Biology: Scientists grow human tear glands in the lab that are capable of CRYING just like real eyes

Scientists grow human tear glands in the lab that are capable of CRYING just like real eyes Dutch researchers grew their own tear glands to study exactly how they work Dysfunction of the tear glands can cause eye dryness , ulcers and even blindness In the future, this may be treated with a transplant of these … Read more

Monty Don said we should let lawns grow wild. But here a horrified fellow TV gardener cuts him down 

Professor Stefan Buczacki , a former chairman of Radio 4’s Gardeners’ Question Time What have you been up to for the past year? If you’re lucky enough to have a garden and if you’re anything like me, you’ve been out of doors whenever you can . . . weeding, planting, pruning and, above all, looking … Read more

Gardening special: How to grow a great garden with Alan Titchmarsh

Whether you have a few pots or a country pile, ALAN TITCHMARSH’s simple step-by-step guide is all you need to make your outside space flourish    Your spring checklist The gardening season starts here! The days become longer, the ground is warming up and the weeds are starting to grow. Stay on top now and … Read more

Gardening special: Grow for nature 

Bumblebees love colour – the brighter the better Transform your garden into a thriving haven for bees, birds and butterflies with these easy ideas    The past 50 years have seen a gradual role reversal. Nowadays, it’s often the countryside that is highly manicured, and it’s gardens that wildlife rely on for a living. The popularity … Read more

Should investors look towards value and cyclical equities as inflation fears grow?

London’s FTSE 100 index finally succumbed to this week’s jitters on global equity markets, with a fall of 1.8 per cent for the blue-chip index today. Asian and US markets had already suffered some nervers from the spike in bond yields earlier in the week. The yield on 10-year US Treasury bills powered through 1.5 … Read more

Two thirds of small British firms expect to grow their business in 2021

Many small and medium British businesses are becoming more confident about the near future despite the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, a new survey suggests.   After a dreadful 2020, two thirds of UK businesses have said they are optimistic about their prospects of growth in 2021, with younger business owners the most upbeat about … Read more

Former EastEnders star Jake Wood reveals his delight he can finally grow a beard after leaving soap

He bid farewell to Albert Square last week after 15 years on the soap. And former EastEnders star Jake Wood shared his delight at being able to finally grow a beard during an appearance on Tuesday’s Good Morning Britain. The actor, 48, told Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid that he was never able to have … Read more

The one lesson I’ve learned from life: Peter Andre says fatherhood forced him to grow up

The one lesson I’ve learned from life: Peter Andre says fatherhood forced him to grow up Peter Andre has told how he is still learning how to be a parent every day   He says his 20s were a blur as he spent the entire time touring and partying  Now he says that when he is away … Read more

Love Actually’s Thomas Brodie-Sangster admits child star past can ‘affect how you develop and grow’

Thomas Brodie-Sangster has detailed how his past as a child star ‘affected how he developed and grew as a person’ as he reflected on growing up in the spotlight. The actor, 30, who rose to fame following his breakout role as Sam in the 2003 film, said he’ll ‘forever be known’ for playing the doe-eyed … Read more

Luxurious white truffles could grow in British forests

Luxurious white truffles could grow in British forests as French scientists make breakthrough that would free the £2,500-a-lb delicacies from just their Italian homelands The fungus is frequently described as being the finest available on the planet Chalky, wet regions ideal for them to develop, which suits areas of UK and US Saplings brought to … Read more