The formation has been observed across five separate images taken by NASA’s Mars Global Surveyor and Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter missions between 2001 and 2016. 

 The earliest image, taken on July 4, 2001, showed the formation illuminated from the west, highlighting one face of the structure while the others fell into shadow. A follow-up image in April 2002 captured similar features under different lighting conditions, again revealing a three-sided shape.

Later, more detailed images from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, including one taken in 2007 with a much higher resolution, revealed additional surface features that were not visible in earlier photographs. These images showed sharper edges and more defined symmetry across the structure’s faces.

Further images taken in 2014 and 2016 continued to show the same triangular formation, with shifting sunlight casting varying shadows that emphasized its geometric appearance. In some cases, one side of the structure appeared almost completely dark, while others were partially illuminated.

Researchers noted that despite differences in image quality, sun angle and seasonal conditions, the formation consistently displayed a uniform, three-sided symmetry across all observations.

Dobbs is just one of many believers who have questioned whether potentially alien or artificial buildings on Mars, such as pyramids, could exist.

Speaking to the Daily Mail last year, Mars researcher George Haas echoed Laney's findings and other investigations into similar objects on the planet's surface.

'You don't have to be a geologist to know the difference between a rock and a sculpture, something that's geometric,' he explained.

The 'pyramid' sits in the Western Region of Candor Chasma, one of the largest canyons in the Valles Marineris, which is in itself the second longest and deepest canyon system in the whole Solar System

In a research paper co-authored with other investigators, Haas reported that 'the structural form of this three-sided pyramid observed within the western region of Candor Chasma is real and exhibits a level of geometry and symmetry that supports a high probability of artificial origins.'

Laney commented on Haas's findings, saying that the pyramid is 'most definitely artificial.'

At the end of 2025, unearthed CIA documents revealed that the agency had conducted mysterious experiments in an effort to learn more about Mars.

According to the agency, these missions revealed that an ancient civilization that built at least one pyramid did exist, lending credence to Laney's research.

Codenamed 'Project Stargate,' the researchers allegedly transported a subject's consciousness back in time via astral projection.

The subject described seeing a mysterious pyramid and a road that suggested an ancient civilization lived on the planet.

'It sort of looks... I kind of got an oblique view of a ah... pyramid or pyramid form,' one of the test subjects of Project Stargate said.

Additionally, former CIA agent Joe McMoneagle also revealed that the agency had conducted experiments that spotted similar-looking pyramids across the surface of Mars.

McMoneagle described a pyramid larger than the ones in Egypt, filled with 'monster rooms.' 

Without actually setting foot on Mars, it will be difficult to determine the exact makeup of pyramids such as these, but that hasn't stopped rampant speculation of how they were created. 

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26-03-2026 om 23:10 geschreven door peter  

Overview

A compilation of unverified eyewitness footage captured across six U.S. states between March 21‑24, 2026, has been posted online to highlight a series of anomalous visual and auditory events. The material—drawn from smartphone recordings, security cameras, and infrared devices—shows glowing objects on the ground, rapidly moving lights in the sky, and unexplained noises reported both outdoors and inside private residences. While the uploader stresses that the videos have not been independently authenticated, the collection reflects a noticeable uptick in public reports of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) during the same period, echoing a broader trend observed by civilian reporting networks over the past year.

Key Sightings by Location

• Texas: A user identified as “Shy” recorded a luminous object resting in grass on March 21 that appeared to pulse in brightness. In a separate clip, an anonymous Texas witness captured a fast‑spinning, translucent formation containing smaller glowing points, suggesting a multi‑component structure.
• Florida: Security footage submitted by Kaylee Butters shows a glowing orb descending into her yard, after which she remarks it seemed to “drop something off.” Later, an infrared camera captured multicolored, high‑speed objects skimming close to the ground.
• Louisiana: User “evan_po6” posted video of three white lights arranged in a triangular pattern over Denham Springs on March 24, a configuration frequently described in other UAP reports.
• Ohio: Robert Walker’s March 24 security feed records a bright white flash illuminating a line of trees, followed minutes later by an identical flash captured from a nearby parking lot camera.
• Kansas & California: “Jen Girl” from California documented a ball of light falling from the sky on March 15, while a Kansas resident filmed an orb hovering near a structure, speculating it was “accessing the grid.”
• Pennsylvania: An anonymous resident described a sudden, extremely loud noise with no visible source, leaving the witness visibly shaken.

Domestic Anomalies

The phenomenon was not confined to open spaces. A contributor known as “Therealfefe” posted video of objects moving autonomously inside his home, accompanied by unexplained thuds and a persistent buzzing. Additional footage from March 19 shows what the narrator describes as “particles” or “orbs” traversing a kitchen and living area, suggesting that similar visual anomalies can occur within interior environments. These reports, though limited in number, broaden the scope of inquiry beyond traditional sky‑watching.

Evidence and Community Response

The primary evidence consists of low‑resolution smartphone videos, CCTV recordings, and infrared imagery posted on platforms such as Reddit’s r/AnnArbor community. Viewers have offered alternative explanations—ranging from insects to lens artifacts—but many witnesses assert that the observed motions and luminosity patterns do not match known natural or man‑made sources. A commenter identified as “P Nut Gallery 2511” claimed comparable night‑vision captures, and the uploader notes analogous reports emerging from New Zealand, indicating a potential global dimension. Nonetheless, no official agency has confirmed the authenticity of the clips, and scientific analysis remains pending.

