David Bowie was right! ‘Spiders from Mars’ spotted in stunning Nasa photograph of araneiform troughs that eerily resemble the eight-legged bugs on the surface of the red planet Scientists found the features using the Hirise imaging camera aboard Nasa’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter…
Heavy metal mosh pits mimic the 40,000-year-old rituals of remote rainforest tribes in Papua New Guinea Expert spent three years studying the behaviour of concert-goers in mosh pits These are areas in front of the stage where dancers push or slam into…
Spotify to let artists upload their music directly to the platform, instead of going through a label Spotify will now let indie artists upload their own music directly to the app Artists upload songs, album art and other info in the Spotify…
Mass extinctions can occur without warning: End-Permian extinction 251 million years ago that wiped out 90% of ALL life on Earth occurred with ‘almost no early warning signs’ Experts found ocean and land species died out en masse over a short period…
Millennials really don’t like human interaction: Study shows young adults prefer using robots at work to speak to customers, while baby boomers will just do it themselves Researchers asked millennials how they feel about talking to customers at work 17% of millennials…
Last week, Elon Musk hit the headlines after a video of him smoking cannabis while recording a podcast emerged online. While some people were shocked at the Tesla CEO’s behaviour, others endorsed it. Now, a new survey has revealed that almost one…
EU warns Facebook it is ‘losing patience’ waiting for the social network to comply with demands to tell its 380 million European users how it uses their data to make money EU wants Facebook to give users more information about how their…
The exoplanet that the TESS Space Telescope has discovered is known as Pi Mensae c, and is 60 light-years from our solar system. Almost 60 light-years from our solar system lurks an exoplanet known as Pi Mensae c, and while there may…
Apple’s iOS 12 update introduces feature to give users a ‘trust score’ by tracking their calls and emails Apple released an updated version of its iTunes privacy policy earlier this week It includes a provision saying it will assign a ‘trust score’…
Amazon flood risk has increased five-fold: The world’s largest river now bursts its banks every FOUR years because of the strong warming of the Atlantic Ocean This is believed to have been caused by changes in the Walker circulation Water levels of…
Mosquito larvae in bodies of water contaminated with plastic ingest microplastics that they can then pass up into the food chain, findings of a new study revealed. Microplastic pollution has raised concerns as tiny plastic particles show up in more places. Microplastics…
‘Cause our life’s a mess! Over half of us leave our homes unfit for unexpected guests, 1 in 5 don’t know what to eat for dinner and a fifth believe their future is out of control, Oxford University study reveals An Oxford…
Nearly 25 years after its original release, Sony is re-releasing its original PlayStation console, now in a much smaller size and rebranded as the PlayStation Classic. The new console will cost $99.99 and come pre-loaded with 20 classic PlayStation games, according to…
If you live in an area with high levels of air pollution , you may have an increased risk of dementia , a worrying new story has revealed. Researchers from King’s College London have analysed the link between air pollution and neurodegenerative…
Renault’s futuristic EZ-PRO is an all-electric vehicle with customisable pods that can serve as an office workspace, coffee truck or a delivery van Concept design unveiled by automaker Renault gives a glimpse at the autonomous delivery vans of the future The vehicles…
Planet Vulcan is the ancestral home of one of Star Trek’s main characters, Spock. Now, scientists reported that they have finally found the real life version of what was originally a fictional world. In 1991, Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry and three…
Drooling over Poldark? Why the sexual objectification of men isn’t ‘just a bit of fun’, but a dangerous double standard Concerns have been raised over objectification of male characters in TV shows Some shows emphasise the physical attractiveness of a lead male…
If you regularly use household cleaning products, you could subconsciously be making your children gain weight . A new study has revealed that these cleaning products disrupt children’s gut flora, which in turn can make them gain weight. Researchers from the University…
For many gamers, their first video game console was the original Nintendo Entertainment System. Chances are that if you owned a Nintendo, you or your parents also purchased the NES Zapper, an electronic light gun. The Nintendo Zapper usually came with Duck…
Is this Google’s next smart speaker? Leaked photos claim to show ‘Google Home Hub’ device with a screen in bid to take on Amazon’s Echo Show Google may be preparing to release a screen-equipped ‘Google Home Hub’ Leaked images and specs show…
The mystery of the missing galaxy: Two of the closest galaxies to the Milky Way once had a third companion that DISAPPEARED billions of years ago Large and Small Magellanic Clouds may have once had a third companion ‘Luminous’ galaxy disappeared three…
NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) has captured a magnificent image of numerous constellations and the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds. The Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), NASA’s extraordinary planet hunter, has just shared a breathtaking new image during its search for…
Can scientists crack the secret of Nasa’s ‘impossible’ fuel-free thruster? US government awards British researcher £1m to develop a rocket that converts sunlight into thrust Dr Mike McCulloch of the University of Plymouth is developing a fuel-free engine He has been awarded £1m…
Your smartphone obsession may be making your dog sad: Expert warns pets are struggling to compete with devices for their owner’s attention Experts say our dependence on technology is hurting relationships with pets While cats may be affected, dogs are likely to…
Too much screen time? How the latest Apple and Google updates can help you (and your kids) take on tech addiction New tools for managing screen time will let you see how often you pick up phone Can also reveal how long…
Well-behaved dogs have the happiest owners! Stressed people are likely to have the most ill-behaved pets because they don’t have time to discipline their mischief, scientists say Scientists have found that happy owners typically have happy and relaxed dogs On the other…
Google signs up millions of carmakers to use Android in battle with Apple over in car entertainment systems Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance will use Android to run its dashboard information and entertainment features Users will get Google Maps, Waze and Assistant without having to…
Ceres’ vanishing volcanoes: Dwarf planet once had a chain of 22 ‘cryovolcanoes’ that have flattened out over time to leave just one behind Ceres is the largest object in the asteroid belt and has a 3-mile tall cryovolcano Scientists have now found…
Are we hardwired to be xenophobic? You are less likely to trust someone who speaks with an accent because humans automatically perceive them as ‘other’, scientists say Making trust-related decisions about speakers with an accent is more difficult This is because we…
Roads to avoid in the future: Map reveals routes across the UK for future convoys of driverless lorries (and the M6/M74 corridor between Manchester and Glasgow is set to be the busiest!) Firms would maximise profits on the 215-mile route, claims a…
