Researchers in India are developing a tampon that changes color if it detects a urinary tract infection. They soaked fibers in a substance that breaks down in the presence of Candida albicans, a common yeast infection, and placed them inside pads and tampons. In simulations, the fibers turned bright pink, indicating the presence of an … Read more
HSBC passes a landmark climate change policy after facing years of criticism for its financing of coal power By Lucy White For The Daily Mail Published: 21:50 BST, 28 May 2021 | Updated: 22:20 BST, 28 May 2021 HSBC has passed a landmark climate change policy after facing years of criticism for its financing of … Read more
Climate change isn’t just threatening our future: It’s causing some of the oldest known artwork to decay at an exponential rate. Cave paintings in Indonesia that date to 44,000 years ago are being threatened by increased salt crystals forming due to rising temperatures and longer dry spells, according to new research. The crystals weaken the … Read more
Future of the great British cuppa is under threat as climate change could slash tea production in Kenya by a QUARTER, report warns Climate change is putting the traditional British cup of tea at risk, says a report Kenya, which produces half the black tea drunk in UK, faces floods and droughts Optimal conditions for … Read more
David Attenborough warns of ‘crippling problems’ caused by climate change in his role at this year’s Cop26 summit Sir David Attenborough, 95, has been named the People’s Advocate of this year’s Cop26 summit In a video message, Attenborough said the coronavirus pandemic had shown how important collaboration between nations was to solving global problems The UN’s … Read more
We would like to change our front garden into an off-street parking space, partly for our own convenience and partly because we hear it is a good way to add value to an urban property. Do we need planning permission from the council, and will they take responsibility for dropping the kerb? Also, will it … Read more
Refunds for scam victims ‘under threat’ following changes to vital scheme By Amelia Murray For The Daily Mail Published: 22:00 BST, 4 May 2021 | Updated: 22:00 BST, 4 May 2021 Scam victims could find it harder to get their money back from their bank following changes to a vital fraud refund scheme. Under rules … Read more
Olivia Rodrigo has become a chart topper singer thanks to her recent hit Driver’s License. And the 18-year-old singer told the May 2021 issue of Elle that she makes a big effort to keep it real for her fans so they can relate to her. ‘Whether it’s in my fashion or my songs or my social media, … Read more
One of Britain’s oldest tea makers could be about to change hands amid a period of difficult trading By Ben Harrington, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:50 BST, 24 April 2021 | Updated: 21:50 BST, 24 April 2021 One of Britain’s oldest tea makers could be about to change hands amid a period of difficult … Read more
Actor Luke Jacobz announces surprise career change after getting perfect score on Dancing With The Stars for vampire-themed performance By Marta Jary For Daily Mail Australia Published: 14:48 BST, 23 April 2021 | Updated: 14:48 BST, 23 April 2021 Luke Jacobz has had such an impressive run on Dancing With The Stars that he is now … Read more