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Chile’s Atacama Desert is a graveyard for the world’s junk – and it is threatening science

Chile’s Atacama Desert is a barren landscape that has become a graveyard for the world’s garbage, and the mountains of clothes, cars and shoes could... read more

Plastic pollution in the ANTARCTIC is now as bad as everywhere else on Earth

Scientists have discovered that plastic pollution in Antarctica is as bad as everywhere else on the planet. The University of Oxford team found microplastics in... read more

Amazing sped-up video of a solar eclipse shows the moon whizzing by the sun

An amazing sped-up video caught the moon whizzing by the sun during an eclipse that was only seen in space. The sun-observing GOES satellite and its SUVI (Solar... read more

Beyond Meat’s Pennsylvania plant may be riddled with deadly bacteria

Beyond Meat’s Pennsylvania processing plant could be riddled with bacteria – leaked documents claim Listeria and mold had been found in the facility... read more

Best Black Friday PS5 and Xbox deals 2022: Plus sales and offers on Call of Duty, FIFA 23 and more 

Best Black Friday PS5 and Xbox deals 2022: Plus sales and offers on Call of Duty, FIFA 23 and more By Shivali Best For Mailonline Published: 15:22 GMT, 25 Novem... read more

Motion Smoothing: Here’s how film fans can turn OFF ‘soap opera effect’

A feature built-in to your smart TV known as motion smoothing could be ruining your cinematic viewing experience without you even knowing it.  ‘Motion Sm... read more

Do YOU have what it takes to become an astronaut? MailOnline reveals the key criteria

While many children grow up dreaming of becoming an astronaut, very few people see this dream become a reality.  This week, the European Space Agency (ESA) ann... read more

Interviewers are less likely to hire people if they can’t place their accent, study finds

Interviewers are less likely to hire candidates with an accent they can’t place, a study has revealed. Researchers from the University of Queensland in Br... read more

Covid-like virus is discovered lurking in bats in southern China

A Covid-like virus discovered lurking in bats in southern China is one of five with the potential to jump to humans, scientists say.  The virus, known as BtS... read more

Cannabis plants could help fight climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide

Smoke on this! Cannabis plants could help fight climate change because they absorb carbon dioxide more than TWICE as effectively as trees Hemp plants capture up... read more

Appendage with long bony fingers found on Brazilian beach sparks fears it belongs to an alien

An appendage that washed ashore on a beach in Brazil this week sparked fear among a couple who said it ‘looks like ET’s hand’ when they found... read more

More than 20,000 excess deaths were recorded in Western Europe during the summer’s heatwaves

More than 20,000 excess deaths were recorded in France, Germany, Spain and the UK during this summer’s heatwaves, a new report has revealed. Excess deaths... read more

3D scanners could AXE 100ml liquid limits in airports by 2024

Airport security is about to get a lot faster thanks to new ‘cutting-edge’ technology that scans your hand luggage.  The tech, now being trialled ... read more

Mercedes is charging $1,200/year for quicker acceleration in its cars 

German carmaker Mercedes has sparked controversy by introducing a $1,200 (£990) per-year subscription to unlock enhanced performance in its cars.  The yearly ... read more

NASA’s Orion went DARK for 47 minutes – but not before sharing new images of the moon

NASA unexpectedly lost communication with Orion early Wednesday morning, leaving ground teams in the dark for 47 minutes, but the capsule beamed back fascinatin... read more

Scientists create smart BANDAGE that can heal wounds faster with electrical stimulation and sensors

Scientists have created a smart ‘band-aid’ that uses electrical currents to heal wounds 25 percent faster than traditional methods by stimulating ti... read more

Simple supermarket swaps you can make to cut your ‘carbon calories’ 

Whether it’s turning off lights when not using them or deciding to walk instead of drive, many of us try to take measures to reduce our carbon footprint. ... read more

Ancient virus that has lain frozen in Siberian permafrost for 48,500 years is revived 

An ancient virus that has lain frozen in the Siberian permafrost for 48,500 years has become the oldest ever revived so far, scientists say. It is among seven t... read more

This Blink security bundle is on sale 58% off this Amazon Black Friday Sale 

Smart home deals: This Blink security camera bundle is UNDER £50 in the Amazon Black Friday Sale (save a massive 58% off) By Emily Scrivener For Mailonline Pub... read more

NFT game development and why use NFT in games

Recently, NFT games have become increasingly popular, and NFT gaming solutions allow you to create them in the best quality. In our article on NFT gaming, we wi... read more

Top 6 Disadvantages of 3D Printing in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Although 3D printing technology has some groundbreaking advantages in the field of pharmaceuticals, it also carries with it a few disadvantages. Below lies some... read more

More than 330 pounds of GARBAGE is found in the stomach of whale that died in Nova Scotia

A sperm whale died a ‘slow and painful’ death on the shores of Nova Scotia earlier this month after ingesting 330 pounds of trash compacted in its s... read more

Ancient Roman coin thought to be fake now authenticated – and proves existence of ‘forgotten’ leader

Ancient Roman coin thought to be FAKE after being discovered in Transylvania over 300 years ago is almost certainly authentic – and proves the existence o... read more

Study reveals Britain’s greenest areas, with Exeter, Islington and Bristol topping the list

Exeter, Islington and Bristol are the top three greenest urban areas in Britain, according to a new study. But while the Exonians get to enjoy plenty of luscio... read more