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Chandrayaan-2: India Moon probe made 'hard landing', says Nasa India's Moon rover, which lost contact moments before it was to touch down on the lunar surface earlier this month, had a "hard landing", Nasa has said. New pictures from a Nasa spacecraft show the targeted landing site of the Vikram rover, but its precise location "has yet to be determined". The images were taken at dusk and were not able to locate the lander. India would have been the fourth nation to make a soft landing on the Moon. Chandrayaan-2 was due to touch down at the lunar South Pole on 7 September, over a month after it first took off. It approached the Moon as normal until an error occurred about 2.1km (1.3 miles) from the surface, Indian space officials said. On Friday, Nasa tweeted the images of the targeted landing site of the Indian module. Nasa said the targeted site was located about 600km (370 miles) from the South Pole in a "relatively ancient terrain". "[The agency's] Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) passed over the landing site on 17 September and acquired a set of high-resolution images of the area; so far the team has not been able to locate or image the lander," the space agency said in a statement. "It was dusk when the landing area was imaged and thus large shadows covered much of the terrain; it is possible that the Vikram lander is hiding in a shadow. The lighting will be favourable when LRO passes over the site in October and once again attempts to locate and image the lander." India's first Moon mission - Chandrayaan-1 in 2008 - carried out the first and most detailed search for water on the lunar surface using radars. What was this mission all about? Chandrayaan-2 (Moon vehicle 2) was the most complex mission ever attempted by India's space agency, Isro. "It is the beginning of a historical journey," Isro chief K Sivan said after launch in July. The lander (named Vikram, after the founder of Isro) carried within its belly a 27kg Moon rover with instruments to analyse the lunar soil. India's grand ambitions in the second Moon mission The rover (called Pragyan - wisdom in Sanskrit) had the capacity to travel 500m from the lander in its 14-day life span and would have sent data and images back to Earth for analysis. The mission would have focused on the lunar surface, searching for water and minerals and measuring moonquakes, among other things. Why would it have been significant? A soft landing on another planetary body - a feat achieved by just three other countries so far - would have been a huge technological achievement for Isro and India's space ambitions writes science writer Pallava Bagla. He adds that it would also have paved the way for future Indian missions to land on Mars, and opened up the possibility of India sending astronauts into space. For the first time in India's space history, the interplanetary expedition was led by two women - project director Muthaya Vanitha and mission director Ritu Karidhal. It is also a matter of national pride - the satellite's lift-off in July was broadcast live on TV and Isro's official social media accounts. The mission has also made global headlines because it's so cheap - the budget for Avengers: Endgame, for instance, was more than double at an estimated $356m. But this isn't the first time Isro has been hailed for its thrift. Its 2014 Mars mission cost $74m, a tenth of the budget for the American Maven orbiter. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-49848638

Juventus and Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain, 31, has hinted he will return to first club River Plate after his contract ends in 2021. (Fox Sports Radio Argentina - in Spanish)

Good point, there are many vegetarian shops only floating around surely?

I have nothing against anybody being vegetarian or Vegan whatever but I don't like the radical ones who try and force people to become a vegan, it's like forcing certain religions on people. I am an animal lover but the human race was bought up eating animal meat to survive since the creation of time, if an animal such as cow or sheep etc are put down in a humane way then I shall continue on eating meat, and funny enough me and the wife have tried some vegetarian meals and they are quite nice, the wife had a vegetarian pizza tonight for her tea. I used to be in the RSPCA years ago and once I had a debate or friendly chat with a vegan about eating meat and why she would not eat meat, I asked her did she have any pets and she said she had two dogs and a cat and I said "Do you give them vegetarian meals?" she looked puzzled and replied "No, I give them pet food from the pet shop in cans?" I then replied, "The majority of the content you give them in cans are animal meat or fish if you put a bowl of salad down as food for your pet dogs & cats do you think they would eat it?" She said "No...they are only animals and do need red meat in their system" All I said was us humans are animals in a different form and we need red meat in our system too." The lady went off the subject of being a vegan then and we talked about a gala that was coming up the following week to raise money for the RSPCA.

