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Brain implant thinner than a single human hair could allow you to use social media with your MIND
A team of scientists at Precision Network have created a brain implant which helps people with paralysis use phones or tablets using only brain signals.
Blazing meteorites from the outer solar system triggered life on Earth 4.6 billion years ago
This is the first evidence to show meteorites traveled from the outer solar system and collided with Earth, triggering life has been revealed in a new study that found these space rocks sparked l...
Are you 'Spotify snooping'? Stealth feature allows users to spy
Social media has erupted with people sharing what they have learned about others when 'Spotify snooping.' There is a feature that users are taking advantage of to learn about their crushes.
Glass bottles preserve milk's flavour better, scientists say
Scientists at North Carolina State University say glass bottles preserve milk's flavour and freshness better than trendy paperboard.
Stunning drone footage captures a huge pod of dolphins off the coast of Florida
The drone footage shares a close up view of bottlenose dolphins frolicking through the clear waters off the coast of southeast Florida. And some of them were playing keep away with seagrass.
Rotation of Earth's inner core could be lengthening days, study reveals
Calculations made by a team from Peking University in China reveal that the Earth's inner core may have slowed down significantly in the last 14 years, altering the length of a day.
New trend sees grandparents in the UK turning to gaming with the younger generation
Samsung UK surveyed 1,000 over-65s who are interested in gaming: 85% of people over 65 play video games at least once a week, and 36% of them play every day.
Blue Origin plans to fly an all-FEMALE crew into space next year - led by Jeff Bezos' girlfriend
Lauren Sanchez, the girlfriend of Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos, told the Wall Street Journal that she will lead the mission in early 2024.
4,300-year-old Egyptian mummy wrapped in gold is thought to be the oldest EVER
Archaeologists believe a mummy wrapped in layers of gold is the oldest found yet. The remains date back 4,300 years and were found in a limestone sarcophagus etched with the name 'Hekashepes.'
Cannabis helps women have MULTIPLE orgasms per sexual encounter - including masturbation
A new study suggests women should use cannabis before sexual encounters - the drug helps them have multiple orgasms. The findings could treat sexual dysfunctions.
It's a Mars bear! Image resembling Paddington is seen on the surface of the Red Planet
As any schoolchild knows, Paddington comes from Peru. Or does he? This quirky picture from Mars seems to have captured the marmalade sandwich devotee smiling back at us from the Red Planet.
Monstrous stingrays up to 10 FEET long are tagged in the wild for the first time
National Geographic explorers tagged 11 massive smalleye stingrays in the wild - a first. The feat will share information about the creatures to better protect them from extinction.
Human activity has degraded more than a THIRD of the remaining Amazon rainforest, report reveals
According to a new study, 38 per cent of what's left of the Amazon has been degraded in some way by humans - more than previously realised.
Have YOU suffered Apple's 14 Pro Max's 'freezing bug'?
Is your iPhone 14 Pro Max freezing? You are not alone. Many users of the new smartphone report the 'freezing bug' that strikes randomly - but DailyMail.com has tips to stop it from happening.
Find the hidden codes in these FOUR-BILLION pixel photos and you could win a cruise
The codes are hidden in ultra-high-resolution pictures of Santorini, Athens, Dubrovnik, Barcelona and Florence. Find them to be in with a chance of winning a Celebrity Cruises break.
Interactive tool reveals how dogs see the world
A new interactive tool from TrustedHousesitters shows you how dogs, cats, rabbits and birds perceive the world around them, by placing special filters over your photos.
Former ISS commander Chris Hadfield speaks exclusively to MailOnline
EXCLUSIVE: The 63-year-old Canadian, who is touring the UK this June, spoke to MailOnline about the Cornish space launch, British astronaut Tim Peake's retirement and the Artemis moon missions.
Science behind cat fights: Kicking is playing but chasing means fur could be about to fly
A scientific study from the University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice, Slovakia found cats being playful tend to engage in rough-and-tumble wrestling, without making much noise.
Britain's oldest northerner: Human remains found in a Cumbria cave date back 11,000 years
The ancient man was laid to rest in Heaning Wood Bone Cave in Great Urswick, just after Britain thawed following the last Ice Age.
