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‘Elvis worms’ found covered in iridescent scales that resemble the King of Rock’s sequined suits

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Scientists discovered four specimens of deep-sea worms that have laid hidden more than 3,000 feet below the surface of the Gulf of California. Dubbed ‘Elvis worms’, these creatures are named after the King of Rock’s sequined suits because their backs are lined with shiny, iridescent scales. The team discovered the new species using remotely operated … Read more

Mother, 35, covered head-to-toe in thousands of tumours

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A mother whose body is covered in thousands of tumours has told how strangers regularly hurl abuse at her in the street. Ashley Jernigan, of Montgomery, Alabama, suffers from an aggressive form of the genetic disorder neurofibromatosis.  The 35-year-old was diagnosed when she hit puberty and the condition quickly left her entire body covered in lumps. … Read more

NASA unveils a new ‘mini’ Mars Rover that can climb hills covered in sand

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NASA has created a new ‘mini’ Mars rover that will be able to climb hills even if they’re covered in sand and gravel – perfect for future exploration missions. Driven by the knowledge that the rolling hills of Mars are a long way from the nearest tow truck, Georgia Tech researchers created a more resilient … Read more

Malaysian cinema ‘is covered in mould’ after two-month coronavirus lockdown

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Malaysian cinema ‘is covered in mould’ after two-month coronavirus lockdown: Discovery follows luxury leather goods found rotting due to country’s shutdown Cinema in city of Ipoh in the western Perak state was covered in mould and dust  On Monday, a leather goods store was shown to have suffered the same fate Malaysia eased restrictions this … Read more

Trump says China made ‘horrible mistake’ and covered up coronavirus outbreak

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President Donald Trump suggested that the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe is the result of a ‘horrible mistake’ made by China.  The president continued to point the finger at Beijing on Sunday during a Fox News virtual town hall meeting at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. where he said China sparked the outbreak before … Read more

Ministers were ‘fully aware’ China had covered up the true scale of coronavirus, MI6 source claims

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The Government was told by the UK’s intelligence community from the outset that China had concealed the true scale of the pandemic, sources claim. A senior former MI6 official says that Ministers were told ‘not to believe Beijing’s claims’ and to pour cold water on all information coming out of China. Britain’s intelligence agencies knew what … Read more

White House orders intelligence investigation to prove China covered up coronavirus threat

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The White House has ordered intelligence investigations into whether China initially downplayed and hid the emerging coronavirus threat, a Wednesday report revealed, as Donald Trump continues to place blame for the size of the pandemic. Intelligence agencies received directives from the White House last week seeking information on the early days of the coronavirus outbreak, … Read more

One MILLION workers are to have bulk of their wages covered by taxpayers

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More than a million furloughed workers will get taxpayer-funded wage subsidies after a huge claims rush by firms. More than 2,200 applications per minute flooded in when the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme opened at 8am yesterday. By 4pm, 140,000 had been received. Chancellor Rishi Sunak praised thousands of staff at HM Revenue and Customs and … Read more

Cunningly camouflaged superyacht Hide is covered in dark reflective materials that mirror the sea

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Now you see it… The cunningly camouflaged superyacht ‘Hide’, which is covered in dark reflective materials that mirror the sea ‘Hide’, measuring 164ft in length, is a vessel designed to live up to its name and blend in with the environment  She was created by designer Anna Borla, a finalist in Boat’s 2020 Young Designer of … Read more