Astronomers find huge world that 'should not exist' and could change our understanding of how planets form VIDEO Astronomers have spotted a huge planet that they thought would not be able to exist. The vast world – a Jupiter-like exoplanet that is 30 light-years away – could force us to re-write our understanding of how planets form, scientists say. It orbits around a star, known as GJ 3512, which is a red dwarf only a tenth as big our own Sun. Astronomers did not expect that such a small star would be able to serve as home to such a vast planet. "Around such stars, there should only be planets the size of the Earth or somewhat more massive Super-Earths," said Christoph Mordasini, professor at the University of Bern and member of the National Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) PlanetS. "GJ 3512b, however, is a giant planet with a mass about half as big as the one of Jupiter, and thus at least one order of magnitude more massive than the planets predicted by theoretical models for such small stars." The Spanish-led team who first spotted the planet wrote in the journal Science that the newly confirmed planet did not form the usual, gradual way, where a solid core of merging particles takes shape before a gas buildup. Instead, in a surprise to scientists, the planet seems to have arisen straight from gas. Lead author Juan Carlos Morales of the Institute of Space Studies of Catalonia said the planet may be almost as big as its star. A year there is about 200 days. "It was very exciting finding this planet because it was completely unexpected," Morales wrote in an email. The results indicate "a new population of massive planets may also exist around low-mass stars." Morales and his team maintain that gravitational instability in a young star's disk of gas and dust could, in some cases, result in the quick formation of huge gas planets — even when the star is minuscule. This new world is "an extraordinary candidate" for this process, said Hubert Klahr of Max Planck Institute for Astronomy in Germany, part of the research team. "This find prompts us to review our models." Related: Blackhole captured ripping apart a nearby star The star is so faint it almost didn't make it into the group's survey. Scientists needed more small stars for sampling and so added a few at the last minute. "We were lucky to do so because otherwise, we would have never made this discovery," Ignasi Ribas, director of the Catalonia space studies institute, said in a statement. Morales and his colleagues continue to search for a second planet orbiting this dwarf star. There may have been a third planet that was ejected from the system long ago, they noted. https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/techandscience/astronomers-find-huge-world-that-should-not-exist-and-could-change-our-understanding-of-how-planets-form/ar-AAHVLZf?ocid=chromentp

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Joel Matip: Liverpool defender was one of Jurgen Klopp's 'best pieces of business' The signing of defender Joel Matip is "one of the best pieces of business" Liverpool have done in the past few years, says Reds boss Jurgen Klopp. The 28-year-old centre-back joined the club on a free in 2016 after his deal with German club Schalke expired. Klopp's signings also include Virgil van Dijk for £75m and goalkeeper Alisson in a deal worth up to £66.8m. "In a world of big transfer fees, to sign a player like Joel Matip on a free transfer is incredible," said Klopp. "It was maybe one of the best pieces of business we did in the last few years." Since 19 January, Cameroon international Matip has partnered Van Dijk in central defence in all but six matches, across all competitions. He is currently being picked ahead of England defender Joe Gomez and Croatia international Dejan Lovren. "Joel was always an incredible talent. He played as an 18-year-old boy for Schalke in the Bundesliga," added Klopp, whose side are top of the Premier League with a 100% record going into Saturday's game at Sheffield United. "It's a strong league and he played there, and was always a standout player, a fixed point in defence. "Yes, he lacked a little bit of consistency - that can happen, especially with his physical stature. "He doesn't always look sensational when he moves. But he grew and developed. "Joel is in a really good moment and long may it continue." https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49854788

Former Chelsea and Manchester United chief executive Peter Kenyon has launched a fresh attempt to buy Newcastle United with a new consortium, offering to pay owner Mike Ashley £125m upfront. (Mail) The consortium's bid brochure claims Newcastle manager Steve Bruce has achieved "unparalleled success in Europe". (Sun)

Ancient kingdom presumed to be Bible story 'could be real' © Other Researchers excavated an ancient copper mine. Pic: E Ben-Yosef and the Central Timna Valley Project Scientists have discovered evidence of an ancient kingdom previously thought to have been a mythical creation in the Bible. The Old Testament described Edom as a neighbouring enemy state of Judea, located southeast of the Dead Sea where explorers would now find parts of Jordan and Israel. It was spoken of extremely harshly, with some biblical texts indicating that it was complicit in the destruction of Judea and the holy city of Jerusalem. Edom has been described as a place "where kings reigned before any Israelite king reigned", but is later said to have been defeated and plundered by King David of Israel. Such tales have been scoffed at by plenty of historians down the years, but discoveries by a team of scientists and archaeologists in the area where it would have stood have raised new questions about its possible existence. Researchers from the University of California and Tel Aviv University have been working at the supposed site in what is now known as the Arabah Valley. There they excavated a copper production site dubbed Slaves' Hill, dating back more than 6,000 years, which yielded layers of smelting waste that have helped reconstruct a time when the region enjoyed a "technological leap". Using a process called radiocarbon dating, which helps determine how old an organic object is, the researchers were able to put a date on the smelting waste - better known as slag. © Getty The modern-day Arabah Valley. File pic Analysis of the minerals and metals within the slag was then used to work out how smelting techniques changed over the centuries, with lower concentrations of copper indicating that more had been extracted. Efficiency improved dramatically in the second half of the 10th century BC and the techniques also became common across various sites in the region - indicating that other workers were picking them up. Detailing the findings in the journal PLOS ONE, team leader Erez Ben-Yosef said the technological leap played a key role in the move from the Bronze Age to the Iron Age. "Our study sheds new light on the emergence of the archaeologically elusive biblical kingdom of Edom, indicating that the process started much earlier than previously thought," he said. "That said, the study's contribution goes beyond the Edomite case, as it provides significant insights on ancient technological evolution and the intricate interconnections between technology and society. "The results demonstrate that the punctuated equilibrium evolutionary model is applicable to ancient technological developments and that in turn, these developments are proxies for social processes." https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/offbeat/ancient-kingdom-presumed-to-be-bible-story-could-be-real/ar-AAHPCCX

