Galactic ring of fire gives scientist clues about the early universe

Australian astronomers have found evidence of a colossal collision in the infancy of the universe which sheds new light on how galaxies form.

25 May 15:00 • Brisbane Times • 2314609339392559328.html

Cosmic collision between the Milky Way and a nearby dwarf galaxy more than 5 billion years ago triggered the solar system's formation, say scientists

Life on Earth can be traced back to the Milky Way crashing into a nearby dwarf galaxy nearly five billion years ago, according to new research.

25 May 15:02 • Mail Online • 124328112204266190.html

NASA astronauts go back to the future with capsule launch

It's back to the future as NASA astronauts launch again from the U.S. -- aboard a retro-style "Right Stuff" capsule. But make no mistake: This is not your father's -- or grandfather's -- capsule.

25 May 15:12 • CTVNews • 2422791598029412158.html

Billions of ash trees across the world could be saved from killer beetle through cross-breeding with more resistant types and gene editing, scientists claim

Emerald Ash Borer larvae have killed hundreds of million of the trees worldwide by burrowing through stems. Scientists have found some trees produce chemicals to defend themselves.

25 May 15:14 • Mail Online • 124328112368820401.html

Chinese researchers find live coronavirus on feces of patients who died - suggesting the pathogen can be spread through human waste

Researchers found coronavirus genetic material on four stool samples collected from a patient and in 11 others, indicating the virus may be spreading through the fecal-oral route.

25 May 15:07 • Mail Online • 124328112497253981.html

Study by Saudi Arabia to examine effect of heat on coronavirus

The study is being conducted by the Saudi Ministry of Health

25 May 15:42 • Gulf News • 2086521544050425467.html