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Tinder to launch choose-your-own-adventure style series that connects people based on their choices
In a choose-your-own-adventure style series set to be rolled out next month, users will be able to match with other dating hopefuls by clicking their way through an interactive narrative.
Startup Lime will shutter its car-sharing service after failing to find a business partner
Lime, the environmental conscious transportation startup, will end its Seattle car-sharing service in December after failing to find a respectable business partner to deploy a fleet of electric c...
AI analyzes text conversations to determine if the other person has a crush on you
Is your love meant to be or is it nothing more than a friendship -this AI knows for sure. System analyzes text conversation determine compatibility and delivers a 'crush' score.
Apple could be designing tracking tags to help users locate lost items
Apple aims to put an end to lost items with a new tracking tag system. Leaked images show a round device that works with the firm's 'Find My' app to help you locate your keys, a bike and more.
Antarctic glaciers are moving towards the sea '100 percent' faster than previously thought
Scientists discovered that meltwater is causing some glaciers to move at speeds 100 percent faster than average -- up to 400 meters per year -- for a period of several days multiple times per yea...
'Wearable chair' that straps to ones backside is dividing social media users after going viral
This $250 wearable chair is designed to let you rest no matter where you may be - but it is causing quite the stir on the web. Called 'Lex' this device aims to improve posture and comfort.
Google Maps has begun trials of incognito mode
Google has started small trials of its incognito mode in the Maps app which it intends to make available to everyone. The company, based in California, said it wants to do more to protect privacy...
Tim Cook surprises fans at reopening of flagship Apple store in New York and iPhone 11 release
Some New Yorker's didn't just get their hands on a new iPhone 11 today, they also got a glimpse of Apple's CEO, Tim Cook, who made a surprise visit at the re-opening of the Apple Fifth Avenue sto...
Some planets form giant solar systems which orbit supermassive black holes
Researchers from Kagoshima University in Japan found signs not all planets are formed the same way, which is conventionally when dust and gas orbit a star.
Just Uncorked Champagne Ejects CO2 in Patterns Similar to Jetfighter
Popping Champagne corks creates the same shock waves seen when fighter jets go supersonic, reveals a new study that used high-speed photography and several champagne bottles.
Divers' images reveal the wreckage of the last American warship to be sunk by the Nazis
Divers off the coast of Cape Elizabeth in Maine have confirmed that a wreckage spotted on sonar is the remains of the patrol boat USS Eagle PE-56, which was sunk by the Nazis in 1945.
Cutting air pollution could help curb greenhouse gas emissions
Greenhouse gases have long been condemned by scientists for fuelling global warming, but now a United Nations branch has also called for a reduction in all toxic fumes.
Internal NASA emails reveal how it almost missed an asteroid that 'skimmed' the Earth
Internal emails have revealed the US space agency was caught by surprise by the asteroid named '2019 OK' which passed Earth on July 25.
Kindness is a top priority in a long-term partner says a new study
One of the top qualities that we look for in a long-term partner is kindness, according to new research by Swansea University conducted on over 2,700 college students from across the globe.
How humans could survive on Mars by eating INSECTS
Essential resources such as energy, water and oxygen are believed to be in abundant supplies on Mars, but a lack of a viable food source has long been seen as an insurmountable hurdle.
Neanderthals may have been wiped out by EAR INFECTIONS
While antibiotics are taken for granted in the modern world, a lack of sophisticated medicine 40,000 years ago is believed to have seen the archaic species suffer and then perish.
Archaeologists dig up the Victorian burial ground where Birmingham's HS2 station will go
A team of 70 archaeologists spent a year excavating the 19th-century Park Street site in Birmingham where a station on the high-speed route is set to be built.
Incredibly well-preserved 3,200-year-old sword discovered in Spain
Archaeologists working on the Spanish holiday island of Majorca have stumbled across a 3,200-year-old sword, one of only few weapons from the Bronze Age found on the sunny holiday island.
Vulnerability in latest iOS software exposes contact details without the need for a passcode
The bug was revealed by Canary Islands-based private cybersecurity expert Jose Rodriguez who alerted the technology giant that he had found a 'password bypass' in July.
