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NASA will host a news conference this week to reveal an exciting discovery it has made that exists "beyond our solar system". It will likely have to do with exoplanets - the official name given to planets that orbit stars other than our sun. If there is alien life in the universe, these exoplanets are the best place to start looking. NASA has been mapping exoplanets for a number of years. When is the NASA press conference? This artist's impression shows the planet orbiting the star Alpha Centauri B, a member of the triple star system that is the closest to Earth   (Photo: Reuters) The American space agency teased details of the official announcement - which will be made at 1pm in Washington on February 22, 2017. That means it'll be revealed at  6pm on Wednesday evening  over here in the UK. The press conference is expected to last roughly an hour - although it could take longer depending on questions from the media. There ...

The Super Bowl is the biggest sporting event in America, and whether you’re a football fan or not, chances are you’ll be joining the millions of people crowding around their TV screens to see the Atlanta Falcons take on the New England Patriots. Or maybe you’re just there to eat wings and see this year’s batch of commercials. In the good old days (i.e., a couple of years ago) watching the Super Bowl just meant figuring out which of the three networks — NBC, Fox, or CBS — had the rights to air it this year and then figure out what channel number that was for your local affiliate. Nowadays, though, things are more complicated. Between online streaming, over-the-air broadcasts, apps for set-top boxes, and internet based TV services for cord cutters, it can be hard to figure out how to watch the Super Bowl. So let’s break it down: WHEN IS THE SUPER BOWL? This year is Super Bowl LI, which will take place between the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots. Kickoff is sched...

It’s that time of year again. The time when you book your flight, gather with family, stuff your face with turkey, and shop till your heart’s content. And thanks to modern consumerism, the Thanksgiving shopping glut that used to end with Black Friday now extends through Cyber Monday. But in recent years it has been extended by a day to flex your charitable spirit. It’s called Giving Tuesday and it was created five years ago to bring back the spirit of giving to Thanksgiving weekend. This one-day annual movement has spread to 70 countries, over 700,000 donors, and last year, raised over $116 million (up from $45 million the previous year). But as you settle into a turkey coma on that comfy couch, glancing at your phone, you may notice an endless stream of #GivingTuesday appeals cluttering your inbox from your favorite charities. One after the other, the message tend to be the same: "Flex your charitable spirit and give us money because we do great things and help ...

Recipe for roast turkey The day before, rub the skin of the bird with oil and sprinkle it inside and out with salt and pepper. Refrigerate it overnight without covering it (this helps crisp the skin). You’ll need a meat thermometer and a pan large enough to hold the bird with space around it. A rack is nice, but not essential. Set the bird on a bed of carrots and onions and roast according to the accompanying chart. Let the turkey sit at room temperature for 45 minutes before roasting, and for 30 minutes after roasting. 1 whole turkey (10 to 25 pounds) Salt and pepper, to taste 2 onions, quartered 2 lemons, quartered 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or more if needed 1 bunch fresh rosemary, chopped 1 bunch fresh thyme, chopped 1 bunch fresh oregano, chopped 2 carrots, quartered 2 cups water 1.  Set the oven at 325 degrees. Remove the giblets from both the neck and vent ends of the bird. Wipe the bird inside and out with paper towels but do not wash it....