Ants can’t be fooled: Scientists discover the insects use their memory to help them avoid traps and predators the second time around Ants usually find their way back to their nests by following trails of pheromones Researchers tested how the insects would react when a pit was dug in the trail They found the ants fell … Read more
ICU nurse warns Britons to ‘stay inside’ after finishing a gruelling night shift to discover moments later his grandfather had died from coronavirus Nurse is told his Grandad died from coronavirus moments after finishing shift Adam, 24, posted picture of himself online with mask sores and covered in sweat The medic, from Manchester, has urged … Read more
Most visitors to the United Arab Emirates go to enjoy the glitzy hotels, round-the-year sun and glamorous nightlife. But only yards away from the holidaymakers, there is a major campaign in progress to try and protect one of the planet’s most endangered marine species. At the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah hotel, with its iconic sail-shaped … Read more
The Armchair Traveller: Be dazzled by Italy and delve into Paris’s secret maze of tunnels – how to explore the world from the comfort of your home The Secret Catacombs Of Paris podcast explores the city’s underground tunnels Remind yourself of famous sights with the World Landmarks 1000-piece puzzle Film fans can fall in love … Read more
Could a cure for insomnia be in our genes? Difficulty sleeping could be hereditary as scientists discover 47 sections of DNA that determine how easily we nod off Of these 47 genetic sites, 36 had never been identified in previous studies Sleep quality may be related to the release of the feel-good chemical serotonin Those … Read more
Scientists discover an alloy with superconducting properties in Australia’s Mundrabilla meteorite, marking the first time the material has been shown to form in space Scientists analyzed samples from the Mundrabilla meteorite in Australia They found traces of an alloy with superconducting properties It marks the first time superconductors have been shown to form in space … Read more
What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more
From hotels on tiny, car-free islands to forts in the middle of the sea, there are some fantastic places to really feel cut off from the rest of the world. And best of all, they don’t need to cost the earth. La Sablonnerie, Little Sark, Channel Islands On the tiny island of Sark, pictured, in … Read more
Exclusive for MoS readers: Discover the taste of brilliant Bordeaux with Gregg Wallace – meet the MasterChef judge, and one of its winners, on this fabulous French cruise By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:01 GMT, 30 March 2019 | Updated: 12:57 GMT, 1 April 2019 If you have been inspired by the latest exciting … Read more
British scientists discover antibody in blood of patient who fought off SARS that could NEUTRALISE coronavirus Academics have discovered an antibody that could neutralise the coronavirus Researchers examined the blood of a patient who had recovered from SARS Using powerful x-ray machine they were able to find an antibody from patient Coronavirus symptoms: what are … Read more