Site of the 'Spanish Stonehenge' is seen from SPACE
Satellite images have revealed how fallen water levels in a reservoir in the Extremadura province of Spain have exposed the site of an ancient stone monument dating back 5,000 years.
Telling children they can do anything if they try hard enough could WORSEN grades
Researchers from the University of Edinburgh found the number of children getting high pass grades in their exams dropped by two per cent despite motivational techniques.
Report: shared workspace company WeWork leaks customers' bank credentials and more via insecure WiFi
An investigation highlights how improperly secured WiFi networks offered at the company's brand of flexible office properties have put sensitive data of customers and businesses at risk.
Walgreens and Wing are testing an on-demand drone delivery service
Your snacks and aspirin will soon fall from the sky. Walgreens and Alphabet's drone delivery service Wing will begin testing the air travel of goods from the store to the door next month in Virgi...
Climate change is already leaving thousands hospitalized or dead in the US
Climate change is not just a threat to the planet, but to our health as well. A study found climate-sensitive events from 2012 killed nearly 900 Americans and cost $10 billion in healthcare costs...
Home Mini devices are offered to Google One subscribers in the UK for free
Existing Google One subscribers in the UK can claim a free Home Mini Just add the device to your cart in Google Play and a promotional code takes care of the cost -offer ends October 3.
Microsoft partnering up to provide 9 MILLION rural Americans broadband throughout the next few years
More than 9 million Americans are set to receive broadband access over the next few years, thanks to a new partnership between Microsoft and Nextlink Internet.
Scientists find neurons that purge our minds of unnecessary memories while in REM sleep
Neuroscientists led from the SRI International Center for Neuroscience in California studied cells, in mice, that made a hormone (MCH) known to be involved in the control of both sleep and appet...
There are three BILLION fewer birds in the US and Canada now than 50 years ago, study finds
The evidence for the declines emerged from both 50 years of ground-based observations, along with the detection of migrations over 10 years by radar stations across North America.
Call of Duty and Mario Kart are coming to phones in the next few weeks
Activision and Nintendo are both weeks away from launching app versions of their games which have racked up combined estimated sales of 350million copies on console.
Some ancient human relatives had a 'relatively easy' time giving birth compared to women today
To find out what childbirth might have been like for our ancient relatives, anthropologists led from Boston University created a 3D model of a female Australopithecus sediba's pelvis.
Highland warrior found alongside five decapitated skulls in a mystery grave gets his face recreated
Grisly 15th century grave in the Scottish Highlands (right) containing two skeletons but six skulls is finally revealing its secrets as archaeologists have reconstructed the face of one of the sk...
PLASTICS from everyday products such as yogurt cups and coffee cup lids contain TOXIC chemicals
Plastic food packaging such as food wraps and coffee cup lids that many of us use daily contains a complex mix of chemicals and scientist have now found that most of those chemicals are toxic.
Scientists recreate the face of a beautiful Neolithic woman from Gibraltar
Gibraltar National Museum Conservator, Manuel Jaen, led the project to recreate her face, with her re imagined as a beautiful woman of potential Turkish descent.
Ancient DNA reveals what our prehistoric relatives Denisovans looked like
Researchers have made first reconstruction of the skeletal anatomy of Denisovans and showed for the first time our ancient relatives looked a bit like us, but had wider skulls.
Football Manager 2020 will be released with a cardboard cover
Arsenal star Héctor Bellerín teamed up with Sports Interactive this week to announce that the 2020 edition of the club simulation game will be scrapping its historic plastic case.
Fury as viral 'ImageNet' app gives racist labels and calls people a 'rape suspect'
Users have been left reeling after the software, developed by Princeton University, plastered offensive terms on their selfies.
Bitterns are making a comeback in the UK as the bird has one of its best years for decades
Birdwatchers are revelling at the chance of glimpsing the famously timid bittern as the species makes a comeback to the UK's wetlands.
