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Jamie SeidelContributor

After evolving a digital heart (not the pacemaker kind) out of inky veins, Jamie just wants an excuse to learn something new. But he’s fully aware his 32 years’ experience in the news industry has given him just enough knowledge to be dangerous. International affairs. History. Defence. Science. Space. Technology. He has a fascination for them all – particularly when it comes to social fallout. Translating tough concepts into common terms is his craft. His passion is to explore the big picture encompassing world events.

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The reconstructed face taken from a skull said to have belonged to Mary Magdalene. Picture: Philippe Charlier, Philippe Froesch / National Geographic

Is this what Jesus’ ‘wife’ looked like?

WAS she a prostitute? Was she Jesus’ wife? Mary Magdalene has generated fascination and controversy for more than 2000 years. Now we may know what she looked like.

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This US Department of Defense/Missile Defense Agency handout photo shows a terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptor launching from a THAAD battery located on Wake Island, during Flight Test Operational (FTO)-02 Event 2a, conducted on November 1, 2015. During the test, the THAAD system successfully intercepted two air-launched ballistic missile targets. / AFP PHOTO / DoD / Ben Listerman / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT

Why nobody’s shot down missile

THERE’s a simple but disturbing reason why Japan hasn’t tried to destroy any of the six missiles fired over its territory.

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A Viking holds up a 'sunstone' crystal to help navigate a dark ocean. Picture: Vikings/History Channel

Vikings’ secret to success unearthed

EXACTLY how the Vikings navigated the stormy, often foggy, waters is a mystery. But new tests are proving ancient legends to be true.

Rendering of the Cassini space probe's final plunge into Saturn. Picture: NASA

Cassini’s Saturn death plunge

NASA’s Cassini space probe has burned up in the skies over Saturn as planned, as the space agency published its final pictures.

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In the Persian Gulf, a port quarter view of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG-31) listing to port after being hit by two Iraqi Exocet missiles within 30 seconds. 37 sailors are killed.

The tactic that could topple Kim

UNITED Nations sanctions may not be enough to make North Korea sit up and take notice. The US is arguing for a full-blown blockade.

An X8.2 class solar flare flashes in the edge of the Sun on Sept. 10, 2017. This image was captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory and shows a blend of light from the 171 and 304 angstrom wavelengths. Credit: NASA/GSFC/SDO

What has woken our Sun?

OUR Sun has a temper. And right now, it’s angry. It’s supposed to be preparing for a long, peaceful sleep. Instead, it’s hurling a cannonade of hot plasma.

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FILE - In this file photo taken on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017 a man watches Russian military jets performing in Alabino, outside Moscow, Russia. The Russian military says major war games, the Zapad (West) 2017 maneuvers, set for next month will not threaten anyone. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin, File)

Russia deceit puts Europe on alert

RUSSIAN troops, backed by masses of tanks and aircraft, are about to go to war. The Kremlin claims it is defending itself.

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Concept art released by the Pentagon showing Northrop Grumman's B-21 stealth bomber design

What’s going on at Area 51?

SPECULATION is rife over the secretive death of a US test pilot. Details of the case are classified, but conspiracy theories have emerged.

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A reveler dressed as Viking take part in a 'Torchlight Procession' as part of Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations Saturday Dec. 29, 2007. Edinburgh's Hogmanay officially opened Saturday with a ceremonial torchlight procession where people carrying thousands of burning torches and led by a symbolic wooden longboat, make their way through the city in a festival reminiscent of traditional Viking celebrations. The ceremony culminates with the burning of the wooden longboat and majestic Scottish stag effigy, a giant bonfire, fire sculptures and fireworks. (AP Photo/Danny Lawson/PA Wire) ** UNITED KINGDOM OUT NO SALES NO ARCHIVE **

Huge secret in Viking skeleton

HE was tall. He was powerful. The Viking warrior was buried with sword, spear, shield and battle knives. There was one problem.

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An artists impression of a top secret plane from the Aurora Project developed in Area 51. A reader suggested this is the UFO captured by a tourist in Katherine. Image from the Utah Alien Hunters.

The secrecy that surrounds Area 51 aircraft crash

THE death of a top US pilot at a secret test facility is wrapped in mystery. The aircraft he was flying hasn’t been revealed, and it took three days for authorities to admit the crash happened.

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