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Is THIS the key to tackling future heatwaves? Scientists propose controversial ‘Weather

As Britain braces for temperatures of up to 40°C this week, one key question is being asked: what can be done to tackle future heatwaves?Now, scientists from Arizona State University think they have the answer.In a new study, researchers…

Scientists propose radical new theory of consciousness – and claim it doesn’t depend on

Human consciousness is one of the strangest and most stubbornly elusive phenomena in nature.Now, researchers have proposed a radical theory that suggests consciousness doesn't depend on flesh and blood.According to their 'Copernican…

Scientists propose a shocking new theory for the origin of the moon – and it suggests

Scientists have proposed a shocking new theory for the origin of the moon, and their calculations suggest Earth once had a secret world hiding right next door.Astronomers believe that the moon was formed 4.5 billion years ago when a…

Could YOU be ‘fat’ and not realise it? Experts propose shake-up of BMI rules that would

Millions more Britons could be labelled obese in a proposed major shake-up of the body-mass-index classification (BMI) system. The weight-to-height ratio is backed by the World Health Organization and used by doctors to determine if a…

Romance concierge reveals the best way to propose on holiday – and the biggest mistake

A marriage proposal is widely considered one of the most magical moments of a person's life - and, for many couples, a destination proposal at a romantic location only elevates the landmark occasion. And though the change of scenery…