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Not offering everyone drinks when getting your own is the most common cause of mealtime arguments

If you get up from the table to grab yourself a drink over the festive period, don’t forget to offer one to the rest of the family. That’s because a... read more

Endangered species of bumblebee has been seen in Devon for the first time in 44 years

Bee-united! Endangered species of bumblebee has been spotted for the first time in 44 years at Devon’s Prawle Point A species of bee has been seen in sout... read more

A Complete Guide to PostgreSQL Change Data Capture (CDC)

PostgreSQL, also referred to as Postgres is one of the most common and widely used open-source relational databases. It is the preferred platform for several us... read more

Mini robots will be deployed along water pipes to spot mains leaks before they happen in new trial

Mini robots will be deployed along water pipes to spot mains leaks before they happen in new trial Scientists are developing ‘pipebots’ to find cracks and w... read more

Why is Mobile App Testing on Low-end Devices Important?

When Quality Assurance teams start working on a mobile app project, the biggest question they have in mind is – what would/should the test environment be ... read more

Women are better at putting themselves in others’ shoes, study shows

Women really may be more empathetic than men, finding it easier to judge other people’s emotions. The age-old stereotype is that women are sensitive, while me... read more

California law BANS Elon Musk’s Tesla from advertising its electric vehicles as ‘full self-driving’ 

Tesla won’t be able to advertise its cars as Full Self-Driving starting next year under a new California law. Senate Bill 1398 was signed into law by Gov.... read more

Number of stay-at-home dads is up by a third, UK stats show 

A rise in stay-at-home dads means a third more men are now raising their children instead of working following the pandemic. There was a ‘monumental’ shift ... read more

Tesla reveals $300 charging pad that holds THREE devices at once

Tesla owner Elon Musk has added a stylish new charging pad to the company’s long list of quirky products.  The $300 ‘Wireless Charging PlatformR... read more

Microbes could be to blame for getting fat at Christmas, study suggests

A new study could explain why you pile on the weight after Christmas while your family members stay skinny – even when they eat the same amount as you.  Rese... read more

Women feel they are expected to sext their partners, study finds

Women who send nude photos of themselves on their smartphone usually do so because they feel it’s expected of them, a study reveals. Researchers at Univer... read more

Hundreds of elderly Brits to be checked for dementia through new pilot scheme in 2023 

Hundreds more people will be checked for dementia as part of a new specialist service being trialled across the country, the NHS has announced. Care home reside... read more

Could YOU pass the M.R. James test?

Christmastide is the time of spirits, when the veils between reality and the Otherworld are thin, or so the ancients believed. The perfect moment, then, to take... read more

Mistletoe produces a ‘gluey’ thread that can seal wounds for DAYS

While mistletoe may be associated with holiday kisses, the Celtic Druids believed the plant had lifesaving powers  – and scientists have confirmed this t... read more

Where is Santa Claus? How to use NORAD’s tracker to follow him this Christmas

Where is Santa Claus? How to use NORAD’s tracker to follow him this Christmas The North American Aerospace Defense Command is tracking Santa Claus’ ... read more

Scientists reveal secrets of glass frogs that HIDE their red blood cells

When tiny glass frogs turn in for the night, they’re able to become transparent by hiding almost 90 percent of their red blood cells.  The colorful areas... read more

NASA purposefully crashes a flying car into the ground and it was ‘destroyed beyond expectations’

While flying cars have long been a vision of science fiction movies, many companies, including NASA, have started turning them into a reality. However, the US s... read more

Experts reveal what crime dramas like CSI, Broadchurch and Line of Duty get wrong

With dramatic deaths, sexy detectives and a nonstop twists and turns, it’s no wonder so many of us love a gritty crime drama. But Dame Professor Sue Black... read more

The environmental impact of your Christmas dinner REVEALED

With Christmas just two days away now, many of us will be looking forward to the feast that awaits us on the 25th. But have you ever stopped to think about the ... read more

How to spot ‘Santa’ in the night sky as the International Space Station passes over the UK

With Christmas just two days away now, children around the world will eagerly be keeping their eyes to the skies in the hopes of seeing Santa on his travels.  ... read more

The 5 Best Free Reverse Phone Lookup Services to See Who Called You

Receiving calls from shady phone numbers put you at risk of fraud. However, choosing to ignore such calls could be a direct insult to your opportunities, client... read more

IT startups that have graduated from the accelerator by Astana Hub and Google for Startups

IT startups that have graduated from the accelerator by Astana Hub and Google for Startups increased their income and entered new markets Astana Hub, an interna... read more

Dolphin breaks the world record after swimming 1,275 MILES around the Mediterranean 

A bottlenose dolphin has broken the world record, after swimming an impressive 1,275 miles (2,053 kilometres) around the Mediterranean. The dolphin, which resea... read more

How to Pick the Right Bitcoin Payment Gateway!

As a brokerage owner, you’re no doubt always looking for ways to make your business more efficient and profitable. One avenue you may not have yet explore... read more