Page 25 - News

Person releasing a puffin near a coastal cliff with a cage, notebook, and orange backpack on grass.

How Ferrets Threatened Seabirds on Rathlin Island

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 24, 2026

Attempts to alter the natural balance in fragile habitats can often trigger severe ecological crises. When non-native animals are introduced...

Person sitting by a riverbank, holding a yellow leaf over the water, with an open notebook and hourglass nearby.

How to Live in Harmony with Life’s Constant Changes

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 24, 2026

Life inevitably brings transformation, and definitive endings to earlier stages can be especially challenging. Embracing this natural impermanence eases emotional...

Person pouring liquid into a bowl of rice on a kitchen table with a plant and spray bottle nearby.

Rice Water and Starch: Smart Reuse Around the Home

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 24, 2026

Many people pour the milky liquid left after rinsing rice straight down the kitchen sink. However, this everyday practice can...

Young astronomer studies exoplanet GJ 3378 b's habitable zone on computer in a modern observatory room.

Exoplanet GJ 3378 b: A Nearby World with Potential for Life

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 23, 2026

Space exploration has entered a compelling new phase with the scientific reassessment of a nearby world. The exoplanet GJ 3378...

Bare feet of a person standing in shallow river water near an open book and lit lantern on a rock.

Heraclitus, Impermanence and the Philosophy of Becoming

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 23, 2026

Experiencing periods of transition tests long-held certainties and calls for an openness to unfamiliar everyday experiences. By acknowledging the impermanence...

Silent stealth drone flying low over suburban neighbourhood with three observers and monitoring equipment nearby.

NASA X-59 flies faster than sound for the first time

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 23, 2026

NASA achieved a major milestone on Friday 5 June when its experimental X-59 aircraft travelled faster than the speed of...

Three people standing on a balcony at sunset with a laptop, calendar showing April 2026, and decorative items on a table.

April 2026: Three zodiac signs begin a completely new chapter

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 23, 2026

Astrologers view April 2026 as a significant fresh start: long-standing issues begin to resolve, stalled plans gain momentum and relationships...

Young man pointing at a detailed image of Saturn on a computer screen in a warmly lit room.

Jupiter and Saturn: New Moons Transform the Solar System Race

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 23, 2026

Around the two gas giants, Jupiter and Saturn, a full dozen previously unknown moons have been identified. The objects are...

Astronaut in space suit inside spacecraft cockpit watching Earth with fiery atmospheric entry outside window.

Artemis II re-entry: how Orion will bring astronauts safely back to Earth

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 23, 2026

Following the successful completion of their lunar mission, the Artemis II crew are preparing to come back to Earth. The...

Young man studying planets and space data on dual monitors in a dimly lit room with a notebook open.

GJ 251c: A New Exoplanet Candidate for Extraterrestrial Life

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 23, 2026

A newly identified exoplanet candidate has entered the spotlight, and it could rank among the most promising alien worlds for...

Group of seven people wearing protective glasses watching a total solar eclipse outdoors with a map on the table.

2027 total solar eclipse: the longest of the century

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 23, 2026

Picture an ordinary summer day when, without warning, the sky becomes completely dark for several minutes, stars emerge in mid-afternoon...

Scientist in lab coat interacting with a futuristic holographic interface in a modern laboratory.

Vacuum-Born Particle Pairs Reveal How Mass Can Arise From Empty Space

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 23, 2026

Researchers have observed particle pairs apparently emerging straight from the vacuum in high-energy proton collisions, offering the strongest evidence so...

Young person sitting cross-legged by window, reading a book with tea and phone on the table nearby.

Stoicism, Happiness and Inner Peace in Daily Life

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 23, 2026

Many people assume that external events directly dictate their degree of personal satisfaction and peace of mind. Yet Stoic wisdom...

Person meditating with an open book, zodiac wheel, calendar showing March 29, and steaming cup of tea nearby.

29 March 2026: Emotional Clarity for These Zodiac Signs

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 23, 2026

Astrologers say the air will feel strangely clear in March 2026. Not meteorologically, but mentally. In kitchens, on the Underground...

Artemis 2: Orion helium leak detected during return journey

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 23, 2026

During the crewed Artemis 2 mission, which has sent people towards the Moon for the first time in decades, a...

Mars rover arm digging into cracked soil, revealing glowing blue and red crystals beneath the surface.

Study suggests corundum, including rubies and sapphires, in Martian rocks

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 23, 2026

Astronomers have identified tiny crystals resembling rubies in rocks on Mars. The discoveries were made through laser analysis by the...

Person standing on a balcony with a steaming cup, mouse, pig, and cherry blossoms in a peaceful urban setting.

Chinese Horoscope 2026: Two Zodiac Signs Face a Turn in Fortune Before Spring

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 23, 2026

Between grey winter days and the first hints of spring, a heated period begins in the Chinese horoscope. The energy...

Young man studying a colourful galaxy image on multiple screens in a modern space research lab.

Webb and Hubble Reveal How Giant Star Clusters Reionized the Universe

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 23, 2026

The early universe was dark and hot, with unbound particles racing in every direction. Eventually, it began to cool. Electrons...

Three young adults reading books outdoors on a rooftop with a calendar showing March 16 in the background.

By 22 March 2026, Three Zodiac Signs Feel a Noticeable Tailwind

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 23, 2026

By 22 March 2026, the energy shifts: three zodiac signs will feel a noticeable tailwind in their careers, private lives...

Person standing barefoot on a pier reading a book with fish jumping out of the water and a 2026 calendar nearby.

Pisces 2026: Why opportunities swim past

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 23, 2026

For three weeks, he has been messaging a woman from Hamburg. Both are Pisces, both somehow “stuck” in 2024. She...

Scientist analysing planet Jupiter images and methane data on computer screens in an office.

James Webb Space Telescope Detects Methane in TOI-199b’s Atmosphere

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 23, 2026

Most exoplanet atmospheres examined by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope belong to worlds hot enough for iron to vaporise. Hot...