Context and Outlook

The surge of submissions aligns with a documented increase in civilian UAP reporting channels, which have logged thousands of sightings this year alone. While the current compilation lacks verification, its breadth underscores a growing public willingness to document and share anomalous events. “The sheer volume of reports suggests a significant occurrence that many feel is being overlooked,” the narrator concludes, urging continued documentation to facilitate systematic investigation. As authorities and researchers await corroborated data, the community’s collective effort may prove essential in determining whether these incidents represent isolated curiosities or a pattern warranting deeper scientific scrutiny.

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26-03-2026 om 22:53 geschreven door peter  

Scientists Cloned a Mouse, Then Cloned the Clone, Et Cetera. The Results Were Horrific

By Frank Landymore

Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images

Here’s the cautionary tale you didn’t know you needed: cloning the same mouse in perpetuity will produce horrific affronts to mammalian biology.

A team of researchers in Japan discovered this firsthand. In a stunning experiment lasting two decades, they cloned a female mouse, and then cloned its clones, for 58 successive generations. But over 1,200 clones later, the experiment stopped, because by that last generation the mice kept dying immediately after being born, despite displaying no outward physical abnormalities.

The findings, published in a new study in the journal Nature Communications, suggest there’s a hard limit to duplicating mammals. And to scientists hoping for “infinite” cloning, this came as a major let down.

“We had believed that we could create an infinite number of clones. That is why these results are so disappointing,” study senior author Teruhiko Wakayama, of the University of Yamanashi, told Reuters.  

“At this point, we have no ideas for overcoming this limitation. I believe we need to develop a new method that fundamentally improves nuclear transfer technology,” he added, referring to leading technique for animal cloning.

At first, there didn’t seem to be much of a catch to “recloning,” as the practice is known. Between 2005 to 2013, the researchers recloned the mice for 25 generations and found that the clones were largely healthy. At the time, Wakayama said, they concluded that recloning could likely continue “indefinitely.”

Mice can only be repeatedly cloned for so long

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As the experiment continued, however, the clones began showing signs of trouble. Starting with the 27th generation, they became less fertile as they gave birth to smaller litters, and they also had larger placentas. All the while, more and more of them kept dying. By the 57th generation, less than one percent of the clones survived. By the 58th generation, all of the recloned mice died the day after being born, their precise cause of death unknown.

Perfect clones, it turns out, aren’t perfect clones. Sequencing their DNA throughout the generations revealed that they were accruing small mutations over time that snowballed into larger ones, even though the clones were superficially identical. In some cases, the clones even lost an entire copy of their X chromosome.

Scientists harvested eggs from 25th-generation cloned mice and fertilized the eggs, which grew into these early-stage embryos.

Credit: Univ. Yamanashi

“It was once believed that clones were identical to the original, but it has become clear through this study that mutations occur at a rate three times higher than in ​offspring born through natural mating,” Wakayama said. 

What does ruthlessly cloning the same mouse tell us about our biology? Many organisms like certain plants and bacteria reproduce by essentially cloning themselves. But us mammals, which reproduce sexually, apparently can’t pull this off without paying a price. It seems we need an injection of genetic diversity to keep the whole blood line from crumbling down.

“In cloning, all genes are passed on to the next generation, meaning that all defective genes ​are also passed on,” Wakayama said. “Because all these mutations continue to accumulate, mammals cannot sustain their species through cloning,” he added.

This apparent recloning limit could put a dent in a number of sci-fi sounding but already burgeoning ambitions. Livestock are being cloned to produce a perfect herd of farmable animals, such as cows that produce more milk. There’s an entire industry dedicated to boutique animal cloning, with celebrities paying top dollar to clone their dead pets.

The findings also don’t bode well for a number of “de-extinction” initiatives, which hope to resurrect long dead species in part by cloning, or bail out endangered ones through the same intervention.

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26-03-2026 om 22:40 geschreven door peter  

Ancient Egyptians may have left behind a cryptic clue to a hidden second Sphinx,  carved directly into stone more than 3,000 years ago.

The Dream Stele, positioned between the paws of the Great Sphinx, appears to depict two sphinx figures, hinting that the legendary monument may once have had a twin.

Now, Italian researchers who, in 2025, claimed to have uncovered massive underground structures beneath the Giza Plateau believe they have identified the second guardian buried deep beneath the sands. 

Filippo Biondi revealed the discovery on Thursday while speaking on the Matt Beall Limitless podcast, explaining that lines drawn from the pyramids to the known Sphinx point to an identical mirrored location where the buried structure is believed to lie.

'We are finding precise geometrical correlation, 100 percent of correlation, in this symmetry,' he said, adding: 'We are very confident to announce this… we have a confidence about 80 percent.'

Using satellite radar technology capable of detecting subtle ground vibrations, Biondi claimed the data points to a massive structure concealed beneath a 180-foot-high mound of hardened sand, which he said is composed of solidified sand rather than natural bedrock. 

Preliminary scans show vertical shafts and passageways strikingly similar to those already found beneath the original Sphinx, with dense vertical lines believed to represent the solid walls of underground shafts rather than empty voids. 

Beyond the possible second Sphinx, Biondi believes the findings hint at something even larger, an extensive underground complex beneath the Giza Plateau itself.

'Down underneath the Giza Plateau, there is something very huge that we are measuring,' he said. 'There is an underground megastructure.'

Preliminary scans captured a structure appear to mirror the Great Sphinx. Researchers believe a second sphinx is hiding below the sands not too far from the iconic structure

The Dream Stele, also known as the Sphinx Stele, was erected between the front paws of the Great Sphinx of Giza by Pharaoh Thutmose IV around 1401 BC, during Egypt's 18th Dynasty. 

