The traditional view The traditional ‘Out of Africa’ model suggests that modern humans evolved in Africa and then left in a single wave around 60,000 years ago. The model often holds once modern humans left the continent, a brief period of interbreeding with Neanderthals occurred. This explains why individuals of European and Asian heritage today … Read more
Pilot uses fighter jet technology to design helmet that tells skiers how fast they are going, where they are and let’s them chat to friends on video Alon Getz designed new technology as part of his start-up company RideOn Having worked in the military, he used his expertise to develop the helmet ‘Mohawk’ designed to … Read more
DNA – deoxyribonucleic acid – is widely known as the molecule found in the nucleus of all our cells that contains genetic information. It is shaped like a double-helix and made of small sections called nucleotides. Each nucleotide contains a nucleobase, a sugar, and a phosphate group. The sugar component in this particular molecule is … Read more
Move over, hoverboards. A new pair of hovershoes unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show could soon replace your scooter, bike and skateboard – just don’t try to take them for a spin in the rain. Called the Motokick hover shoes, the $200 self-balancing skates slip underneath your shoes to propel users at speeds of up … Read more
The countries most likely to be responsible an outbreak of a contagious killer virus such as Zika or dengue have been revealed by scientists. Researchers have created heat maps to show viral hot-spots around the world, by working out which animals are most likely to spread illnesses and where. The maps show where existing flaviviruses … Read more
Giant volcanic eruptions on Jupiter’s moon Io have been spotted by NASA‘s Juno probe. On Dec. 21, during winter solstice, four of Juno’s cameras captured images of the Jovian moon Io, the most volcanic body in our solar system, on the mission’s 17th flyby of the gas giant. Stunned researchers say they hit the jackpot by … Read more
‘Sinister’ Chinese mussel that can smother scallops and oysters has made its way into British waters Asian date mussels have distinctive zig-zag markings on their tiny shells They were first found in China and have caused problems all over the world Dense mats of the mussels can suffocate scallops, oysters and seagrass By Colin Fernandez, … Read more
Three former Google employees believe that artificial intelligence could be the secret to making you happier at work. Their startup, called Humu, uses machine learning to parse through employee data and then ‘nudges’ workers to help them improve in areas that might make their work lives better, according to the New York Times. Nudges are … Read more
A bandage that generates a gentle electrical current could help wounds heal four times faster, research suggests. The electronic device, which has yet to be named, was wrapped around the chests of rats who had a cut on their backs. Every time the rodents took a breath, an electrical pulse was generated, which was found … Read more
While fireworks might be a sign of celebration for humans, they don’t elicit quite the same reaction from dogs. Dogs have a very acute sense of hearing, making some everyday events like fireworks and thunderstorms troublesome for canines, as they can be too loud for them. However, Ford may have developed a solution with its … Read more
Storms and floods are causing almost 200 sunken wooden war vessels to move. The underwater skeletons of 185 wooden ships, referred to as ghost vessels, were deliberately sunk or have been left to decompose for hundreds of years. Over time, the wrecks, which include ships from the Revolutionary War and Civil War, have transformed an … Read more
Felipe Massa races a peregrine falcon in Formula E car… but who took the chequered flag when he took on the fastest animal on earth? Massa attempted to outrun a peregrine falcon in a Formula E car in Saudi Arabia Former F1 driver Massa has switched to the electric series for the coming season The … Read more
A square jaw, strong brow, thin lips and a broader nose are seen as signs of talent and competence, a new study has found. The features, associated with increased levels of the male hormone testosterone, are seen as assertive and markers of virility indicative of professional prowess. Members of the public were asked to rate … Read more