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They're not two terms you usually associate with one another. But 'car racing' and 'eco-friendly' go hand in hand at one popular car racing series. Formula E is a motorsport championship for electric cars, and is described by its developers as 'a battle for the future'. The series features 16 races across 10 world cities, and became the first global sport to be certified with a net zero carbon footprint back in 2020. MailOnline's Shivali Best went behind-the-scenes at the latest race in Monaco to find out how Formula E has maintained its position as the global leader for sustainability in sport.

Is Taylor Swift singing about 'eldest daughter syndrome?' Women claim pop star's songs highlight the eight symptoms of being the firstborn

NEW Many of Taylor Swifts songs are being touted as 'oldest daughter anthems' because the tunes speak to the intense pressures women have faced as being the first born. While not a real diagnosable condition, the 'eldest daughter syndrome' has become a major theme on social media after a therapist shared symptoms of the 'disorder' that includes being a people pleaser and struggling with anxiety.

Civilian, military and technology leaders from over 100 countries convened Monday in Vienna in an effort to prevent, as one physicist put it, 'the future of slaughter bots'

Some users have complained that their iPhone alarm is not going off, making them miss appointments. Here is how you can check the settings for your phone and make sure the alarm goes off.

According to experts, hotter temperatures in Britain are providing perfect living conditions for spiders that have been transported from abroad due to the exotic plant trade.

Cats who drank milk from cows infected with H5N1 bird flu became extremely sick within a day, and some died within three days. They had lesions in their brains (top left), as well as heart and lungs.

Revealed: The dog breeds at the highest risk of dying from cancer - with medium-sized pups

A biologist in California studied canine death records in different countries to find breeds most at risk of cancer mortality. Similar to symptoms in humans, cancer warning signs in dogs include lumps and bumps, abnormal discharges, non-healing wounds, weight loss, change in appetite and coughing or difficulty breathing.

Apple is releasing its Beats Solo 4 headphones today at the cheapest price tag seen to date. The product is listed at $200, down from $300 and comes in three colors, matte black, pink and blue.

Australian researchers believe they have discovered exactly how long we should spend sitting, sleeping and exercising to have, and keep, a healthy heart.

'Sour Patch Adults' make up around 12 per cent of the population, and enjoy intensely sour sensations, according to researchers from Penn State University.

The largest blue hole in the world, called Taam Ja', is located in Chetumal Bay off the coast of Mexico. Blue holes are massive underwater sink holes that can span the length of skyscrapers.

The 'morbid' theory explaining why aliens have not contacted us on Earth

Physicists estimate that a single gamma-ray burst from a collapsing star could 'basically sterilize' 10% of the galaxy - killing off advanced alien species before they can make contact with Earth. 'Over a billion years, on average,' as one astronomer at Stony Brook University told DailyMail.com, 'you might expect a significant number of civilizations to be eradicated, should they exist'

Fans of Charlotte the virgin stingray noticed that her aquarium posted two similar updates three days apart, setting off a new barrage of conspiracy theories and accusations of funny business.

NASA's high definition, James Webb Space Telescope has just captured the most detailed images yet of the Horsehead Nebula's billowing 'mane'

19th-century books with green covers contain worrying levels of arsenic, prompting some libraries to remove them from the shelves. Arsenic was combined with copper to create the vivid green.

Veterinarians are warning they are hearing of farmers showing tell-tale symptoms of bird flu infections in Texas and Wisconsin. A total of 44 people are under monitoring by the CDC.

US Air Force pays $13 billion for new 'doomsday' planes that protect president during a

The US Air Forced announced a $13 billion contract to develop craft to replace the aging Boeing planes that are used to protect the president during a nuclear attack. The project, called Survival Airborne Operations Center, is expected to be completed by 2036.

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Black dog turns completely WHITE 2.5 years after being diagnosed with vitiligo - as

Buster, an adorable four-year-old dog, has turned from turned from black to completely white due to his vitiligo. Photos posted to Reddit show the pooch's incredible colour-changing transformation in the space of two-and-a-half years. Vitiligo is a condition in which the pigment cells of the skin are destroyed in certain areas of the body, but it affects fur and hair as well as skin.

Scientists have discovered 27 new original works by the Brothers Grimm that have thought to have been lost in WWII. The books contain handwritten notes that could reveal how the brothers chose themes.