The ancient inscription, like many created during the New Kingdom, was intended to reinforce the ruler's divine right to the throne.

Legend has it that the stele justified Thutmose IV's unexpected rise to power by recounting a dream where the Sphinx promised him the throne in exchange for restoring the monument, blending political propaganda with religious legitimacy and documenting early restoration efforts.

However, Biondi and his team believe there is more truth than myth behind the imagery, saying the carvings showing two sphinx figures may not have been symbolic at all, but instead a clue to the layout of the monuments themselves.

 He and his team are not the only researchers to suggest a second Sphinx may be buried beneath the Giza Plateau, as Egyptologist Bassam El Shammaa first raised the theory more than a decade ago.

El Shammaa cited ancient Egyptian records and mythology describing lightning striking the Sphinx, which he believes may refer to a second monument that was later destroyed, possibly after being cursed by one of Egypt’s most powerful deities.

Egypt's former Minister of Antiquities Zahi Hawass has long dismissed El Shammaa's theory, noting in 2017 the area has been dug by so many archaeologists, and it yielded nothing.

However, Biondi explained that when they traced a line from the center of the Khafre Pyramid to the existing Sphinx, the alignment created a precise geometric path across the plateau, forming what he described as a mirrored reference line used to identify the second location. 

The team believes an ancient stele shows that there were two sphinx statues constructed in Egypt

When that same alignment was mirrored from the center of the Great Pyramid, it pointed to another location on the opposite side, the exact spot where scans now suggest a second Sphinx may be buried beneath a mound of hardened sand.

Satellite images of the Giza plateau, which features the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, the Pyramid of Menkaure and the Great Sphinx, revealed a mound on the surface, and Filippo believes it is above the second sphinx.

'That small mountain has a height of approximately 108 feet,' he explained. 'The first Sphinx sits slightly below the surrounding surface, in a shallow depression, so it is possible the second Sphinx could be hidden beneath this higher mound.'

Scans of the original Sphinx also revealed a network of shafts and chambers beneath the monument, features he now believes are mirrored beneath the suspected second structure

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He noted that researchers are still working to compare elevations between the known Sphinx and the mound to determine whether their heights align, including measuring how far each sits relative to the surrounding plateau surface. 

'We have to study this more carefully,' he said. 'It makes sense to compare the elevations, but we are still analyzing the data.'

Despite the remaining uncertainties, Biondi said the team believes the structure, if it exists, is likely buried beneath the mound rather than exposed above ground.

'Probably the second Sphinx is under that small mountain,' he said. 'Because it is high, about 108 feet above the background.'

Biondi said scans of the original Sphinx also revealed a network of shafts and chambers beneath the monument, features he now believes are mirrored beneath the suspected second structure. 

The scans captured shafts on the first Sphinx and shafts on the hypothetical second Sphinx, he explained, noting that the similarities between the two sites are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.

Pictured is Filippo Biondi (left), who with his team, claimed to have uncovered a megastructure beneath the Giza Platue

The scans identified the second sphinx where A is shown, sitting adjacent to the Great Sphinx shown as B

Biondi also said that preliminary images from the new scans show not only vertical shafts but also horizontal passages extending from deeper sections underground.

Scans of what the team calls the third, and lowest, shaft also revealed horizontal tunnels branching outward. 

He added that researchers are now tracing those passageways, which appear to mirror similar horizontal routes previously identified beneath the first Sphinx, suggesting what he described as 'incredible symmetry' between both structures. 

'There is an incredible symmetry between the first and the second,' Biondi added.

According to Biondi, the vertical features seen in the scans do not represent empty openings, but rather the dense outer walls of underground shafts.

Despite the dramatic implications, he emphasized that fieldwork remains essential before any definitive conclusions can be made.

Pictured is the outline where the researchers believe the second sphinx is

'For the second Sphinx, it is important to go in situ with geologists and carefully study the mound,' Biondi said. 'We are very confident that it is not bedrock.... the sand has been solidified.'

The team has already begun preparing formal plans to move forward if permission is granted.

'We have located some special entrances where we can work in situ. It means that we have written a project proposal that can be submitted to the Egyptian authorities,' said Biondi.

In this project proposal, we have specifically indicated that some shafts are visible, which are located between the first Sphinx and the Khafre pyramid. 

He said researchers have identified two or three shafts in the area, including one particularly large shaft that appears to be blocked by debris, which he said was measured during field visits and appears to obstruct deeper access points, adding that clearing those blockages could be the key to unlocking what lies beneath.' 

The debris, according to Biondi, can also be easily removed, allowing him and his team safe access to the underground structures below, potentially opening what he described as entrances into a larger underground network beneath the plateau.

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26-03-2026 om 22:04 geschreven door peter  

Space babies could be off the cards! Human sperm may get LOST in zero gravity, study claims

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By XANTHA LEATHAM, EXECUTIVE SCIENCE EDITOR

Having babies in space might be more difficult than first thought – as researchers have discovered sperm can get lost in zero gravity.

The idea of reproduction beyond the bounds of Earth has become a hot topic, with some saying it must become a 'top priority' to preserve the future of mankind.

However, a new study has identified a major hurdle that people will face while trying to conceive in space.

Sperm are negatively impacted by a lack of gravity, which plays havoc with their directional skills, according to researchers from Adelaide University.

