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Spiders snooze just like humans – and may even dream, study says

Spiders twitch during sleep and may even have dreams just like humans do, a new study shows.  Researchers in Germany filmed more than 30 baby jumping spiders ... read more

Tesla in full self-driving mode appears to run over a child-sized mannequin in ‘test conditions’

January 22, 2018 in Culver City: A Tesla Model S hit the back of a fire truck parked at an accident in Culver City around 8:30 am on Interstate 405 using the ... read more

Final supermoon of the year will peak on Thursday appearing up to 30% bigger and brighter in the sky

If you’re a fan of stargazing, make sure you block Thursday evening off in your calendar.   The moon is expected to appear up to 30 per cent brighter in... read more

Psychologist reveals the consequences of overnight fame on Love Island stars

Now that the stars of this year’s series of Love Island have re-entered the real world, you may assume that a life of luxury is what awaits them. With all... read more

Snake skin on the Thames may have been left by a Boa constrictor 

Slither Thames! ‘Mudlark’ discovers an enormous SNAKE SKIN on the shore of London’s famous river that may have been left by a Boa constrictor ... read more

Only 1% of Netflix subscribers have tried the platform’s games

Netflix’s ambitious expansion into gaming seems to have got off to a sluggish start, new data suggests.  According to app tracker Apptopia, Netflix’... read more

Robot dogs join the US Space Force to patrol Cape Canaveral Space Station

Robot dogs join the US Space Force: Ghost Robotics’ $150,000 four-legged bots are being used to patrol the Cape Canaveral station US Space Force has teste... read more

Here’s what a Premier League match could be like in 20 years

After months of anticipation, the new Premier League season finally kicked off last weekend.  Ahead of the new season, Manchester City announced it would be pr... read more

Supermarket food could soon carry eco-labels

Supermarkets could soon carry eco-labels that will allow shoppers to check the environmental impact of their food before buying it. Up until now this hasn’... read more

WhatsApp launches STEALTH MODE that lets you select who can and can’t see when you’re online

Don’t want your ex to see you’re online? WhatsApp launches STEALTH MODE that lets you select who can and can’t see when you’re on the ap... read more

Oil from the Deepwater Horizon disaster are STILL present, study says

Traces of oil from BP’s Deepwater Horizon disaster are still present more than 10 years after the devastating spill, a new study reveals.  Researchers ha... read more

Snapchat Family Centre lets parents see who their teens have messaged in the last week

2016 – First generation Snap Spectacles 2016 – First generation Snap Spectacles Snapchat launched its first piece of hardware in 2016, in the form o... read more

Software flaw could let hackers take over US emergency alert system and broadcast FAKE warnings

Cause for alarm! Software flaw could let hackers take over United States’ emergency alert system and broadcast FAKE warnings of an apocalyptic event Hacke... read more

How bad your favourite foods are for the environment

Ever wondered how bad your favourite foods are for the environment? Well now Oxford-led scientists have provided a little glimpse after creating ‘impact s... read more

Tesla could announce its next Gigafactory in CANADA by the end of the year, lobbying suggests

Tesla could announce its next Gigafactory in CANADA by the end of the year, with Elon Musk hinting he might want to invest in his mom Maye’s homeland Tesl... read more

Enormous 12-story Magellan telescope that will be the most powerful ever gets $205M funding boost

A gigantic new telescope, which will be more powerful than any that currently exist, just got a big boost of funding – $205 million – that will turb... read more

Deciphering an infant’s cry is NOT an innate ability and must be learned, study reveals 

Struggling to understand your baby’s cries? Stick with it! Deciphering an infant’s wails is NOT an innate ability and must be learned, study reveals... read more

Fake designer sunglasses lack adequate UV protection and can result in cataracts, optometrists warn

Fake designer sunglasses are often ill-equipped to protect eyes from harmful UV rays, optometrists have warned.  A recent survey found that nearly two in five ... read more

‘Real Iron Man’ hoverboard inventor is recruiting 25 people to test a new craft 

A flying Frenchman who crossed the Channel on a jet-powered hoverboard is now looking for 25 brave volunteers to test a new craft. Franky Zapata, 43, originally... read more

The leading fitness trackers available in the market: The best Fitbit alternatives

Fitbit is currently serving as one of the leading fitness trackers available in the market. The brand was launched in the market in the year 2007 and till date ... read more

Why the long face? Humans CAN tell their dog’s mood from its facial expression, research suggests 

Why the long face? Humans really CAN tell their dog’s mood from its facial expression, research suggests In the study 105 people were shown pictures of do... read more

On Mars Curiosity Rover’s 10th anniversary, scientists and NASA workers shared fond memories

As NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover turns 10, scientists and workers celebrate fond memories and lessons of the Red Planet mission On August 5, 2012 the Mars Curio... read more

What are the different types of electric cars?

Electric cars come with many benefits. These vehicles are specially designed to help co-create a cleaner environment, provide lower running costs, and overall o... read more

NOAA predicts up to 20 named Atlantic storms after last year’s caused $70 billion in damages

The East Coast could be in for a rough time over the next few months, with more violent than normal hurricane activity being forecasted. Between 14 and 20 storm... read more