Animal behaviourDogs may wag their tails so much due to rhythm-loving humans, scientists sayExperts hypothesise that attractiveness of behaviour was selected for during domestication process Whether it is an elegant swish or a furious oscillation, tail wagging is ubiquitous among dogs. Now researchers have suggested it may have become commonplace during canine domestication because humans love its rhythm. It is thought humans domesticated dogs sometime between 15,000 and 50,000 years ago – a process that has led to a fervent bond between the two species, with about a third of households in the UK having a dog.

Fungi This article is more than 1 year oldMushrooms communicate with each other using up to 50 ‘words’, scientist claims This article is more than 1 year oldProfessor theorises electrical impulses sent by mycological organisms could be similar to human language Buried in forest litter or sprouting from trees, fungi might give the impression of being silent and relatively self-contained organisms, but a new study suggests they may be champignon communicators.

Netflix has dropped the trailer for the eight-episode second season of “Shadow and Bone.” The second season depicts Alina Starkov, played by Jessie Mei Li, on the run in an effort to bring down the Shadow Fold and save Ravka.

Don't try to mess with Sia. After someone tried selling naked photos of the "Chandelier" singer, the Grammy-nominated artist responded by posting a nude picture of herself on Twitter and Instagram.  "Someone is apparently trying to sell naked photos of me to my fans," the "Elastic Heart" singer captioned the photo. "Save your money, here it is for free. Everyday is Christmas." Sia's "Everyday is Christmas" mention didn't just refer to her gifting the troll with the greatest clapback ever.

OpinionIreland This article is more than 10 months oldThere is a surefire way for the English to correctly pronounce Irish names. Just ask us This article is more than 10 months oldNiamh Ní HoireabhairdWe’re used to people struggling with our names and we’re here to help. But it’s an issue heavy with history. Quips and scoffs can hurt Last year, the lead singer of The 1975, Matt Healy, managed to offend a whole lot of Gaelgeoirí (Irish speakers) when he appeared to mock a fan’s name – Dervla – at a meet-and-greet.