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Sinn Féin-led government would mean ‘fewer jobs and lower incomes’, Varadkar says
A Sinn Féin-led government in the Republic could bring about a fundamental change in the country’s economic policy, the Taoiseach has said. Leo Varadkar insisted it would be a “change for the worse” as he claimed Sinn Féin policies would mean “less business, fewer jobs and lower incomes”. Mr Varadkar’sContinue Reading
Five ways to avoid pain and injury when starting a new exercise regime
Make sure you include a good warm-up. Drazen Zigic/ Shutterstock Getting in the habit of exercising isn’t easy. Not only is finding the time to exercise a major deterrent for people, the fear of aches, pain and injuries is also a reason that people put off starting a new exerciseContinue Reading
How science fiction predicted recent high-tech developments in chemistry
Chemists are often the unsung heroes of scientific breakthroughs that change our lives Matej Kastelic/Shutterstock Real-world technology is often foretold by science fiction. In 1927, characters in the film Metropolis made video calls to each other. Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry hung flat-screen colour monitors on the walls of theContinue Reading
Stephen Graham says he shares OBE with ‘incredible’ late mother
S tephen Graham has said he shares his OBE with his “incredible warrior” mother after she died recently. The 49-year-old Merseyside-born actor, known for TV crime drama Line Of Duty, was named on the New Year Honours list for services to drama. On Saturday, the This Is England star toldContinue Reading
Emotional AI Is No Substitute for Empathy
Artificial intelligence will try—and fail—to grasp the subtleties of human expression.Continue Reading
2022 showed rugby league what can be achieved – but NRL class won through
SO THAT was 2022, a year dominated by injuries and the realisation that if a rugby league player wants to be the best, they have to do it in the NRL. Injuries because they robbed England boss Shaun Wane of world class talent in Alex Walmsley, Harry Newman and JonnyContinue Reading
Brian May vows to strive to ‘benefit the country’ after receiving knighthood
B rian May has said he feels a renewed responsibility to “behave in a way which benefits the country and the rest of the population” after being given a knighthood in the New Year Honours. As the virtuoso guitarist in rock band Queen, the 75-year-old is responsible for some ofContinue Reading
Holiday burnout: why it happens – and three research-proven ways to help you recover
The constant stress of the holidays can leave some people feeling burnt-out when they're over. Ilona Kozhevnikova/ Shutterstock Although Christmas only lasts a few days each year, many of us spend months planning for it. But as enjoyable as all the parties and festivities might be, many people find theyContinue Reading
Curious Kids: do all animals have belly buttons?
Alena Ozerova/Shutterstock Do live-born lizards have belly buttons, and do live-born reptiles have an umbilical cord? – Gaelle, aged 12, Bristol, UK What an interesting question! A belly button or tummy button is technically known as a navel or umbilicus. Humans have belly buttons because before we are born, weContinue Reading
COVID and your gut: how a healthy microbiome can reduce the severity of infection – and vice versa
Helena Nechaeva/Shutterstock A vast combination of microorganisms live in our gut, including bacteria, fungi and viruses. Collectively, we refer to this as the the microbiome. Despite their tiny size, these microbes have significant effects on our health and wellbeing. In fact, the microbiome is often referred to as the “secondContinue Reading