Is it a blessing or a curse to become the captain of your country’s cricket team? Scientists have discovered that it depends on whether you prefer to play with a ball or a bat in your hand. At one crease, batters benefit from being named captain, a study has found. They score an average of … Read more
FONA herzogae, a recently discovered dinosaur species in Utah’s Cedar Mountains, is named after a Chamorro goddess. The grandparents of paleontologist Haviv Avrahami, a member of the research team, are from Guam. He gave the dinosaur its genus name, Fona, based on the ancient Chamorro creation myth. The species name, herzogae, is in honor of … Read more
Consumer organisation Which? has named the best and worst holiday parks in Scotland. Scots across the country are keen to enjoy a few days of fun in the sun with their families. However, it can be difficult to know which holiday parks and resorts are worth a visit. A new report from Which? has ranked … Read more
Friday June 28, 2024 9:19 am Part Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp E-mail Share via email Jeremy Clarkson’s brewery has been named one of the fastest growing companies in Britain. (Photo by Peter Fox/Getty Images) Jeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone Brewery and sportswear brand Castore, backed … Read more
EDF and Utilita have been named the worst energy suppliers for customer service by Citizens Advice. The consumer body said customer service ratings across the sector were among the lowest ever, reporting record numbers of households asking for help with energy problems between January and March. Research from the charity has found that more than … Read more
A new species of dinosaur, with unusually graceful horns on its head and behind its neck, lived with at least four other species of rhino- or elephant-like dinosaurs 78 million years ago in what is now northern Montana, researcher Joseph Sertich said. Sertich, an affiliate faculty member at Colorado State University, and Professor Mark Loewen … Read more
Which? has ranked the best and worst car rental companies for this summer – and Goldcar is at the bottom of the list as it is in 2023. The consumer group surveyed more than 2,000 members of the public and its members and asked them to rate their experiences of using car rental companies and … Read more
These unsung heroes from the North East are celebrated for their outstanding achievements and contributions to society. The King’s Birthday Honors List 2024 has been announced and a whole series of people from our region have been applauded for various achievements. All of the people mentioned here have been honored for making a difference in … Read more
Grogu, aka Baby Yoda, at San Diego Pride. It’s not clear if Grogu is gay, but he’s definitely an ally (Getty) Google’s new AI overview feature rolled out to users this week and has certainly caused quite a stir: although possibly not for the reasons Google expected. Unfortunately, it seems the feature is still buggy, … Read more