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Extreme swimmer Christophe Cone swims across 800 meters long lake, in ice cold water. How and why?
Scientists used to say there were millions of tons of ice in the permanently shadowed craters of the moon’s poles. Now, HuffPost reports a pair of studies in the journal Nature Astronomy says there's far, far more potential water available. Twenty percent more, to be exact. A team led by the University of Colorado's Paul Hayne says more than 15,400 square miles of lunar terrain have the capability to trap water in the form of ice. However, lead researcher Casey Honniball says the molecules are so far apart that they are in neither liquid nor solid form. To be clear, this is not puddles of water. Casey Honniball, Lead Researcher Postdoctoral fellow, NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, Maryland Greater access to water could allow astronauts and robots more places to land, and support future lunar bases. Scientists believe the moon's water came from comets, asteroids, interplanetary dust, solar wind, or even lunar volcanic eruptions.
'Game of Thrones' star Emilia Clarke hopes that HBO's cancelled prequel can still be saved one day, even if the timing wasn't right for the axed project.
Australian pop princess Kylie Minogue has written festive number 'Every Christmas Day' for Finnish star Saara Aalto's upcoming EP 'Fairytale'.
Oceans campaigner and endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh arrived in Dover in the UK after completing his 560km (348mi) swim from Cornwall, which he began 49 days ago.
Entrepreneurs from the South Korean port city of Jumunjin have started adding edible squid ink to ice cream and created a unique product that draws in tourists from around the world. The new black ice cream marks the first known use of squid ink in a sweet dish. Those willing to give the treat a try seem to enjoy it, and as word spreads, more have been drawn to the port city specifically to taste the unusual delicacy.