This snake turns its body into a lasso to climb smooth surfaces
Scientists have discovered that brown tree snakes can use a lasso-like movement to climb large, smooth cylindrical objects -- a way of moving never seen before in the reptiles. Read more...
Coronavirus US Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort faces mask fines
President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort has been warned by Palm Beach County after a video showed a mostly unmasked crowd partying on New Year's Eve Read more...
Philippines' Duterte says the presidency is no job for a woman
Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday declared the presidency was no job for a woman because of their emotional differences to men, and dismissed speculation his daughter would succeed him next year. Read more...
Masters Mentorship Puts Tournament Rookies on Top
On Saturday, 14 first-timers made the rain-delayed cut, a Masters record. Many of them benefited from pretournament sessions with seasoned Masters veterans. Read more...
Pandemic Driving Is Still Down, but Will Insurers Grant More Relief?
Many gave drivers a break in the spring. With accident claims remaining below normal, consumer advocates are calling for another one. Read more...
Narinder S. Kapany, Father of Fiber Optics, Dies at 94
A physicist and entrepreneur who cut an imposing figure, he did more than anyone to make optical research a priority in government and corporate budgets. Read more...
Entrepreneurs Bet Big on Immersive Art Despite Covid-19
For-profit experiential art centers are investing hundreds of millions of dollars in a business where audiences have evaporated because of the pandemic. Read more...
How to make the crispiest roast potatoes EVER
The trend was started by US food influencer Jeremy Scheck on TikTok , who shared a video that was inspired by Emily Blunt's take on the British staple which has racked up more than 20 million views. Read more...
The History Behind 39;Mob39; Mentality
Why do some mass gatherings turn violent? Experts in crowd behavior say theres still much to learn. Read more...
Durant, Irving and Now Harden. How the Nets Will Make This Trio Work
With James Harden, the Nets now have an elite trio of ball-dominant playmakers. Yet there are key differences in how Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving thrive that could allow this grand experiment to work. Read more...
Pentagon Moves to Block Exam of Tortured Guantnamo Prisoner
In his final days in office before a new administration takes over, Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy changed a regulation to sidestep court rulings requiring the medical examination. Read more...
How To Use LinkedIn
Whether youre looking for a new role or just trying to expand your professional network, heres how to use the websites services to your full advantage. Read more...
Tiny wireless device could combat obesity by making users feel full through stimulation of nerves
A centimeter-sized device could treat obesity by stimulating vagus nerves responsible for regulating food intake. By doing so, the nerves would be tricked into thinking the stomach is full. Read more...
Coleen Rooney pays tribute to husband Wayne after his retirement from football
The mother-of-four penned a sweet tribute to the England star as he officially bid farewell to the game to take on the permanent position as Derby County manager Read more...
The brave and ingenious travel firms that have sprung into life in 2020
Here's our pick of the travel firms that are bravely defying the misery of the Covid-19 calamity to bring us fresh getaways for next year - from country cottages to exotic cruises. Read more...
Mollie King keeps her engagement ring out of sight as she leaves BBC
The former Saturdays singer, 33, appeared to be in good spirits as she stepped out after work at BBC Radio 1 on Friday. Read more...
Officer workers find a KOOKABURRA stuck in their roof after investigating 'banging' noises
The Australian native bird was found jumping frantically inside a roof cavity on Friday to the surprise of workers. Read more...
Police slam TikTok video showing 'staggeringly stupid' car parked on railway line
The social media clip shows a black Volkswagen Scirocco parked in the middle of the tracks at The Oaks level crossing, at Bromley Cross in Bolton, Greater Manchester. Read more...