The pink sea urchin has self-sharpening teeth that break bits of regularly to stay razor sharp
In the same way in which cutting a knife will sharpen the blade, the teeth of pink sea urchins are purposefully designed to slightly erode and give it a more jagged point, said Illinois-based bio...
Global temperatures could soar by 14°C by the end of the century
University of Michigan researchers modelled the climate and cloud cover of the world during the Eocene 50 million years ago and say the planet could return to a similar state this century.
AI estimates a person's risk of dying from heart disease in the next 30 days
Scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology created a system called RiskCardio to assess the risk of a heart-related death in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
Smart TVs and digital assistants are leaking user data to Netflix, Facebook and advertisers
The findings from a team at the Northeastern University in Boston and Imperial College London came as fears of creeping privacy intrusion is grabbing headlines across the globe.
Apple's head of communications Steve Dowling is leaving the company after almost two decades
Dowling will reportedly stay at Apple until the end of October and will not immediately move into another role, instead opting to take time off after his tenure comes to a close.
Official is casting doubt on NASA's ability to meet a 2024 deadline to return astronauts to the moon
Kenneth Bowersox, acting associate administrator for human exploration, said that while NASA is doing its best to meet a White House-imposed deadline of 2024, he wouldn't bet anything on it.
Facebook can watch you at home: Firm launches Portal devices that lets users video chat
Facebook has launched its family of Portal devices, allowing users to chat with anyone in the world. However, some users are questing its real motive, as the firm has come under fire for privacy ...
Mystery of why the Earth froze 466 million years ago is finally SOLVED
An explosion of a 93-mile-wide asteroid somewhere between Mars and Jupiter created huge amounts of dust that rained down on Earth over a period of millions of years, filtering out sunlight.
Study comes closer than ever to measuring mass of a neutrino, sheds light on the early universe
A nearly 20-year study, by scientists from working on The Karlsruhe Tritium Neutrino (KATRIN) experiment in Germany say they have successfully cut previous estimates of the neutrinos mass in half...
Devon, Cornwall and Wales will become 'hot spots' for severe flooding 'every three years'
Worst hit areas of Britain will be the west of England and South Wales - with those living along the coasts of the Bristol Channel, Devon and Cornwall particularly at risk, scientists said.
Ancient seabird with a bony serrated beak found
The discovery of a toothed seabird fossil north of Christchurch is forcing scientists to rethink theories of the bird's evolution.
Fast food giants Burger King and McDonald's to offer children the option of ditching plastic toys
McDonald's in the UK is trying to cut out plastic waste by giving children the option to swap out their happy meal toy - often made from the material - for a fruit bag.
Ancient human ancestors the Denisovans passed us a key gene that boosted our immune system
The findings were based on an analysis of the genomes of families from Sydney, Australia, in which one child had a severe auto-immune or inflammatory condition.
Smart Streetlights which use FACIAL RECOGNITION raise concerns in San Diego
San Diego, California is using 4,000 Smart StreetLights to improve the city, but some residents are demanding the removal of the technology due to civil rights concerns.
The 126-mile wide volcano Loki on Jupiter's moon Io is poised to erupt, scientists claim
In 2002, Tuscon-based planetary scientist Julie Rathbun and colleagues revealed that Loki was erupting around every 540 days in the 1990s, a timetable that appears now to have accelerated.
England's tentacled and slimy carnivorous sundew plant is making a comeback
Several carnivorous Great Sundew, known for its ruby red tentacles dripping with thick slime, have already been planted on Risley Moss, Warrington.
Couples who argue regularly are 'ten times more likely to have a good relationship', study suggests
Study lead author Professor Amy Rauer, of the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, explained that arguing really could be the key to a happy marriage.
Cheapest iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max: Best iPhone 11 deals and where to find them
We've rounded up the best of the new deals with help from Broadband Choices and uSwitch, and reveal where to find the best value for each of the new phones.
Designers create a biodegradable in-flight dinner tray made from algae, banana leaf and coconut wood
The trays were developed by the London-based agency PriestmanGoode. Edible parts include wheat bran base dishes, seaweed milk and sauce pods and a dessert lid made of ice cream wafer.
