A unique paint-like coating has been developed that could revolutionise street lighting across the globe. UK-based company Nevana Designs has developed a light-responsive formula called STARPATH that makes ordinary pathways glow in the dark by absorbing UV rays during the day. The coating, which can be applied to any solid surface including tarmac and concrete, offers an … Read more
Researchers in India are developing a tampon that changes color if it detects a urinary tract infection. They soaked fibers in a substance that breaks down in the presence of Candida albicans, a common yeast infection, and placed them inside pads and tampons. In simulations, the fibers turned bright pink, indicating the presence of an … Read more
Have you got a high EYE Q? People with large pupils are more intelligent, study finds Researchers tracked pupil size in volunteers taking a range of intelligence tests These covered areas like intelligence, memory retention and the ability to focus They created a baseline measurement while volunteers looked at a blank screen They found that … Read more
EE reveals plans to boost 4G speeds in coastal areas across the UK including Newquay, Skegness and Whitstable in anticipation of a surge in British holiday getaways EE is to upgrade 4G coverage in 16 coastal areas ahead of UK holiday getaways It has already boosted speeds in Blackpool, Bournemouth and Great Yarmouth Newquay, Skegness … Read more
Add a boost of cinema-style sound to your Euros experience this summer: This bestselling sound bar is now on sale for under £50 on Amazon By Emily Scrivener For Mailonline Published: 15:33 BST, 2 June 2021 | Updated: 16:55 BST, 2 June 2021 Products featured in this Mail Best article are independently selected by our … Read more
Twitter is launching a new feature that will finally let users undo tweets – but they will have to PAY to do so Twitter Blue is rolling out for heavy users who will pay for certain features It’s rolling out first in Australia and Canada for $4.49 and $3.49 local currency It’s unclear when Twitter … Read more
Please Don’t Stop the Music! Spotify launches ‘Only You’ feature including personalised experiences and playlists, a mid-year review and a blended mix with a friend Only You is a personalised in-app experience featuring various themed playlists It’s like a year-round version of Wrapped, released annually to users in December Only You also includes ‘Blend’ for mobile … Read more
I THINK they want fries? McDonald’s is testing voice recognition software in Chicago for drive-thru orders – but employees have to help nearly a quarter of the time McDonald’s is testing voice recognition software at 10 locations in Chicago The technology is being used in the drive-thru to cut customer wait time The systems is 85% accurate, … Read more
Virgin Galactic has revealed plans to send a scientist to the edge of space on a mission that will see them study spacesuit underwear in flight and make water ‘jiggle’ in low gravity. Kellie Gerardi, a bioastronautics expert for the International Institute of Astronautical Sciences (IIAS), will travel on VSS Unity when commercial flights begin. … Read more
What’s set to become the world’s deepest pool is about to start construction in Cornwall – for £150million. The pool, called Blue Abyss and built by a British company of the same name, will measure 164 feet (50 metres) down – about half the size of Elizabeth Tower in Westminster. It will hold more than 42,000 … Read more