Sackable offences? People reveal their WORST workplace blunders including erasing a section of Radio 4 master tape, moving £26 million to the wrong account and a very rude typo on a Volvo ad Steve Doherty confessed that he once deleted a master tape for a radio show Managing director from Wales, asked Twitter users to … Read more
Fascinating (and hilarious) photos reveal what travel was like in the 70s and 80s, from costume parties to ‘what to pack’ lists that included ‘travel clocks, sewing kits and 2 coathangers’ Australians Maria Dzopalic and Sue Bertram took them between 1979 and 1987 Their shots capture costume parties, epic moustaches and a tourist-free Venice Maria … Read more
Whether it’s the ‘right’ way to swirl, the ultimate blend or the perfect pairing, wine fans all have their favourite ways of enjoying a tipple. But now a panel of some of Australia’s leading wine experts have revealed their tried and tested tricks for getting the most out of a drop. From stain removal methods … Read more
Stunning microscope images released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveal the new killer coronavirus in unprecedented detail. Shown as blue dots, the virus, now dubbed SARS-CoV-19, can be seen roving around and invading human cells. The sample is the first of its kind capture using a transmission electron microscope by CDC … Read more
Blood flows differently through the hearts of men and women, according to new research. Scans have identified dramatic variations in its movement through the left ventricle – the organ’s main pumping chamber. Men’s hearts have to work harder and exert more energy there in order to move blood through the organ, whereas women’s blood swirled … Read more
Newly discovered differences in red panda genes reveal there may actually be TWO different species – and it could affect conservation efforts A new study sheds light on genetic differences between regional red pandas It suggests red pandas in Sichuan and the Hiamalyas may be different species Findings may also have implications on conservation efforts … Read more
They’re the thievers of food, the pinchers of chips, the scourge of the seaside skies. Now scientists have revealed what we’ve always suspected — seagulls do prefer to eat food that has been handled by us hapless humans. When the birds were presented with two identical food items — one of which they had seen a human … Read more