Scientists in Australia have uncovered the first archaeological evidence of insects being used as a food source by ancient Australian Aboriginal groups. Particles on a grindstone discovered in the foothills of the Australian Alps were determined to be from a Bogong moth, which migrates to the area every summer. The tool, small to be carried … Read more
Explosive evidence which could lead to Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation is to be published by the Alex Salmond inquiry. The former SNP leader’s bombshell submission to the inquiry will accuse the First Minister of misleading parliament which, if true, could force her to quit. The Holyrood committee is examining the Government’s botched probe into the handling of … Read more
There is no evidence that having schools open drives the spread of coronavirus in the wider community in the UK, SAGE scientists have found. In a study of pupil and teacher absences caused by positive Covid tests, researchers said confirmed infections in schools did not lead to bigger outbreaks. Instead, they said there were small … Read more
Discovery of pulsars British astronomer Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell was the first person to discover a pulsar in 1967 when she spotted a radio pulsar. Since then other types of pulsars that emit x-rays and gamma rays have also been spotted. Pulsars are essentially rotating, highly magnatised neutron stars but when they were first discovered … Read more
The first day of arguments at President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial ended in chaos when Sen. Mike Lee tried to object to evidence that referenced him. ‘Statements were attributed to me moments ago by the House impeachment managers, statements related to the content of conversations between – a phone call involving President Trump and … Read more
WHO investigators BACK Beijing’s claim there’s ‘no evidence’ Covid was transmitted ‘before December in Wuhan or elsewhere’ as China tries to pin the blame on imported frozen meats By Chris Pleasance for MailOnline Published: 10:44 GMT, 9 February 2021 | Updated: 10:45 GMT, 9 February 2021 WHO scientists researching the origins of Covid in China … Read more
For years, guessing how rich the Queen is has been a popular – if exasperating – parlour game. On the one hand, she is famously frugal, keeping warm with a £30 electric heater and sticking to for decades the same brand of £7.99 nail varnish. On the other, fabulously wealthy, with a portfolio that spans works … Read more
NASA’s Hubble spacecraft discovers evidence of a WEATHER system on nearby ‘Hot Jupiter’ exoplanet – despite blistering surface temperatures of 2,192°F Researchers examined images of WASP-31b taken by the Hubble telescope WASP-31b is an extremely hot ‘puffy planet’ 1,305 light years away from Earth It is tidally locked, with one side facing the star and the … Read more
CDC researchers find ‘little evidence’ of schools contributing to spread of COVID – indicating in-person classes will be safe if precautions are taken Studies in the US found little evidence schools were spreading COVID-19 This shows a ‘path forward’ to in-person classes, researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Tuesday … Read more
Alex Salmond Inquiry orders key evidence including WhatsApp messages from SNP officials are released in unprecedented move Linda Fabiani wrote to former first minister after he refused to come to Holyrood He was needed to speak on February 2 but citing health concerns over Covid-19 It comes as MSPs issued notice to Crown Office calling … Read more