Microgravity is disorienting, even for sperm cells. 

Credit: nopparit via Getty Images

'This is the first time we have been able to show that gravity is an important factor in sperm's ability to navigate through a channel like the reproductive tract,' senior author Dr Nicole McPherson said.

'We observed a significant reduction in the number of sperm that were able to successfully find their way through the chamber maze in microgravity conditions compared to normal gravity.

'This was experienced right across all models, despite no changes to the way sperm physically move. 

'This indicates that their loss of direction was not due to a change in motility but other elements.'

Researchers have found the navigational abilities of sperm are negatively impacted by a lack of gravity

Sperm in microgravity 'got lost' significantly more often than usual – and it could have important implications for future human reproduction on other planets 

For their study the researchers took sperm samples from humans, mice and pigs and put them through a machine that simulates zero gravity.

The sperm then travelled through a maze designed to mimic the female reproductive tract – and 'got lost' significantly more often than usual.

Using simulation models, they observed up to a 30 per cent reduction in the number of eggs that were successfully fertilised by the sperm.

Overall, fertilisation rates were reduced during four–to–six hours of exposure to microgravity.

Prolonged exposure appeared to be even more detrimental, resulting in development delays.

In some cases, it reduced the number of crucial cells that go on to form the foetus in the earliest stages of embryo formation.

'These insights show how complex reproductive success in space is and the critical need for more research across all early stages of development,' Dr McPherson said.

In good news, however, the team found that the addition of the sex hormone progesterone helped more human sperm overcome the negative effects of microgravity on navigation.

Exposure to zero gravity also appeared to modify the number of foetal cells within the embryo. The left image shows the cells in normal gravity, compared to in microgravity (right)

'We believe this is because progesterone is also released from the egg and can help guide sperm to the site of fertilisation, but this warrants further exploration as a potential solution,' Dr McPherson said.

The study, published in the journal Communications Biology, is the first to assess sperm's ability to navigate through a reproductive channel under these controlled conditions.

'As we progress toward becoming a spacefaring or multi–planetary species, understanding how microgravity affects the earliest stages of reproduction is critical,' co–author Professor John Culton said.

The researchers now want to investigate how varying gravitational environments and proposed artificial gravity systems impact sperm navigation and early embryo development.

A key question is whether gravity–related changes in development occur gradually as gravitational force decreases.

Or, it could be that there is a very low threshold, resulting in an 'all or nothing' response.

Understanding this distinction is essential for planning future human reproduction in extraterrestrial environments, including moon and Mars settlements, and for designing artificial gravity systems that support healthy development.

'In our most recent study, many healthy embryos were still able to form even when fertilised under these conditions,' Dr McPherson said. 'This gives us hope that reproducing in space may one day be possible.'

Reproduction in space is not as easy as in Hollywood movies such as 1979 Bond film Moonraker make out 

The study reads: 'Space exploration continues to inspire scientific advancement, with a renewed focus on long–term missions and planetary settlements.

'NASA's ARTEMIS program aims to return humans to the Moon by 2029, while SpaceX anticipates its first crewed Mars missions by 2030.

'As humanity moves toward permanent off–Earth habitation, understanding how extraterrestrial conditions affect reproduction is essential for crew health and the sustainability of life beyond Earth.'

Last year, researchers from Kyoto University showed that mouse egg and sperm cells could survive in space and go on to produce healthy offspring.

Meanwhile, Dutch Biotech startup Spaceborn United have launched the first miniature lab for in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and embryo processes into orbit.

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26-03-2026 om 21:47 geschreven door peter  

Would you trust a robot around your family?

With humanoids now able to complete mundane chores such as folding the laundry, loading the dishwasher, and even boiling the kettle, you might be tempted to bring one into your home. 

However, a recent spate of incidents could sway your decision. 

This week, a humanoid hit the headlines after slapping a child across the face during an out-of-control dance show in China. 

Over in California, a bot went berserk at a restaurant, with desperate staff filmed trying to drag it away from customers. 

Meanwhile, a humanoid was even detained by police in China after terrifying an elderly woman. 

'With sales of humanoid robots set to skyrocket over the next decade, the public will increasingly be at risk from these kinds of incidents,' said Carl Strathearn and Emilia Sobolewska, robotics experts at Edinburgh Napier University, in a recent article for The Conversation. 

'In our view as robotics researchers, governments have put very little thought into the risks.' 

 

What should have been a family-friendly dance performance ended in disaster, after a young boy was slapped across the face by a roguerobot

Tesla robot leaves a 'trail of blood' after attacking an engineer in Texas

A Tesla engineer was attacked by a robot during a brutal and bloody malfunction at the company's Giga Texas factory near Austin.

Two witnesses watched in horror as their fellow employee was attacked by the machine, which is designed to grab and move freshly cast aluminum car parts. 

The robot had pinned the man, who was programming software for two disabled Tesla robots nearby. 

It then sank its metal claws into the worker's back and arm, leaving a 'trail of blood' along the factory surface.

The incident – which left the victim with an 'open wound' on his left hand – was revealed in a 2021 injury report filed to Travis County and federal regulators.

Robot goes berserk at a restaurant in California 

Customers at the Haidilao hotpot restaurant in San Jose, California, were enjoying their meals when a humanoid started showing off some moves.

Some of the robot's moves include putting its hands on its hips and stamping its legs and waving its arms in the air. A total of three employees were forced to intervene, grabbing the robot by the scruff of its neck

While performing a dance routine, involving waving its arms and shaking its hips, the robot suddenly slammed its hands down on a table.

