Rosetta’s kamikaze crash into a comet revealed: Final images from the probe reveals its last moments Rosetta hit surface of comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko on Sept. 30 last year Had sent a separate lander to the surface and collected vast amounts of data Final…
The Russian woman was accidentally mummified inside her stone tomb and was decked out in luxurious clothes, with gifts beside her to take into the afterlife. The remains of a Russian woman nicknamed the “sleeping beauty” were recently found in a Siberian…
Do YOU need to change your Google privacy settings? Firm launches a re-designed account hub page to make it easier to update your details Google wants to be clearer about how it uses your private information The update is out now on…
When scientists at the University of California in San Diego noticed a large number of baby manta ray sightings at Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary in the Gulf of Mexico, they never would have dreamt that they had actually stumbled upon…
The prosthetic that can feel PAIN: Remarkable device wrapped in electronic skin could help amputees sense touch to avoid injury Thin layer of rubber and fabric known as e-dermis fits over a prosthetic hand Device generates pulses of electricity that stimulate nerves…
The world’s smallest computer revealed: Incredible image shows tiny machine dwarfed by a grain of rice The University of Michigan created a computer that is just 0.3 mm long The ‘microdevice’ will lose all programming and data once it loses power It…
Scientists have managed to find the remaining 30 percent of the universe’s missing baryons. A new paper published yesterday in the journal Nature announced that the remaining reservoir of missing baryons in our universe — the vast proportion of unaccounted-for protons, neutrons,…
Mystery of the massive explosion 200 million light years away: Strange flash 100 times brighter than a supernova that is growing at an incredible rate baffles scientists The blast appeared in a distant galaxy but scientists are unsure what triggered it They…
Butterfly numbers in the UK’s woods have dropped by almost 60% since 1990 in the latest sign of an ‘ecological Armageddon’ Woodland species are down by 58% and farmland species down by 27% Loss of natural areas and increasing use of pesticides…
Not so fast! Tesla’s new mobile app update lets users remotely set speed limits for their car Tesla is releasing a software update to its mobile app that lets users limit speed The update, part of Version 3.4.1, also lets users set…
A new study has just been published that examines the condition of Ötzi the Iceman’s tools before his brutal murder 5,300 years ago. A new study has shown that Ötzi the Iceman took immaculate care of his tools, re-sharpening them just days…
Dripping tap keeping you up? Scientists discover how to stop the maddening sound in seconds… and all you need is washing up liquid The ‘plink, plink’ is not caused by the droplet itself hitting the water Instead it’s the waves of a…
Wimbledon tennis to be screened in 4K HDR by the BBC for the first time despite technical glitches with the technology in streaming the World Cup Allocation of the available slots will be done on a first-come-first served basis Ultra HD trial…
Earlier today, Nintendo released a brand new trailer for Minecraft on Nintendo Switch, which showcases the game’s new cross-play capabilities. A new update has just been released for the ever-popular open-world game, which grants players the ability to play, craft, and explore…
Is Google now able to spy on you for longer? Firm’s Assistant update adds ‘continued conversations’ to listen for follow-up commands The new feature drops the need for ‘OK, Google’ before every voice command Google will now record your conversations for eight…
Finally, the AAA title appears to be heading to the PC. The PC version of Red Dead Redemption 2 has been leaked by one of Rockstar’s former employees. Fans of the Western-themed video game have been waiting for a PC version and…
Is Curiosity in danger now, too? Shocking photo captured by the rover shows how dust has blanketed Mars’ atmosphere as storm expands to circle the ENTIRE planet (and there’s still no word from Opportunity) Dust storm has been growing since end of…
How to make a rat giggle: Scientists say tickling rodents could help improve their welfare in captivity Researchers say tickling rats could boost their mood and response to humans When rats are happy, they’re known to make vocalizations at frequency of 50kHz…
Feeling down? Listening to this bizarre ‘brain orgasm’ video of a woman licking an ear can boost your mood AND lower your heart rate, claim scientist ASMR YouTube videos trigger a pleasurable tingling feeling in some people The popular clips feature whispering…
T. Rex couldn’t stick its tongue out: Experts find the killer dinosaurs had a mouth like an alligator (but say it could still have ripped you to shreds) Modern lizards and birds can extend their tongues, but dinosaurs could not Instead their…
Dogs really ARE man’s best friend: Puppies as young as two-months old naturally trust humans ‘like they are their own mother’ even if they are strangers Two-month-old dogs take emotional cues from their mothers as well as people Scientists introduced 48 puppies…
Which World Cup player do YOU look like? Find out with this AI tool that reveals your football doppelganger New AI-powered tool matches your face with a professional footballer player Advanced facial recognition takes 128 measurements from each face We tested the software…
Fresh secrets of Europe’s oldest mummy revealed: Stone tools found with 5,300-year-old Ötzi the iceman had long-distance cultural contacts Experts used high-power microscopes and CT scans to examine Ötzi’s toolkit They found he ventured about 45 miles away from his home to gather…
Gamers can now catch up on the PlayStation 4’s biggest hits at a discounted price. During E3 2018, Sony shed more details on a handful of upcoming titles that are due for release over the next couple of years, including Spider-Man, The…
Would YOU pay to join a private group on Facebook? Site begins charging users up to £22 a month to access pages that provide exclusive content Groups can charge $4.99 (£3.80) to $29.99 (£22.80) each month for access Subscriptions are now live…
Ever wondered how SpaceX’s Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and BFR look next to the Statue of Liberty? Check it out in this mind-blowing YouTube video. The giant rockets designed by SpaceX are truly a sight to behold. And while you’ve probably seen…
Swamp sparrows have been singing the SAME song for more than 1,000 years showing that birds can pass down traditions just like humans The birds are capable of exceeding the stability of human cultural traditions Swamp sparrows accurately learn their songs 98…
This five-goal strategy aims to ensure that our planet is protected from potentially dangerous near-Earth objects. Though our planet is in no immediate danger, NASA has a contingency plan and is prepared to deal with the eventuality that a near-Earth object (NEO)…
Will this be the end of memes? EU approves copyright rules that could kill off user-generated content and ‘destroy the internet as we know it’ Article 11 and Article 13 have been approved, and change copyright law in the EU Laws offer…
Google FINALLY launches a dedicated app for podcasts featuring personalised recommendations in a bid to take on Apple Google’s app will use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to recommend new podcasts Episodes can be paused and resumed across phones, tablets and smart speakers Google…
