Science & Technology

iPhone users elated after finally discovering trick to silence spam texts forever

The Apple device's Settings app offers a feature called 'Filter Unknown Senders'The simple switch separates known texters from strangers, saving time dailyREAD MORE: These four [...]

Optical illusion reveals whether you’re set for incredible good luck – or have to ‘bravely persevere’ through a difficult year

By Kelsi Karruli For Dailymail.Com Published: 11:17 GMT, 21 February 2024 | Updated: 12:41 GMT, 21 February 2024 An optical illusion can reveal if the [...]

Scientists reveal how stingray became pregnant in aquarium despite not sharing a tank with a male of her species for at least eight years

By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 02:15 GMT, 15 February 2024 | Updated: 02:56 GMT, 15 February 2024 A stingray in the United States is pregnant [...]

Would you try the latest ‘Frankenfood’? Scientists grow beef inside rice grains to create an all-in-one ready meal

Scientists have grown meat cells inside rice to create an all-in-one ready mealThey claim the 'Frankenfood' is affordable, tasty and environmentally friendlyBy Chris Pollard For [...]

Facebook is DOWN: Meta website crashes for thousands of people around the world

Problems started at around 12:00 GMT, and are affecting users across UK and USMailOnline tried to access the site, and found that it would not [...]

The ultimate guide to dating apps this Valentine’s Day: Interactive chart reveals the most popular platforms among Gen Z, Millennials and Silver Foxes – so, are you on the same one as your peers?

Ofcom has revealed the most popular apps among different age groups in BritainOur interactive tool to find out where your peers are looking for loveBy Shivali [...]

The ‘coupley’ thing we should all be doing more of to boost our mental health, according to experts

Holding hands with someone you trust has a positive impact on stress responsePhysical touch kickstarts oxytocin production to foster sense of social bondingREAD MORE: 'Cuddle hormone' [...]

Jupiter and the moon will ‘kiss’ on Valentine’s Day… here is how YOU can see it

A crescent moon and Jupiter will 'kiss' in the sky on Valentine's Day The pair will be visible about one hour after sunset worldwideREAD MORE: Jupiter [...]

Spring is on the way, but is it too early to start planting? Gardening experts reveal key date you need to know

By Zeenia Naqvee Published: 10:03 GMT, 13 February 2024 | Updated: 11:24 GMT, 13 February 2024 Crocuses are blooming and there's a stretch in the [...]

The ultimate wingman! Partially blind penguin makes ‘guide-bird’ friend who helps her find food

Partially blind penguin named Squid relies on her pal, Penguin, to guide herSquid has cataracts and struggles to see, but is rarely far away from [...]

The sex toy that syncs to your favourite song: Bizarre device is fitted with a tiny microphone and vibrates along to the beat

LELO has unveiled a sex toy that syncs to the beat of your favourite songsThe device is fitted with a tiny microphone that responds to [...]

The coin that can LEVITATE and glow in the dark… and it’s legal tender! Currency generates magnetic field due to in-built ENGINE

By Ed Wight Published: 15:11 GMT, 9 February 2024 | Updated: 16:24 GMT, 9 February 2024 The world's first glow-in-the-dark levitating coin made from seven [...]

iPhone 16 could be foldable: Apple is developing ‘at least two’ smartphones that fold horizontally, report claims

1976: Founders Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne created the company on April 1 1976 as they set about selling computer kits to hobbyists, each [...]

The ultimate gaming marathon! Man plays ‘World of Warcraft’ for nearly 60 hours to break the world record – but admits he started to experience ‘mild hallucinations’ from the 45-hour mark

Barnabás Vujity-Zsolnay played nearly 60 continuous hours of World of WarcraftHe was only allowed to take five minutes of rest time after every hour of [...]

£17billion atom smasher capable of accelerating particles to almost the speed of light proposed to shed light on the universe

The Future Circular Collider will be triple the size of the Large Hadron Collider By Chris Pollard Published: 22:42 GMT, 5 February 2024 | Updated: [...]

