Sea turtles dig decoy nests and leave false trails on the beaches where they lay their eggs to protect them from predators, study finds Sea turtles spend considerable time spreading sand around after laying eggs Scientists previously believed this behaviour was to camouflage the nests But a study has revealed it actually creates decoy nests which are intended … Read more
Scientists are developing suitable shelters for the first explorers of Mars, but a new study believes the Red Planet can provide natural settlements for the pioneers. After surveying 1,500 images taken by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, a team of experts believe they have discovered a solution – ‘lava tubes.’ An area, known as Hellas Planitia … Read more
Healthy lifestyle may protect against dementia: Not smoking, avoiding alcohol and exercising more ‘cuts the risk of the memory-robbing disorder by a THIRD’ The study by Dutch academics followed 6,000 people for an average of 14 years They found having unhealthy habits raises the risk of dementia by around 29% But an unhealthy lifestyle ‘made … Read more
Coronavirus immunity may not be equal: Not all recovered patients develop the same antibodies against the virus – and most are protected for at least 2 weeks, small study suggests Researchers looked at immune cells in in 14 recovered patients compared to six healthy controls All 14 patients had higher levels of both IgM antibodies, … Read more
Spanish town sprays BLEACH over beach to prevent spread of coronavirus – but experts say it will have deadly consequences for local wildlife Officials in Zahara de los Atunes sprayed the local beach with bleach They said it was in hopes of protecting locals from COVID-19 as residents begin to emerge again after six weeks of … Read more
Spanish town sprays BLEACH over beach to prevent spread of coronavirus – but experts say it will have deadly consequences for local wildlife Officials in Zahara de los Atunes sprayed the local beach with bleach They said it was in hopes of protecting locals from COVID-19 as residents begin to emerge again after six weeks of … Read more
Animal welfare campaigners urge public to go VEGAN to protect against future pandemics — claiming factory farms and wildlife markets provide the perfect conditions for disease to thrive Ten scientists and experts signed an open letter advocating for veganism This is part of British animal rights charity Viva’s so-called ‘3-in-4’ campaign Of new and emerging infections diseases, … Read more
The primary role of the free Press has always been to hold the mighty to account. To fight injustice, to ask searching questions of the rich and powerful, and to represent the interests of ordinary families when the State becomes oppressive or overweening. But there are times when words alone are not enough. We have … Read more
European travel chiefs are calling for the creation of ‘tourism corridors’ so holiday resorts can re-open in time for summer. Ministers from nine countries, including France, Italy, Greece and Spain, wrote to European Union chiefs yesterday warning the industry faces collapse if special measures are not rolled out soon. Ideas under dicsussion include an EU-wide … Read more
Rise in abuse by customers prompts Lloyds to protect staff and discourage ‘non-essential’ visits Some of its staff complained that irate members of the public had spat on them Lloyds will put up posters detailing Government guidelines for behaviour By Helen Cahill For Mail On Sunday Published: 22:20 BST, 25 April 2020 | Updated: 22:20 … Read more