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Apple will unveil the iPhone 14 on September 13, leakers claim
Save the date! Apple ‘will unveil the iPhone 14 on September 13’, report claims Apple-focused site iDropNews claims the iPhone…
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Apple Car could be windowless, patent suggests
Apple’s long-awaited Apple Car could have virtual displays on the inside instead of clear windows, according to a new patent. …
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Netflix launches a ‘Mystery Box’ feature for kids that will suggest new films or programmes
Whether it’s Peppa Pig or Cocomelon, the theme song alone of some children’s TV programmes is enough to fill many…
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Stonehenge inhabitants feasted on offal 4,500 years ago
Ancient villagers living near to Stonehenge feasted on offal before feeding the scraps to dogs, new analysis of 4,500-year-old faeces…
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Turning off facial recognition can help reduce screen time, study says
If you spend too much time on your smartphone, scientists have a list of 10 solutions that can help you…
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Impossible Burger’s ‘BLEEDING’ meat-free patties may soon hit UK shelves
Meat-free burger maker Impossible Foods expects its ‘bleeding’ plant-based patties to hit UK supermarket shelves within the next year. The…
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Mind-altering parasite may make people more attractive, study finds
While disease usually may make us worse for wear, one cunning parasite makes its human carriers more physically desirable, a…
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Yellow-billed hornbill that shot to fame in The Lion King is being wiped out by climate change
Zazu is on the brink! Southern yellow-billed hornbill that shot to fame in The Lion King is being wiped out…
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Mysterious stone circle is unearthed within Castilly Henge
A mysterious stone circle has been unearthed at the centre of a prehistoric ritual site in Cornwall. Archaeologists said the…
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Google’s DeepMind says it is close to achieving ‘human-level’ artificial intelligence
DeepMind, a British company owned by Google, may be on the verge of achieving human-level artificial intelligence (AI). Nando de…
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WhatsApp is testing a feature that lets you quietly leave group chats without sending a notification
WhatsApp is testing a new feature that lets you quietly leave group chats without sending a notification to other members…
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Alien space rock found in Egypt ‘may be first evidence on Earth of a rare supernova explosion’
Alien space rock unearthed in Egypt may be the first evidence on Earth of a rare supernova explosion, scientists claim…
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Cambodian officials plead the public to stop picking ‘penis plants’
Deflowered! Cambodian government begs people to stop picking rare carnivorous ‘penis plants’ to pose with in photos Cambodia’s Ministry of…
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Buying a pug is CRUEL: Vets warn against celebrity-driven obsession with ‘cute’ flat-faces
With their squashed little noses and wrinkled faces, pugs have become a favourite with dog lovers and celebrities. Gerard Butler,…
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Ancient tooth found in Asia belonged to a Denisovan girl, study finds
A 150,000-year-old tooth discovered in Southeast Asia once belonged to a young Denisovan girl, a new study claims. The ancient…
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SpaceX and Blue Origin reusable rockets are POLLUTING the atmosphere, study warns
SpaceX and Blue Origin reusable rockets are POLLUTING the atmosphere: Exhaust fumes from rocket engines could affect Earth’s climate, study…
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This Ansio remote control tower fan is on sale for 51% off ahead of the summer heat
Heatwave deals: This remote control tower fan that’s ‘quite enough to have on all night’ is on sale with 51%…
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Three’s a crowd! Having more than two children can age parents by an additional 6.2 YEARS
Three’s a crowd! Having more than two children can age parents by an additional 6.2 YEARS, study warns Scientists analysed…
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Do YOU live in a Japanese knotweed hotspot? Interactive map shows where the plant is flourishing
Japanese knotweed is a devastatingly invasive plant that can leave homeowners and gardeners in a bind. The fast-growing weed was…
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Tonga eruption on a par with Krakatoa, study says
Tonga‘s volcanic eruption in January produced the strongest recorded waves from a volcano since the eruption of Krakatoa in 1883,…
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Two newly discovered species of Amazonian fish are facing extinction
Two species of Amazonian fish are facing extinction due to deforestation, even though they’ve only just been discovered. In a…
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Pink heart and jellyfish are among the new emoji being considered for the next release
Whether it’s a friendly smiling face or a cheeky aubergine, emoji now form a daily part of many people’s day-to-day…
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Will the world EVER be able to rely on cryptocurrencies?
