Science & Technology

SpaceX poised to launch 'world's most powerful rocket'   If the launch succeeds, the Falcon Heavy will rank as the most powerful rocket in operation today and the mightiest space vehicle to blast off from the...

Cambridge Analytica taken to court over data storage By Jane Wakefield   The company at the centre of the row is alleged to have used data from Facebook to profile voters in the US presidential election   A...

Bitcoin achieves record high following cryptocurrency split By Barclay Ballard   The value of bitcoin has surpassed $4,000 for the first time, allaying concerns over its recent schism. The value of bitcoin reached an all-time high this weekend...

This is why some people believe the world is flat, according to an astronomer Jasper Pickering Business Insider   The idea of a flat earth is theoretically impossible, according to Stuart Clark. Business Insider UK spoke with astronomer...

UK to ban petrol and diesel cars from 2040 By Rachel Connolly   In a move towards greener electric vehicles, the UK will ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2040. On July 26, the...

Facebook announces new privacy settings amid data scandal   Facebook said it will launch a range of new tools to "to put people more in control of their privacy." Users will be able to find their...

DNA confirms amazing Australian isle insect not extinct after all  Will Dunham   WASHINGTON (Reuters) - When black rats invaded Lord Howe Island after the 1918 wreck of the steamship Makambo, they wiped out numerous native species...

How Solar Thermal Panels Help Schools Save Money by Dale Harris   Renewable sources of energy are essential for ensuring a sustainable future. But that’s just one of many upsides to installing solar thermal panels. The savings to...

3 Online Promotion Tips for Trade Management Solutions by Dale Harris   These days, every business needs a website, be it for simple promotion or sales. And since there’s so much competition on the net, getting a...

Mystery surrounding ancient Easter Island people deepens Will Dunham   WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The massive brooding stone figures peering from Easter Island’s hillsides are emblematic of the enigmatic people who once thrived on the dot of land...