Stunning images of mysterious red lights appearing to fall from space have captured global attention, sparking widespread speculation online. While many social media users linked these ghostly flashes to alien signals, Scientists and space agencies have confirmed a more grounded explanation. These striking phenomena are known as red sprites, a rare and elusive type of…

Prof Sir Paul Nurse, one of Britain’s most distinguished scientists, asserts that the government’s visa system for science researchers is putting the country at a disadvantage. Sir Paul informed BBC News that the high visa fees are discouraging early-career researchers, while the UK’s economic rivals are welcoming them instead. Supporters of the current system argue…