300,000-year-old hunting sticks found in Germany

Primitive 300,000-year-old throwing stick discovered in Germany was used by early human ancestors to hunt waterbirds and horses during the Ice Age  Homo heidelbergensis used the wooden weapons to hunt waterbirds and horses  The stick made out of spruce could reach speeds of nearly 100 feet per second  The ancient weapon spun powerfully around a centre … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Only 4,900 antibody tests have been carried out

They’re considered the key to letting countries out of lockdown, allowing officials to get a clearer picture of the true size of the coronavirus outbreak. But the UK has still only carried out fewer than 5,000 antibody tests – despite mass schemes being carried out across the globe. Italy has begun screening the blood of … Read more

Antibody tests are being carried out around the world – but Britain has only carried out 4,900

They’re considered the key to letting countries out of lockdown, allowing officials to get a clearer picture of the true size of the coronavirus outbreak. But the UK has still only carried out fewer than 5,000 antibody tests – despite mass schemes being carried out across the globe. Italy has begun screening the blood of … Read more

Germany CANCELS Oktoberfest due to coronavirus

Germany CANCELS Oktoberfest due to coronavirus as the country reports steady number of new infections today with 1,785 new cases amid easing of lockdown restrictions Despite being a one billion-euro money-spinner, Bavaria cancelled the event The planet’s largest folk festival brings six million revellers to Berlin each year Coronavirus cases rose by 1,785 to 143,457, … Read more

UK parents are among the most vehement anti-vaxxers in Europe with one in 30 against all vaccines

British parents are among the most vehement anti-vaxxers in Europe — with one in 30 claiming they are ‘opposed to absolutely all vaccines’, a study has found. A survey of five European countries revealed that parents in Spain have the most positive feelings towards vaccination, while their French counterparts have the least. However, Germany and … Read more

High levels of air pollution may be ‘major contributor’ to COVID-19 deaths

Emissions Carbon dioxide Carbon dioxide (CO2) is one of the biggest contributors to global warming. After the gas is released into the atmosphere it stays there, making it difficult for heat to escape – and warming up the planet in the process.  It is primarily released from burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil and … Read more

Germany CANCELS Oktoberfest due to coronavirus

Germany CANCELS Oktoberfest due to coronavirus as the country reports steady number of new infections today with 1,785 new cases amid easing of lockdown restrictions Despite being a one billion-euro money-spinner, Bavaria cancelled the event The planet’s largest folk festival brings six million revellers to Berlin each year Coronavirus cases rose by 1,785 to 143,457, … Read more

Driver takes advantage of Germany’s empty autobahn to hit 231MPH in his Ferrari LaFerrari

Driver takes advantage of Germany’s empty autobahn to hit 231MPH in his Ferrari LaFerrari during coronavirus lockdown Ferrari LaFerrari was seen hitting more than 230mph along German Autobahn Video posted on social media showed sports car on unrestricted section of road Driver of £1.7million car took advantage of empty motorway during lockdown Learn more about how to help … Read more

Driver takes advantage of Germany’s empty autobahn to hit 231MPH in his Ferrari LaFerrari

Driver takes advantage of Germany’s empty autobahn to hit 231MPH in his Ferrari LaFerrari during coronavirus lockdown Ferrari LaFerrari was seen hitting more than 230mph along German Autobahn Video posted on social media showed sports car on unrestricted section of road Driver of £1.7million car took advantage of empty motorway during lockdown Learn more about how to help … Read more

UK has one of the lowest coronavirus testing rates in Europe

The UK has one of the lowest coronavirus testing rates in the world, data has revealed. In a comparison of 17 countries with the largest coronavirus outbreaks, Britain ranks 15th above only Peru and India. Testing just 5.54 people per every thousand in its population, the UK sits miles below similar nations including Italy, Germany … Read more