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The scenario, which sees an asteroid hit Earth on July 12, 2038 with a 72% chance, is just the latest test by NASA to see how humanity would cope with an impact from a giant space rock.NASA hosted its fifth Planetary Defense Interagency Tabletop Exercise, hosting more than 100 participants, including the United Nations, the UK Space Agency (UKSA), and the European Space Agency (ESA).Faced with the challenge of a 60-200 meter wide asteroid that could hit somewhere between North America and Saudi Arabia in 14 years, these organizations had to work together to determine what could either save us…

Anthony Joshua will face Daniel Dubois in an all-British heavyweight clash for the IBF World heavyweight title at Wembley Stadium on 21 September, with the bout broadcast live on Sky Sports Box Office. Oleksandr Usyk announced on Tuesday that he was vacating his IBF belt, meaning Joshua could reclaim one of his previously held world titles if he beats Dubois, who has been promoted from interim IBF titleholder to IBF champion. Joshua has climbed back up the heavyweight rankings after two straight losses to Usyk, who became the undisputed world champion with a stunning win over Tyson Fury last month.Joshua,…

A video shows the world’s first robotic face carved from human flesh sporting a very creepy grin.Scientists in Japan have discovered a way to attach artificial skin tissue to humanoid robots.Scientists from the University of Tokyo carved a creepy smile onto this robot’s face.Credit: 2024 Takeuchi et al. CC-BY-NDThis creepy shot shows a 3D face mold covered in living skinCredit: 2024 Takeuchi et al. CC-BY-NDThe science behind creepy facesCredit: 2024 Takeuchi et al. CC-BY-NDTaking inspiration from the ligaments in human skin, the team created special holes in the robot’s face to allow the skin layers to attach.Scientists, led by Professor…

CRAZY Town once said that “going through hell” shaped them, but there’s no denying they faced more hardship than they expected.This week, frontman Shifty Shellshock (real name Seth Binzer) passed away at his home at the age of 49 after a lengthy, four-decade battle with drug and alcohol addiction.Seth Binzer of Crazytown was found dead at age 49 on Tuesday.Credit: GettyKnown as Shifty Shellshock, the musician formed the band Crazy Town in the ’90s.Credit: GettyLast year, Seth was arrested for DUI in South Carolina.Credit: Myrtle Beach Police DepartmentAccording to TMZ, his body was found next to drug paraphernalia and a…

To play this content please enable JavaScript or try a different browser.Video captions, The Dubois fight is not atonement – Joshua1 hour agoAnthony Joshua will face fellow Briton Daniel Dubois for the IBF heavyweight title at Wembley Stadium on September 21.Reigning champion Oleksandr Usyk vacated his belt on Tuesday, resulting in interim champion Dubois, 26, being promoted to champion.The 34-year-old two-time world champion Joshua has won four straight fights and has three stoppage victories in his past three bouts.Dubois has won his last two bouts, beating Jarrell Miller in December and Filip Hrgovic this month to become interim champion.Ukraine’s Usyk…

Live commentary Has been updated: 26 June 2024 14:47 BST The FTSE 100 was up 0.1% in afternoon trading. Companies releasing reports and trading updates today include Phoenix Group, AO World, Revolution Beauty, Drax and Alliance Witan. Read our Business Live blog for Wednesday 26 June below.> If you’re using our app or a third-party site, click here to read Business Live.Britain’s first universal theme park will ‘deliver a £50 billion boost to the economy'(PA) – Universal has revealed new details about plans for Britain’s first theme park, which the company claims will boost the UK economy by around £50…

Want to give a loved one something special without breaking the budget? Check out the best new gadgets under $100. Cool tech for a bargain. Need to buy a birthday present? Treat your friend, loved one, or colleague to something cool and recently released with one of the gadgets in today’s roundup. The best new gadgets under $100 prove that you don’t have to spend too much money to give a great present. These gifts are super useful, fun, and practical. Related: 10 cool tech gadgets coming soon The best gifts don’t have to be expensive. According to The New…

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Anthony Cacace will defend his title against Josh Warrington, who defeated Cacace’s friend and fellow Belfast native Carl Frampton in December 2018.2 hours agoAnthony Cacace will defend his IBF super featherweight title against two-time world champion Josh Warrington on the undercard of the Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois fight at Wembley Stadium on September 21.Belfast boxer Kakache stunned Joe Cordina to win his first world title in Saudi Arabia in May.The 35-year-old knocked out the previously unbeaten Welshman in the eighth round on the undercard of the unbeaten heavyweight showdown between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr…

Wong Kar-wai is often called the “solitary philosopher.”Karen Seto / Wikimedia Commons / https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/deed.en One Tuesday a few years ago, I found myself living in Wong Kar-wai’s world, a world filled with lonely people yearning for love, friendship and nostalgia. These emotions and countless others that relate to ordinary people have been expressed by Kar-wai throughout his career. Known as the “philosopher of solitude,” the Hong Kong director has been praised by film fans as well as renowned filmmakers such as Martin Scorsese, Christopher Nolan and Quentin Tarantino. But why are Kar-wai’s films so beloved around the world? “Wong…

Attention, pet parents! Get ready to have your minds blown (and your furry friends pampered) with the latest and greatest in pet tech. Here you will find 28 futuristic gadgets that will not only make your life easier but will also shower your fur-babies with love and attention. From smart feeders that dispense kibble on a schedule to interactive toys that keep your pets entertained for hours, these high-tech wonders are revolutionizing the way we care for our animal companions. So ditch the old tennis ball and get ready to embrace the future of pet care with these 28 must-have…