Science & Enviroment

Bitcoin cryptocurrency ‘forks’ for the first time as ‘Bitcoin Cash’ becomes new way to make digital money
20:45 2017-08-03

A new digital cryptocurrency called Bitcoin Cash has been mined for the first time after the original Bitcoin currency was “forked” to avoid large swings in its value, Mirror has reported. Like standard Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash is digital money that uses encryption to enable secure transactions.But rather than being developed from scratch, it has been created from …

‘Electric cars are £330 more expensive to insure than the average car’ new report reveals
08:58 2017-08-03

Motorists forced to ditch their petrol and diesel cars to keep in line with the government’s anti-pollution ban could be stung by 45% higher insurance premiums, a report has warned. Drivers choosing to ‘go green’ by opting for electric could face a steep increase in their annual cover by an extra £330 a year, according …

5 Genius Pet Gear Finds
08:42 2017-08-01

From a futuristic cat carrier to the comfiest dog bed ever, these products were made to pamper your pet, realsimple.com has reported. Mod Carrier This well-ventilated space-age backpack keeps a cat or small dog (up to 16 pounds) comfy and safe. You can swap out the acrylic window for a mesh-front panel (included). Luxe Bed From …

2017 Frankfurt motor show preview
15:04 2017-07-31

The Frankfurt motor show is the largest car show of 2017 – and the queue of new cars is slowly building over the summer. Which is why we’re rounding up all the new metal, world debuts and launches from Germany in our handy one-stop shop for the Frankfurt auto show. Hosted at the Frankfurt Messe in the heart …

Coffee drinkers’ habit is actually making their live longer
23:59 2017-07-30

Two studies, published  in the Annals of Internal Medicine, were looking into coffee and longevity of life, and both found there to be a relatively clear link between the two, shortlist.com has reported. The first study was a survey of more than 520,000 people across 10 European countries, and the results showed that drinking coffee could ‘significantly’ …