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2022

# unknown unknowns

Nasa launches independent team to study UFOs despite ‘reputational risk’

The space agency considers this a first step in trying to explain UFOs.

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Jun 10th 2022, 11:54 AM

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# THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE

Life could exist in Jupiter's clouds, according to Belfast scientists

The concentration of water vapour in the clouds may be enough to sustain life.

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Jun 28th 2021, 4:05 PM

# Myth Busted

Researchers solve the mystery of 'alien' skeleton found 15 years ago

It belonged to an infant girl with a handful of rare gene mutations.

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Mar 22nd 2018, 10:00 PM

# nostalgia on tour

War of the Buttons and other classics are being screened outdoors around Ireland this summer

War of the Buttons, Michael Collins, Jurassic Park…

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Jul 29th 2016, 2:06 PM

# ET Go Hole

Over 2,000 copies of 'worst video game ever' found in desert landfill

The E.T game was made for a massive budget, but was slated upon release.

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Apr 27th 2014, 2:21 PM

Voices

Column: Why are we compelled to search for life on other planets?

From the X-Files to the Men in Black, the alien occupies a unique place in pop culture, linked to widespread paranoia at the technological complexity of our age, writes Clare Taylor.

Mar 21st 2014, 7:30 PM

# THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE

CIA papers reveal that Area 51 does exist

Declassified CIA documents provide proof that Area 51 is a real place, but there is no mention of UFOs.

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Aug 16th 2013, 10:26 PM

# Birthday

8 totally unexpected Daniel Day Lewis moments

It’s his birthday today.

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Apr 29th 2013, 8:30 PM

Voices

Column: Why it’s important to look at the stars – literally

It’s good to be curious about a world outside our own, because being inquisitive in the past has gotten us where we are today, writes Conor Farrell.

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Dec 15th 2012, 7:00 PM

# Phone home

Happy 30th ET! Here’s a very young Henry Thomas and Drew Barrymore

Includes Elliot’s amazing audition tape.

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Nov 10th 2012, 6:00 PM

Voices

Column: Council reform will discourage women – and help the old boys

The changes to councils will reinforce the dominance of the three major parties, says Fine Gael councillor Mick Glynn.

Oct 26th 2012, 1:06 PM

Voices

Column: ‘People speak to me like I’m ET’ – why social labelling is a problem

We need to change the way we view people with special needs, writes Adam Harris, who has Asperger Syndrome.

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Aug 30th 2012, 7:00 AM

# et

VIDEO: 6 things to love about ET

It’s been 30 years since ET hit our screens back in 1982. He’ll never grow up for us.

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Jun 2nd 2012, 12:00 PM

# Space

We are not alone - asteroid discovered in Earth's orbit

Thankfully, this Trojan asteroid poses no danger to the planet.

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Jul 29th 2011, 10:27 AM