Women are more attracted to rugged men like Chris Hemsworth during times of uncertainty, study finds
Researchers at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam have found that women find men with 'tougher' facial features more attractive during times of uncertainty.
Morse Code is making a comeback! Children as young as FIVE are learning it
EXCLUSIVE: Despite being created 180 years ago, Morse Code has been kept alive by radio enthusiasts - and now more young people are getting involved.
Drones could soon be forced to have electronic NUMBER PLATES so police can track them
The plans are part of new regulations being drawn up by the Government that would allow a drone's speed, location, height, take-off point to be tracked - as well as the operator's location.
Huge asteroid the size of a London bus will fly within 2,100 miles of Earth TONIGHT
Known as '2023 BU', this space rock was only discovered by NASA scientists on Saturday, and is set to pass by our planet's surface at about 00:30 GMT (19:30 ET).
MailOnline goes behind-the-scenes at £16 MILLION lab preparing houses for climate change
MailOnline went behind-the-scenes at the research facility at the University of Salford, where two climate-controlled chambers allow scientists to replcate almost any weather condition.
Terminator-liked robot liquefies to escape a cage and then reforms into its original shape
A robot with Terminator-like capabilities has been revealed in a new video. The robot is placed in a cage, liquifies to escape and then reforms to its original solid structure on the other side.
TSA's No Fly List is LEAKED: 1.5 million entries found on an unsecured server
A Swiss hacker combed through 1.5 million entries in the TSA's No Fly List, which was left on an unprotected server. It includes names and birthdates of those barred from US flights.
Artificial intelligence could kill off the human race and make mankind extinct, MPs are warned
Experts from Oxford University said when AI eventually becomes more intelligent than us it is likely to pose as great a threat as mankind did to the dodo.
Shocking footage shows 'cruel' experiments carried out on rodents at taxpayer-funded lab in Oregon
DailyMail.com obtained a video from PETA that shows 'cruel' experiments by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University to test if drunk men will cheat on their partner.
MailOnline takes a ride in BMW's new £110,000 smart car with a 32-INCH cinema screen
MailOnline took a ride in the new fully-electric BMW i7, which has 5G connectivity, interior mood lighting and a super-wide 'theatre screen' in the back.
Burns Night dinner is TWICE as bad for the environment than the average meal
According to experts, the Burns Night staple, described as Scotland's national dish, is twice as bad for the environment than your usual dinner.
Incredible 242ft yacht uses a foil system to 'fly' across the water - but it costs £70 MILLION
Rome-based firm Lazzarini Design Studios has created its latest concept yacht called the Plectrum, which has the ability to fly above the water and speed along the waves.
Netflix bans password sharing: Crackdown to come in late March
After nearly one year of threats, Netflix will pull the plug on password sharing. The company told shareholders it will ban free viewing by late March and at least 10 million people will be affec...
Satellite images show Antarctica's enormous new iceberg from SPACE
New satellite images show the massive iceberg that broke away from the Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica on Sunday night. It has an area of 600 square miles (1,550 km²) - almost the size of Greater ...
South Korea's lunar orbiter Danuri shares STUNNING black-and-white photos of Earth and the moon
Danuri, a portmanteau of the Korean words for 'moon' and 'enjoy', was launched on a SpaceX rocket from the US in August 2022 and entered lunar orbit last month.
Take quiz to see if you can recognise 10 common chimp gestures
The quiz was put together as part of research by the University of St Andrews, which found that people who took part in the quiz were able to identify more than half of common great ape gestures.
Why did Outlook crash and will it happen again?
The problems began at 07:00 GMT (02:00 ET) and Downdetector.com, which tracks website outages, showed that more than 5,000 people in the UK reported that they couldn't get into their emails.
Dogs can tell if you're cruel or just clumsy - and judge you for it
Researchers at the University of Vienna found that dogs can tell when we dangle a treat out of their reach to be cruel, and when it is just an accident.
Thousands of Britons will lose access to BBC channels - find out if you'll be affected
A huge upgrade means millions of British satellite viewers will lose access to their BBC channels - unless they buy a new set-top box.