The bacteria is able to 'melt' through the eye during infections and travel into the bloodstream, where it can potentially cause the fatal condition sepsis .

It's long been thought that women feel the cold more than men. But a new study from the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland suggests otherwise.

New Yorkers feel more stress about money, the economy, family responsibilities, and job stability than the average American. And for many adults, these factors have gotten worse over time.

Can YOU tell who they are? Artist digitally envisions what celebrities would look like as

At first glance at these people, you'd be forgiven for mistaking them as a random group of strangers. But upon closer inspection, they might start to look more and more familiar. Artist José Antonio Saliba has imagined what several celebrities would look like as the opposite gender. From popstars to politicians, his creations have piqued the interest of millions of viewers across social media. So, can you tell who they are you? Scroll down for the answers!

Naturally mummified bodies were discovered in San Bernardo in Colombia. The bodies still had their skin tissue, nails and hair and appeared to just be sleeping, 30 years after they were buried.

A bottlenose dolphin in Florida was found dead, after wildlife officials reported it acting strangely. A postmortem exam showed that the animal was infected with bird flu, the first known case.

Amazon's hit show Fallout takes place 200 years after nukes were dropped. Humans have become monsters and animals have evolved due to intense radiation that plagues the Earth.

How to upgrade your outdated acronyms to keep up with Gen Z - swap YOLO for DIFTP and ROFL

Whether it's downloading TikTok or succumbing to the latest fashion trend, many of us try to do our bit to stay 'down with the kids'. But one key thing could be giving away your age - your use of acronmys. A new study by Currys has revealed the popular abbreviations that Generation Z perceive as 'old' - and it's not good news if you're still using OMG, YOLO, or LMAO. 'If you're still clinging to certain acronyms in your text conversations, you might be unwittingly signalling your age,' Currys said. Thankfully, help is at hand, as Currys have revealed the easy swaps you can make to keep up with Gen Z.

Scientist cracks cause of 'Pharaoh's curse' that killed more than 20 people who opened

The deaths of archaeologist Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon have long been linked to the Pharaoh's curse that threatens 'death by disease' upon anyone who disturbed King Tutankhamun's tomb. However, a new study has claimed there is a biological reason behind the deaths of the two men and more than 20 others who mysteriously died following the discovery in 1922. Another five men were snapped lunching inside the tomb following the discovery - and they all died from various illnesses in their 50s. However, inscriptions found inside other burials throughout Egypt suggested the ancient people knew about the dangers that lurked inside. The text included areas were 'forbidden' because of 'evil spirits.'

The TEMPUR Pro Air Smartcool is inspired by NASA technology and provides a cooling sensation. But does it really regulate temperature throughout the night? I put it to the test to find out.

The National Weather Service warned of increased fire risk for Delaware, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia.

The Hubble Space Telescope has paused operations because of a mechanical issue. One of its gyroscopes, which stabilizes the craft, has been sending back faulty readings.

Researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz in Germany found that nearly 90 percent of participants felt sexual stimulation from tickling. For 25 percent, it was enough to cause orgasm.

Is ChatGPT sexist? AI chatbot was asked to generate 100 images of CEOs but only ONE was a

Imagine a successful investor or a wealthy chief executive - who would you picture? If you ask ChatGPT, it's almost certainly a white man. The chatbot has been accused of 'sexism' after it was asked to generate images of people in various high powered jobs. Out of 100 tests, it chose a man 99 times. In contrast, when it was asked to do so for a secretary, it chose a woman all but once.

The upgrades are due to requiring an additional 25 gigawatts of power, which is equivalent to more than 62 million solar panels. Scientists found Californians will also have to pay the $20 billion bill.

Google is donating $75 million and releasing a course to teach people how to use artificial intelligence tools. One week earlier, the company rolled back protections for contract workers.

Forget Mars, are there aliens on… K2-18b? Discovery of planet twice as big as Earth

Astronomers could finally show that alien life does exist on a distant planet following observations today. Planet K2-18b sits within the habitable zone of its star in the Leo constellation. Scientists said last year they thought they'd detected dimethyl sulphide gas in its atmosphere - a compound that is 'only produced by life'. Now, to confirm the finding, the James Webb Space Telescope will undertake hours of observations of the planet, which is thought to be .

The US Space Force announced it has tested a new device called the Remote Modular Terminal, which can jam signals from enemy satellites to block attacks involving space-based equipment.

