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Available for 35 daysScientists have long referred to the Goldilocks zone – the region around a star where conditions are not too hot and not too cold but “just right” for life. Joined by a live audience at the Cheltenham Science Festival in the UK, Tom Whipple asks what are the true limitations of alien life? How do we spot it? And have we been looking too narrowly? Planetary scientist at MIT Sara Seagar discusses her team’s mission to Venus where, on the surface, temperatures can reach 500 degrees Celsius and it rains sulphuric acid. Above the rain, up in…

The Big Ten saved two of its biggest storylines for last as reigning national champion Curt Cignetti and first-year Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham took center stage Thursday during the league’s annual media event.Cignetti’s presence carried a different weight this time around. Indiana is no longer college football’s feel-good disruptor after winning it all. The Hoosiers are now the hunted, armed with championship confidence and a standard their outspoken coach believes can survive significant offseason turnover.Whittingham’s arrival with the Wolverines generates similar intrigue. One of the sport’s most respected program-builders inherits a Michigan roster capable of immediate contention, but expectations are never…

By Adegboyega Adeleye Grammy-nominated Afrobeats star Ayra Starr has disclosed that she recently underwent major surgery, apologising to fans for her reduced presence on social media while assuring them she is on the road to recovery. The 24-year-old singer shared the update via her Instagram Story on Thursday, explaining that although she initially expected a quick recovery, the procedure turned out to be more complicated than anticipated. “Hey Mobstarrs, I’m sorry you’re not seeing as much of me as I would like. I had major surgery a few days ago. I was hoping it would be a quick recovery but…

Hundreds of people have been evacuated and a major incident declared after a wildfire spread over more than 80 hectares (200 acres) on the coast of Suffolk, just a few miles from the Sizewell B nuclear power station.The fire – described by one witness as “apocalyptic” – was still not completely under control as of late Thursday afternoon, according to Jon Lacey, the chief fire officer at Suffolk fire and rescue.He said: “The wind change has helped a little bit, unexpectedly, and also a helicopter [dropping water] is helping to dampen the fire down. Whether it’s actually under control, I…

Andy Jassy, CEO of Amazon, speaks during an unveiling event in New York on Feb. 26, 2025.Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesAmazon reported second-quarter earnings on Thursday after the bell. Here’s how the company did, compared with estimates from analysts polled by LSEG:Earnings per share: $5.75 a share. That may not compare with the $1.82 per share expected by LSEGRevenue: $200.61 billion vs. $196.47 billion estimatedWall Street was also looking at other key revenue numbers:Amazon Web Services: $42.2 billion vs. $40.54 billion expected, according to StreetAccountAdvertising: $19.81 billion vs. $19.43 billion expected, according to StreetAccountThis is breaking news. Please…

However, not everyone updates Chrome as soon as new versions are available. While Chrome will download and stage updates promptly, it relies on users to restart their browsers to complete installation. Google is looking at several ways to streamline that process. In Chrome 150, Google implemented a new update mechanism that takes advantage of the way macOS handles applications. Apps typically continue to run in the background even if their foreground windows are closed. If you close Chrome 150 on macOS without quitting, Chrome can take advantage of that state to update the browser install with what Google calls a…

There’s still no vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain of the virus as the country struggles for control in infected areas.Published On 30 Jul 202630 Jul 2026The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has killed more than 1,500 people, as the spread of the virus continues to outpace response efforts, new statistics have revealed.DRC has now recorded 3,442 cases of the virus and 1,521 deaths, a government update said on Thursday. The data marks a 50 percent increase in the death toll over the past week, with authorities continuing to struggle to rein in the outbreak in…

Governor Dauda Lawal met with the leadership of Chinese energy giant, GCL Group, regarding a solar power deal that is expected to transform Zamfara State’s socio-economic potential. The meeting focused on strengthening economic cooperation between the Chinese energy giant and Zamfara State, with an emphasis on unlocking the state’s vast solar energy potential. The deal would, among others, accelerate the state’s industrialisation agenda through sustainable power solutions. Governor Lawal’s high-level business roundtable with GCL Group, one of China’s foremost global energy conglomerates, was part of his ongoing strategic investment and trade mission to China. The meeting, which also included the…

By Adegboyega Adeleye Europe’s leading football associations have rallied behind UEFA’s decision to boycott FIFA competitions if the world governing body proceeds with plans to sell a stake in the commercial rights of the FIFA World Cup to private investors. The strong reactions followed UEFA’s unanimous vote on Thursday to oppose FIFA’s controversial proposal, with several national football associations warning they would withdraw from FIFA tournaments unless the governing body reverses course. England’s Football Association declared its full support for UEFA, insisting the World Cup should remain in the hands of football. “We stand shoulder to shoulder with our European…

The male housemates in BBNaija Season 11 have claimed their first Thursday wager victory after defeating the female team in a debate contest centred on the age-old “Nature versus Nurture” argument. The wager task, held on Thursday, required both teams to defend opposing viewpoints. The BBNaija female housemates argued that nurture plays the dominant role in shaping a person’s character, behaviour and achievements, insisting that upbringing, environment and life experiences are the biggest influences on who people become. The male housemates, however, maintained that nature is the more decisive factor, arguing that inherited traits and genetics have the greatest impact…