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Whale of a find: Immaculately preserved skeleton of a 39-foot leviathan discovered in Thailand is thought to be up to 5,000 years old The remains were found near the coast in Samut Sakhon, west of Bangkok They are thought to have been from a Bryde’s whale — a species still alive today Carbon dating will be … Read more
70 per cent of homebuyers say they would SUE the previous owners if they discovered an infestation of Japanese knotweed – the invasive plant that can grows through bricks and foundations Exclusive: YouGov data reveals 70% of Brits would sue over Japanese knotweed Sellers of a property are legally required to declare any presence of … Read more
Delivery meowstakes? Amazon apologises to PlayStation 5 buyers who received air fryers, foot massagers and CAT FOOD instead of their much-anticipated consoles Customers have also reported receiving unwanted fryers and foot massagers Amazon has pledged to correct the mistake and investigate how such occurred Released on November 5, the PlayStation 5 console is in considerable demand … Read more
A panoramic shot of a flying Dalmatian Pelican and a wolf killed in a fight for dominance were just two of the images that won an annual photo competition. The British Ecological Society’s photography competition drew entries from ecologists and students around the world, including all kinds of plants and animals. The stunning photos celebrate … Read more
A panoramic shot of a flying Dalmatian Pelican and a wolf killed in a fight for dominance were just two of the images that won an annual photo competition. The British Ecological Society’s photography competition drew entries from ecologists and students around the world, including all kinds of plants and animals. The stunning photos celebrate … Read more
Inhalers will be given to at-risk Covid patients as part of major UK trial to see if a steroid used to treat asthma can prevent hospitalisation The steroid, called budesonide, is being added to the Principle trial Trial aims to find drugs that stop mild cases in at-risk patients deteriorating Budesonide is used in inhalers and … Read more
The start of autumn could begin a week sooner in the future due to climate change causing trees to capture more carbon and drop their leaves earlier in the year. For decades scientists expected temperate trees would shed their leaves gradually later in the year – making autumn later as average temperatures rise worldwide. Early … Read more
Slowing the tide of ocean plastic: Microfibre filters should be fitted to all washing machines by law to protect sea life, environmental charity says Microfibres are tiny plastic threads released when clothes are machine washed Experts estimated that 165,000 tons of synthetic fibres enter the ocean annually The Marine Conservation Society is calling for microfibre filters … Read more
Narcissists classed as key workers during the Covid pandemic thrived because it made them feel like ‘heroes’ and ‘gave them a chance to shine’ Essential workers were hailed for their work during the coronavirus pandemic But a study found those who were narcissistic particularly enjoyed their role Being labelled as a hero made them feel special and … Read more
Coronavirus patients with persistent but mild symptoms who are left to recover at home more likely to be suffering with bad health three months later than those with more serious conditions who were treated in hospital, a study has found. Researchers at the Radboud University Medical Center in the Netherlands assessed 124 patients several weeks … Read more