Graphene light bulbs will hit the shops later this year
A graphene light bulb, which uses 10% less energy and lasts longer than any light bulb currently on the market, will be available in...
Early humans ranged in height from 4 ft 8 in to 6 ft, just...
A new study challenges the theory that early humans were small and became taller, heavier and longer-legged in time. Early humans, i.e. between 2.5...
Einstein was wrong about ‘spooky action at a distance’, scientists say
Albert Einstein, who believed a particle could only be detected at one point, said he could not support the strange theory that the measurement of...
Co-operative Bank closing 57 branches this year as part of turnaround plan
Co-operative Bank plc said that it will close a further 57 branches this year as part of its turnaround plan, reducing its branch network...
Russian and American start marathon 342-day stay in space
American astronaut Scott Kelly and Russian cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko were taken by the Soyuz spacecraft that successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS)...
Pandas are social animals, contrary to popular belief
Giant Pandas, famous for being solitary animals, are actually quite sociable for long periods, a new study has found. They are nowhere near as...
Most British landmarks switching off lights during Earth Hour
Earth Hour will be celebrated in a big way in the United Kingdom, with several well-known landmarks dimming their lights from 8.30 to 9.30...
BoE’s next move is to increase rates, not cut them, says Mark Carney
Bank of England Governor Mark Carney said on Friday that the UK central bank’s next move is going to be an increase in rates,...
BlackBerry posted impressive quarterly profit but lackluster revenue
BlackBerry Ltd posted mixed quarterly results on Friday.
The company posted revenue on Friday of $660 million - an eight year low. Wall Street analysts...
Madison Square Garden to spin off live sports and entertainment business
Madison Square Garden Co is spinning off its live sports and entertainment businesses from its media business to create two publicly traded companies. The...