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NASA’s captures stunning cluster of stars that resembles a Christmas staple with twinkling lights

NASA shared a new image of star-forming region 2,500 light-years from Earth The Christmas Tree Cluster’ was colorized to look like a real holiday tree RE... read more

The most astonishing videos of Iceland’s incredible – and beautiful – volcanic eruption: Stunning footage shows rivers of magma and flame-filled skies

By Rachael Bunyan Published: 10:47 GMT, 19 December 2023 | Updated: 11:26 GMT, 19 December 2023 Advertisement Astonishing videos show the full scale of the spec... read more

Scientists discover why nails on a chalkboard make us cringe

The sound mimics a cry of distress, triggering an emotional response  Nails on a chalkboard are also delivered at a higher frequency READ MORE: Why fingernail... read more

It’s not just elephants who have long memories… Great apes never forget a face, study reveals

By Xantha Leatham Deputy Science Editor Published: 21:35 GMT, 18 December 2023 | Updated: 21:54 GMT, 18 December 2023 A study has revealed that they can remembe... read more

Talk about striking gold! Rare trio of historic British coins including one dating back to 1257 when Henry III was king is set to sell for £1 MILLION at auction

King Charles II and King Henry III coins are expected to fetch £400,000 each Meanwhile, a Queen Anne gold 5 guineas has been valued at £240,000  By Melody Fl... read more

That’s Ace! The thwacking sound of a tennis racket on a ball can reduce anxiety with its deep bass, subtle crispness and variable pitch

Research suggests listening to tennis balls being hit can reduce anxiety Listening to the ‘deep base note’ of a strike can reduce stress by up to ha... read more

Love junk food? Blame the Black Death: Scientists claim plague that killed 60% of Europeans changed our mouth bacteria

The plague that ravaged Europe in the 14th century led to our love of junk food Experts found it changed the bacteria that live in our mouths today READ MORE: ... read more

Topic: Tracing the Trailblazers: The Founders of Nanomedicine

Being curious, amazed, and creative is something that people have done since the beginning of time. People across continents have been using their natural inter... read more

Metro Bank is down leaving thousands of customers without access to their accounts as online services and mobile app aren’t working just WEEKS after last outage

According to DownDetector, problems at Metro Bank started just after 10am  By Shivali Best For Mailonline Published: 11:24 GMT, 14 December 2023 | Updated: 11:... read more

Explaining SD-WAN For Beginners

SD-WAN stands for Software-defined Wide Area Network. Referring to a type of network connection. Organizations will opt to use SD-WAN to facilitate data sharing... read more

What makes the perfect partner? Scientists reveal how women of different ages envisage the man of their dreams – so, do you fit the bill?

Psychologists suggest there are five stages of love – butterflies, building, assimilation, honesty and stability. Each of these stages has a different imp... read more

WhatsApp now lets you PIN key messages to the top of chats – here’s how to try it

WhatsApp now lets you pin key messages to the top of WhatsApp chats This helps save you time so you can find timely messages more easily  By Shivali Best For M... read more

The pesticides in your Pinot Grigio: Study reveals more than HALF of wines sold on the British high street contain toxic chemicals – so, is your favourite bottle affected?

SIX PESTICIDES  – Feteasca Regala (Romania)   FIVE PESTICIDES – Mimo Moutinho Red Blend (Portugal)  – Marks & Spencer Malbec (France)Â... read more

Scientists develop world’s first ‘mind-reading helmet’ that translates brainwaves into words

Scientists announced the world’s first mind-reading AI that is also portable  The tech translates brainwaves into written text using sensors on the headÂ... read more

Don’t say vegan: People less likely to buy any food when labeled as ‘plant-based’, study finds

When a food gift basket was labeled ‘vegan’ only 20 percent of people chose it But when it was labeled ‘healthy and sustainable’ it had... read more

How much did YOU spend on your pet this year? Survey reveals average amount Americans forked out on cats and dogs in 2023

A survey looked at vet bills, food, treats and luxury items spent on pets Researchers found pet owners reported spending more than they expected READ MORE:  O... read more

AI could provide the ‘ultimate second opinion’ as scientists say it is just as good as doctors at analysing X-rays

AI software can scan X-rays as soon as they are taken with at least 94% accuracy Study believes AI could assist doctors and help with NHS staff shortages By Ji... read more

We should declare a new era on the Moon because humans have become the dominant force changing its environment, scientists say

Astronauts have left behind everything from their footprints, golf balls and flags Scientists say disturbances should be classified as a ‘lunar anthropoce... read more

End of times? ‘Apocalyptic’ locust swarms fill skies of Mexico leaving people fearing Armageddon is near

‘El fin del mundo’ (‘the end of the world’) wrote one local, a theoretical chemist Scientists say locust swarms harm the livelihoods of ... read more

Revealed: The perfect Christmas sandwich, according to ChatGPT – including one VERY surprising ingredient

With just two weeks to go until Christmas Day is finally here, cafe and supermarket shelves are stocked full of festive sandwiches.  From brie and cranberry to... read more

Trying to learn a new language? Use gestures as you speak to help you sound like a local, scientists say

Making pronounced hand gestures helps emphasise the correct parts of words And doing so could help you sound more like a native speaker, experts say By Xantha L... read more

Revealed: The festive items that are slowing down your WiFi – and how to fix it

A new report by Uswitch has revealed the festive items that can stall your signal It claims that fairy lights, tinsel, and even the tree itself can impact speed... read more

Apple is set to release a BRAND NEW iPad next year in desperate attempt to curb slumping sales of its tablet

Apple’s iPad sales have seen a drop in iPad sales due to ‘inflation’ A report claims the tech giant is set to revamp the device with better fe... read more

Popular iPhone model is now considered VINTAGE by Apple (despite only coming out 6 years ago)

1976: Founders Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne created the company on April 1 1976 as they set about selling computer kits to hobbyists, each of whi... read more