Social distancing measures to control the spread of coronavirus ‘make people feel safer spending money and working’ which actually helps the economy, study finds. Researchers from the University of Copenhagen compared drops in economic activity due to Covid-19 reduction measures in Sweden and Denmark. The two Scandinavian countries were similarly exposed to the deadly virus … Read more
Cows lick each other around the head and neck to show affection and help forge strong friendships, a new study reveals. Chilean and US scientists spent 30 days observing a small herd of dairy cows that had recently given birth to observe social grooming, also known as allogrooming. The behaviour, which involves one cow licking … Read more
Llama figurine and a gold bracelet found inside a stone box at the bottom of a lake are believed to be Incan offerings to the gods The ‘offerings’ were discovered in a stone box in an area of silt in Lake Titicaca Similar findings have been found in other parts of the large South American … Read more
Apple set to release its new 5G iPhone 12 lineup in two stages starting with the 6.1-inch models first, report claims Apple confirmed it will release its 5G iPhone 12 lineup in October The delay is due to the ongoing coronavirus and travel restrictions A new report now suggests the release will be done in … Read more
Snapchat takes on TikTok with music feature that lets users add popular songs to snaps Snapchat is set to let users add popular songs to snaps in the app The firm has partnered with a number of music labels to create a music catalog The feature will let users swipe up to see the album art, … Read more
Fiery red ‘vampire plants’ found around the world feast on other vegetation by wrapping its suckers around the host’s roots Researchers have described the Langsdorffia plant in a new study The plants, deemed parasitic, attach to other vegetation and suck out nutrients It wraps sucker like roots around the host underground to feed The plants also … Read more
Wether you eat a vegan or meat heavy diet and your socioeconomic status can be determined simply by looking at proteins in your hair, a new study found. A study led by a team at the University of Utah examined proteins in discarded hair found in rubbish bins from barbershops and salons across 20 US … Read more
Excessive exercise from walks and playing is responsible for 74 per cent of heatstroke cases in dogs, a study has reported. Researchers from Nottingham Trent University and the Royal Veterinary College analysed cases of canine heatstroke treated by UK vets. They found that warm weather alone was responsible for 13 per cent of cases, while travel … Read more
The human brain has a limit on how much information it can process at once due to a finite energy supply, a new study reveals. UK neuroscientists say that energy supply to the brain remains constant and can’t exceed an upper limit, however challenging a task is. But as the brain uses more energy in … Read more
Twitter surveys users about potential features for its subscription service such as undoing sent tweets and customizing profiles Twitter confirmed it is exploring a subscription model for its platform The firm is now surveying users to see what features they are willing to pay for This includes undoing sent tweets and customizing profiles There could … Read more