Butterflies don't just clap their wings, they form a 'pocket' that creates added jet propulsion
Scientists have uncovered they mystery of how butterflies move. Experts in Sweden found the majestic insects not only clap their wings, but clasp them to make a pocket for more propulsion. Read more...
Scientists develop 14p patches for food containers that stop chips from going soggy
The patches were developed by San Juan, California-based start-up SAVRpak, and work by removing moisture within takeaway boxes. Read more...
Struggling Local Governments May Get Help From the Private Sector
As their fiscal woes become worse, some government officials are looking more closely at public-private partnerships as a way to jump-start their economies. Read more...
Flying a sports car with wings
Piloting one of the breed of light aircraft is said to be as easy as driving a car Read more...
A European Official Reveals a Secret The U.S. Is Paying More for Coronavirus Vaccines
But the price difference is negligible considering the enormous economic consequences of the pandemic. Read more...
Shobna Gulati talks about mental health and 'embracing' grey hair
In a new interview, Shobna Gulati, 54, revealed why as she gets older, she's learned to embrace her greying hair as she declared 'I don't want to have to look a certain way.' Read more...
Dom Sibley and Jos Buttler lead England to six-wicket victory in Galle
It will get tougher, not least when they land in India for a four-Test series next week, but England's opening assignment of their busiest ever year could not have gone much better than this. Read more...
Why there won39;t be a Budweiser ad at this year39;s Super Bowl
The beer giant won39;t be running ads for its iconic brand. But there will be spots for other brands like Bud Light and Michelob Ultra. Read more...
'Hamlet' in the skies? The story behind Taiwan's newest airline
Debuting its first flights in January 2020, Taiwanese start-up STARLUX Airlines could be the first new player in 30 years to upend the island's duopoly aviation market. Read more...
Alabama Overpowers Ohio State 52-24 in National Championship
Ohio State could not keep up with Alabamas offensive combination of DeVonta Smith, Mac Jones and Najee Harris. Read more...
Lizo Mzimba
An article on 29 October 2009 reported allegations made by a student website that BBC correspondent Lizo Mzimba had behaved in a drunken and inappropriate manner while researching a documentary about Cambridge University and that he had been humiliated by students as a result. We accept that Mr Mzimba has never worked on such a documentary, did not behave in a drunk or inappropriate manner and was not humiliated as claimed. We apologise for the distress and embarrassment caused. Read more...
Masks Arent Going Away, So Consider the Mask Chain
A practical accessory also adds a bit of flair to your pandemic look. Just ask A.O.C. or J.Lo. Read more...
Dolly Parton says she's certainly not dumb - and not blonde either!
Sarah Smarsh who is a former research fellow at Harvard University, has penned a biography about Dolly Parton. The Queen of Country from Tennessee is worth an estimated 0 million. Read more...
Devastated mother blames cannabis addiction for her daughter's suicide
Kerry Head believes her daughter Emily Rowling, from Long Eaton in Derbyshire, became addicted to the drug. Read more...
Eat more plants and less meat to live longer and improve heart health
Eating more plants and less meat has been tied to a longer life and a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease in a new study. Read more...
Nigeria's Burna Boy featured on US inauguration playlist
Nigerian artist Burna Boy will feature on the official playlist for the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. Read more...
Biden, Try for 2 Million Covid-19 Vaccinations a Day
The administrations vaccine plan isnt ambitious enough. Read more...
Is the Covid-19 Vaccine Effective Against New South African Variant?
Vaccines by Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech effectively protect recipients. But in a worrying sign, they are slightly less effective against a variant found in South Africa. Read more...