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The veteran rocker recalls how Frank Zappa helped him get his first Les Paul – and also got him kicked out of Manfred Mann’s Earth Band – and discusses his recordings with Jeff Beck, which Rogers says were the last the late virtuoso ever made

Five multiple-choice questions – set by children – to test your knowledge, and a chance to submit your own junior brainteasers for future quizzes

COMMENT: It’s easy to get caught up in a partner’s thrill-seeking needs – I should know, writes Charlotte Cripps. But saying ‘yes’ to such extreme activities doesn’t always spice up a relationship

April 5, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

Huge outpourings of magma accompanied the split between South America and Africa 135 million years ago.

After putting on a great show in our evening sky since the fall of 2024, dazzling Venus puts on a spectacular showing for early morning risers for the balance of 2025.

One of the cleanest places beyond Earth may be making its residents ill. Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have had rashes, allergies and the odd infection, and scientists now believe the station’s environment is too clean. Researchers recently concluded that the ISS is so sterile it may be…

SpaceX's Fram2, the first crewed mission ever fly a polar orbit, splashed down today (April 4), returning four private astronauts to Earth.

Four space tourists are back on Earth after orbiting over the north and south poles

"OK, this is kind of out there and caters to your inner Uber-Geek."

China applied a 34% tariff on all goods coming from America., as well as banning the export of seven rare earth metals to the U.S.