NASA announces plans for a nuclear rocket that brings man on Mars on step closer
NASA is eyeing the late 2030s for sending humans to Mars and it could use a nuclear-powered rocket that would dramatically reduce the seven-month journey for those spacefaring heroes.
Doomsday Clock 2023: Ukraine war pushes humankind to 'brink of disaster'
The Doomsday clock has moved 10 seconds closer to midnight - bringing us just 90 seconds away from unprecedented danger. The change is largely due to the war between Russia and Ukraine.
Massive iceberg almost the size of Greater LONDON breaks off Antarctica's Brunt Ice Shelf
All of the 21 staff working at the Halley Research Station with the British Antarctic Survey were completely safe, and had been preparing for this eventuality.
Huge asteroid the size of a LONDON BUS will fly within 2,100 miles of Earth this week
Known as 2023 BU, the space rock - which was only discovered at the weekend - will make its closest approach to our planet this Friday (January 27) at about 00:30 GMT (19:30 ET on Thursday).
Stunning image gives sneak peek of green comet passing Earth next week
A green comet is making a return trip toward Earth and while it will not make its closest pass until next week, an astrophotographer was able to get a sneak peek of the stunning ice ball.
Hiker captures mesmerising footage of a rare 'ice pancake' in the Scottish Highlands
Dan Brown, 32, from Dunoon was hiking up the Munro when he came across the rare sight with his father.
Amazon shoppers hail £22 rechargeable hand warmer a winter 'game-changer' as UK temperatures drop
SHOPPING: Amazon shoppers are racing to add an £18.99 hand warmer to their baskets amidst the plunging UK temperatures, with scores of reviewers hailing it a 'game-changer' and 'very effective'.
SpaceX completes a 'wet dress rehearsal' with Starship ahead of launch debut
Elon Musk's company fuelled up a fully stacked Starship vehicle - built to go to Mars - for the first time on Monday at its Starbase facility in South Texas.
Pigs rival dogs as 'man's best friend', study claims
A study from Eötvös Loránd University found that pigs do not intentionally direct humans towards things, in what's known as 'referential communication'.
Asteroid the size of Sydney Harbour Bridge is 'hard to destroy', study finds
Itokawa, around 1.2 million miles from Earth, is a 'rubble pile' asteroid - so a spacecraft would pass through it, report experts at Curtin University in Perth, Australia.
Were aliens behind mysterious radio signal sent from 9 billion light years away?
Cosmologists from the Indian Institute of Science and McGill University say the radio wave was emitted from a star-forming galaxy 8.8 billion years ago.
'Golden Boy' mummy was buried with 49 amulets 2,300 years ago - including one next to his PENIS
Researchers from Cairo University used CT scans to 'digitally unwrap' a mummy who had been discovered more than 100 years ago in a cemetery in Nag el-Hassay in southern Egypt.
How much could YOUR mobile phone bill go up?
Analysts predict the average family will see their phone bill increase by more than £17 per month or almost £210 annually. Charges will vary by provider.
NASA's James Webb spots 'building blocks of life' frozen in a molecular cloud
James Webb snapped a stunning image of the coldest ice ever measure in space, which is also found to feature ethane, sulfur, nitrogen and ethanol - the 'building blocks of life.'
Britain's energy shortage explained
Experts have blamed the energy shortage on cold weather ramping up demand, lower than usual wind power, and uncertainty over whether the UK will be able to import power from Europe.
From curing sausages to brewing beer: Here's 10 potential uses of human waste
MailOnline looks at 10 weird and disgusting future uses of human waste, from brickmaking, charging electronics and storing poo in banks for transplants.
'AI will take 20% of all jobs within five YEARS,' expert warns
AI-powered bots like ChatGPT are changing how humans interact with computers, but with its ability to write poems and take exams, some people fear this technology will takeover the job market.
Thousands of Amazon shoppers are 'gobsmacked' by these £28 Anker earbuds now on sale
SHOPPING: Over 18,000 Amazon shoppers have awarded a pair of wireless earbuds a five-star review, claiming they give high-end brands a run for their money. And they're under £28.