Google set to unveil the latest Pixel handset next month
Google has announced the date for its highly anticipated hardware event, where it will reveal intricate details of its Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL - which are set to take on Apple's latest iPhone 11.
Facebook is accessing iPhone users' Bluetooth to work out where they are
Apple customers who have downloaded the new iOS 13 software update have been met with a request from the Silicon Valley-based social media titan asking them to enable Bluetooth.
Ancient Roman objects found to be cosmetic pendants
Roman 'pendants' excavated in Shropshire have been revealed to be ancient cosmetic sets used for eye make-up, English Heritage has said.
Uber rolls out 'RideCheck' feature that will check in on users if the car has been stopped for long
Uber has released its highly anticipated safety feature RideCheck in the US. The update uses GPS, AI and other technology to determine if a vehicle has been in an accident.
Popular dogs breeds such as Labradors are needier than their more wolf-like counterparts
Italian researchers studied three breeds and compared their behaviour and how much they relied on humans and asked for help via the irresistible puppy-dog eyes.
Starship begins taking shape: Elon Musk shares new photos
It seems Elon Musk cannot wait to share SpaceX's orbital Starship prototype with the world, as the Tesla tycoon shared two images of the construction progress to his Twitter page.
Facebook taps Ray-Ban makers to help develop AR glasses for replacing your smartphone, report says
Sources familiar with the project told CNBC that the device is code-named Orion and is not only being designed as an AR headset, but as a replacement for one's smart phone.
Researchers capture stunning footage of rarely-seen jellyfish hovering above the seafloor
Deep-sea scientists captured stunning footage of an shape-shifting, alien-like jellyfish in the Pacific ocean. Called "Deepstaria", it lacks tentacles, but uses a "bag" to capture prey.
Amazon launches Music HD service for audiophiles seeking higher-quality streaming
HD songs will be similar to a CD-quality audio, while a separate class of of songs that the company is calling 'Ultra HD' offer a greater bit-depth and sample rate that translate to more higher f...
Is this Apple's latest iPad Pro? Leaked images show what could be a new triple-camera system
New leaks claim to be the "final design mock-up" of the iPad Pro, which appears to boast the same triple camera system as the iPhone 11 Pro -giving users advanced video making capabilities.
New Yorkers get first official look at Google's Pixel 4:Tech giant promotes handset in Time Square
Hanging atop the 49-story Marriott Marquis in Time Square is an advertisement that gives the first official glimpse of Google's new a coral-colored next-generation Pixel 4 smartphone.
ESA images reveal how ice made from frozen carbon dioxide on Mars sublimates as temperatures rise
The shots were captured in the polar regions of Mars by the Colour and Stereo Surface Imaging System (or CaSSIS) camera on the ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
How a war between Russia and the US would kill 34MILLION in hours
The four-minute video was created by engineering and international affairs expert Alex Glaser of Princeton University and colleagues.
Scientist creates a 'ground-breaking' technique to crack cold cases
Ed Green, a paleogeneticist at the University of California, Santa Cruz, is an expert in finding DNA where others can not and his skills are now being used by law enforcement.
Worrying new calculations show Earth is warming faster than previously thought
It is something many have feared - the earth is warming faster than first thought. New models show that by 2100, average temperatures could rise 6.5 to 7.0 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial le...
Human hearts evolved to be better at endurance tasks
US researchers found humans have longer, thinner, and more flexible-walled hearts than chimps due to recent evolution.
NASA is eyeing the end of 2024 for the next human moon landing
NASA has just revealed a target date for our trip back to the moon.The space agency noted "the last half of 2024" as the big date, which will allow them to to accomplish projects for a successful...
Plan to fight mosquitoes by releasing genetically modified population backfires
The study led by a Yale University team working with researchers from Brazil investigated the impact of transgenic Aedes aegypti mosquitoes developed by British biotech firm, Oxitec.