From Bitcoin to Ethereum, cryptocurrencies are nursing large losses due to a massive market meltdown in the broader crypto market last week.…
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New battery-powered sub has room for 120 revellers to party for 24 hours under the waves
We all rave on a yellow submarine! New battery-powered sub has room for 120 revellers to party for 24 hours…
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Super Blood Moon dazzles stargazers on Monday morning
New photos show a ‘Super Blood Moon’ in the sky on Sunday night and early Monday morning – marking two…
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Some Antarctic ice shelves have GROWN in the last 20 years despite global warming
Parts of Antarctica have actually gained ice during the last 20 years, new research reveals, despite the continent suffering significant…
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Reliable leaker claims Apple will finally ditch Lightning port for USB-C in its 2023 iPhones
Back in 2012, Apple caused mass hysteria amongst iPhone owners as it switched the original 30-pin charging port to its…
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Look out for the ‘Super Blood Moon’ total lunar eclipse on Sunday night
Skywatchers are in for a treat this weekend, as two rare moon events take place at the same time on Sunday…
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MailOnline tests EE’s £400 ‘Nreal Air’ AR glasses that project a cinema-sized screen in front of you
The idea of augmented reality sunglasses that instantly project a cinema-sized screen in front of you may sound like a…
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Scientists study genomes to find origins of the first farmers
The first farmers originated from the mixing of two groups of hunter-gatherers brought together by dramatic climate change 12,900 years…
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One small step towards plants on the MOON? Scientists grow cress in lunar soil for the first time
For any astronauts hoping to survive on the surface of the moon, growing crops will be an essential. Now, scientists…
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Royal Mail is building 500 drones to carry mail to remote communities
Royal Mail is building a fleet of 500 drones to carry mail to remote communities all over the UK, including…
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Diners choose more eco-friendly meals when the carbon footprint of each dish is printed on the menu
How restaurants can step up in the fight again climate change: Diners choose more eco-friendly meals when the carbon footprint…
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Preventing banana skins from developing brown spots can help tackle food waste, study finds
Many of us avoid eating bananas when they start to form small brown spots, leading to costly food waste. Now,…
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Cornwall joins the space race with two small satellites will be launched from the county this year
Cornwall is set to join the space race when it launches two shoebox-sized satellites for the UK government this summer.…
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New animal species should not be named after famous faces
Scientists should not name new species after celebrities in case they fall out of favour or are ‘cancelled’, an expert…
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Fruit flies have sex even when they’re ill, study finds
Fruit flies prioritise sex over survival: Insects continue to mate with each other even when infected with deadly pathogens, study…
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Three will switch off its 3G network by the end of 2024
British telecommunications company Three has announced it will retire its 3G network by the end of 2024 after two decades…
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Apple discontinues the iPod after 20 years
It’s one of the most successful Apple products of all time, and revolutionised the way we listen to music. Now,…
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Ancient Romans’ answer to Roadchef? Archaeologists uncover 2,000-year-old roadside ‘service station’
The Ancient Roman equivalent of a roadside service station has been unearthed in Hertfordshire, along with a hoard of artefacts showing…
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The yellow brick road to Atlantis? Incredible rock formation spotted on ocean floor near Hawaii
The ‘yellow brick road’ to Atlantis? Deep-sea researchers spot incredible rock formation while exploring the Pacific Ocean floor near Hawaii…
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Hurry! Last chance to shop the bestselling Kindle e-reader for under £50
Hurry! These Amazon device deals will be gone before you know it – last chance to shop the bestselling Kindle…
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Rise of the OAT (old-age TikToker)! 7% of UK grandparents are now active on the video app
It’s often seen as an app for teenagers, but new research has revealed that TikTok is also gaining in popularity…
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Solar eruption could deliver a ‘glancing blow’ to Earth TODAY
Solar eruption could deliver a ‘glancing blow’ to Earth TODAY – sparking auroras and geomagnetic storms Solar eruption from the…
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Covid lockdown made people more creative, study says
Whether it was doing the kitting or learning to play a new instrument, the Covid lockdown made people more creative,…
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Scientists uncover city-size LAKE under Antarctica
Scientists investigating the underside of the world’s largest ice sheet in Antarctica have discovered a city-size lake. The lake, called Lake…
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Mark Zuckerberg says Instagram will start testing NFTs this week
Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg has announced that Instagram will begin testing non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on the social network this week.…
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Bats imitate buzzing sound of hornets to discourage predatory owls from eating them, study finds
Buzz off! Greater mouse-eared bats imitate the buzzing sound of hornets to discourage predatory owls from eating them, study finds…
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YouTuber builds a fish tank STROLLER so he can take his pet goldfish on walks around town with him
Fin-tastic invention! YouTuber builds a custom fish tank STROLLER so he can take his pet goldfish on walks around town…
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Hyundai’s bizarre Star Wars-style ‘walking car’ moves a step closer to reality
It may sound like something straight out of Star Wars, but Hyundai’s planned ‘walking car’ is a step closer to…
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