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Researcher stumbles upon mysterious 5,000-year-old paintings depicting arrows and human-like figures

The drawings, around 4 inches in length, were discovered in the rocky area of ​​San Juan, near the town of Albuquerque in the province of Badajoz in western Spain.




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Studies suggest NASA's Mars 2020 mission landing site could hold signs of ancient life

NASA Mars 2020 mission is set to explore the Jezero crater, which scientists have now determined is littered with hydrated silica and carbonates - two elements that could hold signs of microbial life.




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Mysterious 300-million-year-old 'Tully monster' may not be the creature scientists thought it was

A 2016 discovery that the Tullimonstrum had a stiffened rod of cartilage saw Tully classified as a predatory vertebrate - now University College Cork researchers believe the grouping was wrong.




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Vizio points to outdated Chromecast software as potential cause of streaming problems with Disney+

After connectivity issues with the Disney+ during its launch yesterday, Vizio has announced it's working on an update for its SmartCast TVs that could help some users access the service.




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Jeff Bezos' futuristic vision of self-sustaining habitat that could house a TRILLION people in space

Building off of a concept introduced by physicist Gerard O'Neill - who Bezos himself studied under during his time at Princeton - the Blue Origin founder outlined habitats that could hold cities.




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NASA's Juno spacecraft spots violent plumes on Jupiter's moon Io 

On Dec. 21, during winter solstice, four of Juno's cameras captured images of the Jovian moon Io, the most volcanic body in our solar system, on the mission's 17th flyby of the gas giant.




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The 'urban forests' of New York revealed: New study finds the city has five MILLION trees

Most visitors think of New York's Parks as the only place to find trees. However, a new study found New York City has  over 5 million 'forested natural areas' along with 666,000 street trees.




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Life on Earth may have started thanks to a modified version of RNA

An accidental discovery by Harvard academics has now found that a slightly different version of RNA may have been the key ingredient allowing for life on Earth to blossom.




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Wolf spiders are resorting to CANNIBALISM as warming Arctic causes population to rise

Researchers working in Alaska observed wolf spiders eating juvenile spiders due to a warming Arctic that is making them grow larger and produce more offspring, resulting in less resources.




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Apple's iOS 13.5 will automatically share medical data like blood type during emergency calls

The feature will use information that's entered into the Health app's Medical ID section which contains data on blood type, food allergies, current medication, and more.




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Locked-down smartphone users in the UK are sitting on unused mobile data worth £165 million

UK consumers stuck at home during lockdown are using a fraction of the data that they would usually, relying on home WiFi instead, comparison site Uswitch has reported.




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Carbon emissions are being detected from the moon

Carbon emissions from the moon are making scientists question the theory that the dusty rock was formed in a collision between the Earth and 'wandering planet' Theia.




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US Military reveals mission details of X-37B space plane for the first time ahead of orbital flight

The US Air Force's secretive X-37B space plane will conduct three experiments in low orbit, including converting the sun's power into radio frequency microwave energy.




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Mysterious underwater insect uses microplastics to build protective microshelters for itself 

As microplastics continue to fill the world's oceans and rivers, one mysterious yet resourceful insect is using the pollutants to build shelters for itself, though the shells aren't as strong as natural ones.




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WeChat monitors international users' text messages to identify content to censor in China 

WeChat is monitoring messages sent by international users to help identify content that might need to be preemptively censored in China and maintain a database of blacklisted content.




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Controversial face recognition company Clearview AI pledges to stop selling tech to private firms

According to legal documents first reported by Buzzfeed, the company is ending non-government related contracts in response to class-action lawsuits and scrutiny from regulators.




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YouTube blames removal of a live-streamed women's sex tech conference on moderation algorithm

The conference, Women of Sex Tech, had its live feed auto-banned from YouTube just four minutes into the broadcast for allegedly violating the platform's community guidelines.




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Nigel Adkins leaves Hull City after turning down new contract with Championship club 

Hull City are on the hunt for a new manager after Nigel Adkins decided to turn down the offer of a new contract. Adkins said in a statement that his and the club's futures were 'not aligned'.




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Arsenal 'prepare £12million bid for Hull striker Jarrod Bowen'

Arsenal are preparing to make a bid of £12million for Hull City striker Jarrod Bowen, according to The Sun. He may be seen as a cheaper option than Wilfried Zaha.




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From Gianlugi Buffon to Mario Balotelli... the best free agents of summer 2019

With the calendar year now ticking over into July, a host of elite level footballers have become free agents following the expiration of their contracts.




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West Ham midfielder Snodgrass pens one-year contract extension

Robert Snodgrass has signed a new contract that will keep him at West Ham until at least 2021. The club also have the option to extend his stay by a further 12 months.




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Championship round-up: Cardiff fall to opening day defeat at Wigan while QPR beat Stoke

Cardiff lost a topsy-turvy encounter against Wigan 3-2 at the DW Stadium, while there were wins for QPR, newly-promoted Charlton and Sheffield Wednesday on the road.




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Championship round-up: Neil Warnock suffers defeat in second-tier opener for first time in 17 years

Never write off Neil Warnock in the Championship, but there was an early sign that he might not have the magic touch this season. Cardiff went down 3-2 at Wigan.