Incredibly preserved Roman coin emblazoned with the image of Constantine I sells for £20,000
The 4th century AD treasure was found 12 inches (30cm) below the surface of a field near Wanstrow, Somerset.
Report: Facebook moderators becoming 'addicted' to extreme content in quest to make platform safer
Exposure to the platform's underbelly has caused moderators to become 'addicted' to graphic content, leading some to accumulate objectionable media for their own personal archives.
Most and least polluted streets in the London area revealed
Scientists have collected postcode-level data on dangerous levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) pollution in London and their research is online. NO2 has been linked to disease and early death.
Shattered skeleton of a young medieval man snapped and stabbed on the 'wheel of torture' revealed
An ancient skeleton of a 20-year-old man found in Milan reveals the horrific toll that the dreaded 'wheel of torture' took on the human body.
Got ya! Apple's latest iPhone software catches Facebook and other apps when they try to harvest data
Apple's new iOS 13 software update will expose apps, such as Facebook, that attempt to access your Bluetooth technology in order to harvest personal data from smartphones.
NASA scientist reveals the eerie shadow cast on Jupiter's swirling surface by its moon Io
The image of Io's silhouette on the giant planet's surface was posted onto twitter by NASA's Kevin Gill. The image reveals what a solar eclipse on Jupiter might look like.
Amazon is said to have tweaked search algorithm to favor its own products
The Wall Street Journal has reported that Amazon tweaked its product-search system algorithms in order to favor its own "private label" - instead of best-sellers or what is most relevant for cons...
Pumpkin seeds and peel could be turned into biodegradable packaging and replace plastic
Food engineer Laxmikant Badwaik of the Tezpur University in Assam, India, and colleagues collected matured pumpkin seeds and peels from a local market to experiment with making packaging film.
Virtual reality helped 'bring back memories' in dementia patients during an NHS trial
The NHS pilot is taking place at The Marston Court care home in Oxford. The team behind it spoke to the individual patients' care team to create 360° footage from their past.
Biodegradable plastics could actually INCREASE sea pollution because they are dumped in rubbish tips
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee are urging the government to conduct a review of reusable and refillable packaging systems.
Mercedes-Benz redesigns century-old hot rod: Concept images reveal futuristic Vision Simplex
Mercedes-Benz is paying homage to its 1902 hot rod with a modern-day twist. Called Vision Simplex, this electric car sports a rose gold frame and a 3D display board that flashes messages and anim...
Scientists discover the 'world's biggest amphibian'
Researchers from the Zoological Society of London and the Natural History Museum used DNA from 17 museum specimens and wild salamanders, revealing three genetic lineages.
Apple Arcade is available EARLY for iOS 13 beta users ahead of full roll out later this week
According to multiple reports, users who have opted into the iOS public beta are currently able to start playing games on Apple Arcade a full three days ahead of its official release date.
Searching just got even easier: Google may soon let you look up specific items using a screenshot
Searching may just get easier with Google's "Smart Screenshot" feature set to be released in its 10.61 app. The filter uses Lens to find similar items on the web just by scanning the screenshot.
How will a new wireless standard certification being rolled out today affect you?
Among the major benefits are WiFi 6's ability to maintain high speeds even when multiple devices are drawing on the network, an increasingly important feature in many of today's multi-gadget hous...
Google warns users of password manager Lastpass that bug exposed their credentials to being hacked
Though the bug, originally reported on August 29, has since been patched, a flaw in Lastpass is notable given how many users -- including 58,000 businesses -- rely on the service.
Blaming video games for school shootings may reflect racist beliefs, study says
A study has found that we are more likely to blame a school shooting on video games if the perpetrator is white. This is because we see them as not fitting the racial stereotype of a violent pers...
Hawaiian observatory captures first look at our solar system's second-known interstellar visitor
The Gemini Observatory in Hawaii released the snapshot which was grabbed using the Gemini Multi-Object Spectrograph located on Mauna Kea, a dormant volcano and the highest point in the state.
Another interstellar object? Astronomers confirm comet comes from outside our own solar system
An object spotted at the end of August by amateur astronomer, Gennady Borisov in Crimea, is likely the second known interstellar object to make a pit stop in our corner of the galaxy.
