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Anonymous leaks massive trove of Kremlin files and vows to continue hacking Russia

The notorious hacking group Anonymous has leaked a massive trove of Kremlin files, as it vowed to keep targeting Russia until the country ends its ‘agg... read more

Scientists reveal what gives sausages their ‘crunch’ – and it could lead to better vegan options

Scientists reveal what gives meat sausages their distinctive ‘crunch’ – in breakthrough that could lead to more realistic plant-based varieties Re... read more

What is a Pink Full Moon? Lunar phase set to dominate sky over Easter weekend

The full moon this month is known as the Pink Moon, not for the color but for the phlox flower that blooms in early springtime, and it will shine bright this Sa... read more

NASA is testing futuristic spacesuits with built-in cooling systems 

NASA astronauts on board the International Space Station (ISS) are testing new spacesuits with built-in water cooling systems to withstand the heat of space. Â... read more

NASA shows off its Psyche spacecraft that will fly beyond Mars to explore a strange asteroid

NASA’s asteroid-orbiting Psyche spacecraft has moved a step closer to lift-off, after being unveiled to the media ahead of its launch this summer. Engine... read more

Meteor that hit Earth in 2014 was from another star system, scientists say

Experts have confirmed a meteor that hit Earth in January 2014 did come from another solar system and is therefore the first known interstellar object.  In a n... read more

Lab-grown exotic meat such as tiger steaks and lion burgers could soon be on British dinner tables

Lab-grown exotic meat such as tiger steaks and lion burgers could soon be available in Britain as part of ambitious plans by a food tech start-up. London-basedÂ... read more

Netflix introduces a ‘Double Thumbs Up’ button to let users flag when they really LOVE a show

Netflix introduces a ‘Double Thumbs Up’ button to let users flag when they really LOVE a show and improve personalised recommendations The new butto... read more

Having a swell time! Kitesurfer tackles a 50ft wave in Portugal on an electric FLYING surfboard

A British surfer has been filmed tackling ‘vertical’ 50-foot waves in Portugal on board a ‘flying’ surfboard.  New footage shows Tom C... read more

You can save £100 on this highly-rated affordable robot vacuum cleaner on sale on Amazon

No time to spring clean? This top-rated robot vacuum cleaner that doubles as a mop is £100 off at Amazon right now By Emily Scrivener For Mailonline Published:... read more

How Technology Helped Your Life in The Last 20 Years

A lot of technological developments have occurred in the last 20 years. In the early 2000s, only a fraction of Americans had internet access. Today, more than 9... read more

Gang members who offend together are likely to violently turn on each OTHER, study finds 

Members of organised crime gangs (OCGs) are more likely to violently turn on each other if they’ve previously offended together, a new study has revealed.... read more

How cuckoos make their eggs look like those of other birds to trick them into raising their young

Scientists say they’ve finally solved the evolutionary puzzle of how cuckoos make their eggs look like those of other birds to trick them into raising the... read more

Rhesus monkeys ‘can perceive their own heartbeats’

Rhesus monkeys can perceive their own HEARTBEATS – a discovery that could lead to breakthroughs in treating dementia, scientists claim Scientists find that rh... read more

Magic mushroom compound ‘opens up depressed people’s brains’ 

Psychedelic compound found in MAGIC MUSHROOMS ‘opens up depressed people’s brains’ and helps to break the cycle of negative thinking, study su... read more

Scientists discover a brain circuit that boosts maths skills in children

Scientists discover a brain circuit that boosts maths skills in children – and it could be targeted to improve learning Brain circuit that boosts maths sk... read more

Sharks don’t bother wasting time chasing after prey they are unlikely to catch, study finds 

No messing around! Sharks don’t bother wasting time chasing after prey they are unlikely to catch, study finds Scientists studied Port Jackson sharks to u... read more

Children think eating animals is ‘less morally acceptable than adults’

A new study shows we’re not born to be animal-eaters – in fact, we only really start to see animals as food when we enter adulthood. Researchers at the ... read more

Massive lunar impact 4.3 billion years ago may explain why the moon’s far side is more cratered

It is well known that the moon’s near side looks a lot different to the pockmarked far side we never see. While the nearside is dominated by the vast, dar... read more

Electric foiling raceboat takes flight for first time on River Po ahead of its race debut in 2023

At first glance at this footage, you’d be forgiven for mistaking it as a clip from the latest Bond film. But the incredible scenes are very much real, and... read more

NASA to test SpinLaunch’s ‘whirl ‘n’ hurl’ space launch technology

NASA could be flinging its satellites into space using extraordinary ‘whirl ‘n’ hurl’ launch technology later this decade.  The US spac... read more

Neptune is even COLDER than we thought: Planet’s stratosphere dropped by 14°F between 2003 and 2018 

In its position 2.8 billion miles away from the Sun, it’s no surprise that Neptune is one of the coldest planets in the Solar System, with average tempera... read more

Earth hit by a ‘strong’ solar storm, say experts 

A ‘strong’ solar storm could mean the Northern Lights will be seen from the UK early this week, according to experts.  The phenomenon, also known a... read more

The Echo Dot 4th Gen is HALF PRICE in the Amazon Spring Sale

The Echo Dot has been reduced from £49.99 to just £24.99 in the Amazon Spring Sale – so you can save 50% on the bestselling smart speaker By Emily Knott... read more