Jerky-like skin of a 52,000-year-old woolly mammoth could change what we know about ancient DNA
The leathery strip of skin from a 52,000-year-old woolly mammoth sporting a mullet-like hairdo isn’t much to look at, says geneticist Olga Dudchenko — but the information it contains is invaluable. The sample was taken from a female mammoth unearthed from Siberian permafrost in 2018, and includes the hairy skin around the left side of its head, including an ear. […]
Tesco issues warning to those buying cheese
When it comes to preserving food for longer Brits would go to extreme lengths to ensure we save a few pounds. As the UK is going through a cost of living crisis, bills are soaring through the roof. It is no wonder we are looking for tips and tricks to ensure we waste less not […]
First Descendant down – Server downtime schedule and hotfix 1.0.3 patch notes | Gaming | Entertainment
The First Descendant will undoubtedly go down as one of this year’s big success stories, having already racked up more than 10 million downloads since launching earlier this month. If you haven’t already had the chance to play, The First Descendant is a third-person looter shooter that’s available free of charge. The game sees upwards […]
Met spying on Greenham Common protest was ‘ridiculous waste of money’, say campaigners | Greenham Common
Campaigners have criticised the long-running infiltration of the Greenham Common women’s peace campaign by an undercover police unit as a “ridiculous waste of money and an outrageous intrusion”, a public inquiry has been told. An undercover police officer, who used the fake name of Lee Bonser, gathered personal information about campaigners, including details of their […]
Hungarian GP alarm bells raised as worrying footage emerges days out from race | F1 | Sport
This weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix appears in jeopardy after torrential rain fell on the track on Wednesday. Footage on social media showed officials and team members having to wade through water at the Hungaroring following the downpours. One of the most telling videos came from Fernando Alsonso’s mechanic at Aston Martin, Mikey Brown. He uploaded […]
Bangladesh closes universities, colleges indefinitely after deadly protests over job quotas
Police in Bangladesh fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse students protesting against the government’s job quota system on Wednesday, a day after violent clashes left six people dead and scores injured. Authorities also announced the indefinite closure of all public and private universities starting Wednesday, following the protests over public sector job quotas, which include a 30 […]
Save £398 this summer by making change to your garden
Have you been out in the garden much this summer? If it is less than you would like to thanks to the typical UK weather of being warm one minute and then pouring down with rain the next, then we feel your pain. However, if you’re lucky enough to own some outdoor space then you’ll […]
Xbox users treated to nostalgic bonus ahead of Xbox 360 store closure | Gaming | Entertainment
Diehard Xbox fans will be disappointed to hear that the Xbox 360 digital storefront is closing down on July 29. Arguably the first console (alongside the PS3) to really popularise digital-only game downloads, the 360 was at the forefront of online gaming for that particular console generation. I have fond memories of Microsoft’s annual Summer […]
Keir Starmer appoints two influential leftwing critics as government advisers | Keir Starmer
Keir Starmer has drafted into government two leftwing critics of his stance on benefits and green investment, as the prime minister faces pressure to drop Labour’s cautious approach to reviving the economy. Carys Roberts, the influential director of the Institute for Public Policy Research thinktank, has joined Downing Street’s policy unit as a special adviser, […]
Alan Hansen health update as Liverpool hero spotted in public for first time since scare | Football | Sport
Alan Hansen has been seen on a golf course in a heart-warming sign that the Liverpool legend has recovered from his serious health scare. Last month, the 69-year-old was rushed into hospital after being taken seriously ill, prompting a flood of well-wishes from fans and former team-mates. The ex-Match of the Day pundit spent a […]