Weak mussels: Decreased iron levels in seawater due to climate change makes the molluscs loosen their grip on rocks, study shows By Ian Randall For Mailonline Published: 13:02 BST, 29 July 2020 | Updated: 13:02 BST, 29 July 2020 Decreased iron levels in seawater due to climate change is making mussels loosen their grip on … Read more
Why ‘leaves on the line’ cause train delays: Tannins from fallen foliage break down to create an ‘ultra-low-friction’ black paste on the rails Tannins exist in high concentrations in the leaves of some plant species Chemicals create an slippery black paste when exposed to water and steel This cuts friction between railway wheels and the … Read more
A compact appliance that creates barista-quality coffee fast: Our review of the brand new NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto Genio S pod coffee machine The NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto Genio S by Krups is an excellent buy if you’re on a budget, have limited space and want a delicious coffee fast without the fuss Coffee devotees may find … Read more
What makes a relationship successful? AI reveals sexual satisfaction and commitment are predictors of a relationship’s success after analyzing over 11,000 couples AI has revealed predictors of a happy relationship in a first-of-its-kind study The team fed the system data from over 11,000 couples to find the results It showed that knowing your partner is … Read more
Tens of thousands of people have flocked to Las Vegas for more than 50 years to feast their eyes on the latest technology – but that all changes next year. Organizers of the wildly popular Consumer Electronics Show (CES) announced that the 2021 tech conference will be held ‘online-only’ due to the coronavirus pandemic. Although … Read more
Trained sniffer dogs can detect coronavirus in human swab samples with 94 per cent success rate, study shows Researchers from Germany trained army dogs to sniff out infected samples Canines are known to be able to smell signs of various diseases and even cancer Dogs could potentially be used alongside laboratory tests to help stop … Read more
Mums and dads over 70 have thicker grey matter in their brains than people who had never had kids, scientists report. Australian researchers used magnetic resonance imaging to examine differences in grey matter thickness related to parenthood in late life, for both sexes. Grey matter is mostly found on outer-most layer of the brain, or cortex, … Read more
Richard Branson-owned space firm Virgin Galactic has unveiled the design of the cabin and seats for its SpaceShipTwo VSS Unity, that will take the company’s first fee-paying astronauts to the edge of space. Each seat in the six-person cabin has two personal windows for a view of the Earth below and ‘mood lighting’ linked to … Read more
Trained sniffer dogs can detect coronavirus in human swab samples with 94 per cent success rate, study shows Researchers from Germany trained army dogs to sniff out infected samples Canines are known to be able to smell signs of various diseases and even cancer Dogs could potentially be used alongside laboratory tests to help stop … Read more
Hedonism is good for you: Giving in to temptation every now and again leads to a happier, more successful and more satisfying life, study shows Swiss psychologists polled people about their goals, wellbeing and habits They concluded that self-control is not the only way to an ultimately fulfilling life The ability to experience pleasure and enjoyment … Read more