This sent chopsticks and bright yellow sauce flying into the air, while staff raced over to try and turn it off.

The humanoid continued to dance throughout the altercation – which saw three employees wrestle with the robot and try to drag it away by the scruff of its neck.

Humanoid slaps a boy across the face in China

Dancing Robot Slaps a Kid: Shocking Bot Mishap in China | What Went Wrong?

What should have been a family-friendly dance performance ended in disaster, after a young boy was slapped across the face by a rogue robot.

Shocking footage from a show in Shaanxi province in China on March 21 showed a Unitree robot spinning around the stage. 

It veered towards the crowd as it performed sweeping arm movements in time to the music. 

As the bot got closer, a young boy could be seen drawing his arms in, in the hopes of avoiding its flailing metal limbs. 

What should have been a lovely family event turned sour, after a humanoid robot appeared to attack the crowd at the Spring Festival Gala in Tianjin, northeast China, last year 

Unfortunately, his attempts proved futile, as the robot caught the boy fully in the face during a pirouette.

Robot attacks the crowd at the Spring Festival Gala in China

What should have been a lovely family event turned sour, after a humanoid robot appeared to attack the crowd at the Spring Festival Gala in Tianjin, northeast China, last year.

Footage showed the robot, adorned with a bright jacket, appearing to lunge at a group of people behind a barricade.

Its erratic movements forced the festival's security to drag it back from the crowd, over fears it may harm someone. 

The event organisers reportedly described the incident as a 'simple robot failure'.

They added that the robot had passed previous safety tests, and that additional measures would be put in place to make sure this wouldn't happen again. 

Robot attacks its handler during testing 

The robot – seemingly of its own accord – raised its arms in the air and brought them down again, repeating the motion with increasing speed and violence

How can we make robots safer?

1. Increase owner requirements

Ban people from controlling robots under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or when they are otherwise distracted such as using their phones. 

2. Improve design

Safe designs would consider everything from reducing cavities where fingers could get caught, to waterproofing internal components.

3. Train operators 

There appears to be a major skills gap in operator training, and robotics companies will need to prioritise this to ensure operators can control machines efficiently and safely.

4. Educate the public

If people understand to what extent walking robots are owner-operated or remote-operated, it will change their expectations about what the robot might do, and make everyone safer as a result. 

In May 2025, a humanoid robot attacked its handler while trying to break free from restraints in a scene viewers branded 'dystopian'.

In CCTV footage from a factory in China, the black robot could be seen attached to a miniature crane before it suddenly began swinging its arms back and forth.

As it flew into a rage and lashed out, a man sitting behind a nearby computer began ducking while another man standing behind the robot backed away.

The robot – seemingly of its own accord – raised its arms in the air and brought them down again, repeating the motion with increasing speed and violence.

It then began walking forward as it thrashed around in an apparent bid to break free.

The men could both be seen flinching and cowering while raising their arms to shield their face as they moved out of its path.

The computer monitor toppled tp the floor and other items were knocked over from the desk as the men attempted to flee from the out-of-control robot.

Eventually, one of the men pulled the crane from behind in a bid to stop the spree of destruction.

Robot detained by police after terrifying an elderly woman in China 

In what sounds like a scene from a science-fiction thriller, a humanoid robot was arrested by police after terrifying an elderly woman in China.

According to local authorities, the 70-year-old woman was startled by the robot when she suddenly noticed it standing behind her.

A viral clip shows the woman yelling and waving her bag at the diminutive bot, which repeatedly raises its arms in the air.

Footage then shows two police officers escorting the Unitree G1 down the road, with one leading the robot by its shoulder.

Police told reporters that the woman had stopped to check her phone when the robot halted behind her, waiting for her to clear the path.

The elderly pedestrian was then 'frightened' to discover that the robot was silently following her down the road.

Following the incident, the woman told police that she was feeling unwell and was taken to hospital for a check-up and treatment.

A bizarre video shows the moment a humanoid robot is arrested by police after terrifying an elderly woman in China

After doctors confirmed there was no physical altercation between her and the robot, the unnamed woman said that she wouldn't be filing a complaint against the bot's operator.

What can we do to make robots safer?

Dr Strathearn and Dr Sobolewska have pinpointed four urgent step to make robots safer.

Firstly, they say we should increase owner requirements.

Here in the UK, there are currently no government guidelines for robots controlled by owners – meaning you could take one just about anywhere.

'As a starting point, we could ban people from controlling robots under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or when they are otherwise distracted such as using their phones,' the researchers suggest.

'Their use could also be restricted in risky environments such as confined spaces with lots of members of the public, places with fire or chemical hazards, and the roofs of buildings.'

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And the actual design of the humanoids themselves could also be approved, according to the pair.

'Robots that looks sleek and can dance and flip are fun to watch, but how safe are the audiences?' they asked.

'Safe designs would consider everything from reducing cavities where fingers could get caught, to waterproofing internal components.'

Next, operators of remote-controlled robots could have better training.

The researchers explained: 'Clearly there will be dangers with robots using AI features, but remote–operated models could be even more dangerous.

'Mistakes could result from users’ lack of real-world training and experience in real-life situations.'

Finally, the researchers say that educating the public is crucial.

They concluded: 'If people understand to what extent walking robots are owner-operated or remote-operated, it will change their expectations about what the robot might do, and make everyone safer as a result.'