French researchers have discovered that chickens 'blush' just like humans when they are flustered. Researchers say this finding could improve how we understand animal welfare.

Divers watched in horror as a green sea turtled was choking on a piece of plastic. The incident revived memories of a 2015 video showing researchers pull a plastic straw from a turtle's nose.

Microsoft Windows will now see even more annoying adverts as the company will soon begin including ads in the Windows 11 Start Menu, but these can be disabled.

James Bond, eat your heart out! Futuristic submarine resembles a UFO and can take eight

James Bond memorably escaped beneath the waves aboard his adapted Lotus Esprit submarine in the 1977 film 'The Spy Who Loved Me'. But an incredible new submersible shaped like a UFO looks even outside the capabilities of MI6 's Q branch. The Triton 660 AVA sub has an expansive transparent 'bubble'-like' window that makes passengers feel at one with the ocean's depths. While diving up to 656 feet (200 metres) below the surface, guests can enjoy dinner, share a bottle of champagne or even get married.

Michelle Reyes claimed that she saw a 'flying cylinder' soar over New York City while she was traveling in a passenger airplane. A UFO expert determined the clip was not faked.

Hinge has now made it easier to block out unwanted messages as the app launches the 'Hidden Words' feature to filter out terms chosen by the users.

Researchers have found a way to grow diamonds in just 150 minutes. Although they're small, measuring 100 nanometers - the size of a typical virus - researchers hope they can become bigger in future.

David Bowie was right - there are spiders on Mars! European Space Agency's spacecrafts

David Bowie (inset) famously christened his backing band 'The Spiders from Mars' in the early 1970s. But the rock legend surely had no idea that this describes a real phenomenon on our neighbouring red planet. Although not actual spiders, 'araneiforms' are dark cracks in the Martian soil, completely different to anything on Earth. New images from two European Space Agency probes show the curious formations in incredible detail.

Scientists have found that walking for just a short time can boost your brain power. Sitting for 20 minutes (left) results in much less brain activity than walking for 20 minutes (right).

Researchers from the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) have warned that 99 per cent of birds could be wiped out by 2100, if greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise at the current levels.

Scientists are urging farmers to use urine to fertilize crops instead of synthetic fertilizer. They have developed and are experimenting with toilets that can separate urine and convert to pellets.

Mark Zuckerberg goes from Mr Steal Your Data to Mr Steal Your Girl in an effort to

Mark Zuckerberg has gone from T-shirts to glam with gold chains, fur coats, and an AI-generated image of himself with a beard. His change comes as Facebook faces a myriad of concerns over stealing and selling user's data and its role in the mental health of young users.

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The decades-old NASA Voyager 1 spacecraft has begun sending readable communications again after months of transmitting gibberish.

The Coca-Cola Company tops the list as the number one polluter, and is responsible for 11 per cent of all branded waste, according to researchers from Dalhousie University.

Chimpanzees in Uganda have been eating virus-filled bat dung ever since their preferred food source was destroyed by tobacco farmers. Scientists fear this could be how the next major pandemic starts.

An Ohio-based company launched the first flamethrower-wielding robot dog online. Amercians can now purchase the four-legged machine that shoots flames up to 30 feet.

The EPA recently updated its Superfund list to include 1,340 locations across the US that are within one mile of more than 20 million Americans. These sites are polluted with toxic waste.

A project asking people to count squashed bugs on their car number plates suggests flying insects have declined by nearly four-fifths in 20 years.

Plato's long-lost burial has been found in Greece, claim experts who found the exact burial spot in the Herculaneum scrolls. The team used AI to read the text, reveal 1,000 new words on the scroll.

LA Lakers star, LeBron James, has been spotted holding what appears to be a new Beats speaker.

Zero waste menus are launching at Hiltons in London, Manchester and Brighton, featuring unusual delicacies such as ox heart, salmon cheeks and cod tongues.

Craig Hayslip, a faculty research assistant at Oregon State University, captured the bizarre moment a creepy green flash illuminated the sky over the ocean in Oregon.

Apple CEO Tim Cook has posted a cryptic animated teaser for the event, which he confirmed will be streamed online on May 7.

Playing cards is loved around the world, but a new brainteaser swapped a club for a four-leaf clover and challenges viewers to find it in under one minute.

Tech Expert Kim Komando gives advice to a distraught man whose Facebook account was hacked. He asked how he could recover the account that has all his digital memories.

