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When mice with Alzheimer’s inhaled menthol, their cognitive abilities improved
Imagine a future where the smell of menthol could alleviate some of the worst symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. This might sound like science fiction, but innovative new research is making it a potential reality. Scientists have discovered that when mice with Alzheimer’s inhaled menthol, their cognitive abilities improved. This unexpectedContinue Reading
Simply looking at greenery can boost mental health – new research
It is becoming increasingly clear that spending time in nature can benefit our mental health and wellbeing. But a new study by my colleagues and me shows that you don’t have to actually be in nature to reap the rewards. Simply directing your gaze towards natural elements, even in theContinue Reading
Nigel Farage’s Reform just a point behind Tories new poll released after Rishi Sunak’s manifesto launch shows
Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party is just a point behind the Tories, a new poll released after Rishi Sunak’s manifesto launch shows. The survey, by YouGov, puts Labour on 38 per cent, with the Tories on 18 per cent, Reform on 17, Lib Dems on 15 and the Greens onContinue Reading
Amazon Prime Video’s biggest show to end after five seasons
Amazon Prime Video is officially bringing one of its biggest originals, The Boys, to an end after five seasons. On Tuesday, ahead of the show’s season four return, showrunner Eric Kripke made the announcement on X, writing: “#TheBoys Season 4 Premiere Week is a good time to announce: Season 5Continue Reading
How House of the Dragon stars got into character for season 2 | Culture
House of the Dragon season 2, with its elaborate costumes, dragons, and drama, will finally be released in June. The second instalment of the Game of Thrones prequel sees Westeros on the brink of a bloody civil war with the Green and Black Councils fighting for King Aegon and QueenContinue Reading
Viggo Mortensen: Lord of the Rings star shares brutal way Oliver Stone fired him from Platoon
Viggo Mortensen has shared the brutal way Oliver Stone dropped him from Platoon – despite already being cast in the film. When asked if he had come close to starring in any big Hollywood films of old, the Lord of the Rings star revealed he had been cast in Platoon,Continue Reading
Kevin Spacey describes past behaviour as ‘handsy’ during new interview |
Kevin Spacey has admitted his past behaviour “pushed boundaries” and that he had been “handsy”. The actor, 64, is set to appear on Piers Morgan’s controversial Uncensored YouTube programme on Tuesday 11 June as he continues to battle Hollywood exile. Spacey was last year acquitted of a number of sexualContinue Reading
Obama’s portrait artist denies allegations of sexual assault, claims accuser ‘aggressively’ pursued him
Artist Kehinde Wiley, best known for painting Barack Obama’s presidential portrait, has denied sexual assault allegations in a new post on social media, claiming his accuser has pursued him “over the years.” Last month, British-Ghanian artist and curator Joseph Awuah-Darko accused Wiley of sexually assaulting him twice in 2021. “ItContinue Reading
Rishi Sunak’s appeal to the right of the Tory party as he pledges tax cuts in manifesto
Rishi Sunak has made a last-ditch appeal to voters with tax cuts as he seeks to turn the tide of his disastrous election campaign. The prime minister pledged to cut national insurance by 2p, and scrap it entirely within five years for the self-employed, as he unveiled the Conservative manifestoContinue Reading
Can the bodies of astronauts survive Mars missions?
Travelling into space changes the structure of kidneys, with galactic radiation causing damage that could potentially put human missions to Mars at risk, new research suggests. Spaceflight is known to cause a number of changes in astronauts’ bodies, and as more people venture into space, understanding the health risks associatedContinue Reading