Israeli illusionist Uri Geller appeared on Sharon Gal's i24NEWS program to discuss the subject and share his experiences. According to him, both the US president and Netanyahu know that aliens indeed exist. "Trump has known there are aliens on Earth for decades already," Geller said.

He added and described his personal experiences, saying, "A German Nazi scientist took me to a NASA base, here are the photos, there are people who don't believe I met Dr. Wernher von Braun." Geller showed the photo to the camera, adding, "Next to me stood astronaut Edgar Mitchell, who was on the moon, and Dr. von Braun is showing me part of a UFO, and we're alone. We enter a refrigerator, and I'm not an idiot and not hypnotized, with my own eyes I see bodies of aliens lying in glass tubes, frozen, some wounded."

Gal interrupted him, saying, "People watch this at home and raise an eyebrow." Geller responded, "I don't care, Donald Trump knows this, Bibi knows about it, there are people connected to the entire subject of aliens." Geller continued and described how the aliens looked, saying, "Like we're used to seeing alien bodies, with big eyes. I was in shock."

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Nasa geologists emphasized that the rock's appearance is misleading. Its delicate extensions are fossilized mineral veins, sculpted by wind over billions of years after softer surrounding material eroded. "Wind and sandblasting over eons shaped these rocks into the forms we see now. These 'coral-like' shapes are purely the result of prolonged geological processes," a Nasa spokesperson clarified.

The formation process started when mineral-laden water infiltrated tiny cracks in the rock. As the water evaporated, it left behind solidified mineral veins. Over billions of years, sand-heavy winds stripped away the softer material, exposing the complex, branching network.

"Curiosity has encountered numerous rocks like this, shaped by ancient water and wind over billions of years," Nasa officials noted. Online reactions were swift, with many claiming the rock as evidence of fossilized life. "This is the fossilized proof of alien life on Mars we've been waiting for," one X user declared. Another wrote, "Coral-like structures and ancient rivers point to real signs of past life. This is a game-changer."

Since its 2012 landing, following a 566-million-kilometer (352-million-mile) journey, Curiosity has covered 35 kilometers (22 miles) across the 154-kilometer-wide (96-mile-wide) Gale Crater. Its deliberate pace allows the rover to drill, sample, and analyze promising deposits.

NASA has captured an image of a coral-like rock on Mars estimated to be several billion years old. https://t.co/u6hJm5iI7h pic.twitter.com/J3gzAxAUPL

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Early in its mission, Curiosity detected chemical and mineral traces of environments potentially suitable for microbial life, including 3.7-billion-year-old carbon chains. Each discovery, such as a flower-shaped deposit in 2022, deepens our understanding of Mars' history.

"Curiosity's ongoing mission is to gather data and samples to uncover more about Mars' past, particularly when it may have supported microbial life. We're excited for what's next," a Nasa spokesperson stated.

Today, Mars is a frozen wasteland with water mostly trapped as ice, but Curiosity's images continue to suggest a vibrant, wetter past.

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A hollow cylindrical shell, 29.9 centimeters long and made from a manganese-zinc magnetic material, was positioned at a 57-degree angle, perpendicular to both the Earth's magnetic field and its axis of rotation. Electrodes attached to either end of the cylinder recorded a stable voltage as the Earth rotated. Control tests using a solid metal cylinder produced no voltage, underscoring the importance of the shell's specific material and orientation for achieving the effect.

In later tests, when the cylinder was rotated 90 degrees, the measured current dropped to zero; when returned to its original orientation, the current reappeared with reversed polarity. This behavior supported the theory that the voltage was generated by the interaction between the Earth's magnetic field and the conductive material, not by any external source.

A prior theoretical paper published in 2016 by Christopher T. Chyba of Princeton and Kevin Hand of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory had proposed that a stationary conductor within Earth's magnetic field could produce electricity. That idea met with skepticism, as conventional physics suggested electrons in the conductor would quickly redistribute to cancel any voltage. However, the new experiments showed that a soft magnetic material like manganese-zinc allows magnetic field changes to propagate more slowly, diminishing the canceling effect.

