WEIRD STUFF

A fart-free cow created to fight climate change

Scientists have developed a fart-free calf to help combat climate change. The calf, Hinda, came from IVF and is part of the Cool Cows Project -- which looks to breed cattle that produce less methane gas when trumping.

According to Professor Richard Dewhurst, from Scotland's Rural College, it will "produce a greater number of offspring from these donors, rapidly establishing a nucleus of highly methane-efficient calves".

Professor Dewhurst is quoted by the Daily Star newspaper as saying: "The birth of Hilda is potentially a hugely significant moment for the UK dairy industry.

"We will use a new genomic assessment alongside existing production and environmental efficiency indices to select elite, methane-efficient heifers for breeding."

The UK isn't the only country taking measures, as farting cows will be taxed in Denmark from 2030, with the Danes having placed a levy on agricultural emissions in an attempt to decrease climate change.

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Robots could replace astronauts

King Charles' space adviser, Lord Martin Rees, believes that robots could carry out missions instead of humans because of how advanced technology has become.

He also thinks that the only reasons for humans to explore space is for either an "adventure" or an "experience for wealthy people".

The Astronomer Royal argues that the costs of exploration should come out of private pockets.

Lord Rees said: "Robots are developing fast and the case for sending humans is getting weaker all the time.

"I don't think any taxpayers' money should be used to send humans into space.

"The only case for sending humans is as an adventure, an experience for wealthy people, and that should be funded privately."

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Etihad to shelter people from zombie invasion

Manchester City's Etihad Stadium is a great place to hide during a zombie invasion.

Researchers have found that the retractable roof and limited "entry points" at the home of the Premier League champions could be a safe haven for people in the event of an attack by the undead.

The study by footyaccumulators.com thinks it would take 55 days for zombies to make their way into the 53,400-capacity venue to take over the ground and get their victims.

The team also ruled that Fulham's Craven Cottage stadium is a no-go for people looking to protect themselves from zombies.

This is because the West London ground on the banks of the River Thames has "glaring gaps" between the stands, making it easy for the undead reanimated corpses to cause mayhem in the stadium.