Then and now: how the outside world has watched American politics over the past four years. Der Spiegel The election of Joe Biden as the 46th president of the United States was received across much of the world with a mixture of relief and exuberance, though often laced with apprehension.Continue Reading
Whale sharks are the ocean's biggest fish. jjsupasit srisawthsak/shutterstock.com The biggest fish in the ocean, whale sharks, are incredible animals. They can reach lengths of over 18 metres and weigh more than 19,000kg. Each shark has a unique pattern of spots on its body, like a fingerprint. The number ofContinue Reading
Dinosaur fossils have always amazed with their horns and spikes, enchanting us with elongated necks and foot-long teeth. But less attention has been paid to the dinosaur derriere – for reasons of taste, maybe, but also because it’s difficult to find a well-preserved bottom in the fossil record of ourContinue Reading
The coronavirus pandemic has been extremely distressing for those who are bereaved and grieving, regardless of whether COVID-19 was the actual cause of death of their loved one. We know anecdotally and from emerging research that people who have lost someone during the pandemic were less likely to have visitedContinue Reading
Lee Bryant Photography/Shutterstock Charity shops are part of the rhythm of everyday life: vibrant social hubs where people can work, volunteer, donate and spend. Older people make up the fabric of charity retailing. Their experiences, skills and knowledge are built into the foundations of these shops. The sector has anContinue Reading
Cheese and witches: a potent combination. apolonia via Shutterstock As I was scrolling through Twitter recently, a viral tweet caught my attention. It was an image from a book of spells claiming that: “You may fascinate a woman by giving her a piece of cheese.” The spell comes from KathrynContinue Reading
IPL 2021: Alex Carey thanked Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting for having him in the squad.© AFP Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey has revealed he wasn’t surprised after being released by Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Delhi Capitals on Wednesday. Carey thanked Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting for havingContinue Reading
Carlos Alcaraz is one of the Spaniards to be forced into complete quarantine.© Instagram The Spanish tennis federation has complained to organisers of the Australian Open about the treatment of two Spanish players forced into quarantine. Mario Vilella Martinez and Carlos Alcaraz are among 72 players currently in hard lockdownContinue Reading
AC Milan defender Theo Hernandez had a “false positive” for coronavirus.© Twitter AC Milan defender Theo Hernandez had a “false positive” for coronavirus last weekend, while teammates Ante Rebic and Rade Krunic have both now recovered, the Italian league leaders confirmed on Thursday. “Both Rebic and Krunic underwent a molecularContinue Reading
Spitting cobras use their venom for defence. Stu Porter/shutterstock.com Cobras are fascinating and frightening creatures. These snakes are most well known for their characteristic defence mechanism called hooding, when the sides of their neck flare out in a dramatic display. However, hooding isn’t the only defensive behaviour in a cobra’sContinue Reading