To eliminate local environmental factors, the experiment was conducted in an underground, windowless lab with minimal 60 Hz background noise. The lights were turned off to prevent photoelectric interference, and temperature variations were carefully monitored and controlled to rule out false signals. The team replicated the findings at a secondary location about 5.6 kilometers from the main lab.

Although the measured voltage was minimal, the reproducibility of the results is encouraging. The researchers suggested that future improvements, such as adjustments to the shell design or the use of stronger magnetic fields – could enhance energy production. "If the results are validated, there's no theoretical reason why the system couldn't be scaled up to generate more energy," Chyba said.

"This sounds crazy," Chyba admitted, adding that the machine seems "like a perpetual motion device."

Despite the breakthrough, other scientists urge caution. "There are so many factors that can generate signals in the microvolt range," said Yong Zhu, a microelectronics expert from Griffith University.

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Two NASA astronauts whose planned eight-day mission unexpectedly stretched into more than nine months finally returned to Earth on Tuesday, ABC News reported. The SpaceX Dragon Freedom spacecraft splashed down off the coast of Tallahassee, Florida at 5:57 p.m. EDT.

The capsule carried NASA astronauts Sunita "Suni" Williams and Butch Wilmore – who had been stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) since June 2024 – along with NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov. Williams and Wilmore had originally launched to the ISS aboard Boeing's Starliner capsule for what was supposed to be approximately a one-week mission. However, technical issues with the Starliner prevented their planned return, extending their stay to more than nine months.

The Dragon capsule began its journey home early Tuesday, undocking autonomously from the ISS at 1:05 a.m. ET before beginning its 17-hour return journey to Earth. As the spacecraft separated from the space station, the departing crew exchanged farewell messages with those remaining aboard.

"On behalf of Crew-9, I'd like to say it was a privilege to call station home. To live and work and be a part of a mission and a team that spans the globe working together in cooperation for the benefit of humanity," Dragon commander Nick Hague told the ISS crew during the departure.

The Dragon spacecraft performed a series of carefully orchestrated maneuvers after leaving the station, positioning itself for the descent to Earth. The vehicle executed a deorbit burn using its Draco thrusters to place it on the correct trajectory for re-entry and landing at the designated splashdown site off Florida's coast.

During re-entry, the capsule encountered temperatures reaching 3,500 degrees Fahrenheit while the spacecraft's heat shield protected the astronauts inside. The extreme atmospheric drag helped slow the vehicle's descent in preparation for parachute deployment. The spacecraft deployed two drogue parachutes at approximately 18,000 feet while traveling at nearly 350 miles per hour. These initial chutes slowed the Dragon significantly before the four main parachutes deployed at about 6,000 feet, further reducing the spacecraft's velocity to a safe 15 miles per hour for splashdown.

After retrieval from the water and placement aboard the recovery vessel, the astronauts were finally able to breathe fresh air for the first time in over nine months. The successful recovery marks the end of an unexpectedly extended mission that demonstrated both the challenges of spaceflight and the flexibility of NASA's commercial crew program.

Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX and leader of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), praised the successful mission during an exclusive interview on Fox News' "Hannity" on Tuesday. "Thanks to the excellent work of the SpaceX team working with NASA, the astronauts are now safely home. And so congratulations to the SpaceX NASA teams on excellent work," Musk said. He also offered a "huge note of appreciation" to President Donald Trump "for prioritizing and expediting the return.

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NASA has announced that two astronauts currently on an extended stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS) will return to Earth in February on a SpaceX Crew Dragon flight, rather than on the Boeing Starliner capsule that brought them to orbit.

The decision comes after an agency-level review on Saturday, which included NASA Administrator Bill Nelson. The change in plans is due to ongoing technical issues with the Boeing Starliner, including small leaks and thruster failures.

"NASA has decided that Butch and Suni will return with [SpaceX's] Crew-9 next February, and that Starliner will return uncrewed," Nelson stated during a press conference. He emphasized that Boeing has worked closely with NASA to provide necessary data for this decision, adding, "We want to further understand the root causes and understand the design improvements so that the Boeing Starliner will serve as an important part of our assured crew access to the ISS."