Chimpanzees also seek teenage kicks! Adolescent chimps take more risks than older apes, study finds
Researchers from the University of Michigan have revealed that adolescent chimpanzees also take more risks and are more likely to throw tantrums than older apes.
What is the Doomsday Clock? Everything you need to know about the Armageddon-predicting symbol
Tomorrow, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists in Chicago, US, will make its Doomsday Clock announcement at 3pm GMT (10am EST).
What is freezing fog? Cold weather in the south of the UK is supercooling water droplets in the air
Freezing fog sparked disruption across the south of Britain this morning, but what causes it, when is it most likely to appear and why is it so dangerous? MailOnline explains.
Loch Ness Monster is NOT just a giant eel, mathematician claims
A data analyst has put one of the most popular theories about the Loch Ness monster to bed, after discovering that if it does exist, it is likely not a 20-foot-long eel.
Antidepressants can numb enjoyment as well as pain, scientists say
One class of antidepressants, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), targets serotonin but have a side effect of 'blunting' patients' enjoyment.
Mind-boggling optical illusion tricks your BRAIN into thinking this trafflic light is red
At first glance the top light of this traffic light appears to be red. However, when the cyan filter is removed, you can see that it is actually grey, and that your brain has tricked you into thi...
Virgin Orbit: How the UK's other spaceports compare after Cornwall's failed launch
MailOnline looks at the UK's planned spaceports, how their launch capabilities differ, whether they can beat Cornwall - and if one day they plan to fly humans to orbit.
A doomsday volcano off the coast of Indonesia could trigger chaos
Mount Marapi is due for a colossal eruption and experts warn the blast would cut off one of the world's most important shipping routes - the Strait of Malacca in the Pacific Ocean.
Barnacles that washed up on UK coast are rare delicacy that seafood chefs will pay £80 per kilo for
The rare goose barnacles were found attached to the trunk of tree after it came ashore at Newgale, Pembrokeshire, in recent storms.
Radio signal sent from galaxy nearly nine billion light years away is received by scientist on earth
Researchers in Canada and India were able to capture the signal from the galaxy named 'SDSSJ0826+5630', with the help of a giant telescope in India.
The 'king of tides' is coming: US west coast braces for intense flooding this weekend
King tides are heading to the west coast this weekend. The tides are expected to be over seven feet tall and will be the final king tide of the season - but it will be the most intense.
The 20 WhatsApp tricks that will make your life easier
For more than a billion people globally, WhatsApp is one of the most valuable apps on the market. But there are so many more functions than initially meets the eye.
MIT's 10 breakthrough technologies for 2023: Abortion pills via telehealth and engineered organs
MIT shared its annual list of 10 breakthrough technologies that are predicted to change how we live, It features engineered organs for transplant and abortion pills on demand.
The Last of Us zombie infection is REAL - and could infect humans, experts warn
Dr Henrik de Fine Licht, a professor at the University of Copenhagen, has deemed the idea of a similar fungus evolving to be able to infect humans as 'not too far-fetched'.
Does Planet X really exist?
The so-called theoretical world - dubbed Planet X - has still not actually been seen by anyone, and for the meantime remains just that, a theory. But are scientists any closer to solving the my...
Five easy tips that you can implement right now that could boost your Wi-Fi speed by up to 50%
DailyMail.com has found the top five ways of improving the Wi-Fi connection in your home by up to 50 percent. The best way to get a boost is placing your Wi-Fi router in an ideal spot.
Mysterious 'howl' is coming from California's Golden Gate Bridge
Social media users shared videos revealing an eerie sound from the Golden Gate Bridge as they traveled over it during viscous storms last week that brought more than 22mph winds.
Tim Peake RETIRES: UK spaceman was first British astronaut to walk in space
The 50-year-old from Chichester, who in 2016 carried out the first ever spacewalk by an 'official' British astronaut, said that going to space had been 'the most extraordinary experience'.
Tim Peake retires: MailOnline looks at his greatest achievements
The 50-year-old, from Chichester in Sussex, who spent six months on the International Space Station, announced his retirement on Friday. Here's some of his most memorable moments.
