Deforestation rates in the Amazon hit a new high in the first two months of 2020 with 181 square miles lost despite heavy seasonal rains, which experts blame on illegal logging operations Satellite data from Brazil’s space agency show deforestation increasing in 2020 The Amazon lost 181 square miles of rain forest in January and … Read more
Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. More than 4,500 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and more than 125,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type … Read more
Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. More than 4,500 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and more than 125,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type … Read more
High earners get pension tax relief boost in the Budget to fight NHS crisis stopping doctors working Most doctors will no longer be hit by tax bills due to the hated ‘taper’ Changes to pension tax rules will benefit other high earners But those on £300k plus will see tax relief slashed further to £4k … Read more
Men with high levels of testosterone may be almost a fifth more likely to develop prostate cancer. A study of more than 200,000 British men suggests two hormones, picked up in a simple blood test, can predict their prostate cancer risk. Men with the most testosterone in their blood, compared to those with the least, … Read more
Shoppers are more concerned about biscuits and sandwiches being high in sugar than salt or fat, scientists find University of Nottingham conducted a survey of 858 shoppers using food labels Respondents were most put off by biscuits and sandwiches high in sugar Too much sugar can lead to weight gain, tooth decay or diabetes Team said … Read more
High altitude drones create detailed 3D model of Peru’s shrinking glaciers as researchers aim to understand why they’re melting so rapidly A pair of researchers from the University of Edinburgh traveled to Peru The hiked some of the country’s famous glaciers with custom-built drones They spent several days capturing detailed visual and thermal information with … Read more
Banks are to offer 3-month mortgage holidays: Several High Street lenders are eyeing plan to set aside billions to help struggling homeowners hit by coronavirus Households hit by coronavirus outbreak could be eligible for mortgage ‘holidays’ NatWest, RBS, and Ulster Bank could offer up to three-month breaks in payments Those eligible could include small business … Read more
A revolutionary 60-minute therapy for high blood pressure could allow patients to throw their tablets away for good. The unlikely remedy involves blasting nerves in the kidneys with sound waves to stop them sending signals to the brain that drive up blood pressure. It could slash the risk of heart attacks and strokes, two of … Read more
Train cancellations in the North of England hit record highs with 7am Harrogate to Leeds service unable to run 28 out of 55 times last month Britain’s most cancelled train is Northern 7.13am from Harrogate to Leeds Worst-performing for local and commuter services was TransPennine Express Study found 49 services across Britain ran on fewer … Read more