Astronauts Sunita "Suni" Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore have been on the ISS since June 6, initially as part of a crucial test flight for the Starliner before it could receive NASA approval for routine flights. However, their planned eight-day mission extended into months due to technical issues, including reaction control thrusters that failed during Starliner's first docking attempt.

Steve Stich, program manager for NASA's commercial crew program, explained the rationale behind bringing Starliner back uncrewed: "The bottom line relative to bringing Starliner back is … there was just too much uncertainty in the prediction of the thrusters."

While awaiting their return, Williams and Wilmore will continue to contribute to science and maintenance tasks on the ISS. Dana Weigel, manager of NASA's ISS program, noted, "They've already done about 100 hours of work on 42 different experiments, and they've helped us with some of the critical station maintenance that we've had on board."

NASA officials stressed that the decision to switch to SpaceX for the astronauts' return is not a matter of trust with Boeing. Jim Free, NASA associate administrator, stated, "I don't think it's a trust issue at all. I don't think we're rebuilding trust. I think we're looking at the data, and we view the data and the uncertainty that's there differently than Boeing does."

The SpaceX Crew-9 mission is scheduled to launch no earlier than September 24. NASA and SpaceX are currently working on several preparatory tasks, including seat reconfiguration on the Crew-9 Dragon and adjusting the manifest to accommodate additional cargo and personal effects for Wilmore and Williams.

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Mars may have a significant amount of water hidden beneath its surface, potentially enough to form a global ocean.

Seismic measurements from NASA's Mars InSight lander support the hypothesis of underground water in the Martian crust, likely originating from ancient rivers and lakes.

Researchers in the University of California, San Diego estimates that there is liquid water in rocks about 11.5-20 km beneath the surface of Mars, with the volume potentially filling a global ocean a mile or so deep.

The water on Mars is believed to have originated from rivers, lakes, and oceans that existed on the planet billions of years ago, and it may be in a liquid state at these depths, with the potential to support microbial life.

The discovery of water in subsurface rock layers on Mars provides an environment that could support microbial life at great depths, although the water would be challenging to extract due to depth and location in pores and cracks.

Geological studies suggest Mars had lakes, rivers, and oceans over 3 billion years ago. The discovery of liquid water deep beneath the surface provides new insights into the potential for past or extant life on the planet.

Mars lost its surface water billions of years ago as its atmosphere thinned. The presence of underground water suggests that surface water seeped into rock formations and formed aquifers when the upper crust was warmer.

The InSight Lander was the U.S. space agency's first craft dedicated to looking beneath Mars's surface and studying its interior. Its data continues to be analyzed by scientists to gain more insight into Mars' interior.

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NASA and Sierra Space successfully conducted full-scale burst tests of an inflatable module prototype for its expandable LIFE (Large Integrated Flexible Environment) space station technology, exceeding NASA's recommended safety level by 22%, reaching 510 kilopascals (74 psi) before bursting.

Sierra Space aims to lead the development of the first commercial space station with its LIFE technology, providing space for astronauts, experiments, and facilities. The company plans to surpass the International Space Station's habitable volume in a single launch.

The LIFE habitats, made of high-strength Vectran material, can expand in microgravity, offering larger living areas and efficient use of space. The recent tests demonstrated exceptional durability.

The LIFE 285 prototype offers about one-third of the interior space of the ISS, with a volume of 285 cubic meters, a length of approximately 6 meters, and a diameter of 9 meters when inflated. Sierra Space plans to develop larger versions, with the goal of creating habitats with volumes of 1,400 or even 5,000 cubic meters for future space stations.

The company is collaborating with Blue Origin for the Orbital Reef project, with plans to launch LIFE habitats into a space station by 2026.

NASA sees great potential in LIFE and is working with Sierra Space to prepare the inflatable habitat for future space stations, as NASA plans to deorbit the International Space Station in 2031.

Sierra Space plans to test a larger 500 m version with eight blanking plates next year.