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Just been watching some old shows with the wife 'Wheel of Fortune' (1988) with Nicky Campbell and 'Take Your Pick' (1992) with Des O'Conner, you can't beat some of these old shows especially 'Wheel of Fortune' and some of the prizes won, there were 2 brand new cars won by two contestants in the above shows.

@DeadLinesman Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has held talks with owners the Glazer family about making "cultural" changes at the club. (Express)

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Ancient Roman copper objects unearthed in Shropshire are actually cosmetic pendants designed to decorate the eyes SLIDES - 1/4 Roman 'pendants' excavated in Shropshire have been revealed to actually be ancient eye make-up and jewellery, English Heritage has said. The copper alloy objects were excavated in the early 20th century at Wroxeter Roman City and catalogued at the time as 'lunate' or crescent pendants. But a re-examination by researchers at English Heritage, which looks after the site, has revealed the items were used to grind minerals for make-up. They were shaped for the specific purpose of being used on the eyes for applying liner and eye-shadow. The 'cosmetic grinders' will go on display at Wroxeter for the first time on Wednesday, the heritage charity said. The small pestle and mortar sets, which were developed in the first century AD, had loops to allow them to be carried on a cord. Previously, this led people to think they were pendants. Experts also said sets were exclusive to Britain, though they were a response to the import of cosmetics and personal beauty ideas coming from the Mediterranean and Roman provinces as far away as Egypt. They show how thriving, prosperous and metropolitan Wroxeter Roman City was 2,000 years ago, English Heritage said. Cameron Moffett, English Heritage curator, said: 'Being able to re-identify these pendants as cosmetic sets is hugely important to our understanding of the women who lived and worked at Wroxeter Roman City - these small objects literally changed the face of Britain. 'When we think of the Roman period, a conversation is often dominated by the masculine realms of influence, from Emperors and politics to battle tactics, but of course, women played a key role. 'It's these functional, everyday items that really paint a picture of relatable women, to whom make-up was wholly accessible, following the trends of the time and using tools so similar to the ones we use today.' To mark the items going on display, English Heritage has released a new 'Roman History Inspired Make-Up Tutorial' as part of a series which has also recreated looks from history including Elizabeth I, Queen Victoria and the 1930s. https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/offbeat/ancient-roman-copper-objects-unearthed-in-shropshire-are-actually-cosmetic-pendants-designed-to-decorate-the-eyes/ar-AAHtjDB

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp told 19-year-old striker Rhian Brewster not to go out on loan this season, and the England Under-21 international is set to make his debut against MK Dons in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday. (Four Four Two)

I can Just imagine the Parrot saying "FUCK YOU..."

We have got this tonight around 19.00 hrs according to the Met.

Glad you are safe buddy and your family.

Bernardo Silva: FA contacts Man City over player's tweet The Football Association has written to Manchester City to ask the club for its response to a tweet sent by midfielder Bernardo Silva. Silva compared City team-mate Benjamin Mendy to the character on the packet of Conguitos - a sweet brand available in Spain and Portugal. The anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out had earlier called on the FA to act after the governing body confirmed it was investigating. Manchester City declined to comment. "We are extremely disappointed to see the tweet posted by Bernardo Silva," said the anti-discrimination body. The post was published at 12:44 BST on Sunday but was deleted at 13:30. Bernardo then tweeted: "Can't even joke with a friend these days." France defender Mendy and Silva are close friends and played together at Monaco before both joined City in 2017. Mendy responded to the tweet and did not appear to take offence. A previous video of Silva joking with Mendy has also been passed on to the FA. A Kick It Out statement added: "Racist stereotypes are never acceptable as 'banter', and we're shocked that someone who is a role model to millions has failed to understand the discriminatory nature of his post. "The FA has been notified and we believe that retrospective action should be taken, including mandatory education - which is vital to challenge offensive behaviour such as this." https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49788633