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26-03-2026 om 21:09 geschreven door peter  

Mysterious Deep Space X-Rays Have Puzzled Astronomers for Half a Century

According to a statement announcing the discovery, y Cassiopeia, which was first discovered in 1866, is classified as a Be-type star. Described as “fast-rotating massive stars that regularly eject matter,” Be stars have a disc around them formed by this ejecta, which astronomers can spot at interstellar distances due to characteristic emissions in their optical spectrum.

In 1976, observations of these emissions yielded contradictory results, leading to a mystery that persisted until the University of Liège-led discovery. Specifically, y Can seemed to emit X-rays with a luminosity approximately 40 times greater than that of comparable massive stars, with plasma heated to over 100 million degrees and unusually rapid variability.

Since then, twenty additional objects with similar, mysteriously confounding data have been observed, resulting in the formation of an entirely new subclass of stars called ‘y Cas analogues.’ Over half of these unusual objects were spotted by astronomers at the University of Liège.

According to Yaël Nazé, an astronomer at ULiège, astronomers have proposed several possible explanations for the mysterious X-ray emissions.

“One of them involved local magnetic reconnection between the surface of the Be star and its disc,” the researcher explained. “Others suggested X-rays to be linked to a companion, whether a star stripped of its outer layers, a neutron star, or an accreting white dwarf.”

Although ULiège had already ruled out the first two types of companions due to contradictions between observations and theoretical predictions, their data left open the possibility of white dwarf stars and magnetic interactions. However, they cautioned, “no observation allowed to choose between them.”

Solving Mystery ‘Opens Up New Avenues of Research for the Years to Come’

To solve the longstanding mystery, the researchers conducted a new observation campaign focused on y Cas using the microcalorimeter Resolve instrument. Launched aboard the Japanese XRISM space telescope, Resolve is noted for providing spectra with “unrivaled precision.”

Because the target system has a full orbital period of 203 Earth days, the team conducted observations in December 2024, February, and June 2025. Nazé said those observations revealed that the signatures of the high-temperature plasma change velocity between the three observations, following the orbital motion of the white dwarf rather than that of the Be star,” the researcher continues.

“This shift was measured with high statistical reliability,” the scientists explained. “It is, in fact, the first direct evidence that the ultra-hot plasma responsible for the X-rays is associated with the compact companion, and not with the Be star itself.”

A further analysis of the Resolve data revealed that the spectral signatures were of moderate width, on the order of 200 km/s. The team said this measurement “effectively rules out the case of a non-magnetic white dwarf.” That’s because a white dwarf accretion occurs rapidly in the inner regions of that category of star’s disc, which produces very broad signatures.

Instead, the team determined that the best explanation for the mysterious X-rays is y Cas is magnetic, where “the disc is then truncated, and the magnetic field channels the accreting material towards its poles.” If confirmed by future observations, this would mean that y Cas and the twenty other stellar objects in its analogue subclass are Be + white dwarf binary systems where the objects share an orbit. The researchers said these objects have been predicted for a long time but were “never clearly identified” before now.

When discussing the implications of their findings, Nazé said that astronomers and astrophysicists will likely have to revise binary stellar evolution models, “particularly regarding the efficiency of mass transfer between components,” which would make it consistent with several other recent independent studies.

Understanding the evolution of binary systems is crucial for comprehending, for example, gravitational waves, as it is indeed massive binaries that emit them at the end of their lives,” the researcher explained. “Solving this mystery, therefore, opens up new avenues of research for the years to come!”

The study “Orbital motion detected in γ Cas Fe K emission lines” was published in Astronomy and Astrophysics.

• Christopher Plain is a Science Fiction and Fantasy novelist and Head Science Writer at The Debrief. Follow and connect with him on X, learn about his books at plainfiction.com, or email him directly at christopher@thedebrief.org.

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Triangle UFO Formation Spooted During Thunderstorm Over Doha – March 25, 2026

On the evening of March 25, 2026, at approximately 7:00 PM, a striking and unusual aerial phenomenon was reportedly observed over Doha, Qatar. Witnesses described seeing three glowing orbs appearing in the sky during an active thunderstorm, raising questions and sparking interest among both locals and online observers.

What Was Seen?

According to available footage and eyewitness descriptions, the objects appeared as bright, spherical lights, hovering or moving slowly against the backdrop of storm clouds. The timing of the sighting is particularly noteworthy, as it occurred during a thunderstorm with lightning activity, which adds complexity to interpreting the event.

The three orbs were seen:

• Maintaining a loose formation
• Emitting steady light (not flickering like lightning)
• Moving in a controlled manner rather than randomly

This behavior led some observers to rule out simple explanations such as lightning flashes or reflections.

Possible Explanations

While the sighting is intriguing, there are several plausible explanations that should be considered before jumping to conclusions:

1. Ball Lightning (Rare Atmospheric Phenomenon)
Ball lightning is a poorly understood but documented phenomenon where glowing spheres appear during thunderstorms. However, it is typically:

• Short-lived (seconds, not extended duration)
• Unpredictable in movement
  Seeing three at once would be extremely rare, but not impossible.

2. Electrical Discharge Effects
Strong storms can produce unusual electrical effects in the atmosphere, including plasma-like glows or ionized air pockets. These could potentially appear as floating orbs under the right conditions.

3. Drones or Artificial Objects
Another possibility is that the lights were drones equipped with LEDs, though flying drones during a thunderstorm would be risky and unlikely unless professionally operated.

4. Reflection or Camera Artifact
Sometimes, bright lights interacting with rain, lenses, or lightning can create visual illusions, especially in video recordings.

