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Wordle has a hidden ‘hard mode’ – but players claim it might actually make the game EASIER

Wordle has a hidden ‘hard mode’ – but players claim it might actually make the game EASIER Wordle’s Hard Mode can be toggled on via Sett... read more

You’re having a laugh! Women have more TICKLISH feet than men

Young children are not just cheeky monkeys — it turns out they actually laugh like chimpanzees, too. That’s because both babies and chimps chuckle while... read more

Astronomers reveal simulations of the early universe 

Astronomers have revealed remarkable simulations of the early universe filling up with light like ‘flickering cosmic fireflies’ around 13 billion ye... read more

Apple could start selling iPhones and iPads as part of a SUBSCRIPTION service from 2023

Apple could start selling iPhones and iPads as part of a SUBSCRIPTION service from 2023, report claims A new report claims Apple is working on selling iPhones a... read more

Birds are laying their eggs FOUR WEEKS earlier than a century ago – and climate change is to blame 

Emissions Carbon dioxide Carbon dioxide (CO2) is one of the biggest contributors to global warming. After the gas is released into the atmosphere it stays there... read more

Victorian rainfall data shows extreme weather events are nothing new

Heavy rainfall may be associated with flash floods and the modern-day battle against climate change. But a new study led by the Met Office and the University of... read more

Boa constrictors move different sections of their rib cages independently to avoid suffocating

Boa constrictors move different sections of their rib cages independently to avoid suffocating when crushing and digesting their prey Snakes that constrict thei... read more

SpaceX astronauts name their spacecraft Freedom in tribute to first American in space Alan Shepard

SpaceX crew name their new Dragon capsule ‘Freedom’ in tribute to Alan Shepard – the first American in space – and his Freedom 7 capsule... read more

Mysterious waves hurtling from the sun are moving at speeds that ‘defy explanation’

High-frequency waves swirling on the sun have left scientists confused, as the unexpected bursts of energy are moving at speeds that defy explanation.  A team ... read more

People over 60 are responsible for a THIRD of global greenhouse emissions, study finds

While millennials often get a bad rep, a new study suggests that when it comes to greenhouse gas emissions, it’s baby boomers who are the ‘bad guys&... read more

Microplastics found in human BLOOD for first time

Microplastics – tiny pieces of plastic less than 0.2 of an inch (5mm) in diameter – have been found in human blood for the first time. Scientists in the Net... read more

Solar Orbiter probe captures the most detailed ever image of the Sun’s explosive lower atmosphere

The Solar Orbiter space probe has captured the most detailed ever image of the sun’s explosive lower atmosphere, revealing volatile, dynamic eruptions. A ... read more

Dogs of first-time owners are 58% more likely to exhibit repetitive ‘OCD’ habits

Dogs of first-time owners are more likely to exhibit repetitive, ‘OCD’ habits, a new study has revealed. This includes tail-chasing, snapping at sha... read more

NASA looks for a second lunar lander to work alongside SpaceX Starship

NASA is on the hunt for a second lunar lander – to be used as an alternative to SpaceX Starship – as the agency steps up its plans for longer-term e... read more

Dolphins whistle to each other as part of male bonding ritual

Dolphins whistle to each other as part of a male bonding ritual and rely on ‘wingmen’ to vie for the affection of potential mates, new research has ... read more

Astronaut wastewater could be converted into FUEL on Mars using the power of the sun

It sounds eerily similar to the plot of Matt Damon’s blockbuster movie The Martian. But if humans are to survive on Mars, it will mean maximising the use ... read more

Goo from okra can remove microplastics from wastewater, study says

Despite being a good source of vitamins and fibre, many of us are put off eating okra due to the weird ‘slime’ that oozes from the vegetable when w... read more

Scientists use virtual reality to reconstruct an ancient Pompeian home

What happened?   Mount Vesuvius erupted in the year AD 79, burying the cities of Pompeii, Oplontis, and Stabiae under ashes and rock fragments, and the city o... read more

Machu Picchu has gone by the wrong name for over 100 years, study says

It’s one of the most recognised archaeological sites in the world and a lasting symbol of the Inca Empire. But according to a new paper, the ancient citad... read more

Project Skyway: World’s largest network of ‘drone superhighways’ could be built in ENGLAND

The idea of a drone superhighway may sound like a concept from the latest science fiction blockbuster. But it could soon become a reality in England, with the s... read more

The super-portable Anker speaker is on sale for just £20 – and it’s perfect for spring picnics  

Best outdoor speaker: This portable Anker speaker with ‘powerful balanced sound’ is on sale for just £20 – and it has over 61,000 perfect rat... read more

Part of the Milky Way is around 2 billion years OLDER than previously thought, astronomers claim

Part of our Milky Way galaxy is much older than previously thought, new research has found, dating back to just 800 million years after the Big Bang. Astronome... read more

Vikings left Greenland in the 15th century due to drought, study says

The Vikings left Greenland in the early 15th century due to drought – not dropping temperatures as previously thought, a new study has found.  Researchers in... read more

Modern apples are bigger, less acidic, and store better than their wild ancestors, study finds 

How do you like them apples? Modern apples are bigger, less acidic, and stay fresh for longer than their wild ancestors, study finds Researchers studied more th... read more