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Giraffes pick similar-sized opponents for a fair fight, study finds 

In an honorable example of fair play, giraffes pick similar-sized opponents to ensure a ‘square go’, a new study reveals. From observations in South... read more

Cryptocurrency Converges with Messaging Apps

Many crypto enthusiasts get excited with the idea of talking about cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, smart contracts, ICOs, and other related topics in thi... read more

How the Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrency are Improving the Future of Employment

When someone hears about Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, their initial impression would be another means of payment. Bitcoin rose to popularity in the late ... read more

Nurofen develops a music track that it claims can reduce PAIN 

A new song has been written that can reduce the intensity of a painful headache, helping you tune out your suffering, according to its developers.  It uses ins... read more

Autumn begins TONIGHT when the sun will be directly above the equator

If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s almost time to get your coats out of storage, as autumn will officially begin tonight.  The autumn equinox w... read more

Global sea levels are rising at an ‘alarming rate’ of 0.12 inches a YEAR

Sea levels around the world are rising at an ‘alarming rate’ of 0.12 inches per year, according to a new European Commission-backed report. This is ... read more

How humans lost their tails: Study isolates single genetic mutation responsible for loss of tails

Humanity’s ancestors have all had tails, but researchers may have identified the genetic mutation responsible for humans and certain primates losing the a... read more

Apple iPhone 13 review roundup: ‘Bigger battery’, ‘better camera’ – but is it worth the upgrade?

Apple iPhone 13 reviews hit the internet on Tuesday, with most of them focusing on the upgrades to the iPhone’s internals, including its longer battery li... read more

Elon Musk said SpaceX’s next civilian flight will have new toilet because the first had ‘challenges’

Jared Isaacman, 38  Jared Isaacman, 38  Issacman grew up in New Jersey and started dabbling in computer technical support and repair when he was just 14 years... read more

Shark repellant device worth $500 which clips to surfboard uses electric pulse cuts attacks: study

If the people of Amity Island had this, than Jaws may have turned out a lot differently. Researchers at engineering company Cardno and Bond University have foun... read more

Scientists use Japanese knotweed to make nitrate-free bacon

A plant considered an invasive species in Britain, the Japanese knotweed, has been used by scientists to create a healthier form of red meat. The fast-growing p... read more

NASA will pay $400m to private companies planning to build their own space stations

As NASA gets set to retire the International Space Station by the end of the decade, the U.S. space agency is looking to private companies for a replacement and... read more

Darwin’s short-beak enigma is SOLVED in new study

Pictured: Naturalist Charles Darwin (1809-1882) Charles Robert Darwin was born in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, the fifth of six children of wealthy and well-connecte... read more

Amazon lobbies the government to federally legalize weed after tech giant relaxes its drug testing

Amazon lobbies the government to federally legalize weed after the tech giant relaxes its drug testing as part of huge recruitment drive Amazon will continue to... read more

Apple is working on technology to help diagnose depression, report reveals 

Apple is working on new technology that could be used to help diagnose mental health conditions such as depression and cognitive decline, insiders claim.  Work... read more

NASA Psyche spacecraft will be powered by futuristic electric thrusters emitting a cool blue glow

NASA is sending a spacecraft with a futuristic propulsion system that emits a ‘cool blue glow’, to the metal-rich asteroid Psyche next year. The spa... read more

Netflix launches a FREE plan for Android phones -in Kenya

Streaming giant Netflix has launched a free subscription plan – but only for users in Kenya with an Android phone.  The ad-free plan, which is rolling out to... read more

Stunning photos show last night’s Harvest Moon as it lit up skies around the world

A stunning selection of photographs captured last nights Harvest Moon in all its glory, as the Earth’s natural satellite lit up skies around the world. Â... read more

Spiders: AR app featuring virtual spiders offers cure for arachnophobia

If the thought of being near a spider terrifies you, there’s good news – scientists have created an augmented reality app that overlays a virtual 3D... read more

NASA selects a landing site for its 2023 Moon rover mission

NASA has selected a landing site for its golf cart-sized VIPER rover, which is set to land on the Moon in 2023 in search of traces of water.    The robotic v... read more

Having female siblings may help elephants live longer, study finds

If you’ve ever felt held back in life by an older brother, a new study suggests humans aren’t the only ones.  Today, scientists report that elephan... read more

Archaeology: Maya pyramid near volcano in El Salvador was built as ‘guard against future eruptions’

A Maya pyramid in what is today El Salvador was built in the wake of a giant, climate-cooling volcanic explosion to ‘guard against future eruptions’... read more

Researchers find 3,600 year-old evidence that Tall el-Hammam was destroyed by a ‘cosmic airburst’

Researchers have discovered 3,600-year-old evidence that the ancient city of Tall el-Hammam was destroyed by a ‘cosmic airburst,’ which may have in... read more

Mars is ‘too small’ to retain liquid water, according to a new study

Mars once had flowing liquid water, but is now a dry desert landscape – and this could be because it is too small to retain moisture, according to planeta... read more