These Are The Celebrity Investors Conquering Silicon Valley
Celebrities such as Lady Gaga and Leonardo DiCaprio are investing in tech companies as they aim to conquer Silicon Valley.We look at some of the big movers and shakers in the growing world of celebrity...
View ArticleWe Need An Armageddon-Style Plan To Prepare For Asteroid Impacts
In the Hollywood blockbuster "Armageddon", Bruce Willis and his co-stars are given just 18 days to destroy a vast asteroid which threatens to wipe out life on Earth — a desperately short space of time...
View ArticleHow To Be Stylish On A Shoestring Budget
Purse Strings: If you're looking to update your wardrobe without breaking the bank, try online outlets and flash sales says Kara Gammell in Telegraph Wonder Women's weekly money advice column.If you...
View ArticleFrench President: Nobody Is Actually Taking Silvio Berlusconi Seriously
Francois Hollande, the French president, has dismissed speculation that Silvio Berlusconi might stand for a fourth term as the Italian premier.Mr Hollande said "I don't think there is a very serious...
View ArticleChinese Multimillionaires Are Leaving In Droves
Weary of pollution, contaminated food and economic uncertainty, a third of Chinese multimillionaires worth at least $16 million (£10m) have "emigrated", while half are considering packing their bags, a...
View ArticlePart Of Antarctica Is Going To Be Named After The Queen
Foreign Secretary William Hague has announced that the southern part of the British Antarctic Territory has been named Queen Elizabeth Land in honour of the Diamond Jubilee, during a Royal visit to the...
View ArticleFinally! Scientists Figure Out Why Rudolph's Nose Is Red
Scientists have established why reindeers' noses are so bright.Researchers in the Netherlands and Norway have discovered that reindeer noses have 25 per cent more blood vessels than human noses.The...
View ArticleNobel Prize-Winning Scientist: Human Cloning Will Be Possible In 50 Years
Parents who lose children in accidents may be able to clone "copies" to replace them within 50 years, a British scientist who won this year's Nobel prize for medicine has predicted.Sir John Gurdon,...
View ArticleThere Are Better Determinants Of Intelligence Than IQ
Intelligence Quotient, or IQ, has been used to sort people, whether job candidates or schoolchildren, for decades. Now, a century after psychologists first came up with the idea of “general...
View ArticleMaking Doorknobs Brass Could Stop The Spread Of Superbugs
Brass door knobs, handles and handrails should be brought back into common use in public places to help combat superbugs, according to scientists.Researchers have discovered that copper and alloys made...
View ArticleParrots Are Picky When It Comes To Music
Parrots have musical tastes, with some preferring classical works and others pop tunes, scientists have found. But the creatures do not like dance music.They are known as great mimics, but now...
View ArticleWomen With Finance Skills Have A Much Easier Time Landing Board Seats
Almost half of female executive directors are financially qualified, while 65 percent have a financial background, the study shows. This compares to just 26 percent of their male colleagues being...
View ArticleHow To Travel Like A Seasoned Pro
The new series of An Idiot Abroad — starring Karl Pilkington (pictured), the reluctant Mancunian globetrotter — is now showing.Read our guide to the dos and don'ts of travel and you won't end up...
View ArticleMichael Phelps Was Right — It's OK To Pee In The Pool
It may not be what everybody wants to hear but the swimming star Michael Phelps was right when he said it was OK to relieve yourself in the pool, claim scientists.Phelps, the most successful Olympian...
View ArticleThe Victim Of The Brutal Gang Rape In India Has Died
The young woman whose gang rape and savage beating on a Delhi bus that sparked protests throughout India has died, hours after her organs began to fail and her vital signs deteriorated.Doctors said the...
View ArticleDrivers Don't Look At The Road 18% Of The Time
A study reveals that drivers are easily distracted by satnavs, clouds and adverts, taking their eyes off the road every nine secondsWe all know it's impossible to keep your eyes on the road all of the...
View ArticleGiant Pandas May Be A Source Of A New, Natural Anti-Superbug Antibiotic
Giant Pandas may be a rich source of powerful new antibiotic drugs, scientists have discovered.Their endangered status and distinctive, cuddly appearance have turned them into the poster-children of...
View ArticleBottled Water Is More Dangerous Than Tap Water
Bottled water costs substantially more than what comes from the tap but is not healthier for consumers, a study has suggested.Researchers found the bottled variety is subject to far less-stringent...
View ArticleThe 10 Best Fitness Gadgets To Help You Stick To Your Resolutions
Made a new year's resolution to get fitter?We look at the gadgets that could help you stay motivated.Nike Fuelband ($149)Simply tracking your activity can be a good way to motivate yourself to do...
View Article10 Exciting New Cars Most Americans Won't Get To Drive
2013 looks set to be a fantastic year for new cars.Here are 10 exciting models due in showrooms this year.Alfa Romeo 4CThe beautiful 4C will be powered by a mid-mounted, 1.8-litre turbocharged petrol...
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