Green comet that will be visible in the night sky next month loses part of its TAIL
The 'once-in-a-generation' space rock was discovered by the Zwicky Transient Facility (ZTF) at the Palomar Observatory in California in March last year while inside Jupiter 's orbit.
Al Capone's sunken speakeasy revealed in haunting photos
Haunting images reveal the wrecked party boat where guests of Al Capone enjoyed booze-fuelled celebrations during prohibition.
What age SHOULD you give your child their first phone? Experts weigh in - with surprising results
As a result of widespread usage and their links to poor mental and physical health, many experts have weighed in on when they think children should be given their first smartphone.
TikTok hangover cure is only a short-term trick- and some doctors say 'not to try it at home'
The viral TikTok hangover cure of dunking your face in a bowl of ice water claims to eliminate drinking pains, but science behind the 'hack' shows the effects only last a few minutes - if it even...
Vegan burgers should be served in schools and prions, scientists say
Bringing plant-based 'meat' to the kitchens of public institutions will ultimately help the planet, says a report co-authored by University of Exeter scientists.
Mass death of crustaceans in North East may have been caused by new disease, report claims
The mass death of thousands of crabs and lobsters off the UK coast may have been caused by a disease previously unknown to science, a new government report has found.
How Covid pandemic led to a boom in young women freezing their eggs over body-clock concerns
The number of women freezing their eggs surged during the Covid pandemic, with many fearing they were running out of time to have a baby, figures show.
Hydrogen-powered plane takes to the skies over the Cotswolds
Aircraft firm ZeroAvia conducted the successful test flight of its Dornier 228 plane on Thursday afternoon at Cotswold Airport near Cirencester, Gloucestershire.
Gangs smuggling Iranian missiles and drugs in the Gulf to be hunted by 100 new drones
EXCLUSIVE: Terrorist gangs smuggling Iranian missiles and drugs in the Middle East will soon have a fleet of 100 robo-ships hunting them down, the UK's top military boss in the Gulf has revealed.
Amazon shoppers are saving money on bills with these energy monitoring smart plugs
SHOPPING: Amazon shoppers are keeping control over their appliances and monitoring where their money goes, thanks to a set of smart plugs. And they're currently on sale.
Deposit scheme for plastic bottles will be unveiled at last... but it WON'T include glass
The scheme will see a small fee - perhaps 20p - charged on plastic bottles and cans, which would be reclaimed when the empty is returned.
Scientists discover a new penguin colony from space
Scientists at the British Antarctic Survey studied satellite imagery to help identify a new colony of around 500 emperor penguins at Verleger Point, West Antarctica.
'Smart patch' detects Alzheimer's in 6 MINUTES
A new 'smart patch' detects Alzheimer's in just six minutes using an array of sensor-packed needles that lightly pierce the skin to analyze chemicals for biomarkers associated with the disease.
Visibility of stars at night is DECLINING by 10% per year thanks to light pollution, study warns
Researchers from the National Science Foundation revealed that the night sky has increased in brightness from artificial light by roughly 7 to 10 per cent per year.
Scientists reveal the surprisingly simple task that could reignite the spark in your relationship
Psychologists at the University of Missouri-St. Louis in the US have discovered a surprisingly easy way to reignite the passion in your relationship, and all you need is a photo.
UV nail polish drying devices can cause cancer-causing mutations, study warns
Portable lamps emit rays of ultraviolet (UV) light to quickly dry nail polish - but experts at University of California San Diego say they damage human skin cells.
Meta is told 'free the nipple': Facebook and Instagram are lifting ban on bare breasts
Following naked protests outside Facebook's HQ, and campaigns to desexualize images of bare breasts, the social media giant's parent company is told to allow nip pics.
Britain should eat bread made with BROAD BEANS because it's more sustainable, scientists say
Researchers from the University of Reading have announced the 'Raising The Pulse' project that seeks to create feasible, tasty baked products made with broad bean flour.
