The science behind the 'perfect body': Surgeon reveals why our idea of  beauty went the 1950s 'hourglass' to today's tiny waist and inflated lips - Sci-Tech news - NewsLocker (2024)

From the curvy, ultra-feminine silhouettes of the 50s to today's influencers with exaggerated eyes, lips and rear ends, our idea of the 'perfect' body type has changed decade by decade.

Meet the kowari: Why this cute native Australian animal could soon be extinct - and why everyone should care

This animal was once common inland but is now found only in the deserts of southwest Queensland and northeastern South Australia , in less than 20 per cent of its former range.

The ultimate British meal deal: The 5 best main, snack and drink combos, according to AI - so, do YOU agree with its selections?

What is the ultimate British meal deal? To answer this burning question, MailOnline turned to AI chatbot, ChatGPT, which came up with a list of five top combinations.

Revealed: The most terrifying sound in the world that mimics the 'scream of a thousand corpses' - so,are you brave enough to listen to it?

The Aztec Death Whistle is somewhere between aspooky gust of whistling wind and 'the scream of a thousand corpses', according to experts.

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Extinct ‘mountain jewel’ plant returned to wild - in secret location

A plant picked for its beautiful flowers then wiped out in the UK mainland makes a dramatic return.

America's secretive $745M nuclear bomber takes flight in first aerial test

New images show America's highly secret, $745-million stealth nuclear bomber taking to the air for what is apparently its first, publicly acknowledged, flight test

Mysterious Russian radio signal that's been transmitting for 40 years baffles scientists - amid claimed links to UFOs and nukes

The mystery of UVB-76, a decades-old Russian mystery broadcast, has left some believing it might be used for anything from spying to communication with secret alien overlords

Here's what happens to the human body when you don't have sex or masturbat* for months

The human body can develop temporary and long-term metal health and medical issues from abstaining from sex, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, experts have warned.

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How to make your iPhone battery last longer with little-known settings change

The evolution from 1G through 4G and individuals who own an iPhone 12 or later may unintentionally be draining their phone's battery.

Instagram suffers widespread outage with users reporting issue viewing stories

Instagram suffers widespread outage with users reporting issue viewing stories

4 more years! Intelsat, Northrop Grumman extend satellite servicing contract

Mission Extension Vehicle to fuel up helpless but functional sats Northrop Grumman has signed a four-year contract renewal with Intelsat to continue providing on-orbit extension services for satellites.…

I'm a financial influencer - Here is why you should NEVER link your bank account to digital payment apps like Apple Pay and Samsung Wallet

Consumers should never link their personal bank accounts to Apple Pay, a TikToker warned in a video, noting the issue arises if your smartphone is stolen.

Trilateral Anthony Blinken Does Not Commit To Submitting W.H.O. Pandemic Treaty To Senate For Confirmation

Since 1973, eleven of the sixteen Secretaries of State have been members of the Trilateral Commission—almost seventy percent! The rest were closely aligned with the Commission. The current Secretary is Trilateral Anthony Blinken. This article hints at Blinken’s intention: HE WILL NOT SUBMIT the WHO “treaty” to the Senate for 2/3 confirmation. Why not? It is not Trilateral policy!
The Trilateral Commission has also dominated the positions of U.S. Trade Representative (who

Hundreds of thousands of iPhone users can get $350 FREE from Apple - here's how

A 2019 lawsuit charged that faulty audio chips in some iPhones led to major issues with calls, Siri, apps, and more. Apple has settled for$35 million but admitted no wrongdoing

Glue pizza and eat rocks: Google AI search errors go viral

Google has defended the answers given by AI Overview, describing them as "isolated examples".

Urgent rabies warning to pet owners as disease-riddled bats are discovered across US

'Groups of bats can move into people's homes and that underscores the importance of knowing the ways of keeping bats out,'public health officials said this Monday

Blink and you'll miss it! Record-breaking robot can solve a Rubik's Cube in 0.305 seconds - 10 times faster than the quickest human

The Rubik's Cube is light work for one robot, which has officially broken the Guinness World Record for the fastest robot to solve a rotating puzzle cube.

One of the deadliest spiders in the world is resurfacing in the US - here's what to look out for

Females black widows can strike with a neurotoxin venom, 15 times stronger than a rattlesnake bite. Here's what you need to know to stay safe amid'black widow summer'

Government wins court case over River Wye pollution

The High Court ruled that the Environment Agency and the UK government were implementing the law properly.

Revealed: The countries where people unwittingly eat and inhale the most microplastics - and it's bad news for Britons

The UK and Ireland are in joint third place in a study of 109 countries estimating the amount of plastic people around the world unwittingly eat and breathe.

Why gorillas have such small penises: Scientists uncover the genetic mutation behind apes' 'modest' 1.1-inch genitalia - and it could explain why some men are infertile

Gorillas have the smallest penises of all apes, with the average member measuring just 1.1-inches long.

Fin-tastic stuff! Shark swims 17,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean - smashing the previous record almost six-fold

A silky shark has broken the world record after swimming a staggering 17,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean.

Google to make Pixel phones and drones in India

The tech giant is set to manufacture advanced versions of the smartphone in Tamil Nadu state.

Japan's space agency enlists train operator's AI to foresee in-orbit failures

Shinkansen maintenance tricks boost reliability on the ground, so why not? Japan's space agency JAXA has teamed up with West Japan Railway Company to apply the latter's AI-powered failure-prediction technology to operating spacecraft.…

Musk opposes US tariffs on Chinese electric cars

He previously warned Chinese car makers would "demolish" rivals if there were no trade barriers.

China reveals space weather radar it claims represents a breakthrough

Might share tech and data with the world sometime … maybe China says it has created its own radar technology to help it forecast space weather, and claimed it made breakthroughs along the way.…

Why technology has not transformed building

New technology has yet to transform homebuilding which is still largely a manual task.

Number of young adults who vape TRIPLES in two years: Shock data show almost a third of 18 to 24-year-olds have used e-cigarettes as experts urge Ministers to sign off landmark Tobacco and Vapes Bill before the election

Researchers from University College London (UCL) said the use of disposable vapes among people aged 18 to 24 is driving the use of highly-addictive nicotine in England.

I'm a financial advisor - here is why you should NEVER link your bank account to digital payment apps like Apple Pay and Samsung Wallet

Consumers should never link their personal bank accounts to Apple Pay, a financial expert warned in a TikTok video, noting the issue arises if your smartphone is stolen.

I'm a financial advisor - here is why you should NEVER link your bank account to digital payment apps like Apple Pay

Consumers should never link their personal bank accounts to Apple Pay, a financial expert warned in a TikTok video, noting the issue arises if your smartphone is stolen.