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Biblical stories of military campaigns against kingdoms of Israel and Judah are proven

Archaeologists have confirmed Biblical accounts of military campaigns against the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah by reconstructing the direction and/or intensity ... read more

Mars: Organisms could survive on the Red Planet for 280 million years, study says

Ancient microbes could survive for hundreds of millions of years beneath the surface of Mars in ‘suspended animation’, a new study claims.  Experts... read more

Snakebites are responsible for 63,000 deaths every year, study finds

More than 63,000 people died from snakebites in 2019, largely due to a lack of antidote availability in rural areas, a new study has revealed.  The vast majori... read more

International Space Station fires up thrusters to avoid Russian space debris AGAIN

NASA’s International Space Station (ISS) ignited its thrusters for five minutes, five seconds Monday evening in an attempt to maneuver away from the predicted... read more

Ditch the cutlery! Eating with your HANDS ‘improves texture and flavour of food’, scientist claims

Ditch the cutlery! Eating with your HANDS ‘improves the texture and flavour of food’, scientist claims Professor Charles Spence says giving up cutle... read more

Solar eclipse: Stunning photos show the sun over the UK, Italy and Turkey this morning

This morning, stargazers from around the world were treated to a partial solar eclipse. This is when the moon blocks out part of the sun, as it moves in between... read more

Furious Apple customers react to Music and TV+ price hikes

Apple has hiked the prices of its Music and TV+ subscriptions in the UK and the US – and customers are not happy.  In the UK, the cost of Apple TV+ goes fro... read more

Earth’s magnetic signals are converted into sound – with terrifying results 

Have you ever wondered what the Earth’s magnetic field would sound like? The result may not be music to your ears. Scientists at the Technical University ... read more

WhatsApp is back online following an two hour outage

WhatsApp is finally back online following a two hour outage that left users unable to send or receive messages.  The problems started at around 08:20 BST, and ... read more

WhatsApp down in UK today: App service updates

WhatsApp is DOWN: App crashes for frustrated users across the UK – leaving them unable to send or receive messages According to DownDetector, the problems... read more

Key features of IPTV video streaming platforms

People are comfortable with using IPTV/OTT video streaming services. They appeared not long ago, but audiences have already become critical when choosing which ... read more

Why Is Digital Workplace Important?

The workplace is now not just limited to offices. Having a digital workplace can reduce a lot of work. With a digital workplace, you can have a good record of e... read more

Cats can distinguish between speech directed at them and humans, study reveals

Cat got your tongue: Felines can distinguish between speech directed at them and humans, study reveals Cats reacted to owner and stranger saying phrases directe... read more

MailOnline tests HOLOGRAM technology that allows you to beam yourself into meetings in real-time 

Forget Zoom – a new holographic device allows business leaders to beam themselves into meetings in real-time from anywhere in the world. Proto M, created ... read more

Algorithm lets scientists ‘read’ your thoughts by decoding brain scans

AI-powered algorithm lets scientists ‘read’ your thoughts by decoding brain scans: First non-invasive technique could help people who can’t sp... read more

Scientists are developing a ‘human washing machine’ that uses AI to choose a relaxing video for you

If the bubbles, rose petals and scented candles aren’t enough to soothe you after a long day, your dream bath may be just around the corner. Scientists in... read more

Bono FINALLY apologizes after free U2 album automatically downloaded iTunes accounts in 2014

‘I take full responsibility’: Bono FINALLY apologizes after free U2 album ‘Songs of Innocence’ automatically downloaded on more than 500... read more

Oldest human DNA from Britain may have been from a cannibal

The oldest known human DNA from Britain to date represents two distinct groups – one of which may have practiced cannibalism, a new study says.  Researchers ... read more

Scientists discover new ‘oasis of life’ in the Maldives where sharks go to feast on krill 

A new ecosystem has been discovered 1,640 feet (500 metres) down in the depths of the Indian Ocean, where hungry sharks go to feast on krill. Named ‘The ... read more

$300,000 flying car twists 90 degrees to shift from upward flight to forward flight

The concept of a flying car is not new, but an ambitious US company is resolving to be the first to bring it to the market – in just three years.  The Alef M... read more

How to keep your pumpkin fresh for Halloween, according to science

As the evenings get colder and darker, many of us will be preparing for Halloween celebrations this weekend. The quintessential decoration is a pumpkin carved w... read more

£1,800 gaming BED goes on sale in the UK – with built-in TV, storage for consoles, and LED lights

League of Legend-zzzz: £1,800 gaming BED goes on sale in the UK – complete with a built-in TV, storage for consoles, and LED lights The bed comes in three fi... read more

4 Recent Trends In Extended Reality You Wouldn’t Want To Miss

Today’s world is changing a lot faster than it did a decade ago. The same is the case with virtual reality, augmented reality, extended reality, and all other... read more

How to Design for Augmented and Virtual Reality – Brief Guide

With the release of new AR and VR devices, the demand for creating immersive experiences is higher than ever. But designing for these platforms can be challengi... read more