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Leeds 2-0 Hull City: Marcelo Bielsa's men go top of Championship with seventh successive win

ALAM KHAN AT ELLAND ROAD: Leeds returned to the top of the Championship with a win over Hull but Marcelo Bielsa's men needed a helping hand to achieve a seventh successive win.




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The Championship's MOST WANTED: The second division stars that could be going to the Premier League

The Championship has turned into a melting pot for young, homegrown stars. Here Sportsmail look at the Championship stars that could be on their way to the Premier League this January.




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Sheffield Wednesday 0-1 Hull City: Jarrod Bowen stars again to sink promotion chasing Owls

Conjecture surrounds Jarrod Bowen's future but he again provided Hull City with a touch of class that proved too good for another Championship defence.




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CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND-UP: West Brom drop to second after Cardiff loss as Wigan beat Sheffield Wednesday

CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND-UP: Slaven Bilic's men have chosen the worst possible time to hit a bad run of form and are now down the second and winless in seven Championship matches.




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BLACK DOG: No 10 fears working-class Leavers won't vote in a post-Brexit election on a Friday

BLACK DOG: Those at No 10 are worried Northern, working-class Leavers backing Boris won't vote as they'll be in the pub on Friday nights spending their well-earned wages.




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Ofgem opens investigations into Utilita and Gnergy as watchdog cracks down on bad practices

Ofgem has issued Gnergy with a notice of failure to comply with a final order over unpaid Renewables Obligation payments.




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Ovo acquisition of SSE - what will it mean for customers?

Ovo's acquisition of energy giant SSE has been completed today, meaning the supplier will now be responsible for five million customers.




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Four simple ways to cut energy usage to reduce bills and emissions

The power to reduce bills and emissions is in the hands of households. The Energy Saving Trust has four simple changes to help towards doing just that.




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Five MILLION in broadband slow lane can get more speed... for less cash 

Internet providers are ripping off up to five million customers with a shoddy snail's pace service - when they should be paying less for a faster broadband.




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Small energy firms top the energy satisfaction table: But where did your supplier rank? 

Octopus Energy has taken the top spot in Which?'s satisfaction survey yet again as small and medium sized energy suppliers dominate the rankings.




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Don't rush to rip out your landline - it could pay you to WAIT for the wireless 5G revolution

For better and for worse, our lives have been revolutionised by the internet. But a new high-tech innovation known as 5G is set to transform everything once again.




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How £25bn a year is wasted on subscriptions Britons don't use

The typical adult spends £496 on regular payments each month, but £39 heads for unused direct debits, standing orders and recurring card payments, according to NatWest.




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Millions of unused Tesco Clubcard vouchers expire at the end of February

Tesco customers are advised to check their Clubcard vouchers this month after the supermarket revealed that millions of unused vouchers are set to expire at the end of February.




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New insurance rules could save holidaymakers with pre-existing medical conditions up to 40%

Millions of travellers with pre-existing medical conditions should soon be able to find appropriate cover more easily, according to new rules from the Financial Conduct Authority.




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Sky ups the price of its core entertainment package by an inflation-busting 9%

The telecoms giant has announced its popular entertainment package - which includes Sky One, Sky Atlantic and MTV - is due to increase by £2 from £22 to £24 a month.




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Are you due hundreds of pounds in compensation? Travel delays, overpaid bills, here's how to claim

Many could be compensated for travel delays or refunded for overpaid energy bills, bank charges or tax - simply by taking the time to claim.




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Coronavirus and travel insurance questions answered

Britons looking forward to trips abroad in weeks and months ahead are nervously watching what happens with coronavirus. We look at what travel insurance will cover.




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Millions of first generation smart meters fitted last year as rate of installations drops 

Nearly 1.5m first generation smart meters were installed in households across the country last year - despite the fact these installations do not count towards official target figures.




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Millions of households to get relief on energy bills after emergency measures are put in place

Britain's suppliers have joined with the Government to ensure that households across the UK will be able to keep the lights on whilst they are in self isolation.




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The Streaming Wars: Disney enters competition as it launches TV deal

A new TV streaming service called Disney+ launches on Tuesday - and experts believe it could shake up the way we watch television.




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Energy bills set to fall for 15m households as Ofgem reveals price cap reduction

Energy bills will fall for around 15million households with Ofgem announcing a price cap reduction of £17 a year.




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Eon lost HALF A MILLION customers in 2019 as households switch

Despite losing customers, Eon said its total earnings before tax and interest increased to £2.9bn in 2019, and it expects earnings to increase again in 2020.




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Landlords can still serve eviction notices during the coronavirus outbreak

Last week the Ministry of Housing promised a 'complete ban on evictions' for those unable to work due to the coronavirus pandemic.




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Your coronavirus financial questions answered

Coronavirus is hitting our financial lives like nothing in modern history. Here, we answer some of the many questions you have raised - on everything from work to home, cars and lifestyle.




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From job fears to housing horrors, the experts answer all your burning questions

It seems hardly anything is left untouched by coronavirus. Our panel help you get through these extraordinarily tough times.




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What are my rights if my internet is slow? We reveal the answer to the UK's broadband questions 

To help those stuck at home with slow internet, This is Money has answered the most commonly asked questions about underperforming broadband.




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Millions have overpaid energy bills and can claim a refund

This is likely to be good news for households stuck with limited funds at the moment with 46% of homes able to claim an average of £136 each in outstanding credit.