Category: Science
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Solar system with six planets all in perfect orbit together wows scientists
Astronomers have found a unique solar system with six planets moving in harmony, untouched by outside forces since their creation…
Police warn parents about the danger of Apple's new feature
Police warn parents about the danger of Apple’s new feature – and urge them to deactivate it Police warn that…
You can’t call slapheads, slapheads – victory after boss calls man a ‘bald c**t’
Calling a man bald counts as sex-related harassment, an employment appeal tribunal ruled. Electrician Tony Finn brought the case against…
Sam Altman appears to admit he was ousted over fears about doomsday AI
Sam Altman appears to admit the existence of a secret new doomsday AI system he helped build – that could…
David Hockney sketches Christmas Tree artwork on iPad Pro
EXCLUSIVE David Ho-Ho-Hockney! Artist, 86, sketches his latest artwork of a Christmas tree on an iPad Pro – before it’s…
Meet the 'common' people of Medieval Cambridge
Meet the ‘common’ people of Medieval Cambridge: From a plague-survivor named Wat to a woman called Eadgifu who died in…
‘Three masked hitmen attacked me with axes and guns – and they saved my life’
A burly gangland enforcer who claims to have a “gift for knocking people out” said the moment three masked men…
People over 65 who own a dog are 40% less likely to develop dementia
Why a dog is your BRAIN’S best friend: People over the age of 65 who own a pooch are 40%…
Scientists build tiny bio-robots from human cells to repair neurons
Scientists create microscopic ROBOTS made from human cells that repair neurons – opening the door to future Alzheimer’s treatment These…
Supermassive black hole
Supermassive black hole at the heart of the Milky Way is warping space-time – and it could reveal how our…
NASA scientists unveil risk of ‘lost’ asteroid hitting Earth in six years
Asteroid Sar2667 explodes over the English Channel Asteroids come in all shapes and sizes and hold fascinating secrets and clues…
Northern Lights to shine across parts of the UK TONIGHT
Northern Lights to shine across parts of the UK TONIGHT as a huge solar storm strikes Earth: Is your area…
Amazon takes on ChatGPT with rival AI chatbot, Q
Amazon takes on ChatGPT: Tech giant launches a rival AI chatbot called Q Among Q’s skills are summarising meetings, explaining…
2023 is 'virtually certain' to be the hottest year in HISTORY
2023 is ‘virtually certain’ to be the hottest year in HISTORY after a ‘deafening cacophony of broken records’, experts say …
Missing WWII fighter plane is FOUND after 80 years
Missing WWII fighter plane is FOUND after 80 years: Aircraft that vanished in a daring raid on Italy is discovered…
5,000-year-old Middle Eastern text can finally be decoded thanks to AI
‘World’s oldest languages’ – that were carved into 5,000-year-old stones – can now be deciphered by artificial intelligence as fast…
Boy, 10, calls for Apple to change its 'horrible' nerd emoji
Bespectacled boy, 10, starts petition calling for Apple to change its ‘horrible’, stereotypical nerd emoji Teddy Cottle, 10, has launched…
‘Witch bottles’ wash up on beach – and researchers are scared to open them
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Using the internet is NOT bad for your mental health, study claims
Using the internet is NOT bad for your mental health: Study across 168 countries finds no ‘smoking gun’ linking technology…
The mystery of the cave where tourists go to 'talk with the Devil'
The mystery of the ‘Devil Church’: Creepy cave in Finland has a unique resonance that makes visitors ‘feel the presence…
Only those with sharpest IQ can pick out snowmen with red scarves in 20 seconds
Brainteasers are a simple and effective way not only to kill time but to push one of the body’s most…
Full Beaver Moon will appear tonight – best time to see it from the UK
Look up tonight! Full Beaver Moon will light up the night sky – here’s the best time to see it…
‘Witch bottles’ meant to thwart evil spells are washing up on Texas shores
Boyfriend charged after discovery of missing Texas woman's body Authorities in Texas are warning residents against opening so-called “witch bottles”…
Antarctica’s 100 underground volcanoes could spark ‘rapid’ flooding of globe
Antarctica: Scientists set up station on the Whillans Ice Stream Antarctica is the land of ice, where average inland temperatures…
‘Sea People’ who waged war on ancient Egypt and ‘destroyed civilisations’
A mysterious group of "Sea People" could still be out there, centuries on from their war against ancient Egyptians. The…
Dogs chasing cat causes more than £300K worth of damage at car dealership
Faye Winter takes on a series of adventurous challenges to raise money for Guide Dogs Two pernicious pooches are in…
Dancing monkeys kept on leads found to have disturbing levels of constant stress
Monkeys used to entertain tourists have been found to be suffering from extreme levels of stress. The famous dancing monkeys…
‘Haunted’ ventriloquist doll caught blinking on GoPro now locked in ‘freak room’
The terrifying moment a World War II ventriloquist doll "blinks and moves its mouth" has been captured on camera. This…
‘UFO’ spotted behind TikTok star leaves fans fearing for her safety
Fans of a social media star have become concerned for her safety after 'spotting a UFO' behind her in a…
Moment plane passenger pulls down her pants after being denied toilet access
Passengers on this Frontier Airlines plane got quite the shock when a woman bizarrely took off her pants and squatted…
Brit tries 3 ‘delicious’ US dishes – one ‘looks like vomit’ but is ‘incredible’
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Bigfoot hunter discovers single nine-inch footprint in with five stumpy toes
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Bizarre video shows naked woman attacking passengers at busy airport
Chile: Naked woman attacks people at airport in Santiago A naked woman attacked several people at the Nuevo Pudahuel Airport…
You have eyes like a hawk if you can spot the odd letter out in under 14 seconds
Brainteasers are a great way to push the mind to its limits in a quiet moment, whether it’s on the…
10 little-known iMessage hacks to turbo-charge your messaging game
10 little-known iMessage hacks to turbo-charge your texting game Secret code words and special messages help to improve iMessage New…
Spaceflight increases men's risk of erectile dysfunction, study finds
Male astronauts could struggle to perform in the BEDROOM after coming back to Earth: Spaceflight increases men’s risk of erectile…
Bats use their penis as an 'arm' during sex, study finds
The secret sex lives of bats: Study reveals how males have penises 7 times longer than their partners’ vaginas –…
Bat has penis so long it can’t have sex – instead uses it as ‘extra arm’
Experts have discovered bats with a penis so long that it can only be used as a third arm instead…
Why YouTube is slowing down videos for some users – and how to fix it
Why YouTube is slowing down videos for some users – and how to fix it Users report a five-second delay…
‘Unprecedented’ ray from ‘invisible corridor’ in deep space detected on Earth
Scientists have discovered one of the most powerful cosmic rays ever – and it’s coming from an unknown part of…