Oliver Dowden rules out extending Brexit transition period

Oliver Dowden today categorically ruled out extending the post-Brexit ‘standstill’ transition period to make more time for trade talks with the EU amid mounting fears the UK and Brussels are heading for a chaotic split on December 31.  The Culture Secretary said this morning ‘a further extension is just kicking the can down the alley’ … Read more

Specially-trained dogs can detect people with Covid-19 just by sniffing their armpits, study finds

Dogs can be trained to detect people infected with coronavirus by sniffing their armpits, study finds, and they are already being used in airports around the world. Researchers from the National Veterinary School of Alfort, France, recruited six dogs previously trained to sniff out other things and re-trained them to detect Covid-19.   Because of their famously … Read more

They’ve got the model genes! Elle Macpherson stuns on her latest magazine cover with her sons

They’ve got her model genes! Elle Macpherson stuns in a plunging dress on the cover of ELLE magazine as she poses alongside her lookalike sons Flynn, 22, and Cy Busson, 17, who tower over her By Chloe-lee Longhetti For Daily Mail Australia Published: 23:50 GMT, 10 December 2020 | Updated: 04:48 GMT, 11 December 2020 … Read more

Specially-trained dogs can detect people with Covid-19 just by sniffing their armpits, study finds

Dogs can be trained to detect people infected with coronavirus by sniffing their armpits, study finds, and they are already being used in airports around the world. Researchers from the National Veterinary School of Alfort, France, recruited six dogs previously trained to sniff out other things and re-trained them to detect Covid-19.   Because of their famously … Read more

Archaeology: Neanderthals DID bury their dead, new analysis of a 41,000-year-old skeleton reveals

The remains of a two-year-old Neanderthal who died some 41,000 years ago had been lain carefully in a grave that was covered with fresh soil, a study has concluded. The poor child’s skeleton was unearthed in 1973 from a rock shelter at the La Ferrassie dig site in Savignac-de-Miremont, Dordogne, southwest France.  Researchers from France re-examined the … Read more

France is developing bionic soldiers resistant to pain with microchip-enhanced brain power

France is developing bionic soldiers resistant to pain with microchip-enhanced brain power and superior hearing Scientists also researching pills to keep soldiers awake for long periods of time Microchips will be designed to release calming substances and improve brains  Scientists also trying to make implants for headquarters to track soldier location  By Isabella Nikolic For … Read more

Home Office ‘will deport dozens of Channel migrants to France, Germany and Spain this week’

Home Office ‘will deport dozens of Channel migrants to France, Germany and Spain this week’ – as lawyers launch a fresh bid to block their removal 3 flights with migrants who crossed the Channel in boats will depart next week Migrants who claim refugee status in another EU country can be returned there Home Office … Read more