CGI of Gracechurch Street frontage (included) A proposal to display previously unseen Roman treasures in the heart of the Square Mile has been hit by complaints that the building could damage existing ancient remains on the site. The application to build a 32-storey tower on Gracechurch Street sits on the site of London’s original Roman … Read more
Climate change exacerbated flooding from a tropical cyclone that sealed much of New Zealand last month in one of the country’s worst disasters, scientists said, but they couldn’t calculate exactly how much it magnified the catastrophe. A flash study Tuesday by 23 scientists from around the world found that global warming from fossil fuel burning … Read more
Security Minister Tom Tugendhat warned of potential ‘spying’ risk from phone apps (PA Wire) Cyber experts are investigating whether millions of Britons are at risk of being spied on by China or other states through apps on their phones, a minister said on Tuesday. Security Minister Tom Tugendhat stressed the need for apps to be … Read more
Eclipse tourists should head to the US in 2024 (Getty Images/iStockphoto) On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will sweep across North America, providing an astronomical experience in many attractive locations. Only a small fraction of humanity has ever witnessed a total solar eclipse – but tens of millions of people will be able … Read more
A viral video of a gorilla spinning in a swimming pool prompted researchers to look into the activity in more detail – Alamy Gorillas and other apes spin themselves in circles to get “high” — and early humans who lived millions of years ago may have done the same thing, scientists think. Researchers saw a … Read more
Scientists fear an iceberg the size of Greater London could soon hit shipping, fishing and wildlife. Researchers are currently tracking two large icebergs, one called the A81 – the size of Greater London – and one the A76a, which is even bigger. The size of Cornwall, the latter has been compared to an ironing board … Read more
Wireless earbuds are a dime a dozen, but finding real quality at a discount — the diamonds in the rough — can be tough. Well, we’ve found a gem: The white Cxk Wireless Earbuds, with a total of 43 hours of battery life, water resistance, and one-step pairing, are currently unheard of at $18 — … Read more
Great apes spin around on purpose to make themselves dizzy, researchers believe. The study from the Universities of Warwick and Birmingham could provide clues about people developing a desire to seek altered mental states and actively manipulate their moods and perceptions of reality. Researchers observed online videos of great apes — gorillas, chimpanzees, bonobos and … Read more
A Mediterranean diet rich in nuts, seafood, whole grains and vegetables has been associated with up to a 23% lower risk of dementia, according to scientists. The findings published in the journal BMC Medicine are based on data from more than 60,000 individuals from the UK Biobank – an online database of medical and lifestyle … Read more