Russia’s answer to Machu Picchu: The ancient ghost villages of Dagestan

If abandoned ghost villages are your thing, this Russian republic does a nice line in them.   Nestled in the heart of Dagestan in southwestern Russia are several ancient settlements that have been completely deserted, with residents having fled to bigger towns and cities in search of better opportunities. One of the most impressive is the … Read more

Covid-19 has sparked the world’s first ‘infodemic’ – but AI could provide the answer, study claims

AI could help tackle an ‘infodemic’ in scientific literature that’s making it difficult to separate fact from misinformation, scientists claim.  Two American AI experts have blamed the coronavirus pandemic for an intense flurry of scientific studies in the rush to make information available.  But this wealth of material is hard for anyone to digest and … Read more

Retired science teacher fails to answer ‘easy’ chemistry question on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? viewers are left in shock as retired science teacher fails to answer ‘easy’ £4,000 chemistry question despite using a lifeline (but would YOU get it right?) Pat Lucas, from Lincoln, a retired science teacher, was asked chemistry question For £4, 0000, she was asked to identify a skull and … Read more

Could having a common cold protect you from Covid-19? Scientists given £8.4million to answer

Could having a common cold protect you from coronavirus? Government gives scientists £8.4million to discover the truth on Covid-19 immunity The cash will be spread across three separate studies involving 17 institutions  They will all investigate a range of questions about immunity to SARS-CoV-2 The largest will seek the truth on whether there is cross-protection … Read more

Questions Channel 10 REFUSES to answer about The Project host Lisa Wilkinson’s ‘$2.3million’ salary

Channel 10 has already yielded widespread criticism for refusing to axe the current affairs show The Project while brutally sacking at least 25 other jobs on Tuesday afternoon in response to the COVID-19 recession. And the network has continued to cop significant backlash after keeping on board the show’s Sunday edition host, Lisa Wilkinson – … Read more

Andrew Morton says Meghan Markle might be frustrated she hasn’t been able to answer back to claims

Lady Diana’s biographer Andrew Morton has claimed that Meghan Markle may have felt frustrated by the fact she could not speak for herself.  Speaking during Channel 5 documentary, Harry and Meghan: The New revelations, which airs tonight at 9pm, the royal author, most famous for writing Diana: Her True Story, reveals how he feels for ‘poor’ Meghan, … Read more

Why doesn’t British Airways answer the phone? The Holiday Guru tackles traveller issues

The Holiday Guru is always on call to answer your questions. This week many concerned travellers wrote in regarding refund issues involving the likes of British Airways and Tui. The Guru rolled up his sleeves.  Q. We were due to fly to Canada with British Airways on July 1, but the trip was cancelled. We … Read more

Victoria Justice responds to anonymous proposal written in the sky: ‘I guess my answer is… maybe?’

Victoria Justice responds to anonymous proposal written in the sky above Santa Monica: ‘I guess my answer is… maybe?’ By Glenn Garner For Dailymail.com Published: 04:33 BST, 11 July 2020 | Updated: 08:24 BST, 11 July 2020 Victoria Justice has had a few relationships over the years, but she hasn’t been very public about her … Read more

Heading back to work after lockdown? We answer your pressing questions

Working lives across the country have changed beyond recognition since the pandemic.  Official figures show that one in four working adults has been furloughed, while around half of employees have been doing their jobs from home.  Now, as many businesses are beginning to re-open, workers are facing fresh uncertainty. Here, FIONA PARKER and AMELIA MURRAY … Read more

Is the glass half-full… or half-empty? The answer could affect your risk of getting dementia

The optimist sees the glass as half-full, focusing on what is actually there Are you a glass half-full or a glass half-empty person? It’s a question used as a litmus test to determine a person’s world view. The optimist sees the glass as half-full, focusing on what is actually there. The pessimist sees the glass … Read more