Category: Technology

Across large parts of the UK, the native red squirrel has been replaced by the grey squirrel, a North American species. As well as endangering reds, grey squirrels pose a threat to our woodlands because of the damage they cause to trees. New research from my colleagues and I compared the gut bacteria of red […]

Scarbo Vintage Electric SV Rover is the world’s first street-legal Hypertruck with cutting-edge performance. Electric SV Rover by Scarbo Vintage, born from a legacy of bespoke automotive mastery, this beast combines classic style with amazing performance for an unmatched off-road experience. Scarbo Vintage Crafted in Southern California with no shortcuts, it’s built to conquer rugged trails and desert sands […]

Dutch motorist Tim Hansenn was fined 380 euros for using his phone while driving. But there was one problem: He wasn’t using his phone at all. In an interview with Belgian news outlet HLN last week, as well as in a blog post on his company’s website, Hansenn explained how he was the inadvertent victim […]

A new study published in Nature Astronomy describes the most luminous object ever observed by astronomers. It is a black hole with a mass of 17 billion Suns, swallowing a greater amount of mass than the Sun every single day. It has been known about for several decades, but since it is so bright, astronomers […]

Our Earth is around 4.5 billion years old. Way back in its earliest years, vast oceans dominated. There were frequent volcanic eruptions and, because there was no free oxygen in the atmosphere, there was no ozone layer. It was a dynamic and evolving planet. Scientists know all of this – but, of course, there are […]

People have been using smartphones for over a decade and some of us, inevitably, have dropped our devices in the sink, toilet, or mud. For years, many people believed that placing a wet device in a bowl of rice would help absorb the moisture. Technology experts have long debunked this urban legend, and now Apple […]

In today’s interconnected world, space technology forms the backbone of our global communication, navigation and security systems. Satellites orbiting Earth are pivotal for everything from GPS navigation to international banking transactions, making them indispensable assets in our daily lives and in global infrastructure. However, as our dependency on these celestial guardians escalates, so too does […]

Apple froze development of its new foldable iPhone after screens provided by manufacturers did not meet the company’s strict testing standards, according to a report by Chinese technology blogger Fixed Focus Digital. The report claimed that Apple tested a number of foldable devices from other companies as part of its research and development process, which […]

Why do men strongly outperform women at “mindsports” such as chess and bridge? Mindsports mainly use the brain and require skills such as memory, critical thinking, problem solving, strategic planning, mental discipline and judgment. Without physical differences in strength, how do we explain why the top level of such games tends to be dominated by […]

The State-of-the-art Full Video LED Court The NBA unveiled the state-of-the-art full video LED court that will be used for AllStar 2024 events, at Lucas Oil Stadium. The high-performance, immersive sports full video LED floor is designed to enhance the fan experience in-arena and on broadcast through its interactive displays. During each event, visual effects […]