Over 500 million digital identities exposed or stolen in 2015, Symantec says
According to a report by the security firm Symantec, over 500 million digital identities were exposed or stolen last year.
The firm said that...
IMF warns that a Brexit could cause “severe regional and global damage”
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned that a Brexit could result in “severe regional and global damage”.
In its most recent outlook the IMF said...
Tree of life shows astonishing diversity of life on Earth
The tree of life, developed by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, shows the astonishing diversity of life on Earth – how life...
Mega giant rat over two feet long captured in England by pest controller
A mega giant rat more than two feet long has been caught by a professional pest controller in Grimsby, a large seaport in Lincolnshire,...
Giant python over 26 feet long found at construction site longest ever
A giant python over 26 feet (8 metres) long has been found at a construction site in Malaysia. If this reticulated python’s length and...
Alphabet unveils bipedal walking robot with a wide range of skills
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, unveiled a bipedal walking robot, bearing no resemblance to a human, capable of climbing stairs and lifting heavy...
Global wild tiger population recovers significantly since 2010
The global wild tiger population has increased significantly since 2010, rising from 3,200 individuals to 3,890 today, an increase of more than 20%. This...
Neanderthals infected by tropical diseases we carried out of Africa
Neanderthals in Europe were perhaps infected by tropical diseases that we, that is modern humans, carried out of Africa, says a team of scientists...
UK domestic demand for manufacturing and services firms dropped in Q1
According to the latest British Chambers of Commerce's (BCC) Quarterly Economic Survey, domestic *demand dropped for both manufacturing and services companies in the first...
Timber skyscraper 80 floors high called The Toothpick proposed for London
A timber skyscraper 80 floors high - called The Toothpick - has been proposed for London. The 300-metre tall building would be integrated within...