A popular YouTuber has created the first functioning lightsaber, using propane gas burning at around 4,000°C to create a retractable plasma beam. Canadian James Hobson, known as ‘the Hacksmith’, has a following of ten million subscribers and works on turning popular science fiction items into reality. Inspired by a love of Star Wars, he has previously made … Read more
A real-life space oddity: ‘Asteroid’ hurtling towards Earth may be a piece of rocket that was jettisoned during attempted moon landing in 1966 A telescope discovered ‘asteroid 2020 SO’ hurtling towards Earth last month Now scientists believe the object is part of an Atlas Centaur 7 rocket from 1966 The rocket propelled NASA’s Surveyor 2 to … Read more
The Haunting Of Alma Fielding Kate Summerscale Bloomsbury Circus £18.99 Rating: Kiss Myself Goodbye: The Many Lives Of Aunt Munca Ferdinand Mount … Read more
David Tennant turns out a chilling performance as a real-life serial killer in Stan’s terrifying new series Des By Demeter Stamell For Daily Mail Australia Published: 10:32 BST, 25 September 2020 | Updated: 10:32 BST, 25 September 2020 David Tennant turns out a bone-chilling performance as real-life serial killer Dennis ‘Des’ Nilsen in Stan’s hit … Read more
JK Rowling has revealed the cross-dressing villain in her new book is based on real-life serial killers Jerry Brudos and Russell Williams after facing another transphobia row. The Harry Potter author released Troubled Blood under her crime-writing pseudonym Robert Galbraith earlier this week. The thriller sees detective Cormoran Strike try to work out what happened … Read more
Scientists have taken inspiration from X-Men’s Cyclops and created a contact lens that points a red laser at what the wearer is looking at. The regular-size contact lens is fitted with a vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) which points in the direction the user is looking. French engineers used off-the-shelf components to create a working … Read more
The man portrayed in the film Hotel Rwanda as saving the lives of more than 1,200 people from genocide was ‘kidnapped’ while in Dubai, his daughter has claimed. The appearance of Paul Rusesabagina, 66, in handcuffs in Rwanda’s capital on Monday prompted concern among some human rights activists who worried that the outspoken critic of … Read more
She’s believed to be Australia’s oldest living actress, and Mary Ward has seen a lot in her 105 years. Born on March 6, 1915, Mary is best known for her role as ‘Mum’ in the late ’70s/early ’80s Australian crime drama, Prisoner. She then went on to appear as ‘Dee’ in the 1980’s drama, Sons … Read more
If you go down to the woods in Germany, you’ll be sure of a mesmerising surprise. Scattered across the country is a mix of incredible Ewok-village-style treetop walkways offering spectacular views over surrounding forests, rivers and mountains and featuring twisted walkways, slides and rope bridges. Wind your way down to see which path piques your … Read more
Luxury rooms with en-suites, fine dining, spas, stunning countryside views. Not only can you find these at Britain’s luxury hotels, but also on its railways (and yes, even spas). Here we present some of the loveliest rail journeys in Britain, from the real-life Hogwarts Express to epic Pullman services. Scroll down for the inside track … Read more