Old lady discovers a Renaissance masterpiece in her kitchen An early Renaissance masterpiece by the Florentine master Cimabue has been discovered in an old lady's kitchen in a town near Paris, art experts said Monday. "Christ Mocked", by the 13th-century artist who taught Giotto, is estimated to be worth between four and six million euros ($4.3 million $6.6 million), according to the Old Masters specialists Turquin. They said the work was owned by an old lady in the northern French town of Compiegne, who had it hanging between her kitchen and her sitting room. It was directly above a hotplate for cooking food. The painting is thought to be part of a large diptych dating from 1280 when Cimabue painted eight scenes depicting Christ's passion and crucifixion. Two other scenes from the work hang in the National Gallery in London -- "The Virgin and Child with Two Angels" -- and the Frick Collection in New York ("The Flagellation of Christ"). The scene in the National Gallery was also lost for centuries and only found when a British aristocrat was clearing his ancestral seat in Suffolk. It was given to the nation in 2000. The French painting's elderly owner thought it was just a rather old religious icon when she took it to her local auctioneers to be valued. Early Renaissance art was hugely influenced by Byzantine art, which is still produced in a similar style today on a background of gold paint. However, tests using infrared light found that there was "no disputing that the painting was done by the same hand" as other known works by Cimabue, said art expert Eric Turquin. It will now go under the hammer at the Acteon auction house in Senlis, north of Paris, on October 27. https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/offbeat/old-lady-discovers-renaissance-masterpiece-in-her-kitchen/ar-AAHJQky

Scientists discover one of the world's oldest bird species: Ancient seabird with a bony serrated beak used to catch fish 62 million years ago is found in New Zealand SLIDES - 1/4 The discovery of a toothed seabird with a serrated beak that lived 62 million years ago is forcing scientists to rethink theories of the bird's evolution. A fossil of a protodontopteryx was found at the Waipara Greensand site near Christchurch on New Zealand's South Island last year. The petrified remains delighted amateur palaeontologist Leigh Love, who found and named the species 'protodontopteryx ruthae' after his wife Ruth, for indulging his interest in the field. It is one of the oldest named bird species in the world, and the oldest 'bony-tooth bird', or pelagornithid, to be found south of the equator. Canterbury Museum curator Paul Scofield said the bony, tooth-like projections on the beak turned over commonly-held views on the development of seabirds. 'Until we found this skeleton, all the really old pelagornithids had been found in the Northern Hemisphere, so everyone thought they'd evolved up there,' Dr Scofield said. Gerald Mayr, of the Frankfurt-based National History Museum, declared the find 'truly amazing and unexpected'. 'Not only is the fossil one of the most complete specimens of a pseudo-toothed bird, but it also shows a number of unexpected skeletal features that contribute to a better understanding of the evolution of these enigmatic birds,' he said. Scientists believe the ancient beaks were designed for catching fish, and soft-bodied prey like squids. The bony-tooth birds would evolve to boast wingspans greater than six metres long, the length of an average modern-day elephant. The last pelagornithid species died before modern humans evolved, around 2.5 million years ago. The Waipara Greensand site has also yielded fossils of an ancient penguin, which stood 1.6 metres tall, and the world's oldest tropicbird fossil. The fossils - along with the latest discovery - are being prepared to be displayed in an exhibition at the Canterbury Museum later this year. The find was published today in the journal Papers in Palaeontology. https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/offbeat/scientists-discover-one-of-the-worlds-oldest-bird-species-ancient-seabird-with-a-bony-serrated-beak-used-to-catch-fish-62-million-years-ago-is-found-in-new-zealand/ar-AAHInHL

We are expecting this tonight around 19.00 hrs, thunder and lightning too, love it, the wife won't.

I think he might leave and take over the National Team Coach IF he can gift Liverpool the EPL Title this year or next, he has already won the Bundesliga twice, the DFB-Pokal, DFL-Supercup twice and the biggest of the big last year in the UEFA Champions League Cup so really he has achieved a lot in his time and I bet he would love to win the World Cup and the UEFA Cup for his Germany and who can blame him if he did leave and try and achieve the latter.

Science & Environment Nasa's IceSat space laser tracks water depths from orbit Scientists say one of the US space agency's (Nasa) new Earth observers is going to have a transformative impact in an unexpected area. The IceSat-2 laser mission was launched a year ago to measure the shape of Antarctica and Greenland, and to track the thickness of Arctic sea-ice. But early results show a remarkable capability also to sense water depths. IceSat's laser light penetrates up to 40m in the clearest conditions, opening up a raft of new applications. "As much as people think all areas on Earth have been reasonably well mapped, it's really not true when you start looking at shallow water areas," said Dr Christopher Parrish from Oregon State University. "We've got huge data voids from the shoreline out to about 5m water depth. "This hinders our ability to study things like an inundation, the effects of major storms, and the changes to coral reef habitat." A project has already started to map the seafloor around low-lying Pacific islands and atolls, which will assist tsunami preparedness for example. The capability should also enable scientists to work out the volumes of inland water bodies to help quantify Earth's global freshwater reserves. Greenland's ice faces melting 'death sentence' Nasa laser to monitor Earth's ice Space laser makes height maps of Earth FULL REPORT