NASA finds ‘super-Earth’ 137 light-years away that could be a promising candidate for alien life

By Nikki Main Science Reporter For Dailymail.Com Published: 11:35 GMT, 3 February 2024 | Updated: 11:35 GMT, 3 February 2024 NASA has discovered a 'super-Earth' 137-light [...]

Don’t let tech giants steal copyrighted content to train their artificial intelligence chatbots, say Lords

By Jim Norton Technology Editor Published: 00:40 GMT, 2 February 2024 | Updated: 00:46 GMT, 2 February 2024 Artificial intelligence firms must not be allowed [...]

Police crack case of Alaskan bear cubs found more than 3,600 miles away from home in Florida … and how they got there may surprise YOU

By Stacy Liberatore For Dailymail.com Published: 21:56 GMT, 1 February 2024 | Updated: 21:58 GMT, 1 February 2024 A pair of Alaska-native cubs were found [...]

Ancient black holes may be altering Earth’s orbit at least once every 10 years – and could change our planet’s distance to the sun, scientists claim

Primordial black holes about the size of a hydrogen molecule may be dark matter'PHBs' could help prove dark matter exists as their gravity 'wobbles' Earth's [...]

Incredible maps reveal where in the body different types of MUSIC are felt – from sad songs in your chest to happy tunes in your toes

By Shivali Best For Mailonline Published: 11:46 GMT, 31 January 2024 | Updated: 11:46 GMT, 31 January 2024 Whether it's a slow love song or [...]

Blinded by the light: Insects could be left disoriented by bright lights, research finds

Imperial College London scientists say bugs view light as the direction of 'up' As a result, artificial light makes them fly erratically and correct their flight [...]

iCloud Mail is DOWN: Users struggle to access Apple services amid global outage

By Nikki Main Science Reporter For Dailymail.Com Published: 20:54 GMT, 30 January 2024 | Updated: 21:27 GMT, 30 January 2024 Apple's iCloud Mail was down [...]

Amazon delivered its fastest order on RECORD last year – with one happy British customer receiving their item just 75 minutes after ordering it

An unnamed Amazon Prime customer got their item 75 minutes after ordering it70% of all Prime orders made over festive season arrived on same or [...]

Apple’s upcoming iOS 18 is ‘biggest’ update in iPhone history, says report that predicts four new AI-powered features

By Nikki Main Science Reporter For Dailymail.Com Published: 17:26 GMT, 29 January 2024 | Updated: 17:26 GMT, 29 January 2024 Apple is reportedly releasing its [...]

Robots with local accents appear more trustworthy and competent to users, research suggests

By Xantha Leatham Deputy Science Editor Published: 05:00 GMT, 29 January 2024 | Updated: 05:00 GMT, 29 January 2024 Whether it's Optimus Prime or the [...]

8 out of 10 dogs enjoy the TV just as much as you do – but can you guess what they most like watching?

Out of 1,000 dog owners, scientists found that pedigree dogs, especially labradors, were the most avid viewers.By Roger Dobson Published: 23:23 GMT, 27 January 2024 [...]

What do YOU see? Optical illusion reveals your love language and ideal partner based on which design you spot first

Optical illusions can tell a lot about your personality and how you perceive the world.A new brain teaser was designed to tell people about their [...]

Rare green flash from Venus is captured in stunning image.. here is how YOU can see the phenomenon

By Nikki Main Science Reporter For Dailymail.Com Published: 22:15 GMT, 26 January 2024 | Updated: 22:15 GMT, 26 January 2024 A photographer captured Venus giving [...]

The hermit crab forced to live in a toothpaste lid: Heartbreaking images show the devastating impact of Earth’s pollution

Hermit crabs are turning to metal bottle caps and bulb fragments to call homeScientists are 'heartbroken' to see extent to which animals are living in [...]

Netflix is ‘phasing out’ one of its streaming plans this year – and subscribers might have to pay MORE to keep a similar service

Netflix announced Wednesday that it is retiring a plan from its platformThe plan will be removed in certain locations this spring, with more to followREAD [...]