‘Next-door neighbor’ exoplanet has a much higher chance of harboring alien life than previously thought

A hefty “super Earth” lurking in one of the closest star systems to our planet may be much better suited to supporting extraterrestrial life than scientists initially thought, a new study suggests. The alien world’s relative proximity to Earth, and the nature of its home star, make it a prime candidate for follow-up observations, researchers say.The exoplanet, dubbed GJ 3378b, was discovered in 2024 and orbits a red dwarf star around 25 light-years from our planet. The alien world circles its star every 21.5 days at a distance around 10 times closer than Earth orbits the sun, which would make…

Are CAPTCHAs obsolete in the age of AI?

When you click to enter a website or try to log in or fill out a form, you may be asked to identify motorcycles from a grid of grainy images, decipher a string of convoluted characters, or click a box that states “I am not a robot.”These tests are called…

Gerrit Cole overrules Aaron Boone in gutsy, winning outing for Yankees

For much of the time Gerrit Cole has been back in the Yankees rotation after recovering from Tommy John surgery, the team had been clicking. Now, they’re still without Aaron Judge in the lineup and Carlos Rodón has joined Max Fried on the IL. And then there’s the seven-game losing…

England hotel in Mexico protected by security ahead of World Cup clash

England and Mexico square off in the Round of 16 Sunday, but the highly-anticipated match has already resulted in quite the theatrics. According to several reports, England’s hotel in Mexico City is under heavy security with police, riot shields and road blocks in place amid concerns over local fans attempting…

Elijah Haven, top QB in 2027 recruit class, commits to Alabama

The No. 1 quarterback in the class of 2027, Elijah Haven, committed Saturday to Alabama, giving the Crimson Tide a major recruiting boost. “I will be going to the University of Alabama,” Haven said on his Instagram, where he announced his commitment. “Roll Tide, man. Roll Tide. Wake up. Wake…

Spencer Pratt shocks with Los Angeles mayor’s race fundraising haul

Spencer Pratt has emerged as a fundraising force in the Los Angeles mayor’s race — outpacing incumbent Karen Bass in the first filing period of the year. Pratt, a former reality TV star on the MTV show “The Hills,” has raised nearly $540,000 since January in campaign disclosures reported this…

What is ibogaine? FDA to fast-track review of drugs for mental health

A mind-bending hallucinogen is moving out of the counterculture and into the clinic. The Food and Drug Administration on Friday greenlit the first-ever human clinical trial of an ibogaine derivative in the US, opening the door to testing the psychedelic drug as a potential treatment for alcohol-use disorder. The move…

What Kelly Stafford told Ty Simpson after Rams’ shocking first-round pick

Ty Simpson might eventually replace Matthew Stafford — but the latter’s wife, Kelly, had a warm message for the Rams’ first-round draft pick. Los Angeles shocked the NFL world Thursday night when it selected the former Alabama quarterback at No. 13 overall despite his fellow passer, Stafford, 38, winning MVP…

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