Category: Science
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Archaeologists fear ‘volatile’ emperor’s tomb surrounded by stone soldiers
Archaeologists are erring on the side of caution when it comes to a Chinese emperor's tomb, which is surrounded by…
‘Hank the Tank’ finally caught as DNA links 500lb bear to mass illegal activity
Authorities have finally captured a serial criminal who has been plaguing a neighbourhood for more than a year – and…
Mystery as ancient skull found in China is unlike any hominin species
Have scientists discovered a new species of HUMAN? Ancient skull belonging to a child with no chin who lived 300,000…
Sex-mad millionaires booked out hotel for orgy leaving poo and semen stains
A collection of sex-mad millionaires booked out an entire hotel for an orgy, the aftermath of which saw the property…
These Clever Fish Have Mastered the Fake Out
Trumpetfish like to snack on damselfish and shrimp in coral reefs and sea grass beds around the world. But with…
I'm a tech expert. Here's how to save cash with smarter tech purchases
I’m a tech expert – here’s how you can save money (and YOUR LIFE) by making smarter tech choices Put…
Smart trick to see Instagram messages WITHOUT letting the sender know
Smart trick to see Instagram messages WITHOUT letting the sender know Whether it’s avoiding the unwanted attention of a stranger…
Our Galaxy Is Home to Trillions of Worlds Gone Rogue
Free-floating planets — dark, isolated orbs roaming the universe unfettered to any host star — don’t just pop into existence…
Calls grow for specialist clinics for all over-50s to fight ‘silent killer’
A growing army of MPs, Peers, medics, charities and business leaders are backing our fight to end the death and…
Aliens could be hiding in ‘terminator zones’ as UK sees surge in UFO sightings
TikTok 'time traveller' says aliens will land on Earth imminently Aliens could be hiding and thriving in “terminator zones”, according…
Tutankhamun’s tomb mystery solved after analysis hints he was ‘banished’
Egypt: Tutankhamun's True Burial Chamber Tutankhamun is perhaps one of the most famous Egyptian pharaohs to have lived. Despite this,…
Eruption at Toba supervolcano possible after warning signs ‘re-evaluated’
Highest volcano in Indonesia erupts raining down rivers of lava The Toba supervolcano eruption occurred some 74,000 years ago at…
Robots to replace car salesmen with AI ‘able to flog vehicles in 22 languages’
Bots can flog used motors faster than Arthur Daley, boffins claim. AI salesman are set to take over the car…
Scaling Scotland's greatest mountain to put Berghaus gear to the test
Scaling Scotland’s greatest mountain to put Berghaus’ new range to the ultimate test Puffing and panting after a hard scramble…
Every UFO sighting in UK mapped including flaming rocket and floating saucer
When you think of UFO sightings, your initial thoughts may be that they're more America's domain, but apparently the UK…
‘Weird’ new fossil sea creature named after terrifying sand worms from Dune
Trailer for Dune: Part Two Palaeontologists have named a “weird” new species of fossilised sea creature that lived 500 million…
UFO whistleblower claims UK also has access to crashed alien crafts
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World's oceans hit their hottest EVER recorded temperatures
World’s oceans hit hottest EVER recorded temperature after soaking up the warmth from climate change, scientists say Average water temperatures…
Hawaiian undersea volcano has erupted five times in past 150 years, study finds
A submarine volcano located just 20 miles off the south coast of Hawaii’s “Big Island” has erupted at least five…
Mystic says his Meghan predictions cannot be ignored as her ‘trajectory shifts’
The so-called 'Living Nostradamus' says his predictions about Meghan Markle "cannot be ignored" as the Duchess of Sussex turns 42…
James Webb captures 'extraordinary' images of the iconic Ring Nebula
How our sun will look when it dies: James Webb captures final chapters of a star’s life in never-before-seen detail…
Asteroid-hunting algorithm detects 'potentially hazardous' space rock
Asteroid-hunting algorithm detects its first ‘potentially hazardous’ space rock that is twice the size of the Statue of Liberty Scientists…
Flat Earther claims ‘aliens live on hidden continents beyond Antarctica’
A leading businessman who set out to disprove the idea that the Earth is flat actually became convinced by the…
Climate change may have given ancient human ancestors bigger brains
Climate change may have given ancient human ancestors bigger brains, study finds Ice Age difficulties tested early man’s ingenuity, speeding…
Here's why sun tans appear hours after we've left the beach
The science behind your sun tan: Experts solve the mystery of why it can take hours (or even days) for…
Ancient whale may have been heaviest animal ever, scientists say
Is this the heaviest animal EVER? Scientists say colossal ancient whale that lived 39 million years ago and weighed up…
This Ancient Whale May Have Been the Heaviest Animal Ever
Paleontologists on Wednesday unveiled the fossilized bones of one of the strangest whales in history. The 39-million-year-old leviathan, called Perucetus,…
Drug dealer embarrassed after accidently texting client about chlamydia concerns
A drug dealer embarrassed themselves after revealing to one of their clients that they might have chlamydia. A screenshot of…
Where ARE NASA's Voyager 1 and 2 probes in deep space?
Where ARE Voyager 1 and 2? As NASA detects a ‘heartbeat’ from humanity’s second most distant probe, MailOnline looks at…
Scientists Control Human DNA with Electricity in 'Leap Forward': Study
Scientists can now control human DNA with electricity using new tech that ‘sparks genes back to life’ System stimulated daily…
Only people with a high IQ can find the horse’s body in tricky illusion
Optical illusions never fail to intrigue both puzzle experts and novices, and this one is no exception. Two charming horses…
Family of Henrietta Lacks Settles with Biotech Company That Used Her Cells
The family of Henrietta Lacks, the Black woman whose cancer cells were taken without consent and used to pioneer numerous…
Yellowstone eruption would cause ‘incomprehensible’ devastation, expert says
Yellowstone volcano’s magma chamber mapped in documentary What will happen if a supervolcano erupts? It is the question that has…
Do YOU suffer from 'tech neck'? Experts share tips to fix the pain
Tech neck takes over the world: Survey reveals which nations suffer the most from muscle stiffness caused by looking down…
Horrific ‘porcupine’ death of bloke who tried to befriend ‘Stone Age’ tribe
An Amazon explorer met a horrific end after trying to befriend an uncontacted tribe living deep in the rainforest. Ecologist…
Bloke who spent £12.5k turning himself into a dog bites back at trolls
A Japanese bloke who has blown thousands of pounds so that he can live his life as a giant dog…
Aircraft makes penis-shaped flight pattern in diversion – but it was accidental
The pilot of a holiday jet flew the aircraft in a rather obscene flight path after learning it was being…
Terrifying ‘red-eyed river monster’ dubbed ‘Baby Godzilla’ spotted in the Thames
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Euclid space telescope beams back first images of distant galaxies
‘Dark explorer’ opens its eyes to the cosmos: British-backed Euclid space telescope beams back first incredible images of distant galaxies…
Scientists have determined the perfect sandwich, scientifically (poll)
Here’s the best sandwich, according to science Black Forest ham topped list of favored US lunchmeats, amid strong competition Americans…