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Nuclear fusion could power homes by 2030: Vancouver company announces method to compresses plasma

California scientists announced a breakthrough that could commercialize nuclear fusion in a few decades, but a Vancouver-based company has a method that claims to power [...]

Early humans first walked upright in the TREES and not on the ground, study claims

Early humans first walked upright in the TREES and not on the ground as previously thought, study claimsIt's long been thought humans became bipedal as [...]

‘Vagina on a chip’ mimics biome of organ so scientists can test drugs for bacterial infections

Scientists have created the first 'vagina on a chip' to help test drugs for bacterial infections that plague 30 percent of women worldwide.The innovation features [...]

Hundreds Yeti coolers lost when a shipping container spilled are washing up in Alaska

Yetis have been spotted from Seattle to Alaska.Hundreds of luxury-branded coolers are washing up on shorelines after a freight ship spilled cargo containers into the [...]

Nature reveals the 10 people who helped shaped science stories in 2022

Ten people who helped shape the biggest science stories of 2022 have been revealed by the scientific journal Nature. Dr Muhammad Mohiuddin is included on the [...]

SpaceX launched FIFA World Cup official match footballs into SPACE on a Falcon 9 rocket

The official Qatar World Cup football was sent to space aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket before the tournament kicked off, it has been revealed. Qatar [...]

What do Twitter’s gold, grey and blue ticks mean?

If you use Twitter, it's likely you've spotted a range of new coloured ticks on the platform this week. Twitter accounts can now feature a gold [...]

Geminid Meteor Shower will peak this evening with up to 150 shooting stars every hour

Skygazers have a chance tonight to enjoy what NASA calls the 'best meteor shower of the year' and 'the cosmos' annual gift to sky watchers'. The [...]

Texas gamer has the world’s largest collection of VIDEO GAMES – with an estimated worth of $2.1M

It is the largest collection of video games in the world, worth a whopping $2.1 million (£1.69 million) - but the owner insists he is [...]

James Webb spots spiral galaxies from the early universe’s ‘cosmic noon’ period

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is helping scientists unravel the mystery of spiral galaxies and has captured a detailed image of several that belong [...]

First domesticated cats traced back 12,000 years to the ‘Fertile Crescent region’

Cats are one of the most popular pets in the world, but felines were only domesticated because of society's first civilizations transitioning from hunting to [...]

Identifies of skeletons found in sarcophagi below the ashes of Notre Dame Cathedral fire REVEALED

Intrigued by tales of Quasimodo, fascinated by the gargoyles, or on a pilgrimage to see the Crown of Thorns said to have rested on Jesus' [...]

NASA’s Perseverance rover records audio evidence of dust tornadoes over 387 feet tall on Mars

Dust tornadoes over 387feet (118m) tall are skimming along the surface of Mars, scientists have found.Known as 'dust devils', these whirlwinds swirl around at speeds [...]

More than 160 mysterious Nazca geoglyphs are discovered in Peru

Researchers have discovered another 168 geoglyphs made in the soil of Peru's Nazca Desert, known as the Nazca lines. The newly-discovered drawings – identified by a [...]

Care patients in Britain will see at home visits replaced by a call from an AI VOICE ASSISTANT

Care patients in Britain will see at home visits replaced by a call from an AI VOICE ASSISTANT, in trial that could 'reduce A&E visits [...]

‘Major breakthrough’ in the decades-long quest to harness nuclear fusion will be announced TODAY

The US Department of Energy is set to announce a 'major scientific breakthrough' in a decades-long quest to harness nuclear fusion, the energy that powers [...]

Scientists discover the key genes linked to successful RACEHORSES

Scientists have pinpointed a set of genes in successful racehorses, which may help breed more powerful entries for horse racing competitions. Researchers compared the genomes of [...]

Theragun Mini (2nd Generation) review post-workout recovery

Theragun Mini (2nd Generation) review: Proven to relieve aches, pains and speed up muscle recovery Mail Best puts the massage gun to the testBy Emily [...]

Women with ‘vocal fry’ like the Kardashians are seen as less intelligent and attractive, study finds

Many celebrities, like Kim Kardashian, Paris Hilton and Julia Fox, speak with 'vocal fry' - a raspy, low voice that drags out certain syllables.The low drawl [...]

Britons walked 1,588 MILES on average this year, report reveals

Britons walked 1,588 MILES on average this year - enough to get you from Lands' End to John O'Groats and almost back again, report revealsOur [...]

Huge 460ft-wide ‘Christmas Asteroid’ will skim past Earth this week – how YOU can see it

A space rock up to 460ft-wide and dubbed the 'Christmas asteroid' will race past the Earth this festive season.The object, which poses no threat to [...]

iPhone will HAVE to come with USB-C charging cable by December 2024

All iPhones sold in the European Union (EU) must be able to charge with USB-C cables by 28 December 2024.A new law has been written in [...]

Why IS it so cold in Britain?

Why IS it so cold? The weather system that is causing the 'Troll from Trondheim' - and how it compares to the worst weather EVER [...]

Illegal Christmas lights being sold on Amazon and eBay could put you at risk of fires

Think twice before buying your Christmas lights online: Illegal tree decorations being sold on AliExpress, Amazon, eBay and Wish could put you at risk of [...]

US vegetable prices increase nearly 40% because of drought and inflation

Americans are paying nearly 40 percent more for vegetables this year than in 2021 - and experts blame climate change and the nation's ongoing inflation.A [...]

Colossal cosmic smokescreen studded with stars spotted by the Hubble telescope

The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a stunning image of a cosmic smokescreen located around 5,000 light-years from Earth - one light-year is more than [...]

Humpback whale named Moon travels from Canada to Hawaii with a broken spine

A humpback whale with a broken spine defied all odds when it completed a 3,000-mile journey from Canada to Hawaii doing the breaststroke.Nicknamed Moon, the [...]

Creepy concept video shows human farms with hundreds of birthing pods that grow babies

A birthing facility that can grow up to 30,000 babies a year inside artificial wombs could solve the world's low birth rates, which Elon Musk [...]

iPhone tricks to make sure your smartphone doesn’t shut down this winter

With much of the country covered in a blanket of snow this week, many of us will be tempted to whip out our phones for [...]

Say goodbye to foggy glasses! Gold coating stops condensation forming on eyewear

Say goodbye to foggy glasses! Scientists develop an ultrathin gold-based coating that stops condensation forming on eyewearThe ultra-thin, gold-based transparent layer is able to convert [...]

NASA photos show incredible moment Orion splashed back down to Earth

NASA has shared new photos of the incredible moment the Orion space capsule returned to Earth after flying around the moon. The unmanned Orion capsule splashed [...]

TV scientist accused of FAKING data in a major dinosaur study

A scientist who starred in a David Attenborough documentary has been accused of faking data in a major study about the extinction of the dinosaurs.Robert [...]

Experts reveal how nuclear fusion could pave the way for unlimited clean energy

It could help tackle climate change, speed up a trip to Mars, and relinquish Vladimir Putin's vice-like energy grip on the West. In short, nuclear fusion [...]

Space firm completes first successful test flight – but a ticket on board will cost $200,000

A space tourism firm has completed the first successful test flight of its balloon, which saw it float 23 miles (37 kilometres) into the stratosphere.Madrid-based [...]

Clinics sell egg freezing that is unlikely to work, expert says

Clinics are giving false hope to childless women by selling egg freezing that is unlikely to work, expert saysEgg-freezing clinics are 'preying' on women's anxieties, [...]

The Impact of Silicone Molding Across Industries

There are many different types of molding, but one of the most popular is silicone molding. This process can create moldings for various applications, including [...]