Covid-19
Volunteers for the trial, run by Queen Mary University, will take vitamin D tablets for six months while scientists monitor their incidence of doctor-diagnosed acute respiratory infections. Read more...
Should you pay 100 for a first aid kit? We review a range of ready-made packs
JUDITH KEELING These days there's a health kit available for almost every eventuality. But are they worth the money, or would a quick trip to the chemist do just as well? Read more...
Coronavirus UK Working lunches could be EXEMPT from Tier 2 and Tier 3 lockdowns
Downing Street has suggested that meetings inside hospitality venues in Tier 2 and Tier 3 areas like London and Manchester are allowed as long as they are for 'work'. Read more...
Tips on Bird Feeders
In the winter, feeding the birds enlivens a garden like nothing else. Heres how to make the most of peak bird-feeding season. Read more...
Line Holders Are Paid to Wait All Night Outside a Motor Vehicle Office
A huge backlog at the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission has spawned a new gig worker. Read more...
A Disrupted Thanksgiving Leaves the Turkey Business Guessing
Without big gatherings, will Americans buy whole birds? Smaller ones? Just parts? Farmers and retailers are already placing their bets. Read more...
Rafael Nadal targets 13th French Open title as Novak Djokovic says his rival is 'beatable' on clay
The tennis world waited seven months for the return of grand slams. Now, like buses, two have come along at once. Read more...
Stocks hit record again. Is Trump the reason?
The market is at all-time highs and many say Trump is the reason. But stocks were rallying when investors thought Hillary Clinton would win. Janet Yellen and the Fed may deserve more of the credit for the market's move. Read more...
How to Have a Safe Halloween Amid the Coronavirus
Scavenger hunts, outdoor movie screenings and other ideas to have a safe holiday on Oct. 31. Read more...
Can Democracy Work at Barcelona, or Anywhere in Soccer?
The effort to oust Barcelonas unpopular president has shown the power of fans. But giving supporters a bigger say doesnt guarantee better decisions. Read more...
SAS Australia Arabella Del Busso says faking pregnancy was a 'white lie' - leaving fans horrified
SAS Australia viewers were left appalled on Tuesday night, after Arabella Del Busso spoke out about faking multiple pregnancies to her ex-boyfriend, Josh Reynolds. Read more...
SMALL CAP MOVERS Synairgen and Alien Metals impress
Synairgen this week completed an 80 million share placing to support its lead drug through final-stage COVID-19 clinical trials. Its shares have zoomed up 2,082 per cent to 194p in twelve months. Read more...
Six Russians accused of trying to infiltrate Salisbury poisoning probe are named
The six were named as military intelligence officers working for the Kremlin's shadowy cyber unit as they were charged in the US over a series of cyber-attacks across the world. Read more...