Why This Case Stands Out

What makes this sighting particularly interesting is the combination of three separate orbs and storm conditions. Most natural explanations struggle to fully account for:

• Multiple synchronized objects
• Sustained visibility
• Controlled movement

These factors are why the footage has gained attention and is being discussed in UFO communities.

UFO or Misidentified Phenomenon?

At this stage, there is no evidence to confirm extraterrestrial involvement, and the term UFO (Unidentified Flying Object) simply means the objects have not yet been identified.

Events like this highlight how:

• Natural atmospheric phenomena can still surprise us
• Advanced technology (like drones) can mimic unusual sightings
• Context (like storms) can make normal objects appear extraordinary

The March 25, 2026 sighting over Doha remains unexplained but not necessarily unexplainable. Whether it was a rare natural occurrence, human-made objects, or something else entirely, it serves as a reminder that the sky still holds mysteries that challenge both science and perception.

If additional footage or expert analysis emerges, this case may eventually move from “unidentified” to understood. Until then, it remains an intriguing example of a modern UFO sighting.

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Story by Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY

The sun rises over Kennedy Space Center and NASA’s Space Launch System vehicle Artemis II March 24, 2026. Craig Bailey, FLORIDA TODAY via USA TODAY NETWORK

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NASA continues to work toward an April launch for its critical Artemis 2 lunar mission to send four astronauts around the moon.

The impending liftoff, which could take place as early as April 1, would come after the U.S. space agency recently reached two critical milestones: rolling the towering Space Launch System rocket designed for NASA's moon missions back out to the Florida launch pad; and sending the crew of four Artemis 2 astronauts back into isolation to avoid contracting any illnesses before the mission.

Now, all signs seems to suggest that in a matter of days, three Americans and one Canadian could embark on the United States' first human moon mission in more than 50 years. The second under NASA's multibillion-dollar Artemis program, Artemis 2 will set the stage for a future moon landing by sending the crew on a 10-day trip around the moon.

Here's everything to know about the potential Artemis 2 launch dates and times.

When is the Artemis 2 rocket launch date?

NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission could get off the ground sometime in April from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

The long-awaited mission was originally slated for February before a series of delays prompted by hydrogen fuel leaks and, more recently, helium flow issues on NASA's towering 322-foot Space Launch System rocket. Now, the rocket, topped with the Orion crew capsule where the astronauts will ride, is vertical once again on Launch Pad 39B after repairs were made inside NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building.

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The Space Launch System rocket Artemis II begins its journey from the Vehicle Assembly Building to Pad 39B March 19, 2026. Craig Bailey, FLORIDA TODAY via USA TODAY NETWORK

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The Space Launch System rocket Artemis II begins its journey from the Vehicle Assembly Building to Pad 39B March 20, 2026. Craig Bailey, FLORIDA TODAY via USA TODAY NETWORK

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The Space Launch System rocket Artemis II begins its journey from the Vehicle Assembly Building to Pad 39B March 20, 2026. Craig Bailey, FLORIDA TODAY via USA TODAY NETWORK

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The Space Launch System rocket Artemis II begins its journey from the Vehicle Assembly Building to Pad 39B March 20, 2026. Craig Bailey, FLORIDA TODAY via USA TODAY NETWORK

When are the Artemis 2 launch windows? What NASA says

NASA is maintaining a calendar with possible upcoming Artemis 2 launch windows. The times were selected based on the shifting positions of the moon and Earth, which dictates when the Space Launch System rocket, topped with the Orion capsule, can safely lift off and still complete complex mission objectives.

Below is a look at possible dates and times when the Artemis 2 mission could launch. Note that the time marks the beginning of a two-hour launch window.

• Wednesday, April 1: 6:24 p.m. ET
• Thursday, April 2: 7:22 p.m. ET
• Friday, April 3: 8 p.m. ET
• Saturday, April 4: 8:53 p.m. ET
• Sunday, April 5: 9:40 p.m. ET
• Monday, April 6: 10:36 p.m. ET
• Thursday, April 30: 6:06 p.m. ET

Who is the crew of Artemis 2? Astronauts enter quarantine

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The crew of Artemis II (from left) Jeremy Hansen, Christina Koch, Victor Glover and Reid Wiseman leave crew quarters December 20, 2025 during their pre-launch rehearsal. Craig Bailey, FLORIDA TODAY via USA TODAY NETWORK

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Artemis II mission specialist Christina Koch talks with spectators as the crew leaves crew quarters December 20, 2025 during their pre-launch rehearsal. Craig Bailey, FLORIDA TODAY via USA TODAY NETWORK

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The astronauts of Artemis II (from left) Victor Glover, Jeremy Hansen, Reid Wiseman and Christina Koch leave crew quarters December 20, 2025 during their pre-launch rehearsal. Craig Bailey, FLORIDA TODAY via USA TODAY NETWORK

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Artemis 2 crew members, shown Aug. 8, 2023 inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, walk toward their Orion crew module.

The crew of Artemis 2 – NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch, and the Canadian Space Agency's Jeremy Hansen – entered quarantine March 18, at the Johnson Space Center in Houston.

All NASA astronauts are required to go through a quarantine period ahead of a crewed spaceflight in order to avoid exposure to any illnesses that, if contracted, would jeopardize the mission. Astronauts typically quarantine for at least 14 days before the earliest possible launch.

For the next two weeks, the Artemis 2 astronauts will continue training and preparing for the mission, including conducting simulations, reviewing flight procedures, exercising and getting medical checkouts, according to NASA. About five days before liftoff, the four crew members will fly to the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, where they will continue to quarantine.

