Researchers have made a breakthrough in the control of terahertz quantum cascade lasers, which could lead to the transmission of data at the rate of 100 gigabits per second. Via: Scientists say lasers could transmit data at 100 gigabits per second
Shawn Richardson, 36, was cutting his son’s hair in the garage of their home in Acworth, Georgia, when he hit upon the ingenious styling method. Via: Dad gives his seven-year-old son a perfect mohawk using a VACUUM cleaner and hairspray
The University of Bath said a ‘member of its community’ is in isolation at home awaiting test results, while schools in Ipswich have had to deny local rumours about infected pupils. Via: Jumpy Britain on red alert for coronavirus
Follow all the latest developments Via: Boris Johnson news – live: PM faces ridicule over bridge and Tory rebellion over HS2 go-ahead, as EU chief derides 'Australia-style' Brexit trade plan
Adviser references children’s TV show when asked about decision to proceed with HS2Dominic Cummings has further burnished his reputation as – depending on your view – gnomic sage or patronising troll by replying to a journalist’s questions on HS2 with a series of cryptic replies referring to a children’s TV Read more
UK economy flatlined in October-December, with service sector growth weak and manufacturing shrinking. But things may be picking up….BREAKING: GDP unchanged in the last quarterONS: Brexit caused volatility in 2019Manufacturing shrank; services struggled; business investment fellBut UK doing better than France or ItalyGreen shoots in December, after grim NovemberIntroduction: We Read more
The former vice-president says he is the most electable Democrat. Since he finished fourth in Iowa and insulted a student, his argument has fallen apartGo home, Joe Biden: you may not be drunk, but you are certainly acting like it.On Sunday, during an event in New Hampshire, the Democratic presidential Read more
Government backs high-speed rail line despite spiralling costs that could top £100bnAll the day’s politics news – liveBoris Johnson’s cabinet has given its approval for the whole of the HS2 high-speed train line to go ahead, with work expected to start within weeks.The prime minister announced his decision to the Read more
Polling averages show senator with comfortable lead over ex-mayorTrump attacks ‘outrageous partisan impeachment hoax’ in rallyHelp us cover the critical issues of 2020. Consider making a contribution 1.04pm GMT Donald Trump has denounced prosecutors’ recommendation of a seven- to nine-year prison sentence for his former aide Roger Stone, reports Martin Read more
Ryan Herbert has made ‘exceptional progress’ in jail since being locked up for beating Sophie Lancaster to death in 2007, judge says Via: Teenager who murdered student because she was dressed as a goth has sentence cut