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Machine-washable ‘smart’ clothes step closer to reality
Scientists have developed a transistor that works after more than 1,000 full spin cycles
It starts getting darker at night from today
Whilst some are celebrating the Summer Solstice, others aren't so happy for one obvious reason.
British kids paint grim picture of the future
Nearly half of British kids expect their teachers to be replaced by ROBOTS within the next 50 years. A poll of 1,002 children aged 8-16 found 47 per cent think their overworked old schoolmasters will be upgraded to high-tech androids in the future. Three quarters also reckon homes will have robot helpers within the next 50 years. And a further one in five think that in just five decades, Brits will be able to have a holiday in space. However,...
Why are hundreds of Nike trainers washing up on beaches across the world?
They have been found everywhere from Bermuda to Cornwall
Kids young as four taught about sex assaults, mental illness and cyber bullying in UK’s first ‘kindness’ school
Pupils at Ewyas Harold Primary School in Hereford are also being taught how to spot fake news and trolling on social media
Mobile Survey Best Practices
You’re only going to hold a mobile user’s attention for a short amount of time, so the more you do to make taking the survey easy, the more likely you are to get enough of a sampling to make some accurate observations.
Early warning signal for Parkinson’s disease uncovered
Researchers from King's College London found damage to the brain's serotonin system was an "excellent marker" for the cruel long-term disease.
Varying vaccine trust leaves populations vulnerable, global study finds
Trust in vaccines - one of the world's most effective and widely-used medical products - is highest in poorer countries but weaker in wealthier ones where skepticism has allowed outbreaks of diseases such as measles to persist, a global study found on Wednesday. France has the least confidence of any country in the world in the safety and effectiveness of vaccines, with a third believing that vaccines are unsafe, according to the study. While most parents do choose to vaccinate...
How to Choose an Accountant For Your Small Business
If you've finally decided to take the huge step of becoming an entrepreneur and starting your own business, you may need to start thinking of hiring an accountant. Whether you choose to go for a full-time accountant or enlist the services of a professional accounting firm, choosing your accountant is a crucial milestone for your enterprise. First and foremost, the right accountant will make sure that your business is compliant with HMRC and Companies House, and also assist you to...