A new force of nature? Scientists close in on a fifth force as they discover a mysterious subatomic particle disobeying the laws of physics

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The Muon g-2 ring sits in its detector hall at US Department of Energy's Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab) in Batavia, Illinois

Scientists are closing in on identifying a new force of nature after observing the peculiar ‘wobble’ of a subatomic particle.  The experts whizzed tiny muons, which are similar to electrons, through a 50-foot-diameter ring at the US Energy Department’s Fermilab in Batavia, Illinois.  Measurements of the muon’s magnetic ‘wobble’ can’t be explained by the Standard Model … Read more

Warning over new WhatsApp update that allows friends to see EVERYTHING on your screen

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Mark Zuckerberg (pictured top left) posted about the new update and shared a sneak peal of what the new 'Share Screen' feature will look like

Warning over new WhatsApp update that allows friends to see EVERYTHING on your screen WhatsApp have introduced a popular video call feature called Screen Share The function, already offered by some video platforms, will be rolled out soon But be careful before clicking ‘Share’ as your pals will be able to see everything  By Jessica … Read more

TikTok has 46 SECRET emoji – here’s how to unlock them on your smartphone

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If you use TikTok, you might think you have the key features down. But many users are unaware of a helpful tool - 46 secret emoji

TikTok has 46 SECRET emoji – here’s how to unlock them on your smartphone TikTok has 46 secret emoji – but you’ll need special codes to access them These secret emoji work on both iOS and Android versions of the TikTok app  By Shivali Best For Mailonline Published: 15:23 BST, 13 August 2023 | Updated: … Read more

Apple is launching a HUGE update that will change the way you end calls on your iPhone – here’s what you need to know

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Steve Jobs unveils Apple Computer Corporation's new Macintosh February 6, 1984 in California.

1976: Founders Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne created the company on April 1 1976 as they set about selling computer kits to hobbyists, each of which was built by Wozniak. The first product was the Apple I.  1977: Apple released the Apple II in June, which was the first PC made for the mass market.  … Read more

Check your smartphone NOW: Secret Android setting can tell you if unwanted AirTags are following you – here’s how to activate it

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A partnership between Google (which runs Android) and Apple (which makes AirTags) means

In a big boost for personal safety, Android phones now tell users if they’re being tracked by one of Apple’s AirTag devices.  Google has rolled out an update so that Android devices automatically send alerts if they detect ‘an unknown tracker travelling with you’.  AirTags pair with a smartphone app so that users can see … Read more

Discovery of cracked mud on Mars has alien hunters excited about finding life on the Red Planet

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It may not look like much, but these NASA images of cracked mud have alien hunters excited

Martian hunters are getting excited by cracked mud on the Red Planet. A new paper suggests the same conditions that created the cracks could have been favorable to microbial life.  Scientists aren’t certain how life began on Earth, but one prevailing theory says persistent cycles of wet and dry conditions on land helped assemble the … Read more

Ten useful things you didn’t know you could do WITHOUT touching your iPhone’s screen

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There are lots of features you can unlock on iPhone without touching the screen

When Steve Jobs launched the first iPhone, he described it as ‘literally five years ahead of any other mobile phone’ – and the device’s slick touchscreen was a big part of that. But if you’ve got your hands full or you’re in a hurry, there are now a lot of functions you can unlock on … Read more

I’m a tech finance expert – 40% of you are paying for subscriptions that you no longer use. Use my guide to save yourself some cash

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Financial wellness expert Clare Seal, founder of the @myfrugalyear Instagram community (Supplied photo)

Financial wellness expert Clare Seal, founder of the @myfrugalyear Instagram community (Supplied photo) The ‘subscription economy’ is huge, predicted to grow to $1.5 trillion worldwide, according to UBS – and most of us have a few online subscriptions we no longer need, but still pay for. Figures from C+R Research found that 42 percent of … Read more

Scientists identify two new types of mole in the mountains of eastern Turkey that can live in 50C temperatures and survive being buried under six foot of snow

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The new mole, named: Talpa hakkariensis and Talpa davidiana tatvanensis; belong to a familiar group of subterranean, invertebrate-eating mammals found across Europe and Western Asia

Scientists identify two new types of mole in the mountains of eastern Turkey that can live in 50C temperatures and survive being buried under six foot of snow The new moles are named Talpa hakkariensis and Talpa davidiana tatvanensis They belong to a group of mammals usually found across Europe and West Asia  By Daily Mail … Read more