NASA is searching for companies to develop the next International Space Station, as plans to decommission the current ISS are underway. Airbus, Voyager Space, and Blue Origin have presented their concepts for futuristic space stations. SpaceX has been awarded a contract by NASA to deorbit the ISS at the beginning of the next decade.

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Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS), including NASA astronauts and Russian cosmonauts, participated in Olympic-themed activities in zero gravity to celebrate the 2024 Paris Olympics.

The astronauts organized their own mock Summer Games with events like discus throwing, shotputting, gymnastics, sprints, strength demonstrations, and carrying an "Olympic torch."

The astronauts, except for two, are serving a typical six-month mission on the ISS. The outstanding two astronauts arrived on Boeing's Starliner capsule for a planned weeklong stay, which has been extended due to spacecraft issues.

The 2024 Summer Olympics were hosted in Paris and other French locations, with the opening ceremony taking place on the Seine River, the first time in Summer Games history that the ceremony was held outside a stadium.

Greece led athletes from nearly 200 countries in the Parade of Nations on boats during the opening ceremony.

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NASA has released a collection of mesmerizing images captured by the Chandra X-ray Observatory, showcasing the telescope's power to reveal hidden cosmic wonders. The release marks the 25th anniversary of Chandra's launch into space, highlighting its continued importance in astronomical research.

The newly unveiled images offer unprecedented views of various celestial objects, from the heart of our Milky Way galaxy to distant nebulae. These observations, part of nearly 25,000 images collected by Chandra, demonstrate the telescope's ability to peer into the depths of space using X-ray technology.

One of the most striking images is that of the Milky Way's center, located approximately 26,000 light-years from Earth. This single image represents 64 days of observation time, compiled from 370 separate observations over two decades. The result is a detailed view of our galaxy's core, previously hidden from visible light telescopes.

The collection also includes vivid depictions of nebulae, such as the Cat's Paw Nebula, which appears in a striking crimson red and lies 4,370 light-years away. Another notable image showcases the Crab Nebula within the Taurus constellation, glowing in bright purple hues.

Chandra's capabilities extend beyond our galaxy, as evidenced by an image of Cassiopeia A, the remnant of a supernova that occurred 340 years ago. The telescope has even turned its gaze towards our solar system, spending nearly 10 hours observing Jupiter to produce a detailed X-ray image of the planet.

Pat Slane, director of the Chandra X-ray Center at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory in Cambridge, Massachusetts, emphasized the telescope's impact on astronomical research. "Astronomers have used Chandra to investigate mysteries that we didn't even know about when we were building the telescope — including exoplanets and dark energy," Slane said in a NASA news release.

Launched on July 23, 1999, Chandra is one of four major space telescopes deployed by NASA in the 1990s. While the Hubble Space Telescope remains operational alongside Chandra, the Spitzer Space Telescope and Compton Gamma Ray Observatory have since been decommissioned.

Chandra's unique elliptical orbit takes it as close as 6,000 miles and as far as 86,400 miles from Earth during its 64-hour orbital period. This path allows the telescope to make extended observations of distant cosmic objects.

The observatory's extraordinary capabilities stem from its four pairs of highly polished mirrors, which NASA describes as the smoothest and cleanest ever manufactured. These mirrors focus incoming X-rays onto a spot half the width of a human hair, where sophisticated instruments capture and record the data.

Chandra has made groundbreaking discoveries throughout its quarter-century of operation, including identifying the oldest known black hole and providing the first evidence for the existence of dark matter. As the telescope continues its mission, these new images serve as a testament to its enduring value in unlocking the secrets of our universe.

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NASA transmitted Missy Elliott's "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)," towards Venus, located approximately 158 million miles from Earth, using its Deep Space Network (DSN) and the Goldstone complex's DSS-13 radio dish antenna in California. The transmission makes Elliot's 1997 debut single the first hip-hop song to be transmitted to deep space.

The transmission took around 14 minutes at the speed of light. Elliott chose Venus as it symbolizes power, beauty, and empowerment, aligning with her futuristic themes and NASA's mission of pushing boundaries.

Elliott expressed her excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to have her music reach new heights.

The transmission serves as a preview for the upcoming Venus exploration.

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