Studying flying reptiles called pterosaurs that lived 200 million years ago could help engineers develop a new generation of ‘super drones’ with better stability. The prehistoric reptiles that soared above the dinosaurs are the biggest animals ever to take to the air and they ruled the skies for 160 million years. Despite their aeronautic excellence, … Read more
A controversial ‘scoring system’ used by the NHS to decide who receives critical care has been slammed over fears disabled people will be denied life-saving treatment. The so-called ‘Clinical Frailty Scale’ (CFS) ranks patients’ frailty from one to nine and is designed to prioritise those most likely to recover from the killer virus. It has been implemented … Read more
Join the culture club from the comfort of your home: Six simple tips for learning a new language Have your Netflix show dubbed into a foreign language with English subtitles Organisations will send a ‘word of the day’ email to your inbox every morning Read online versions of overseas newspapers straight after reading a UK … Read more
‘I was like, what?’ Daniel Radcliffe reveals he was stunned after learning of bizarre coronavirus Twitter hoax from a fearful make-up artist as he prepared for the stage The Harry Potter star, 30, found himself at the centre of a social media storm after the bogus report was shared via fake BBC account @BBC NewsTonight … Read more
Seneca Learning says it has 30.5 per cent of the UK pupil population registered for help with exams and homework and that number is dramatically increasing.
Tom Hanks’ actor son Colin is trying to keep to his normal routine amid news his dad Tom and step-mom Rita Wilson have contracted coronavirus. The Dexter actor wasn’t letting the family health news keep him from errands. Signaling things were business as usual, second generation talent Colin, 42, bravely ventured out for morning pastries … Read more
The most sought-after foods tend to divide opinion — and for good reason. The truffle, pulled from the dirt, often by a pig, can be overwhelming, caviar leaves many cold, and it’s best not to think about how foie gras is produced. The oyster is summed up by author Jonathan Swift: ‘He was a bold … Read more
A swing and a prayer: Learning to play golf is that much easier when staying at this chic Sicilian resort Hotels around the world are now offering golf as one of their premier activities The spectacularly placed Verdura Resort on the Sicilian coast is no different And this glamorous resort caters capably for all off-course needs … Read more
Learning new skills online boosts Britain’s annual pay by an average of £3,640 – the equivalent of an extra £2 an hour, study finds Online learning boosts average UK annual pay, a Google-backed survey finds 10 per cent of the UK’s total economic output has been linked to online learning One in three British people … Read more