Microbes may be thriving below the Mars surface by surviving on chemical energy from groundwater

How important is the presence of liquid water? It is now widely believed that Mars holds a reasonably large volume of water. However, the surface of the planet is so cold, this water exists only as ice. In order for life to exist on a planet, many scientists believe it is essential for the world … Read more

Descendants of black family who owned thriving resort on LA’s Manhattan Beach to have land returned

A black family whose ancestors built a seaside resort near Los Angeles a century ago, only to have it taken from them by racist policies, will have the land returned, officials announced on Friday. Los Angeles County plans to return prime beachfront property in Manhattan Beach that could now be worth more than $72 million … Read more

Mother of conjoined twins who were separated says they’re ‘resilient’ and thriving six months on

The mother of conjoined twins who were successfully separated at 14 months has revealed her daughters are ‘resilient’ six months on from the life-changing operation.  Sarabeth and Amelia Irwin of Petersburg, Michigan, were born ‘hugging each other’ and were connected from their chests to their belly buttons. Each had their own arms and legs and … Read more

Chemical residues of grapes in medieval containers hint at a thriving WINE trade in Islamic Sicily

It was unlikely that the residents of Islamic Sicily drank alcohol, but that didn’t stop them being involved in a possible thriving wine trade, according to a new study. Chemical residues of grapes found in medieval containers from Sardinia and Pisa led researchers from the University of York to speculate on how they were used. … Read more

Katie Price reveals 29-stone son Harvey, 18, has lost weight and is thriving in his own home

Katie Price has revealed son Harvey, 18, is ‘loving’ his new home after he moved out in a bid to prepare him for independent living.  Last month, the model revealed her son is living in his own three-bedroom house with CCTV cameras across the road from her before he begins staying in full-time care at a specialist … Read more

Dinosaurs were THRIVING prior to the asteroid impact that wiped them out 66 million years ago

Scientists have long theorized that dinosaurs were on the decline before the catastrophic asteroid impact wiped them out 66 million years ago –but new study suggests the prehistoric beasts may have been thriving. Previous works used fossil records to assess diversity of dinosaurs, but researchers in the latest study say how bones are preserved and … Read more

Baby born at just 25 weeks weighing 2lbs 6oz is finally thriving at home

A baby born just a fortnight after the abortion limit weighing 2lbs 6oz has been thriving at home after contracting chronic lung disease and spending eleven weeks on a ventilator. Now six months old and a healthy 16lbs, Bailey Appleyard arrived more than three months early when his mother Clair Felstead, 25, from Leighton, Cheshire, went into … Read more

Rare breed of tame wall lizard found thriving in Kent village

Kent village is ‘invaded’ by rare breed of wall lizard normally only found living in hotter central and southern Europe Cuxton in Kent been invaded by species of wall lizards native to the continent  The small reptiles have been seen on the Kent coastline but never in the village  Former salesman Albert Marshall, 70, found … Read more

Rare breed of tame wall lizard found thriving in Kent village

Kent village is ‘invaded’ by rare breed of wall lizard normally only found living in hotter central and southern Europe Cuxton, Kent has been invaded by wall lizards which are native to the continent   The small reptiles have been seen on the Kent coastline but never in the village  Former salesman Albert Marshall, 70, found … Read more

Nesting bald eagles spotted in Cape Cod for the first time since 1905, a sign the bird is thriving

Nesting bald eagles spotted in Cape Cod for the first time since 1905, signs the once endangered animal is beginning to return to Massachusetts MassWildlife reports a bald eagle nest was spotted in Cape Code  The nest is the first seen in the region in 115 years, and one of 70 across the state The … Read more