Researchers in Australia are building a “living seed bank” to protect the continent’s last remaining rainforests from climate change. One goal is to prevent the extinction of ancient trees whose ancestral roots can be traced back to Gondwana, the supercontinent that existed before Earth’s continents separated hundreds of millions of years ago. Historically, Australia’s lush … Read more
To lose weight in the long term, dieters must change several aspects of their daily lifestyle. As you get older, even more dedication is needed. Hormonal imbalances can get in the way of even the most strenuous efforts. Samantha MacKenzie began her journey during a vacation at age 54, when she set a daily walking … Read more
The world famous Bluecoats helped launch the careers of Shane Ritchie, Bobby Davro and Bradley Walsh. But Pontins, once a beloved British family holiday destination, is now in deep crisis. During its heyday in the 1970s and 80s, the business flourished and hordes of British families eagerly piled into their cars to drive to one … Read more
The world famous Bluecoats helped launch the careers of Shane Ritchie, Bobby Davro and Bradley Walsh. But Pontins, once a beloved British family holiday destination, is now in deep crisis. During its heyday in the 1970s and 80s, the business flourished and hordes of British families eagerly piled into their cars to drive to one … Read more
A star that appeared in the sky 840 years ago and then disappeared has recently shown new activity, giving astronomers valuable insights into stellar phenomena. Mentioned in historical documents from Japan and other parts of Asia in 1181, this “guest star” was rediscovered in 2021. New research is now revealing the star’s unique features and … Read more
By Ella Nun A chef who struggled to control himself when it came to food lost 33 pounds in 16 months by eating just one meal a day. Simon Parnell, from St Margaret’s, between Dover and Deal, weighed 27kg at his heaviest and struggled to fit into a size 8XL. Simon Parnell has lost 15 … Read more
A chef who struggled to control himself when it came to food lost 30 pounds in 16 months by eating just one meal a day. Simon Parnell, 42, tipped the scales at 35 stone at his heaviest and struggled to get down to size 8XL. He had been binging on crisps, pastries and fizzy drinks, … Read more
A landmass that once housed up to half a million people has been discovered off the coast of northern Australia. The now submerged continental shelf was a vast, habitable landscape for much of the past 65,000 years, covering some 390,000 square kilometers – an area larger than New Zealand The scientists who made the landmark … Read more
Boeing’s days in space may be numbered. And SpaceX may have become NASA’s new favorite space contractor. The International Space Station (ISS) orbits the Earth at an altitude of 400 kilometers. That doesn’t sound like much. You can drive 250 miles in about four hours in a cheap sedan or take a one-hour flight (if … Read more
AFTER months of disorder, a probe floating in deep space has resumed normal transmission to Earth. NASA announced Friday that its Voyager 1 spacecraft was fully operational for the first time in months. NASA announced that its historic Voyager 1 spacecraft has resumed normal data transmission for the first time since November 2023Credit: AP: Associated … Read more