Red Deer entered outer islands of Scotland 5000 years ago from Europe
Red deer (Cervus elaphus) entered the outer islands of Scotland about 5000 years ago, say researchers from Cardiff University. Most likely, they were brought...
Half of World Heritage sites facing serious threat warns WWF
Almost half of all our World Heritage sites are facing serious threats from harmful industrial activities, a new World Wildlife Fund (WWF) report warns....
How Hannibal crossed the Alps mapped thanks to animal manure
After centuries of disagreements regarding Hannibal’s route across the Alps, an international team of scientists has managed to trace his precise path by literally...
Ritual human sacrifice fuelled social inequality showing religion had a dark side
Ritual human sacrifice fuelled social inequality, helping individuals at the top of the social ladder to maintain power over those below them, says a...
Barclays finally supports Apple Pay, last major UK bank to do so
Barclays has partnered with Apple to become the last major bank in the UK to support the contactless payment system Apple Pay.
The Apple Pay...
Alien life might be orbiting red dwarf stars say SETI scientists
Alien life might well be orbiting red dwarf stars say SETI scientists, who announced that their vast search of our Universe for extraterrestrial life...
Touching robots in private parts can turn on humans sexually study finds
Touching the private parts of robots that look like us can turn on humans, i.e. sexually arouse us, a new study has found. When...
Potential Port Talbot buyer has had “very encouraging” talks with the UK government
Sanjeev Gupta, head of the Liberty Group, said that he has had "very encouraging" talks with the UK Government about a potential acquisition of...
Alaska Air Group acquiring Virgin America Inc for $2.6 billion in cash
Alaska Air Group is acquiring Virgin America Inc for $2.6 billion (£1.8 billion) in cash as part of an effort to strengthen the airline...
Tesla has already received over 276,000 pre-orders for its ‘low-cost’ Model 3 electric car
According to Elon Musk, Tesla has already received over 276,000 pre-orders for its highly anticipated Model 3 electric car.
The California-based automotive firm just...