Psychologists have typically believed that we become less curious as we age, but recent research has shown curiosity actually becomes more targeted and specific in our later years. In this episode from September, Madeleine Finlay hears from Dr Mary Whatley, an assistant professor of psychology at Western Carolina University, and Dr Matthias Gruber of Cardiff University’s Brain Research...

Each week, social platforms like X and Telegram are flooded with bold predictions from self-proclaimed crypto experts claiming to have discovered the “next 1000x coin.” The hype of this next 1000x crypto often follows a familiar pattern: rocket emojis, screenshots of massive gains, and urgent calls to buy before it’s too late. While a few […]

Social gaming platforms have reshaped the digital entertainment landscape in the United States by combining interactive experiences with engaging gameplay. Their growth has been driven by ongoing technological advancements, attracting a broad audience seeking new and immersive forms of online entertainment. This transformation reflects a notable shift in how interactive gaming is experienced...

Flame retardants commonly used in furniture are linked to serious health issues, including cancer and thyroid disease

Removing old furniture made with flame retardants from people’s homes can significantly reduce the amount of the toxic chemicals in blood, a new 10-year, peer-reviewed study by California regulators and public health groups has found.

The drop that researchers found was a...

Enschede, NETHERLANDS (PinionNewswire) — THE.Hosting, an international provider of high-performance VPS and dedicated servers, is summarizing the results of a highly successful 2025 and announcing its strategic development plans for 2026. Over the past year, the company has strengthened its position as one of the leading players in the server infrastructure market by significantly expanding […]

Researchers share the easy ways to uncover moments of festive discovery, proving you don’t need a lab coat to experiment this Christmas

Christmas may seem like a time for switching off and suspending disbelief but there are plenty of ways to introduce a little science into the celebrations.

We asked experts for their top home experiments to challenge friends and family.

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December 23, 2025 – BTCC, the world’s longest-serving crypto exchange, has announced a series of updates in December, highlighted by fresh content from its Global Brand Ambassador Jaren Jackson Jr., an all-new flexible savings campaign of up to 18%, and new spot pair offerings aimed to enhance the user experience. New JJJ’s “This or That” […]

The big-four bank has appointed Natasha Davydova and Sanat Rao to its board of directors’ Group IT Committee.

Richard Fishacre used his knowledge of light and colour to argue against ‘fifth element’ theories of the day

About 800 years ago, Richard Fishacre, a Dominican friar at the University of Oxford, challenged the scientific thinking of the day, using his understanding of the behaviour of light to show that stars and planets are made of the same elements as found on Earth. Though he faced heavy...

The Chinese smartphone maker sells over one million smartphones in South Africa, while advancing AI-driven and accessible technology.

Uniswap’s UNI token is stuck at $5.94 and is trading near its 52-week low. The largest decentralized exchange protocol by volume has seen its token plummet more than 50% this year. On-chain activity shows trading volume is fading, all but erasing any hope for a rebound before the end of the year. In contrast, Digitap […]

Fidelity’s director of macro has recently made a bold prediction that Bitcoin could reach a bottom in 2026 at around $65,000. Fidelity’s Jurrien Timmer attributed the bearish view to Bitcoin’s historical four-year cycle, which signals an incoming year of downside. While the short- to mid-term prediction remains bearish, many are now looking to diversify their […]

Stablecoins now account for a growing share of transaction volume across the crypto ecosystem, yet converting those balances into everyday spending remains fragmented and inefficient for most users. As investors search for what crypto to buy now that bridges utility and adoption, several approaches are beginning to gain traction as solutions to this gap. One […]

Scientists working for government breed biological control agents in lab to take on species choking native wildlife

Crayfish, weevils and fungi are being released into the environment in order to tackle invasive species across Britain.

Scientists working for the government have been breeding species in labs to set them loose into the wild to take on Japanese knotweed, signal crayfish and...

Sylvester Tafirenyika is using research-driven, privacy-first systems to help clinicians reduce avoidable hospital readmissions and improve patient care.