Earth hit by strange ‘gamma-ray burst’ blast of high-energy radiation from the collision of two neutron stars that changes scientists’ understanding of how these cosmic explosions happen Scientists detected a gamma-ray burst that changes their understanding of how these cosmic explosions happen It was believed that GRBs only resulted from the destruction of huge stars, … Read more
Elon Musk’s SpaceX unveils secretive ‘Starshield’ variation of its Starlink satellites that are designed to support the US military Musk’s firm has quietly revealed an ambitious business venture called Starshield SpaceX claims the venture will be dedicated to supporting US national security It will initially focus on hosted payloads, Earth observation and communications By Jonathan Chadwick For … Read more
Twitter offers a $500K advertiser spending match incentive as Elon Musk’s platform struggles to bring back 50 brands – and ad execs say it doesn’t dispel safety concerns Twitter has offered a $500K spending match incentive to advertisers as a way to lure them back to the platform The new plan applies to spending that … Read more
If we could talk to our younger selves, what would we say, what advice would we impart and how would it feel? Well, one woman has an idea after she created an artificial intelligence chatbot of herself as a child by training it to learn what she was like based on a diary written when … Read more
December is almost here, which means Spotify is about to remind you just how embarrassing your listening habits are. The steaming giant’s annual Wrapped feature will reveal the songs you’ve played the most over the year – regardless of whether they’re cool or cringey. Wrapped also showcases your most played albums, artists and podcasts of … Read more
People without hearing can LISTEN to music with new technology that converts tunes into vibrations Scientists designed an algorithm that converts monophonic music into tangible stimuli transmitted as vibrations The vibrations are then sent to a device worn around the wrist, allowing the wearer to feel the music An advanced portable version is in the … Read more
When it comes to futuristic travel, this new ultra-luxury submarine has got to be up there for a way to explore the deep. Capable of carrying three passengers at any one time, the ‘Super Sub’ vessel can dive 984ft (300m) underwater at speeds of up to 10 knots (11mph). That is 3-4 knots faster than … Read more
It is one of life’s enduring frustrations, trying to squeeze the last drops out of a ketchup bottle only to end up splattered in tiny flecks of sauce. Luckily scientists now have some tips on how to stop it happening. A team from the University of Oxford has created a mathematical model to help avoid … Read more
Working mothers ‘feel more guilt than fathers’ because of ‘internalised gender stereotypes, study finds Working mothers feel more guilty than fathers due to ‘stereotypes’, a report said Mothers in a study felt guiltier about working when their sick child was at home Fathers who agree with traditional stereotypes feel less guilt, research shows By Xantha … Read more
You’ve got to flea kidding! 3,700-year-old ivory comb is discovered in Israel, inscribed with a plea to eradicate BEARD LICE The ivory comb was excavated from Tel Lachish in Israel in 2017 But the letters were only noticed earlier this year by an archaeologist It reads: ‘May this tusk root out the lice of the … Read more