Instagram's new 'Quiet Mode' mutes notifications and sends auto-replies to DMs
Instagram's new 'Quiet Mode' aims to reduce the amount of time spent looking at smartphones, helping users and fight smartphone addiction.
Could ChatGPT be the next Agony Aunt? MailOnline asks the AI bot for help with dating dilemmas
EXCLUSIVE: After a woman from South London decided to take the advice from ChatGPT to divorce her husband, MailOnline asks the AI chatbot for help with dating dilemmas.
Astronomers release a 'gargantuan' survey of our Milky Way galaxy
The awe-inspiring view was captured by the Dark Energy Camera (DECam) instrument on a telescope at the Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory in Chile, which sits at an altitude of 7,200ft.
Bizarre cloud over Bursa resembles female genitalia
The cloud was photographed over the Gokmen Aerospace Training Center (GUHEM) in Bursa in the early hours of this morning.
How much will YOUR broadband go up in price? Calculator shows how 14.4% price hike may affect bills
Experts predict broadband providers will increase internet costs by a massive 14.4 per cent in April, as permitted by Ofcom. An online calculator can help predict your new monthly bill.
Boston Dynamics robot helps with construction in new video
New footage from Boston Dynamics shows Atlas laying wood over scaffolding, holding and carrying a tool bag and performing an extravagant mid-air flip.
Portrait of an 8-year-old Neanderthal boy who lived more than 30,000 years ago is REVEALED
This is the first three-dimensional restoration of a Neanderthal skull fossil. The eight-year-old boy was buried in a ritual fashion when he died more than 30,000 years ago.
Twitter users bombarded by MORE spam messages than ever - despite Elon's pledge to cull bots
Twitter users are seeing more spam messages in their Direct messages that are offering free nude pics, cryptocurrency opportunities and job positions. And they say Elon Musk is to blame.
Forget lullabies! Study reveals that listening to upbeat songs can help you to fall asleep
Analysis of more than 225,000 tracks from sleep-related Spotify playlists by researchers at Aarhus University found 31 per cent of songs are unexpectedly energetic and faster in tempo.
Scientists discover over 250 fossilised dinosaur eggs - suggesting they nested together like birds
Researchers in New Delhi found 92 nesting sites that once belonged to titanosaurs - a family of long-necked dinosaurs that included some of the largest to ever exist.
Scientists are testing a wireless charger for TAXIS
Nottingham is hosting a new trial of electric vehicle charging technology that wirelessly passes current from the ground to the car.
Greenland Ice Sheet is hottest it has ever been and will cause sea levels to rise by 20in by 2100
The calculations are based on a reconstruction of central-north Greenland temperatures from 1100 to 2011 undertaken by experts from the Alfred Wegener Institute.
Google Images was created because of Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez's green Versace gown had such an impact that it sparked the creation of one of the most widely used tools on the internet - Google Images.
Echidnas blow SNOT BUBBLES to stay cool in the Australian outback, study finds
Echidnas have found a unique way to keep cool. Researchers in Western Australia have found that the spiny creatures blow wet bubbles of snot out of their noses to prevent overheating.
People who drink alcohol more than once a week are at higher risk of internet addiction, study finds
Researchers from Semmelweis University in Hungary have identified several genes that each trigger multiple addictive behaviours, including substance use.
Woman decides to divorce her husband and to be with her lover because AI bot ChatGPT TOLD her to
'Sarah' from South London had been having an affair with a man she met online for six months and decided to asked the AI bot ChatGPT whether or not she should divorce her husband.
Doomsday Clock will be updated next week to determine our fate
With Russia's war on Ukraine waging on, climate disasters wreaking havoc and coronavirus still lingering, it is hard to imagine the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists turning back time.
Scientists develop an electronic ALARM that sounds whenever it detects daydreaming
Scientists from ATR Brain Information Communication Research Laboratory Group in Japan can identify when someone starts to lose concentration, and sound an alarm when it happens.
World's largest aircraft completes record-breaking six-hour test flight
The Stratolaunch Roc carrier plane, the largest aircraft in history, completed a six-hour test flight for a new record. Roc has a 383-foot wingspan and can reach speeds of 530 miles per hour.
