Drones are flying underground in Japan to inspect parts of the Tokyo Metro’s sprawling subway tunnels that are difficult for people to see The remote-controlled 2.5 pound (1.15kg) drone is encased in a plastic sphere This 8.5-inch wide casing protects the machine from any potential damage Fitted with cameras it searches for signs of damage … Read more
Reddit boss describes TikTok as ‘spyware’ and ‘fundamentally parasitic’ as the controversial video app is set to surpass 10 million users in the UK by 2021 Reddit CEO Steve Huffman was speaking on a panel at San Francisco conference Said he actively encourages people to not install the app on their handsets He compared it spyware and … Read more
A once hidden island has been uncovered in Antarctica after melting glaciers caused by record high temperatures revealed its rocky shore to passing scientists. A group of polar researchers from the Thwaites Offshore Research (THOR) project spotted the island as their ship passed through Pine Island Bay in Antarctica. The island has been named Sif after … Read more
An unappreciated quirk of human anatomy hidden in the foot is thought to be the secret behind how humans evolved to walk and run on two legs. The feature, dubbed the transverse tarsal arch (TTA), runs over the top of the foot from left to right and provides 40 per cent of the foot’s stiffness. … Read more
Newly discovered differences in red panda genes reveal there may actually be TWO different species – and it could affect conservation efforts A new study sheds light on genetic differences between regional red pandas It suggests red pandas in Sichuan and the Hiamalyas may be different species Findings may also have implications on conservation efforts … Read more
Large rocky planet 124 light years away from Earth appears to be covered in WATER and ‘could have right conditions to sustain alien life’ The planet is about twice the size of the Earth with possible lakes and vast seas Researchers predict they will know whether it has signs of life within the decade Large … Read more
Never miss a connection again: Satellite antenna promises to keep commuters online for the whole train journey and end patchy coverage Trains connect to the internet via the masts of regular telephone networks However, these can be scarce in both rural areas and alongside railway routes Satellite-based communications could provide a far more reliable connection … Read more
Chinese rover is the first to investigate the dark side of the moon and finds three distinct layers after probing 131 feet below the lunar surface China’s Yutu-2 rover probed 131 feet below moon on its dark side Using radar, it found the moon’s ‘internal architecture’ consists of three layers The top consists of lunar … Read more
Apple’s upcoming super-cheap iPhone SE2 could be delayed by up to SIX WEEKS after coronavirus disruption, analyst claims Rumours claim Apple is working on a low-cost iPhone handset akin to the SE Speculated it will be called the SE2 or or the iPhone 9 but these are unconfirmed Analyst claims it could be delayed for two months after … Read more
An ancient meteor site in Germany is being studied to help scientists develop a better understanding of how past life could have existed on Mars. An international research team analysed samples from Nordlinger Ries, a 15-mile-wide impact crater in southern Germany. The site’s geology and chemistry bear similarities to the Martian surface – in particular … Read more