NASA named Perseverance rover's landing spot for pioneering Black science-fiction author
Though they starred aliens, vampires and time travelers, Octavia E. Butler's celebrated science-fiction novels were often grounded on Earth. Her name and enduring legacy, though, have made it as far as the Red Planet millions of miles away. Read more...
The beach can wait! Star stock picker Terry Smith rules out early retirement
The popular stock-picker, whose flagship Fundsmith Equity fund manages around 23bn of savers' money, has been the driving force since he founded the firm 11 years ago. Read more...
Kevin Mather Resigns as Mariners President
In saying the quiet parts out loud, Kevin Mather inflamed tension between the players union and teams. He resigned, but his words will resonate. Read more...
Indian rival slams Uber's business model
Uber's top rival in India has some unsolicited advice for the U.S. startup Go local. Read more...
Bali 9 death row inmate Myuran Sukumaran's paintings not eligible for Archibald Prize
The 33-year-old has been locked up in Kerobokan Prison, Bali, since 2005 after he was convicted of heroin smuggling. He only began painting in 2010. Read more...
Red-bellied black snake found curled up inside a teenager's asthma puffer
A highly venomous red-bellied black snake has been found curled inside a teenager's asthma puffer in her home at Bli Bli on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, after slithering out from the girls' washing. Read more...
Arnold Palmers Legacy Hints at What Tiger Woods Might Leave Behind
The link between the two golf legends feels stronger than ever, and players at the Arnold Palmer Invitational cant help but make the connection. Read more...
What Our Food Staff Cooked Last Month
In February, we leaned into comfort food Winter squash curry, crispy tofu, the creamiest scrambled eggs and more. Read more...
COVID-19 Study reveals which shops have the best coronavirus safety measures
The most favourably ranked chains were Sainsbury's,Marks Spencer and Waitrose, with around four in five customers expressing their approval. Read more...
Global Chip Shortage Challenges Bidens Hope for Manufacturing Revival
A global shortage of a key component for cars and electronics has shuttered American factories and set off fierce competition to secure supplies. Read more...
The Crichel Boys review This remains a rich,luscious account of a postwar Britain
Just as the Second World War ground to its exhausting close, three young men - upper-class, book- ish and gay - bought a tumble-down rectory in deepest Dorset. Read more...
Queen stresses importance of 'friendship and unity' for Commonwealth Day message
The Queen praised the 'selfless dedication to duty' seen across the Commonwealth, particularly on the front line. Read more...
Covid Interactive map shows 99.5% England and Wales districts have had deaths
Office for National Statistics data showed only 36 out of 7,209 districts - or 0.5 per cent - had not recorded a single Covid-linked fatality. They were mostly scattered across the South West. Read more...
The Very Brief Friendship of Maxim Gorky and Mark Twain
When the revolutionary writer arrived in New York City, he slammed headfirst into a scandal. Read more...