What is a ‘marsquake’ and why does it happen?

What is a ‘marsquake’ and why does it happen?

On May 4, NASA reported that its InSight Mars lander detected the largest quake that was ever observed on another planet. The rover had first landed on Mars in November 2018 and has heard 1,313 quakes ever since, of which the largest previously recorded “marsquake” was detected in August 2021. On Earth, basically, quakes are … Read more

A ‘heartbreaking insight’ into the impact of lockdown

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Image copyright Alamy A survey of 2,000 families in Bradford indicates just how bad lockdown is for health – and how being furloughed is enough to tip those on the lowest incomes into financial difficulties. Dr John Wright of Bradford Royal Infirmary considers how to achieve the twin task of protecting people from the virus, … Read more