Ex-Google engineer says 'killer robots' could carry out atrocities and unlawful killings
Ex-Google employee has warned against a new generation of robots that could carry out "atrocities and unlawful killings" and stated all autonomous AIs should be banned under chemical weapon treat...
Scientists have spotted the 'most massive neutron' star EVER
It is known as a neutron star, the compressed remnants of a once supermassive star which exploded in a supernova. and was discovered by the Green Bank Telescope (GBT) in West Virginia.
Ex-government chief scientist says we should be worried about climate change
Professor Sir David King said that being scared is an appropriate reaction and we should be doing more to combat climate change.
Captain Cook's HMS Endeavour may finally have been found
The legendary vessel used on the first voyage to Australia 250 years ago has been the focal point of a decades-long mission by scientists to recover it.
Scholar discovers a hidden message in Milton's 350-year-old 'Paradise Lost'
Literature scholar Miranda Phaal of Tufts University, in Massachusetts, discovered the hidden pattern in the epic poem's ninth book.
Getting 'hangry' is a real thing, scientists find
Researchers at the University of Dundee assessed how hunger alters people's decision-making and found it causes different results compared to when people are well-fed.
Ancient Roman butchers discovered in Devon
The small business was found during an ongoing excavation at Ipplepen by researchers from the University of Exeter.
3,000-year-old tin ingots from Cornwall found in Israel reveal island's ancient trade routes
New evidence has surfaced suggesting that the British Isles had developed maritime trade routes with the rest of the world as early as the Bronze Age.
Fossil discovery of pterosaur, Cryodrakon boreas, that flew above North America 75 million years ago
Researchers unearthed the partial Game of Thrones-like skeleton in Dinosaur Provincial Park in southern Alberta, Canada. They realised its muscular shape made it unique.
Women may be better at hiding autism symptoms than men, study says
Researchers from The University College London say a phenomenon known as 'social camouflaging' helps people with autism avoid detection and that women were more likely to exhibit the tactic than ...
'Ringing' black hole that emitted gravitational waves adds supports Einstein's theory of relativity
An analysis of gravitational waves from the first black hole merger ever detected has recorded tones which the researchers described as 'ringing' predicted by Einstein's theory of general relativ...
NASA reveals TWO asteroids will fly right through 'Earth's neighborhood' starting tonight
Asteroid 2010 C01 will pass by just before midnight on Friday followed by 2000 QW7 on Saturday evening. NASA says they'll pass by safely at about 3.5 million miles away.
Neanderthals would have looked like they had 'been in the wars'
Penny Spikins, an archaeologist at the University of York told the British Science Festival that of 50 skeletons of Neanderthals unearthed worldwide, around a third had some kind of disability.
Researchers discover lock- screen exploit in iOS 13 just a week before software is to be released
The flaw, which Jose Rodriguez reported to Apple in July after examining public betas of iOS 13, is similar to one found by the researcher in the operating system's predecessor, iOS 12.1.
Komodo dragons have an elaborate chainmail of BONES beneath their skin to protect against attacks
Researchers at The University of Texas studied the animals and found their protective armour covers them from head to tail, making them more robust in battle against other dragons.
SpaceX asks for permission to fly Starship prototype 12 MILES into the air once vehicle is completed
In the request, SpaceX, an Elon Musk-owned aerospace company, is requesting permission to fly Starship more than 12 miles into orbit and then landing the craft back down in the same spot.
Police will use hi-tech scanners to create a 'knife database' to match wounds to weapons
Professor Mark Williams, from the University of Warwick's Centre for imaging, Metrology, and Additive Technology is working with West Midlands Police.
Scientists try but fail to make a KNIFE from their own frozen faeces
To put the story to the test, Kent State University anthropologists froze human faeces in knife-like shapes at temperatures of -20°C (-4°F) in a laboratory freezer.
The electronic 'phyjama' measures the wearer's heartbeat and breathing while they sleep
Researchers at the University of Massachusetts have developed a garment containing unobtrusive, portable devices for monitoring heart rate and respiratory rhythm.
