Ancient Viking settlement found in Iceland dates back to 800 AD and challenges records of the first colonists who arrived nearly 75 years later Two Viking longhouses were unearthed in an eastern region of Iceland The oldest was built in 800 and was used as a seasonal hunting camp The younger one was created some … Read more
A stellar object that is lighter than the lightest known black hole, but heavier than the heaviest known neutron star has been discovered for the first time. The discovery was made by the LIGO gravitational wave observatory and could reshape our understanding of the biggest stars in the universe, researchers claim. The object sits in … Read more
Apple will now let developers appeal App Store guidelines after public payment dispute with email app Hey Developers can now appeal alleged violations of App Store guidelines Apple says it will no longer withhold software updates as punishments The decision comes after a public dispute with email app, Hey By James Pero For Dailymail.com Published: … Read more
A coronavirus vaccine may be more effective as a nasal spray or inhaler, researchers behind Britain’s most promising Covid-19 jabs claimed today. Oxford University and Imperial College London scientists believe getting the vaccine directly into the lungs may be the best way to protect people against the respiratory infection. Both universities are currently testing their … Read more
Hopes of a coronavirus vaccine were raised today after scientists found giving two doses of one of the most promising candidates offers more protection against the disease than just one. Researchers gave pigs Oxford University’s experimental jab, which is currently being trialed on humans to determine whether it is safe and effective. Results showed pigs … Read more
A third of Covid-19 survivors may suffer long-term damage to their lungs that leaves them struggling to breathe, according to research. Other nasty coronaviruses — such as SARS and MERS — are already known to cause ‘persistent’ harm to the lungs. But evidence on Covid-19 is murky, given scientists only spotted the life-threatening pathogen six … Read more
The number of deaths in England and Wales was actually lower than average before Covid-19 struck the UK, researchers have found in a discovery they have branded the coronavirus paradox. Academics say protective measures used to fight Covid-19 — such as encouraging people to social distance and wash their hands more often — appear to … Read more
Android’s upcoming version of Apple’s Air Drop feature may also roll out to PCs and Chromebooks A new build of the latest Chrome OS shows ‘Nearby Sharing’ in the settings The feature will be able to send files to another device in proximity It’s unclear when the feature will be released, however By James Pero … Read more
Apple set to remove thousands of unlicensed games from its China App Store that are not approved by the government – including one based on the Communist nation’s Imperial past China requires developers submit apps and wait for a license before publishing The policy was put in place four years ago, but has been ignored … Read more
New York City Council approves a new bill that will require police to disclose every surveillance technology and technique used to monitor civilians Legislators in New York voted 44-6 to regulate police surveillance technology The new bill will require yearly audits of all devices and techniques used An NYPD spokesperson said the department will oppose … Read more