The AI was trained on a database of 5.1 million CRISPR-associated (Cas) proteins, allowing it to create potential molecules that could be used in gene editing.

A new study has found why most parents will feel burnout by Friday. Scientists found that it all comes down to have children lose their attention and self-control as the week progresses.

Researchers have discovered that most people believe facial expressions and cues from body language are the best way to enhance the experience.

Texting your flight's six-character 'flight number' opens Apple's 'Flight Preview.' The iPhone shortcut offers flight departure, arrival, and even baggage claim info

New data from the FBI revealed the states with the most cyberattacks. Alaska was top of the list with 319 cyberattacks per 100,000 residents, followed by Nevada and Delaware.

From a $1 pill that treats diabetes to a mysterious chemical unearthed on Easter Island and stem injections - scientists may be getting close to anti-aging treatments that could soon hit the market.

Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, which is larger than Mount Everest, should appear as a green blob with a hazy tail.

All seven bridges supported by vulnerable concrete island towers, called 'piers.' Baltimore's Francis Scott Key was destroyed by a mega-ship collision with a pier

Utah wildlife officials have found nine dead beavers contracted tularemia, also called rabbit fever. The disease can spread to humans, becoming fatal if its left untreated and antibiotics aren't taken.

With millions of jobs at risk from AI in the future, a survey of 16,000 workers found nearly half admit the technology can already outperform them in 'routine tasks' - and pays better attention to detail.

A food scientist has revealed what makes McDonald's Coca-Cola taste better than any other establishment. The company uses filtered water and stainless steel containers.

A press conference hosted by ufologist Jamie Maussan showcasing 'alien mummies' in Peru took a bizarre turn after Peruvian officials attempted to seize a 'pregnant' new specimen.

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People around the globe are creating digital 'clones' to work, but still make their million-dollar salary. Companies said these digital creations 'artificial consciousness.'

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DailyMail.com spoke to Paul, 30, and Eddi, 20, who are using chatbots as 'wingmen' to generate nearly fool-proof conversations that they claimed have landed them up to five dates a week.

Burial 'barrows' were originally built in the British Neolithic and Bronze Ages, but now firms are building modern versions and charging thousands to store cremation urns.

A Canadian-based mining company is moving its operations to Michigan, receiving outrage from residents. The mining company will produce nearly 7,500 tons of copper per day.

A 20-person, Navy-led team is now mapping the bridge wreck through clouds of mud. The govt. hopes to remove enough to clear a 35ft-deep 'Limited Access Channel'

The £699 shield uses a precision engineered lens array to bend light, rendering objects behind it almost invisibile.

In a TikTok video, Daina Petronis, an English language teacher from Toronto, shows how she can easily spot AI essays.

Space debris fell through the roof of a Florida man's home last month, crashing through his roof and two floors, nearly hitting his son. NASA is investigating the crash to determine the origin of the object.

Dogs have 'general intelligence' just like humans do, report scientists at at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) in Budapest, Hungary.

Geese, falcons and hawks living in Manhattan's parks and green spaces have tested positive for the virus, officials say, warning cases could be more widespread.

The scientific instrument was fixed to the wall of Shackleton's private cabin on the ship R.Y.S Quest - where he died in 1922 during an expedition to the Antarctic.

Co-Op has become the first major supermarket to stop selling coconut milk from Thailand. It comes after an investigation revealed cruel treatment of monkeys used to pick coconuts.

New reports from US diplomats and spies describe loss of vision and chest pains. One FBI counterintelligence agent likened the 'attack' to 'a dentist drilling on steroids'

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket was successfully launched out of Vandenberg Space Force Base in in Santa Barbara County, California, Monday night. The rocket was carrying 22 Starlink satellites.

First launched on April 1 2004, many people originally thought Gmail was an elaborate April Fools Day joke. And, as these nostalgic images reveal, the site has come a very long way since.

Tesla's Cybertruck Basecamp tent has sparked outrage as consumers say it looks like a regular tent. They have also complained that the accompanying 'tent mode' feature doesn't work.

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The UK is set to open the world's first drone superhighway this summer, stretching 165 miles across the country. However, critics say it poses a risk to public safety and privacy.

A security expert is warning travellers of the hidden dangers of charging their phones at the airport. An expert revealed that hackers can load them with viruses, reports Oxford Mail.

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