3D-printed Swiss home constructed by machines is 'the new way of seeing architecture', creators say
Researchers near Zurich have built the DFAB House, which they say is the first liveable home to have been created using only robot-made materials and constructed mostly by machines.
New Russian nuclear-powered missile that's capable of flying for DAYS is ready to be deployed
A US intelligence assessment said the missile will be ready for action within six years despite failed tests, one of which killed at least five people last month.
Black just got blacker: Darkest material ever created is '10 times darker than anything else'
Researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology covered a £1.6million diamond (pictured before and after) with the substance in a bid to prove its blackness.
Let the Apple fervor begin: pre-orders now open for the company's newest iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro
Among Apple's new devices are a base model, dubbed the iPhone 11, which will sell for $699 and a premium version, called the iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max that will start at $999 and $1099 respective...
Conservationists slam gardeners for using artificial grass which is 'terrible for birds and bees'
Turf is increasing in popularity with Britons who are too busy to cut their grass, according to the Royal Horticultural Society. But wildlife charities have warned it is harming animals and bugs.
Teenage drivers may crash more because their memories are 'underdeveloped'
Neuroscientists from the University of Pennsylvania measured the working memories of 118 adolescents as they grew up and compared this with their driving histories.
People measure time and space by the level of their phone battery, study claims
Marketing researchers from the the Cass Business School in London and Finland's Aalto University surveyed 22 Londoners who spend between 60-180 minutes commuting daily.
NASA reveals the newest photo of Saturn as it makes annual 'close pass' to Earth
The shot (pictured) from the Hubble Telescope shows that last year's powerful storm has vanished from the north polar region, space agencies in the US and Europe said.
Men in Roman Britain had better diets than women, study finds
Researchers from the Bradford University have for the first time demonstrated a link between the diets of Roman Britons and their likelihood of dying young.
Drinking a cup of tea each day is good for your brain
Researchers led by a team based at the National University of Singapore found participants who drank tea at least four times a week for around 25 years had more connected brains.
Royal Navy tests unmanned boats which can search for mines or spy on enemy ships
One of the unmanned surface vehicles (USV) was unveiled at the Defence and Security Equipment International conference in London (pictured, in action on the River Thames).
Survey reveals how people perceive color differs around the world
A new survey set out to learn how different colors are perceived around the world, resulting in responses from roughly 2,200 people from over 50 countries.
Hide and squeak! Rats learn to play social games and will do so just for fun, study shows
Researchers from Berlin found that rats were capable of not only learning how to play social games -- in this case hide-and-seek -- but that doing so was a reward in and of itself.
Amazon testing crowd-sourced 'Alexa Answers' that will let strangers respond to your questions
Participants will enter their answers -- 300 characters or less -- on a dedicated website where they will then compete with other participants to earn points and badges for 'good' responses.'
Scientists discover giant balloon-like structures at the center of the Milky Way
An international team using the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) MeerKAT telescope says it's detected a pair of huge bubbles, appearing like a massive hourglass.
Nerve-like mesh could give robots a sense of touch more delicate than SKIN on the human back
The device - a sort-of stretchable optical lace - was developed by roboticists Patricia Xu and Rob Shepherd of Cornell University and colleagues.
Extinct short-faced kangaroo which lived in Ice Age Australia had a head like a PANDA
Researchers at the University of Arkansas believe the animal developed the strangely-shaped skull to withstanding the forces of biting wood.
Ancient humans recycled old axes to make tiny flint tools for precision butchery, study reveals
Archaeologist Ran Barkai of the Tel Aviv University and colleagues analysed 283 flints unearthed at the archaeological site of Revadim, in southern Israel.
Special panels can generate electricity at night
Professor Raman and his colleagues tested the low-cost thermoelectric generator on a rooftop in Stanford, California, under a clear December sky.
Bottlenose dolphins in the English Channel have high levels of toxic chemicals
Concentrations of mercury found in 82 wild dolphins in the English Channel are among the biggest recorded. Skin biopsies were taken during boat surveys.