From Taylor Swift to David Bowie and Elvis Presley: AI technology creates new songs for musicians
Amid Nick Cave's scathing review of ChatGPT, MailOnline tasked the server with replicating the style and prose of some of the most renowned artists of all time.
Japanese scientists develop an electric spoon that zaps your tongue to enhance food's salty taste
Scientists at Meiji University in Japan have developed an electric spoon that zaps your tongue to enhance the salty taste of bland food.
Apple launches new MacBook Pros with the world's fastest laptop chip
Apple launched two new MacBook Pros - a 14-inch and 16-inch. The computers feature the tech giant's in-house chips, making them six times faster than previous models with Intel chips.
Why watching The Traitors before bed could help you to fall asleep FASTER
Scientists from the University of Fribourg in Switzerland have found that watching suspenseful TV before bed helps you to fall asleep faster than a less exciting documentary does.
How to survive a nuclear explosion: Scientists reveal the safest places to take shelter
Using computer modelling, researchers at the University of Nicosia have studied the effects of a nearby nuclear blast for people inside a concrete building.
Nearly two-thirds of coral reef shark and ray species are at risk of EXTINCTION
The report, carried out by researchers at the Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, found that 59 per cent of all coral reef sharks and rays are at risk of becoming extinct.
Britain and Saudi Arabia are working on 'solar panels in SPACE' to beam power to the North Sea
The project by UK-based Space Solar Ltd involves putting solar panels into Earth's orbit, assembled by robots, that convert electricity into high-frequency radio waves transmitted to the surface...
The Blink Video Doorbell is on sale for just £39.99 - plus 10 more smart home deals up to 45% off
SHOPPING: Want to maximise your home security or have remote control of your heating and lights? You're in luck. Amazon has a selection of smart home devices on sale.
Eating one freshwater fish a YEAR is equal to drinking water with PFAS for a month, study warns
Researchers from the Environmental Working Group analysed samples of fish from bodies of water across the USA, and found they have a median level 9,500 nanograms of toxic chemicals per kilo.
Why IS it so cold in the UK? Northerly flow is bringing cold air from the Arctic
Met Office has confirmed that the dropping of temperatures to -9.8°C last night is the result of a blast of northerly air blown in from the Arctic. This has picked up moisture in its travels ove...
AI-generated photos of 'people' at a party look eerily realistic - until you take a closer look
Artificial intelligence was given instructions to generate images showing people having fun at a party and while the photos look realistic, a closer look reveals mouths full of teeth and alien-li...
Thermoelectric device zaps Japanese knotweed at the roots
A British startup is trying to tackle the UK's Japanese Knotweed problem by using a thermoelectric treatment to effectively boil the root of the plant and prevent regrowth.
Twitter allows Taliban members to get blue ticks
Two officials and four prominent supporters of Afghanistan's militant political movement have been given blue checkmarks, according to the BBC report.
Teachers should channel Miss Honey rather than Miss Trunchbull if they want to control a classroom
A study from the University of Essex has found strict-sounding teachers are worse at inspiring their pupils compared to their colleagues who use a kinder tone.
These three FREE apps on your phone could save you HUNDREDS of dollars a month on subscriptions
The average consumer spends more than $200 a month on subscriptions, but DailyMail.com has found three free apps that monitor spending to save you hundreds of dollars each month.
Why Winter Love Island star are MORE likely to find love
MailOnline takes a look at why replacing the rain and dark evenings in the UK with temperatures of up to 86°F (30°C) in South Africa might help the singles find love on TV.
Wyoming is set to BAN sales of new electric vehicles by 2035
Wyoming would become the first US state to phase out electric vehicles by 2035, as many others like California and New York are banning the sale of new gas-powered cars to fight climate change.
Blasting the sky with a car-sized LASER could divert lightning away from airports and power stations
A laser the size of a large car could protect against lightning in the future, by attracting bolts of lightning away from buildings, according to experts from the University of Geneva.
Poisoned fish spark seal attacks on humans in South Africa, scientists say
Several unprovoked attacks have been reported in Cape Town. In Taylor's case, the animal had just chased and mauled a boy playing in the shallows, footage showed.
