Artificial light sources along the British coastline are posing a ‘serious threat’ to species of coastal wildlife by disrupting their feeding habits. Coast-based crustaceans orientate their nightly migrations based on the moon’s position and brightness of the natural night sky. But the abundance of artificial light or ‘skyglow’ from people’s houses, shopfronts, nightclubs and flashing … Read more
A 50-year-old black man who died in police custody was heard telling officers ‘I can’t breathe’ at least 17 times after he was arrested for cycling without a safety light in Las Vegas. Byron Williams had been flagged down by Las Vegas Metro Police officers on September 5, 2019 after they spotted him riding his … Read more
A 50-year-old black man who died in police custody was heard telling officers ‘I can’t breathe’ at least 17 times after he was arrested for cycling without a safety light in Las Vegas. Byron Williams had been flagged down by Las Vegas Metro Police officers on September 5, 2019 after they spotted him riding his … Read more
Vroom, vroom! Motor racing has witnessed some breath-taking comebacks, none more extraordinary than when the late, great Niki Lauda roared off the grid at the Italian Grand Prix just six weeks after he’d been given the last rites following a catastrophic crash at the Nurburgring. This time, I can disclose, it’s the turn of the … Read more
One fear among some economists about the policy response to the virus is that we are storing up huge trouble and at some point down the line it will create an inflationary boom. The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) raised the spectre of rampant inflation yesterday, warning of the huge increase in the national debt … Read more
Scientists have created a ‘digital sanitiser’ which uses a device attached to smartphone’s torch to kill bacteria and viruses, including the coronavirus. The UVLEN device, from the South Korean company of the same name, uses ultraviolet light to rid surfaces of bugs in 10 seconds. The portable and lightweight device, which is due to launch ‘soon’ … Read more
Spies and hackers can eavesdrop on conversations from 82 feet (25 metres) away by analysing the vibration patterns in a hanging light bulb, a study has found. The ‘lamphone’ technique discovered by security experts from Israel needs only a laptop and gear — including a telescope and sensor — costing less than just £1,000. According … Read more
A minister admitted last night he knew he was saving a Tory donor tens of millions of pounds in approving a £1billion property scheme. Robert Jenrick faces claims of ‘cash for favours’ over his dealings with former newspaper tycoon Richard Desmond. He over-ruled the local council and a planning inspector a day before the introduction … Read more
Tourists will be allowed to travel freely across the EU by the middle of July, as the government plans to water-down its travel quarantine policy ‘as quickly as possible’. Boris Johnson wants to agree a cross-EU exemption, which would allow Britons to visit EU countries without having to isolate for 14 days. This comes after … Read more
Paper Towns actor Justice Smith comes out as queer and confirms relationship with his ‘rock and guiding light’ Nicholas Ashe By Deirdre Simonds For Dailymail.com Published: 21:42 BST, 6 June 2020 | Updated: 21:43 BST, 6 June 2020 Justice Smith has come out as queer with a powerful post about also supporting equality for black, queer … Read more