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Mysterious object 4,000 light years from Earth releases a giant burst of energy three times an hour

Mysterious object just 4,000 light years away from Earth releases a giant burst of energy three times an hour – and is unlike anything astronomers have seen b... read more

Tonga volcano eruption was one of the strongest EVER recorded

The recent violent volcanic eruption in Tonga is one of the strongest ever recorded, according to a new study, and future eruptions could be possible in the ar... read more

Astronomers discover a rare black hole ‘unlike any other’

A rare ‘missing link’ black hole has been found in the Milky Way’s closest large galactic neighbour, a new study reveals.  Astronomers say th... read more

Tinder is charging over-30s up to 48% more

Tinder is charging people over 30 up to 48 per cent more for its premium service, an investigation has revealed.  Which? said its findings suggest possible dis... read more

Robotic grippers are delicate enough to lift egg yolks, experts show

Origami meets robotics! Incredible paper folding-inspired grippers are delicate enough to hold an egg yolk and precise enough to lift a human hair Engineers in ... read more

Historians reveal plans to reconstruct a 40ft Iron Age broch in Caithness – the first in 2,000 years

Reaching up to 42ft (13 metres) tall, brochs were some of the most distinctive buildings in Iron Age Scotland. The great stone towers were thought to be dwellin... read more

Forests of mechanical trees could be built to ‘soak up carbon dioxide’

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

AT&T rolls out ultra-fast 5Gbps fiber plans to more than 70 cities

AT&T has rolled out its ultra-fast 5 gigabit per second fixed-line fiber broadband offering to more than 70 cities, reaching an extra five million customers... read more

New wasp species neuroterus valhalla named after Houston pub near oak tree it was discovered in

A new species of gall wasp discovered in Houston whose lifecycle involves spending 11 months of the year locked up in protective ‘crypts’ has been n... read more

Kim Kardashian’s hourglass figure is ‘more harmful for body image’, study says

Kim Kardashian’s hourglass figure is more harmful for women’s body image than Kate Moss’ thin frame, a new study claims.  Researchers in Cana... read more

How is artificial intelligence markup language put to use?

Artificial intelligence is our way into the future of technology. Since its inception, the technology has subsequently been utilized in a wide range of discipli... read more

Tesla Cybertruck walkaround video shows the futuristic vehicle in incredible detail

Excitement for Elon Musk’s hotly-anticipated Tesla Cybertruck is continuing to grow, even though the futuristic concept has been repeatedly delayed over t... read more

Walkers to trial crisp packets made from recycled plastic this year

British snack food manufacturer Walkers is set to trial crisp packets made from recycled plastic bags, biscuit wrappers and other plastic packaging this year. T... read more

NASA’s Perseverance rover tries out new tech which lets it spit out piece of Mars rock

NASA’s Perseverance rover has tried out a nifty new feature for the first time, which let it ‘spit out’ a piece of Mars rock that had been clo... read more

Tech: Inventor develops a SEATBELT for takeout to ensure you get your fast food home in one piece

High street fast food chains are rolling out hotly-anticipated vegan alternatives as Veganuary gets into full swing.   KFC  KFC’s vegan offering, pictu... read more

Impressive budget earbuds rival samsung and apple

‘Outstanding value’: Thousands of shoppers are blown away by the performance of these £22 earbuds claiming they rival Samsung AND Apple By Emily Sc... read more

Twitter feature will let users share tweets with a ‘Flock’ of up to 150 people 

Twitter appears to be mimicking Instagram with its latest feature in the works, called ‘Flock’. Flock will give users the choice to share their twee... read more

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is on track to hit the moon

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is on track to hit the MOON: Craft that launched in 2015 will likely collide with our lunar satellite on March 4, astronomers reveal A ... read more

BuhoCleaner Review: The One-Stop App To Clean Your Mac

Are all that junk and cache and large files making your Mac slower than ever? Are you looking for software that cleans your Mac like no other? If the answer to ... read more

Evolution of human-like traits was not the result of increased consumption of animals, study claims 

We didn’t develop large brains or intelligence because we starting eating more animals, according to a study into human evolution.  While there is archae... read more

Faces in objects are more likely to be perceived as young and male, study finds

From angry handbags to washing machines in distress, humans see faces in all sorts of inanimate objects – a peculiar phenomenon known as ‘face pareidoli... read more

ISS astronaut demonstrates how to use a TREADMILL in space

New footage shows an astronaut on board the International Space Station (ISS) demonstrating how to use a treadmill 250 miles above our planet. Matthias Maurer, ... read more

Prepare for an Apple ‘FEAST’ of new products this autumn, rumours warn

Prepare for an Apple ‘FEAST’! 5G iPhone SE, new Mac Pro and revamped MacBook Air could all be unveiled at the tech giant’s annual event this autumn, repor... read more

UK’s best and worst towns and cities for broadband are revealed

How does YOUR area stack up? UK’s best and worst towns and cities for broadband are revealed – with Hull, Luton and Portsmouth topping the list UK&#... read more