It isn't actually expanding into anything; there isn't anything for it to expand into. The universe isn't getting bigger - scientists tend to use the image of a balloon being blown up to try and get the general idea across, but the problem with that is... (read more)

The names of the finalists will be announced in Sao Paolo, Brazil, on 29 November. The overall winner will be announced in January 2013. So far the most likely winner is Barcelona's Lionel Messi, who has won the Ballon d'Or three times already and is... (read more)

Yes, probably several if the brand remains as popular as it has always been. George Lucas, who created Star Wars, recently sold his stake in the franchise to Disney (and apparently donated the... (read more)

So far Apple hasn't shown much enthusiasm for a convertible laptop or tablet. In fact, earlier in 2012 Tim Cook, Apple CEO, compared the idea to converging a fridge with a toaster - you could do it, but you wouldn't end up with a very good product. The... (read more)

It is not yet confirmed whether the new Macbook Pro will have this feature. A lot of users hope that it will, and according to some Apple support communities, Apple are thinking about doing this based on feedback - so if enough users contact them to ask... (read more)

He hasn't retired from playing tennis, but he has had to withdraw from two major competitions this year: The Paris Masters and the London ATP... (read more)

Microgravity is the more accurate name for what is often called zero gravity. It is called microgravity because it describes a state where gravitational pull is present,... (read more)

They were quite often seen together in public after Friends with Benefits was released in summer 2012, and they were quite affectionate with each other but, as far as could be seen, mainly in a jokey way. They certainly never claimed to be in a relationship... (read more)

The overall winner was China, with 95 gold medals as well as 71 silver and 65 bronze. One swimmer, Yang Yang, won a total of four medals which was also the highest for a single athlete... (read more)

If you look at this fluoridation map of England and Wales you will see that local health authority fluoridation schemes are most concentrated in the Midlands according to... (read more)

People do sometimes find interpreting work without qualifications, especially if they have a language which is unsual or in a lot of demand, so you could start by putting the words 'interpreter bulgarian (or whatever your language is) jobs uk' or similiar... (read more)

Generally, a foil electric shaver is more comfortable for sensitive skin than a rotary one, as it shouldn't pull out hairs and gives you a closer shave (unless you like to let your facial hair grow for a few days before shaving - in that case you may... (read more)

The main problem that has been identified is of overdiagnosis. This means that growths and cancers may be identified which are harmless, but which get treated anyway - with whatever risks the treatment itself may involve - although if they were left alone,... (read more)

There is no official list, but if you look for 'high fluoride toothpaste' in a search engine you will find some brands that offer a higher amount of fluoride. Most toothpaste contains 0.3% fluoride or less, which may be enough normally, but prescription... (read more)

According to a poll for askmen.com, the biggest drinkers are the Irish at 131 litres of beer per person per year and a tendency to binge drink at leat once a week. This poll... (read more)

If you have plenty of time to prepare, you can send out spooky... (read more)

In the UK, and therefore in other countries that use the Catholic (rather than the Orthodox) calendar, Easter Sunday will be on 31 March in 2013. That means that Easter Week itself begins on 24 March with Palm Sunday. In the UK the official public holidays... (read more)

Looper has been a great success so far, so of course there is a lot of speculation about if, and when, there will be a sequel. The director, Rian Johnson, has said nothing about this yet, but the movie has so many fans that they are already discussing... (read more)

With nurseries and childcare generally, word of mouth is the best way to get a recommendation. If you don't personally know anyone who has children at a nursery there, you could try Mumsnet. Otherwise, to narrow your search you could start with the top... (read more)

It is said that they first met at a party held after a Golden Globes award ceremony in January 2007. At that time Timberlake had only... (read more)