Apple may be working on ‘Pro Mode’ for Macbooks that supercharges speed at the expense of battery life Snippets of code discovered in a new…
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Early human interbreeding may have given some a malaria resistance
Interbreeding of Neanderthals and Denisovans with early modern humans may be to thank for some people’s resistance to infectious diseases like malaria Early humans like…
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Having sex once a week can reduce your risk of early menopause, study shows
Having sex or engaging in regular sexual activity may lower the risk of early menopause, scientists say. Researchers have observed that women taking part in…
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Asteroid horror: Huge killer space rock ‘twice as big as Big Ben’ in close Earth approach
The close approach is set to be on January 18, at around 2.29pm. The rock, which has been named 2009 BH2, is thought to be…
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Asteroid ALERT: NASA tracks a swarm of asteroids barreling towards Earth up to 27,500mph
The asteroids are all heading past Earth on what astronomers have dubbed “close approach” trajectories. NASA’s tracking systems predict the first space rock, Asteroid 2010…
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‘Green snow’ falls on city terrorised by meteor with fears it is ‘space dust’
"Green snow" has fallen on a Russian city terrorised by a meteor seven years ago, prompting fears "space dust" has fallen. Residents of Chelyabinsk captured…
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Ancient Egypt discovery: 4,500-year-old Lebanese pots shed light on Pyramid builders’ life
The Giza Necropolis, or the Giza pyramid complex, towers over the sandy dunes of northeast Egypt as a testament to the might of the Pharaohs.…
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'Crazy cat lady' parasite makes mice less scared of EVERYTHING
‘Crazy cat lady’ parasite that makes mice lose their fear of felines actually makes them less scared of EVERYTHING Experts found infected mice are more…
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More than 1,000 ancient UK woodlands are at risk of being WIPED OUT
More than 1,000 ancient woodlands in the UK are at risk of being WIPED OUT by housing projects and new infrastructure development, charity warns This…
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Scientists discover two ‘super-Earth’ planets that could host alien life
Scientists may have taken a huge step forwards in the search for life beyond our planet, after discovering two ‘potentially habitable’ planets . Researchers from…
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Taal volcano eruption: NASA satellite scans reveal TOXIC sulphur clouds spewing from Taal
Lava, smoke and volcanic ash were seen belching from Taal volcano after two eruptions tore through the fiery mountain since the weekend. NASA satellites over…
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Astronaut posts picture from space and Flat Earthers all make same argument
A NASA astronaut who shared stunning pictures from space has seen the post hijacked by people accusing her of covering up the earth's 'true' form.…
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Milky Way galaxy collision left 11 billion year old clue visible to Earth
Nu Indi (HD 211998) is a star found just 94 lightyears from Earth and is visible in the night sky. And scientists have now discovered…
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Puerto Rico earthquakes: Landscape changed by violent tremors as seen in satellite image
More than 2,000 earthquakes have rocked Puerto Rico since the middle of December, including a huge magnitude-6.6 tremor on January 7. That earthquake killed at…
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Yellowstone volcano: USGS reveals what would happen if Yellowstone volcano erupted
Should the supervolcano lurking beneath Yellowstone National Park ever erupt, it could spell calamity for much of the USA. Deadly ash would spew for thousands…
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'Sextortion' campaign targets users of Google Nest smart camera
‘Sextortion’ campaign targets users of Google Nest smart camera and threatens to upload compromising footage to porn sites if Bitcoin demands are not met Security…
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Washing clothes at 77°F for 30 mins halves microfibre release
Washing clothes at 77°F for half an hour stops them fading and halves the amount of harmful microfibres entering the oceans, study claims Experts tested…
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Solar storms are causing grey whales to become stranded more often
Solar storms are causing grey whales to become stranded as radio waves interfere with their ability to detect the Earth’s magnetic field During high levels…
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‘Broken penis’ cases at ‘record high’ – and certain sex position may be to blame
It’s an injury that many men dread, but new statistics have revealed that a ‘record number’ of men suffered snapped penises last year. NHS figures…
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Asics new smart shoe can make you a better runner
Asics new smart shoe can make you a better runner – and give you performance feedback in real time Would you buy trainers which can…
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NASA update: Search for alien life RAMPED UP as NASA gives Titan update
The space agency has long touted “unique” Titan, which is Saturn’s largest moon and even bigger than the planet Mercury, as a possible home for…
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NASA satellite image: Astronaut snaps eerie alien landscape – Where on Earth is it?
The ISS orbits Earth every 93 minutes, travelling at around 4.76 miles per second (7.66 kilometres per second), so astronauts have to be quick in…
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Life after death: Scientist explains what ACTUALLY happens when you die – VIDEO
Dr Sam Parnia, director of critical care and resuscitation research at NYU Langone School of Medicine in New York City, said dying is “very comfortable”. …
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Space tourism poll: 14 million Britons want to travel into space – Would you leave Earth?
Space companies SpaceX and Virgin Galactic are racing to offer the first orbital flights off-planet for those with the capital to afford the hefty pricetags.…
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Full Moon 2020: When is the next Full Moon? When is the February Snow Moon?
The Wolf Moon peaked over our planet on Friday, January 10, while passing through the planet’s penumbral shadow. The Full Moon eclipse was visible from…
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SpaceX news ‘Lonely’ Japanese billionaire is looking for a girlfriend to fly to Moon with
Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa who will fly on SpaceX’s first trip to the Moon recently announced his break-up with a Japanese actress. Mr Maezawa is…
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Gamma-ray bursts: Why ‘death star’ explosions can strip Earth of its atmosphere
Gamma-rays bursts are just one of the many threats lurking in the depths of space. From killer asteroid impacts to supernova eruptions, Earth is ill-equipped…
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Apple trees from Newton's tree planted by Tim Peake
Trees grown from the seeds of Sir Isaac Newton’s famous apple tree are planted by British astronaut Tim Peake at the iconic physicist’s house after…
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Australia fires: Climate change ‘definitely’ to blame for bushfire spread, expert claims
The Australia fires have killed at least 27 people and as many as one billion animals. The bushfires arrived late last year after what has…
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Space news: Beautiful Mars pictures reveal ‘stormy activity’ at Mars’ frozen north pole
The European Space Agency (ESA) satellite photo depicts swathes of ice, dark troughs and depressions and indications of strong winds and storms. The Martian poles…
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