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
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 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, report claims A new report claims Apple is working on selling iPhones a... read more
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
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 when crushing and digesting their prey Snakes that constrict thei... read more
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
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
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 – 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
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 more likely to exhibit repetitive, ‘OCD’ habits, a new study has revealed. This includes tail-chasing, snapping at sha... read more
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 a male bonding ritual and rely on ‘wingmen’ to vie for the affection of potential mates, new research has ... read more
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
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
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
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
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
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 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