Twitter takes inspiration from TikTok with 'For You' tab on the app
From today, Twitter users on iOS will automatically land on a new tab on the homepage called 'For You' when they open the app.
Explained: What is causing the storms in California?
For more than a week now, the state has been facing the brunt of two overlapping weather systems - atmospheric rivers and bomb cyclones, causing an extreme weather phenomena.
Microsoft's AI can clone your voice after analyzing a 3-second audio clip
Microsoft announced its VALL-E, an AI that analyzes your voice in a three-second audio clip and replicates it perfectly. It can also capture your emotional range and acoustic environment.
Dashcam that can call 999 in a crash, records dents and tell you where a family member has driven it
The £500 iQ device can also wake a tired driver who becomes sleepy at the wheel - and even call 999 in the event of a crash.
Touching - or grotesque? The AI gadget that lets you 'talk' to loved ones beyond the grave
It sounds like something out of a dystopian sci-fi film: virtual-reality humans that mimic the voices and facial expressions of dead people, so loved ones can speak to them from beyond the grave.
Rats do 'joy jumps' when watching others get tickled, study shows
Rats not only enjoy being tickled by humans, but they do happy little jumps when watching other rats get tickled, German researchers report.
Fountain that stood in Turkey's ancient 'City of Gladiators' 2,000 years ago has been restored
The magnificent fountain once flowed with drinkable water 2,000 years ago and archaeologists have restored the structure to its original beauty using 150 original stones found in the ruins of the...
Quadrantids Meteor Shower will peak on Wednesday evening
Unlike most meteor showers, which originate from debris left behind by comets, the Quadrantids come from asteroid 2003 EH1, first observed by Chinese astronomers more than 500 years ago.
Natural History Museum names 351 new animal and plant species its uncovered this year
Researchers at the Natural History Museum in London have revealed some of the 351 new species they uncovered in 2022, including tiny frogs, parasitic wasps and the oldest known lizard.
Exercising in virtual reality is better than going outside, experts claim
MailOnline takes a look at the science behind why sticking on a virtual reality headset, like Oculus Quest or HTC Vive, can improve your workout.
Penguins show signs of self-awareness in mirror tests
Scientists performed mirror tests with a dozen Adélie penguins living in East Antarctica and found the flightless birds recognized themselves in two of the three experiments.
Prehistoric 'living fossils' are spotted swimming in Arizona's 'The Wave'
Triops, or tadpole shrimp, have lived on the planet since the dinosaurs. Their eggs lay dormant for decades until enough rainfall comes and provides ingredients for them to hatch.
Here are the best images from NASA's James Webb Telescope so far
It has been just over a year since NASA's $10 billion (£7.4 billion) James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) blasted off into space. Here are its best images so far.
Elon Musk's SpaceX launches the first batch of next-generation Starlink satellites
This morning, SpaceX launched of its 'Gen2' Starlink internet satellites into orbit, which promise faster service for customers, and may offer smartphone connectivity.
Video from Elon Musk's Tesla shows Semi driving 500 miles with 82,000 pounds on one charge
Tesla released a timelapse video of one of its all-electric Semi trucks driving 500 miles while carrying 82,000 pounds - a full load - on a single charge.
Experts reveal what crime dramas like CSI, Broadchurch and Line of Duty get wrong
MailOnline reveals the biggest inaccuracies portrayed in our favourite crime shows, with help from forensic anthropologist Dame Professor Sue Black.
The environmental impact of your Christmas dinner REVEALED
Scientists from École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) in Montreal have revealed how the average festive meal uses up 70 per cent of your daily carbon budget.
Ramesses II: Scientists reconstruct 'handsome' face of ancient Egypt's most powerful pharaoh
Scientists from Egypt and England collaborated to capture the king's likeness at his time of death, using a 3D model of his skull to rebuild his features.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa has crept upright by 1.6 INCHES over the last 20 years, study finds
A survey of the Leaning Tower of Pisa by Opera Primaziale della Pisana has found that its health is 'better than expected' after stabilisation work concluded in 2001.