Scientists discover huge ‘Super Earth’ planet near one of the oldest stars in the galaxy

Discovery of pulsars British astronomer Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell was the first person to discover a pulsar in 1967 when she spotted a radio pulsar. Since then other types of pulsars that emit x-rays and gamma rays have also been spotted. Pulsars are essentially rotating, highly magnatised neutron stars but when they were first discovered … Read more

Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Discover Venice with TV’s Kevin McCloud 

Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Discover Venice with TV’s Kevin McCloud By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:01 GMT, 9 January 2021 | Updated: 22:01 GMT, 9 January 2021 The centuries-old canals and palaces of Venice have captivated generations of visitors, and on this incredible Italy experience you’ll cruise the islands of the Venetian … Read more

Woman phones police to report a ‘human toe’ in muddy field, only to discover it’s a potato

A young woman who called the police after discovering a ‘human toe’ while walking her dog has been left red faced after it turned out to be a potato. Katie Wilkinson, 26, from Winlaton, Gateshead, called the police after thinking she had discovered a human toe in a muddy field while walking her dog, Phoebe, … Read more

Scientists discover how crocodiles survived the asteroid strike that wiped out the dinosaurs

Crocodiles survived the asteroid strike that wiped out the dinosaurs thanks to their ‘versatile’ and ‘efficient’ body shape, that allowed them to cope with the enormous environmental changes triggered by the impact, according to new research. Crocodiles can thrive in or out of water and live in complete darkness. They are also very robust, meaning … Read more

EastEnders star Jake Wood is outraged to discover a ‘cretin’ impostor was messaging his fans

EastEnders star Jake Wood is outraged to discover a ‘cretin’ Instagram impostor was messaging his fans By Rachel Steinberg For Mailonline Published: 10:23 GMT, 7 January 2021 | Updated: 10:23 GMT, 7 January 2021 EastEnders star Jake Wood was outraged to discover a ‘cretin’ had been impersonating him on Instagram. The actor, 48, made the … Read more

Country singer Tyler Rich believes he was led to discover a dead body while on a run

The Country star Tyler Rich was shocked to discover a dead man’s body during his four-mile run in a Massachusetts State Park on New Year’s Eve. And now the 34-year-old singer says he believes he was led to the tragic discovery by the dead man’s spirit. In a long text post shared to Instagram on … Read more

Duchess of Cornwall creates an online reading room to unite avid readers and discover new writers

Camilla has already championed the cause of literacy, making it a cornerstone of her royal work. Now the Duchess of Cornwall is following in the footsteps of TV couple Richard and Judy by setting up a book club. Avid reader Camilla, 73, will unveil her new venture – a royal first – on Instagram this … Read more

Doctors discover two-year-old’s potentially fatal heart condition after he choked on popcorn kernel

A two-year-old boy whose lung collapsed after he choked on a piece of popcorn was given life-saving surgery after a scan revealed he also had a potentially fatal heart condition.   Jordy Gordon from Fort William, Scotland, was eating popcorn when he choked and unknowingly inhaled a kernel, obstructing his airways. After he developed a continuous cough … Read more

Baffled shoppers discover supermarkets are ALREADY selling chocolate eggs just days after Christmas

Shell shocked! Shoppers spot Easter eggs are ALREADY on supermarket shelves – even though there are still four months to go Baffled shoppers have reported seeing chocolate eggs on display in UK shops Easter is on April 4 next year, they are on sale four months before the holiday   Some reported spotting the seasonal chocolate on … Read more

Christian Wilkins reveals people are surprised to discover he’s ‘not a d**khead’

Christian Wilkins reveals people are surprised to discover he’s ‘not a d**khead in real life’ – as he opens up about being trolled on social media By Demeter Stamell For Daily Mail Australia Published: 03:34 GMT, 16 December 2020 | Updated: 03:34 GMT, 16 December 2020 Christian Wilkins, the flamboyant son of Channel Nine star … Read more