Fight or flight response may come from the BONES as well as adrenaline, study finds
Researchers from Columbia University found the hormone osteocalcin plays a vita role in the survival instinct and that animals which couldn't produce it weren't bothered by threats.
Jurassic crocodile is finally identified 250 YEARS after its fossil was found in Germany
The predator's skull was found in a Bavarian town in the 1770s but researchers have now discovered it was a Mystriosaurus laurillardi (pictured artist's reconstruction).
Skeleton couple found holding hands in an ancient Italian tomb were both men,
The sex of the pair (pictured), known as the Lovers of Modena, could not be determined when they were unearthed in Italy in 2009 because they were so badly preserved.
UK Government begins plans to build a network of carbon-fibre military satellites
Using high-resolution radars, the satellites (pictured) will use radio transmissions to identify targets on the ground and provide aerial images.
Deep sea survey near Orkney 'finds wreckage of a Swedish cargo ship sunk by the Nazis in 1940'
The wreck was spotted in the West Shetland Shelf Marine Protected Area near Orkney during a seafloor survey by the Joint Nature Conservation Committee and Marine Scotland Science.
Romans may NOT have introduced bathhouses to Britain, archaeologists say
Archaeologists at the University of Reading have uncovered remains of a wall at a dig in the Home Counties which is made of not-seen-before materials and bordered by a water channel.
Scientists find WATER on a planet 110 light years from Earth
Scientists from University College London have discovered water vapour on the exoplanet K2-18b, which is twice the size of Earth and eight times the mass, and say it's the right temperature for l...
Device capable of producing large amount of embryo-like structures stokes skepticism from ethicists
Using stem cells and a newly created device, the researchers say they're able to create relatively large numbers of the structures which mimic the early stages of human development.
Get ready for the 'slofie': Apple coins term after introducing slow motion selfies with iPhone 11
During the presentation at the Steve Jobs Theater, Apple revealed the iPhone 11 will for the first time bring slow-motion video capability to the front-facing camera. It also coined a new term: '...
Is Google developing a wall-mounted Nest speaker? Patent filing suggests plan for new device
The device is wall-mounted and contains a cutout on the side rim of the speaker which is suspected to be a space for a headphone jack -- a feature reportedly being mulled per prior reports.
Lost Greenland-sized continent 'Greater Adria' smashed into Europe 100million years ago
Researchers led by Utrecht University in Belgium used samples of rocks found in Europe and advanced computer software to map how continents could have looked 240m years ago.
Facebook says it will honor 'most restrictive' location settings in new iOS and Android updates
To help rectify conflicting privacy settings between Facebook's own app and settings selected on one's device, Facebook said it will now always choose the 'most restrictive option.'
'Flying fish' robot can propel itself 26 metres off the surface
Researchers at Imperial College London created the system, which weighs just 160 grams and can 'jump' multiple times after refilling its water tank.
Honey bees remember good and bad experiences using distinct areas of their brains, study finds
Biologists led from the University of Illinois set out to find if honey bees store good and bad memories separately, or using the same neural circuitry for both.
Apple quietly killed off 3D Touch with the new iPhones and replaced it with a haptic system
Instead of 3D touch, the company has opted to go with the newer Haptic Touch feature first unveiled in 2018 for all of its new devices, spelling out an unofficial end to the technology.
Apple unveils iPhone 11 Pro, its 'most powerful and most advanced' handset yet
Apple has unveiled the iPhone Pro and Pro Max, which it says is its most powerful series yet. It also showed off the more affordable iPhone 11 for $699 in six colors, and a new Apple Watch.
Moths are invading UK homes after trend for natural fibres and washing clothes in low temperatures
Together, scientists and pest-control companies believe more than three million homes have been affected this year alone, with people living in London and the South-East most affected.
New 'Chameleon paint' can be sprayed onto phones and shoes to customise them
A team from MIT designed the paint, which has been dubbed 'PhotoChromeleon' and will allow people to customise the colour of their shoes, phones and cars.