What is Artemis 2? Mission to set stage for moon landing

Established during President Donald Trump's first term, NASA's Artemis lunar program is the space agency's ambitious campaign to return American astronauts to the surface of the moon for the first time since the Apollo era came to an end in 1972.

Hitching a ride atop NASA's Space Launch System rocket, the Artemis 2 astronauts are due to pilot an Orion capsule on a 10-day trip around the moon. While no moon landing is in store for the mission, the crew will test systems and hardware for future expeditions to the surface while traveling up to 6,000 miles beyond the far side of the moon – the farthest humans have ever ventured in space.

While NASA tested its spacecraft during the Artemis 1 mission in 2022, Artemis 2 will be the first time that the SLS rocket and the Orion capsule will fly with humans aboard.

A moon landing is now due to take place as early as 2028 during a mission known as Artemis 4. Prior to that mission, Artemis 3 astronauts aboard the Orion capsule are due to meet and dock in 2027 in Earth orbit with at least one of the commercial lunar landers being developed by Elon Musk's SpaceX and Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin.

Ultimately, NASA aims to establish a permanent lunar base near the moon's south pole to facilitate exploration and, eventually, the first human expeditions to Mars.

• Eric Lagatta is the Space Connect reporter for the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at elagatta@usatodayco.com
• This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: When is Artemis 2 lifting off? Launch date window, times, what to know

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Mysterieuze nieuwe ontdekking op de exoplaneet L98-59d

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Verschillende samenstelling
Nieuwe studies van de exoplaneet L98-59d, uitgevoerd met de James Webb-ruimtetelescoop, suggereren dat de samenstelling van het oppervlak uniek is en verschilt van alle andere tot nu toe bekende oppervlakken.

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Gesmolten magma
De recentste rapporten na de waarnemingen wijzen erop dat de exoplaneet geen oceanen met water bevat, zoals aanvankelijk werd gedacht. Het lijkt erop dat de gehele exoplaneet uit gesmolten magma bestaat.

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Net als melasse
Dit zegt dr. Harrison Nicholls, een astrofysicus aan de Universiteit van Oxford, in een interview met The Guardian. De expert stelt dat L98-59d stroperig aanvoelt en dat de kern ervan waarschijnlijk ook gesmolten is.

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Gesmolten toestand
"De hele planeet bevindt zich in een papperige, gesmolten toestand", merkt de astrofysicus van de Universiteit van Oxford op.

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Niet in staat om leven te ondersteunen
Het bestaan van enige vorm van leven op deze exoplaneet is daarom uitgesloten, aangezien astronomen L98-59d hebben geïdentificeerd als een planeet die bestaat uit gesmolten lava. "Als er buitenaardse wezens zouden bestaan die op lava zouden kunnen leven, zou dat ongelooflijk zijn", merkt Nicholls op in The Guardian, "maar ik denk niet dat het waarschijnlijk is dat het bewoonbaar is".

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Extreem hoge temperaturen
We hebben het over een exoplaneet die oppervlaktetemperaturen van 1900 °C zou bereiken.

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De geur van rotte eieren
Volgens experts zouden enorme golven magma over de oceanen spoelen, en de atmosfeer, rijk aan waterstofsulfide, zou een aanhoudende geur van rotte eieren over de hele planeet verspreiden.

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Vergeleken met Io
Een exoplaneet, L98-59d, die volgens de laatste onderzoeken nog vijandiger zou zijn dan Io, de maan van Jupiter, die talloze vulkanen heeft die zijn ontstaan door de extreme hitte van de getijden.

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Nog extremer
"Deze nieuwe studie", zegt dr. Jo Barstow, planetoloog aan de Open University en deelnemer aan de observatie van L98-59d met de James Webb-telescoop, "suggereert dat (deze exoplaneet) mogelijk nog extremer is dan Io".

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Dat klopt, L98-59d
De exoplaneet L98-59d is ongeveer 1,6 keer zo groot als de aarde en draait om een kleine rode ster op 35 lichtjaar afstand.

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Eerste indrukken
Toen het werd gevonden, dachten experts dat het leven zou kunnen bevatten, omdat ze schatten dat er zich binnenin een diepe oceaan van vloeibaar water bevond.

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Het was geen water
De recentste studies hebben echter aangetoond dat het niet om water gaat, maar om magma en temperaturen die onverenigbaar zijn met het leven van welk soort dan ook.

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Een vraag die nog onbeantwoord is
Deze nieuwe ontdekking heeft de wetenschappelijke gemeenschap verrast, die nu overweegt om ontdekte exoplaneten te classificeren op basis van de vraag of ze al dan niet bewoonbaar zijn.

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Onjuiste gegevens
Het was daarom heel gebruikelijk om op basis van deze gegevens, waarvan nu bekend is dat ze onjuist waren, te concluderen dat een nieuwe planeet leven zou kunnen bevatten.

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Na de aankomst van de James Webb-telescoop
Dankzij de James Webb-ruimtetelescoop beschikken we nu echter over een instrument dat krachtig genoeg is om het sterlicht te meten dat door de atmosfeer van de planeet wordt gefilterd, aldus The Guardian.

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Nauwkeuriger
Op deze manier kunnen de soorten gassen die op de planeet aanwezig zijn worden vastgesteld, en kan nauwkeuriger worden bevestigd of de plaatsen bewoonbaar of onbewoonbaar zijn.

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