Dear Prudence, For a long time I thought it was an innocent crush on a friend of mine (Jordan), but now another friend (Alex) has told Jordan and Jordan is threatening me with a restraining order. I’m furious that I told Alex about my crush and that Alex betrayed my trust. I admit that some … Read more
SUMMER is almost here, meaning the annual onslaught of dreaded hayfever symptoms is back with a vengeance and causing misery for the whopping 13 million Brits susceptible to the seasonal condition. Common symptoms of hay fever, which are activated when the immune system reacts to the pollen allergen, include watery, itchy eyes, a scratchy throat … Read more
Anyone with a keen eye for cycling technology may have noticed that Demi Vollering, Tim Merlier and a handful of other Specialized-sponsored pros recently won races aboard a new version of the brand’s Roval Rapide CLX wheels. Subscribers of Cycling news I will also have seen them in our recent technical gallery from the Giro … Read more
Anyone with an iPhone or Android should turn their device on and off once a week, officials say — to protect them from hackers. The idea is to thwart ‘zero-click’ hacks, which download spyware onto users’ phones without them ever clicking a link. The National Security Agency (NSA) endorses the restart method, which temporarily deletes … Read more
A mum has shared the secret behind the recent cryptic codes appearing on food packaging in supermarkets, with shoppers hailing the advice as ‘amazing’. Gemma Bird, 42, from Essex, is also known as ‘Money Mum’ and regularly shares money-saving tips and encourages fellow parents to take part in ‘No Spend’ and ‘Make Money’ days. The … Read more
An unexpected tool gives us new insight into the fine structure of Mars’ outer layers. Using meteorites that broke off from the red planet way back about 11 million years ago and were flung into space to eventually land on Earth, scientists have been able to study the way volcanism shaped Mars’ crust and mantle … Read more
According to the US Space Force, China’s unnamed space plane appears to have released another object into space. The nature of the object is unknown, but it has been named 59884 (International designation 2023-195G). The Chinese spaceplane has been in orbit for more than 165 days and the new object was spotted on May 24. … Read more
NASA scientists have discovered that satellite-tracked plant fluorescence can predict sudden droughts months in advance, helping to limit the effects of drought and better understand the effects of the carbon cycle. Credit: NASA’s Scientific Visualization Studio An unusual increase in plant productivity may indicate an impending serious groundwater loss. NASA satellites track this subtle glow … Read more
Image source, BBC/Gwyndaf Hughes Item information Author, Georgina Rannard Role, BBC climate and science reporter Reporting from Eryri 1 hour ago A plant that became extinct in the wild has been reintroduced to the British mainland. We can’t tell you the exact location – it’s a secret to keep it safe. It’s just one small … Read more
Recent research indicates that some dinosaurs may have evolved the ability to regulate their body temperature internally during the Early Jurassic period, allowing them to adapt to colder climates and survive environmental challenges. The artist’s impression shows a dromaeosaur, a type of feathered theropod, in the snow. This group of dinosaurs is popularly known as … Read more