Scientists warn against ‘dangerous’ TikTok trend of deep frying WATER 

Experts have warned against a ‘dangerous’ trend circulating on TikTok of deep frying water, which they say could lead to fiery explosions.  The pointless trend involves combining water with calcium alginate to form a sphere of water, before coating it in flour, egg and breadcrumbs and dropping it into a fryer. But if the alginate … Read more

Brain organoids could spark a ‘Planet of the Apes’ scenario, scientists warn

As research involving transplanting lab-grown human ‘mini-brains’ into animals to study neurological diseases continues to expand, experts warn the work with these brain organoids could result in a ‘Planet of the Apes’ scenario. The concern is animals could develop humanized traits and behave similar to the intelligent apes of the popular science fiction story. The … Read more

Experts warn against laminating your vaccine card just yet

Why you should not laminate your vaccine card just yet: Experts warn you may need to add booster shot information and the plastic coating prevents errors from being fixed Stores like Staples and Office Deport have offered to laminate CDC vaccination cards for free  Health experts say Americans don’t need to have their cards laminated and … Read more

Florida officials warn of ‘catastrophic flooding’ if storage reservoir collapses

Officials in Florida on Sunday warned of a 20 foot wall of wastewater and ‘catastrophic flooding’ after a significant leak at a large pond threatened to burst a system that stores polluted water.  Governor Ron DeSantis took part in an aerial tour of the site and later held a press conference after more than 300 homes were evacuated … Read more

Most pubs WON’T reopen on April 12, industry bosses warn

Most pubs WON’T reopen on April 12: Industry bosses warn 60% of boozers will not welcome back customers because they won’t have enough space British Beer and Pub Association says 75% of pubs have garden or outside space But only 40% of venues have one large enough to be able to make enough cash Therefore, it … Read more

Solar storm that appeared like ‘a great fire’ in 1582 could hit Earth AGAIN, experts warn

Solar storm that appeared like ‘a great fire’ in 1582 could hit Earth AGAIN this century, causing billions in damages and knocking out power grids worldwide, experts warn A solar storm hit Earth in 1582 that looked like a ‘great fire’ in the sky The storm lasted for three days and stretched from Europe to … Read more

Covid UK: Hospitality and retail bosses warn against vaccine passports

The South West of Britain leads the ranks in terms of pubs that have outdoor space, with 91.7% falling into that category, followed by the South & South East on 74.8% More than half of Britain’s pubs and restaurants will be forced to remain closed when lockdown restrictions ease because they do not have outdoor … Read more

Trendy flat-faced dogs are going blind because many can’t close their eyes, vets warn

With their bulging eyes and cute looks, flat-faced dogs have become fashionable. But breeds such as English and French bulldogs, pugs and boxers are going blind, with many not able to close their eyes, vets have warned.  They said over-breeding is leading to changes in skull shapes, making eyes protrude and leaving the surface too … Read more

Smart doorbells are ‘affluence cues’ that could INCREASE the chances of a break-in, experts warn

Smart doorbells are ‘affluence cues’ that could INCREASE the chances of a break-in, experts warn Experts say the doorbells are used to target properties with high-value items  Research by Cranfield University found burglars can hack into the technology  Smart doorbell provider insists device helps people protect their homes  By Jake Ryan Published: 02:09 BST, 28 … Read more

Exam boards warn students may try to cheat new grading system by submitting work that is not theirs

Exam boards have warned that students may try to cheat the new grading system by submitting work that is not their own.  Schools have been told to take measures to ensure that private tutors are not giving ‘inappropriate levels of support’ to students when they are completing their schoolwork, which could form the basis of … Read more