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Is hyaluronic acid as effective as skincare brands claim?
Hyaluronic acid is now in many beauty products and cosmetics. TuiPhotoEngineer/ Shutterstock Hyaluronic acid has become a huge buzzword in the beauty industry, with everything from creams and cleansers to shampoos containing it. Often, these products are marketed to consumers with the promise that hyaluronic acid will boost hydration –Continue Reading
How a balloon-borne experiment can do the job of the Hubble space telescope
SuperBIT waiting for launch while its giant helium balloon is inflated. Bill Rodman/NASA An astronomical telescope designed to complement the ageing Hubble Space Telescope lifted off from New Zealand’s south island on April 16 2023. But as a sphere the size of a football stadium rose silently and slowly overContinue Reading
Andy Murray digs deep to beat Berrettini at Miami Open after scolding himself
Andy Murray outlasted Matteo Berrettini to advance to the second round of the Miami Open. The Brit dug deep to come from a set down, winning 4-6 6-3 6-4 in a physical encounter that saw Berrettini almost faint on the court. Murray scolded and shouted at himself throughout the match butContinue Reading
Nikita Mazepin free to return to F1 as EU court overrules ban on sacked driver
Nikita Mazepin is free to return to Formula One as a neutral competititor after his ban was overturned by the European Union on Wednesday. The 25-year-old, who hails from Russia, drove for Haas in 2021 before he was sacked the following year amid the war in Ukraine. The EU addedContinue Reading
Plug-in hybrids displace EVs in climate transition
What’s the greenest, most climate-friendly car in America? It’s got to be an electric vehicle, right? Nope. It’s actually the Toyota Prius Prime SE, a plug-in hybrid “that can go 44 miles on electricity before switching to hybrid,” said The Washington Post. That assessment is based on a measure thatContinue Reading
The Gentlemen: Netflix users issue same ‘complaint’ about Guy Ritchie series
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Netflix users are issuing the same complaint about new series The Gentlemen. The series, based on Guy Ritchie’s 2019 film of the sameContinue Reading
Max Verstappen close to Mercedes deal as Horner tipped to quit Red Bull
Max Verstappen’s fast-tracking into Formula One left a bitter taste for then-rival Esteban Ocon. The Frenchman, who now drives for Alpine, has won the European Formula 3 Championship in 2015, with Verstappen finishing third. However, Verstappen was promoted onto the F1 grid after just a year in car racing, winningContinue Reading
Greensphere Capital Raises £66.3 Million for Gaia Sciences Innovation Fund
Greensphere Capital, a prominent investment adviser, has successfully secured £66.3 million in conditional capital for its Gaia Sciences Innovation fund. This fund aims to support businesses that leverage innovation and intellectual property from leading British bioscience and environmental science institutes to address climate change and biodiversity loss. The fundraising effortContinue Reading
Jeremy Hunt Hints at October General Election
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has suggested that a general election could potentially be held in October. Speaking before a Lords Committee, he emphasized the necessity of completing the government’s next spending review before April of the following year, indicating that “if the general election is in October, that will mean it’sContinue Reading
Greggs stores affected by IT glitch, leading to payment issues and store closures
Britain’s leading bakery chain, Greggs, has encountered technical difficulties with payments, resulting in the closure of some of its stores. Greggs acknowledged the issue, stating, “We are currently experiencing issues accepting payments in our shops,” and assured customers that efforts were underway to resolve the matter promptly. Reports indicate thatContinue Reading