Post-lockdown UK enjoys 80F sizzler – with warm weather to last all week

Sun-seekers headed to parks and beaches today as temperatures soared to nearly 80F as coronavirus lockdown restrictions continued to be eased.  A steady stream of day-trippers arriving at Bournemouth beach built up to a flood by the afternoon, with pictures showing thousands of people on the sand.  Botany Bay in Margate was also busy by … Read more

Has warm spring suppressed UK’s outbreak? Coronavirus fell after sunniest April on record

A sunny spring may partly explain why coronavirus cases have fallen dramatically in the UK in recent weeks, according to scientists. COVID-19 spreads via droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes and, under the right conditions, can survive on objects for hours where it stays infectious.  But Professor Keith Neal, an epidemiologist at the University of Nottingham, … Read more

Smart fabric adapts to weather conditions to warm or cool the wearer

A new type of smart fabric developed in China heats or cools the skin of its wearer depending on the weather. Scientists took sugar from the skeleton of shellfish to form microscopic holes, which contain a chemical that absorbs and releases thermal energy.  This allows the fabric to adapt to changing weather conditions, keeping its … Read more

Britons told prepare for blackouts by keeping torches and warm clothes nearby in coronavirus crisis

Households are warned to prepare for BLACKOUTS by keeping torches and warm clothes nearby as energy firms battle to keep the lights on during coronavirus crisis Fears raised that sickness and self-isolation could lead to engineer shortages One infrastructure company advises customers to keep a torch nearby Firm says customers should keep warm items, including … Read more

Coronavirus CAN spread in warm and humid conditions

What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more

Christina Milian wraps up warm in a teddy bear hoodie for Paris outing with a newborn son Isaiah

Christina Milian wraps up warm in a furry teddy bear hoodie for Paris outing with a friend as she pushes newborn son Isaiah in a pram By Ellie Phillips For Mailonline Published: 09:58 GMT, 4 March 2020 | Updated: 12:38 GMT, 4 March 2020 She gave birth barely more than a month ago, but that … Read more

Heated bench appears at a train station in South London to warm chilly commuters

Toasty tushies: Heated bench appears at a train station in South London to warm chilly commuters on their way to work British Gas have installed the bench at Coulsdon South station for two days In celebration, the station has been temporarily renamed ‘Warmsdon South’ The bench can alter its temperature to compensate for the weather conditions It also … Read more