By Barney Calman Head of Health for Mailonline 11:55 Jul 19, 2024, updated 12:26 Jul 19, 2024 New research shows that vaping, smoking and even using nicotine gum and patches may increase the risk of fatal heat exhaustion. The warning came as Britain braces for a ‘mini heatwave’ this weekend, with the mercury expected to … Read more
A council has been urged to reject plans for new homes in the city centre, amid fears they could ‘decimate’ the privacy of people with mental health problems. Community pub Revival Food and Mood – which acts as a support hub for the vulnerable – says proposals for an adjacent site on Whitstable High Street … 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
A unique NASA mission aims to place a new ‘star’ in the sky by the end of this decade to help solve many of the universe’s greatest mysteries, scientists have announced. The Landolt NASA Space Mission aims to send an artificial stellar satellite into orbit by “early 2029.” Peter Plavchanan astronomer at George Mason University … Read more
Image caption, Andrew and Victoria Gore call it a ‘nightmare’ Item information Author, Then Moffat Role, BBC news 1 hour ago A couple were placed on the wrong flight for their family holiday in the sun and instead ended up 1,500 miles away from their intended destination. The trip to the Costa Brava was for … Read more
Laura Schulz has spent her career trying to unravel one of the most profound human mysteries: how children think and learn. Earlier this year, the MIT cognitive psychologist was stunned by the struggles of her latest subject. The study participant impressed her by having a light-hearted conversation, deftly explaining complex concepts. A series of cognitive … Read more
Oil markets are comfortably supplied until 2030, according to the IEA’s new medium-term outlook, although a relentless focus on energy security will remain crucial as powerful forces transform the sector Global oil demand growth is expected to slow in the coming years as energy transitions progress. At the same time, global oil production is expected … Read more
Conventional wisdom is this: the body reaches its physical peak at age 25 and it’s an uphill battle from there. But in the race for longevity with its supplements, Oura trackers, reformer pilates and sleep scores, conventional wisdom seems to be falling a bit behind. The buzz phrase of the moment is “fitness maintenance”: maintaining … Read more
The IEA report shows that countries’ ambitions and implementation plans are not yet in line with the key objectives of COP28, but that governments have tools to go further in the coming months through the NDC process A new analysis from the International Energy Agency (IEA) shows that in the coming months countries have a … Read more
Passengers on board a Spirit Airlines flight from Jamaica to Florida had a terrifying experience when they were told to prepare for an emergency landing on water. Flight NK270 had to return to its original destination, Montego Bay, shortly after takeoff on Saturday due to a “suspected mechanical problem,” CBS News reported. Video from the … Read more