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Children as young as THREE who watch violent TV do worse at secondary school, study warns

Watching violent television programmes from a young age has been scientifically linked to poor performance at secondary school.Researchers from the University of Montreal analysed the content [...]

Psychologists reveal why we are scared of heights, small spaces and creepy-crawlies

It's the time of year again when many reality TV fans will cosy up every night to watch their favourite celebrities scream on 'I'm a [...]

What is an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) and its uses beyond Mining

ASIC full form is an "application-specific integrated circuit.” As mentioned in the name, this type of circuit is prepared for some specific purpose. When you [...]

Pig aggression reduced when a bystander pig steps in, study finds

Piggy in the middle! Bizarre study reveals that when two pigs are fighting, a bystander pig can intervene to reduce tensionStudy shows complex social groups [...]

These bizarre objects are all health gadgets – but can you work out what they’re meant to treat?

Genie's lamp that makes a splashNosebuddy, £17.99, mad-hq.comThis genie’s lamp-like device is a neti pot, used to flush out the sinuses and ease congestion. You [...]

Tunnel found under temple may lead to the tomb of Egypt’s last pharaoh Cleopatra

A tunnel has been discovered hiding beneath Egypt's ancient Taposiris Magna Temple, or 'Great tomb of Osiris,' which may lead to the long-lost tomb of [...]

Full-page ad in New York Times claims Tesla poses ‘life-threatening danger to children’

January 22, 2018 in Culver City: A Tesla Model S hit the back of a fire truck parked at an accident in Culver City around 8:30 am [...]

What your favourite song lyrics say about your romantic attachment style

When going out on a first date, you might think the best topics to chat about are hobbies and interests.But a new study suggests that [...]

Low-frequency bass gets people on the dancefloor, study finds

Low frequency bass really does get us dancing – even when we can't even hear it, a new study shows. Researchers in Canada monitored people's dancing [...]

From New Girl to Suits: All the shows and films BLOCKED under Netflix’s new ad-supported plan

Netflix officially launched its £4.99-a-month subscription service in the UK last week, with 30 second adverts shown during films and TV shows. 'Basic with Ads' is £11 cheaper [...]

The Amazon Echo Buds are HALF-PRICE at just £59.99 – that’s the lowest price ever

Hurry! The Amazon Echo Buds are HALF-PRICE at just £59.99 - that's the lowest price everBy Emily Scrivener For Mailonline Published: 14:20 GMT, 7 November [...]

Hurry! The Amazon Echo Buds are HALF-PRICE at just £59.99 – that’s the lowest price ever

Hurry! The Amazon Echo Buds are HALF-PRICE at just £59.99 - that's the lowest price everBy Emily Scrivener For Mailonline Published: 14:09 GMT, 7 November [...]

‘World’s most advanced’ humanoid robot says she’ll have working legs in less than a year

With her eerily realistic facial expressions and movements, Ameca has been billed as the world's most advanced humanoid robot.But if that wasn't impressive enough, soon [...]

What is Mastodon? Everything you need to know about Twitter’s rival

Hundreds of thousands of users have been flocking to a little-known social media rival called Mastodon following Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter last month. Mastodon – [...]

NASA will launch a huge flying saucer-like inflatable heat shield into space this week

If humans are to one day land safely on Mars, engineers are going to have to invent a spacecraft that can slow down enough to [...]

Amazon will put off users with its new fee for choosing music on Alexa, consumer watchdog warns

Amazon will put off users with its new fee for choosing music on Alexa, consumer watchdog warnsWatchdog warns Amazon may lose customers over the extra [...]

Top 5 use cases for RPA in 2023 that save time and money

Time and money are two of the most important aspects of any business from all across the world put their main focus on these two [...]

The Difference Between Multi-Spindle and Single-Spindle Machine

There are two main types of machine tools: multi-spindle machines and single-spindle machines. Multi-spindle machines have multiple spindles, while single-spindle machines only have one spindle. [...]

5 Tips to Select Right CNC Machining Services

If you are in the market for CNC machining services, it is important to select the right provider. There are many factors to consider when [...]

How to find the best B2B panel provider is near you

Starting a business is not tricky. But making it profitable is more challenging. Everyone wants better-qualified searches. So you have to use the services of [...]

Mountains of garments promised to be reused by brands like H&M are flooding the streets of Ghana

Parts of Africa are drowning in millions of used garments the fast fashion industry ships over each year - even though big names like H&M [...]

TikTok is DOWN! Hundreds of thousands of users worldwide hit with an outage

TikTok is DOWN! Hundreds of thousands of users worldwide hit with an outage - the SECOND time the app has crashed this weekTikTok went down [...]

Check your bonfire for hedgehogs! Experts warn animals are using log piles to stay warm and dry

If you're lighting up a bonfire this weekend, don't forget to check it for hedgehogs first.Experts at the British Hedgehog Preservation Society have warned that the [...]

An omen? Rare lunar eclipse will create blood red moon on Election Day next Tuesday

An omen? Rare lunar eclipse will create blood red moon on Election Day next Tuesday — and it will be the last for the next [...]

More ads, $8/month blue ticks and an EDIT button: What Elon Musk’s Twitter could look like

Elon Musk's $44billion (£38bn) takeover of Twitter was finally confirmed last week, and the new CEO has wasted no time making changes to the popular [...]

Netflix launches £4.99/month subscription with 30-second-long adverts DURING films and TV shows

Netflix has officially launched its £4.99-a-month subscription service in the UK, with 30 second adverts during films and TV shows. 'Basic with Adverts' is £11-a-month less than [...]

Scientists say Earth needs to prepare for an alien encounter NOW before it’s too late

While Halloween may be over, scientists don't want us to let our guards down when it comes to the potential for extraterrestrial life.A new group [...]

The science of fireworks – and why you may not see any blue ones on Bonfire Night

With Bonfire Night coming up tomorrow, many of us will be looking forward to getting togged up and going out to watch some fireworks.When gazing [...]

Mammal species in Britain have increased from prehistoric times, study finds

Amid all the warnings over the threat to animals from destructive humans, it is some rare good news.The number of mammal species in Britain is [...]

What is SSD, and why is data recovery vital?

SSD stands for Solid State Drives. SSD is a modern storage device used in computers. SSDs are more effective because they use flash-based memory from [...]

Harvard expert who stitched baby monkeys’ eyes shut also rips them from their mother’s arms

The Harvard neuroscientist who came under fire last month for stitching infant monkeys' eyes shut is again being condemned by her peers for another experiment [...]

Tonga underwater volcanic eruption produced the highest plume on RECORD, study reveals

The Tonga volcanic eruption in January produced the highest ever recorded plume, scientists have confirmed.Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai, an underwater volcano in the South Pacific, released an [...]

The 50 most beautiful baby names backed by science

Choosing the right name for your baby is similar to solving a math problem that results in a different answer each time, but science has [...]

Grotesque model ‘Mindy’ reveals what humans could look like thanks to our reliance on technology

Hunchbacked and wide-necked with a 'text-claw thumb': Grotesque model 'Mindy' reveals what humans could look like in the year 3000 thanks to our reliance on [...]

TikTok reveals staff in China will be able to SPY on UK user data from next month

TikTok has announced an update to its privacy policy this week that will allow staff in China to spy on UK user data. Elaine Fox, TikTok's [...]

5 Most Expensive Smartphones from Samsung Available in the Market

Samsung is one of the world's leading smartphone manufacturers, offering both high-end and affordable models. While most people are aware of their more affordable devices, [...]