‘Odds in favour’ of finding other young Earth-like planets in young stellar groups

‘Odds in favour’ of finding other young Earth-like planets after scientists find more Sun-like stars in young stellar groups than expected Researchers studied groups of young stars known as ‘young moving groups’ It had previously been difficult to study these as the blend into the Milky Way As a result the team found that they contain … Read more

Groups of six allowed to exercise outdoors together in England from Monday

Six people from different households will be allowed to exercise together outdoors in England from MONDAY but they must still remain two metres apart Groups of up to six from different households now allowed to exercise outdoors Social distancing rules must still be adhered to but people can train together New changes come into force … Read more

Brits north of the border can meet today in groups of EIGHT PEOPLE… but the English STILL can’t 

Scots have been making the most of scorching temperatures by inviting up to eight people from one other household over for a barbecue – but anyone south of the border can’t to join them. Earlier this week Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon revealed gatherings of up to eight people would be allowed from Friday, May … Read more

The ONLY way to picnic: Scientists say groups must sit in a hexagon, pentagon or parallelogram

Groups should picnic in the shape of a parallelogram, a hexagon or pentagon if they want to meet together while still maintaining social distancing and good hygiene, experts have said. From Monday, up to six people will be allowed to meet both in public spaces and in private gardens in England for the first time … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Civil liberties groups slam test and trace fine

Civil liberties groups have today slammed threats by health chiefs to fine Britons who do not obey the 14-day test and trace isolation rules – which have been dubbed a ‘draconian intrusion of privacy’. As he launched the government’s new test and trace system, Health Secretary Matt Hancock yesterday warned a fortnight-long quarantine for those … Read more

Civil liberties groups slam Matt Hancock over ‘dranconian’ coronavirus test and trace fine threat

Civil liberties groups have today slammed threats by health chiefs to fine Britons who do not obey the 14-day test and trace isolation rules – which have been dubbed a ‘draconian intrusion of privacy’. As he launched the government’s new test and trace system, Health Secretary Matt Hancock yesterday warned a fortnight-long quarantine for those … Read more

More than 60% of people joining extremist groups on Facebook had the pages recommended by algorithms

Facebook researchers learnt as far back as in 2016 that 64 percent of all extremist group joins are due to its own recommendations but executives including Joel Kaplan killed any efforts to fix the problem, according to sources.  Research at the social media giant in 2016 and again in 2018 unearthed a worrying trend linking the … Read more

Government plan calls for floor dividers to keep groups of children apart

The government today released its plans for keeping pupils safe from coronavirus including using floor dividers to keep children apart and implementing a queuing system for the school run.  From June 1, primary school children in reception, year 1 and year 6 classes are due to return and Boris Johnson tonight insisted that would happen … Read more

John’s apologised for leaflets encouraging people to get pizza delivered to groups in parks

Papa John’s has been forced to apologise after Brits received leaflets advertising the brand’s ill-timed ‘Pizza in the Park’ initiative.  The American pizza empire sent out their latest offer, encouraging groups of people in the UK to have pizzas delivered to enjoy in parks as  part of their buy one free initiative.  However as the … Read more

Coronavirus crisis shines a light on small-cap pharma groups like Scancell

As global efforts to tackle the pandemic intensify, so the spotlight has finally shifted to focus on the potential of small pharma players during the week beginning 27th April. According to Ivan Sedgwick, a director at corporate finance firm LGB & Co, the poor share price performance of major healthcare names has demoralised investors, forcing … Read more