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Vegan burgers should be served in schools and prions, scientists say

Vegan food should be served in schools, prisons and hospitals to promote its popularity with the general public, a new report argues.  Bringing plant-based b... read more

Mass death of crustaceans in North East may have been caused by new disease, report claims

The mass death of thousands of crabs and lobsters off the UK coast may have been caused by a disease previously unknown to science, a new government report has ... read more

Tim Peake retires as an astronaut

Tim Peake RETIRES: UK spaceman who made history when he became the first British astronaut to walk in space is stepping down from his role at the European Space... read more

Hydrogen-powered plane takes to the skies over the Cotswolds

A hydrogen-powered plane that could usher in an era of environmentally-friendly, ‘guilt-free flying’ has taken to the skies for the first time.  Ai... read more

Al Capone’s sunken speakeasy revealed in haunting photos

Haunting images reveal the wrecked party boat where guests of Al Capone enjoyed booze-fuelled celebrations during prohibition. Built as a lumber barge in 1889, ... read more

Amazon shoppers are saving money on bills with these energy monitoring smart plugs

Spend smarter: Over 55,000 Amazon shoppers are saving money on bills with these energy-monitoring smart plugs – and they’re on sale By Emily Scriven... read more

Deposit scheme for plastic bottles will be unveiled at last… but it WON’T include glass 

Deposit scheme for plastic bottles will be unveiled at last… but it WON’T include glass Scheme will see a small fee – perhaps 20p – charged on p... read more

Scientists discover a new penguin colony from space

There are more than 60 known emperor penguin colonies living on Antarctica’s coastline — but more than half would have remained undiscovered if they had... read more

‘Smart patch’ detects Alzheimer’s in 6 MINUTES

‘Smart patch’ detects Alzheimer’s in 6 MINUTES: Device uses microneedles to look for biomarkers linked to the disease in the person’s sk... read more

Visibility of stars at night is DECLINING by 10% per year thanks to light pollution, study warns

Stargazing could soon become a thing of the past: Visibility of stars in the night sky is DECLINING by 10% per year thanks to light pollution, study warns Resea... read more

Scientists reveal the surprisingly simple task that could reignite the spark in your relationship 

When you’ve been with someone for many years, it’s all too easy to let life get in the way and the spark fizzle out. But, psychologists at the Unive... read more

UV nail polish drying devices can cause cancer-causing mutations, study warns 

A common fixture of nail salons and home beauty kits alike, ultraviolet (UV) nail polish dryers are like little tanning beds for the hands.  These portable la... read more

Britain should eat bread made with BROAD BEANS because it’s more sustainable, scientists say 

Britons should be eating bread made from broad beans as it’s healthier than wheat and benefits the environment, scientists say. Most flour used to make wh... read more

Instagram’s new ‘Quiet Mode’ mutes notifications and sends auto-replies to DMs 

Instagram has launched a new ‘Quiet Mode’ to reduce the number of alerts people see and help users fight smartphone addiction. Rolling out for users... read more

Could ChatGPT be the next Agony Aunt? MailOnline asks the AI bot for help with dating dilemmas

Have you been ghosted by someone you met on Hinge recently? Having an affair and don’t know how to break it to your partner? Afraid of being single foreve... read more

Astronomers release a ‘gargantuan’ survey of our Milky Way galaxy

Our majestic Milky Way and its colossal tapestry of some 3.32 billion celestial objects has been captured in unprecedented detail and shared with the world. In ... read more

Bizarre cloud over Bursa resembles female genitalia 

People in Bursa, Turkey, were in for a surprise this morning, when a bizarre pink cloud materalised in the skies.  The circular cloud appeared at sunrise, and ... read more

Boston Dynamics robot helps with construction in new video

If you’re a construction worker, Boston Dynamics’ humanoid robot could soon be coming for your job.  New footage from the Massachusetts firm showsÂ... read more

Brief Guide on Automated Sandblasting System

Nowadays, many specialists spend money on high-end automated sandblasting equipment to get the most significant surface preparation done quickly. Technology gre... read more

Portrait of an 8-year-old Neanderthal boy who lived more than 30,000 years ago is REVEALED

The face of an eight-year-old Neanderthal boy who died more than 30,000 years ago has been reconstructed by scientists who used a skull initially found in the ... read more

How Covid pandemic led to a boom in young women freezing their eggs over body-clock concerns

How Covid pandemic led to a boom in young women who freeze their eggs by increasing concerns over ticking body-clock One fertility clinic said it saw a ‘signi... read more

Meta WILL ‘free the nipple’: Facebook and Instagram are lifting ban on bare breasts

Meta is ‘freeing the nipple’ at the recommendation of its Oversight Board that determined the ban on bare breasts ‘hindered expression for wom... read more

Forget lullabies! Study reveals that listening to upbeat songs can help you to fall asleep 

When trying to drift gently off to sleep, not everyone would opt to listen to an air guitar classic by Bryan Adams. But almost a third of the songs people use t... read more

Scientists discover over 250 fossilised dinosaur eggs – suggesting they nested together like birds

A hatchery containing 256 fossilised dinosaur eggs has been discovered in India, suggesting the beasts nested together, just like modern birds. Researchers in ... read more