Age-related memory loss is reversed in mice by increasing the plasticity of the brain which decreases over time in breakthrough that could also help humans Scientists manipulated compounds in mice brains by reconstructing compounds that play a role in forming and recognizing connections The team tested this on 20-month old mice that showed memory loss … Read more
It’s the go-to music streaming service for millions of people around the world, but news of a subscription price increase has left many Spotify users reeling. Spotify has confirmed plans to increase the prices of its premium subscriptions in the UK from April 30. The Premium Student, Premium Duo and Premium Family plans will all … Read more
Dr Google will see you now! Looking up symptoms on the Internet IMPROVES your ability to diagnose illness without increasing anxiety, surprising study finds US researchers tested the ability of 5,000 volunteers to diagnose illnesses They were asked to do so both before and after looking up symptoms online The findings suggest that concerns over … Read more
VICTORIA BISCHOFF: With the contactless limit set to increase to £100… is it becoming too easy to splurge? By Victoria Bischoff for the Daily Mail Published: 22:01 GMT, 9 March 2021 | Updated: 22:01 GMT, 9 March 2021 Spending money has never been so easy. Just a quick tap of your card and you’re away. … Read more
The BBC has axed editorial director Kamal Ahmed and four other posts from its news board in a ‘modernisation’ plan – despite pledging to increase diversity last year. An £80 million savings plan saw the job cuts announced by the broadcaster this afternoon. It said it was ‘restructuring’ the board as part of ‘plans to modernise … Read more
The BBC has axed editorial director Kamal Ahmed and four other posts from its news board in a ‘modernisation’ plan – despite pledging to increase diversity last year. An £80 million savings plan saw the job cuts announced by the broadcaster this afternoon. It said it was ‘restructuring’ the board as part of ‘plans to modernise … Read more
Paintings by Sir Winston Churchill have sharply risen in value following The Crown, which offered an insight into the war-time Prime Minister’s life. The popular Netflix drama gave a generous portrayal of Churchill, played by John Lithgow, 69, as a major guiding light for the young Queen Elizabeth, reminding her of her duties before leaving … Read more
Animal abusers face tougher punishment as MPs support increasing maximum sentence from six months to five years The Animal Welfare Bill has now passed its second Commons reading Tory MP Chris Loder, who introduced Bill, said he was inspired to do so after mistreated springer spaniel he found abandoned by a road became family pet … Read more
Could your boss be SPYING on you? Employers fearing a productivity dip as lockdown continues are turning to surveillance to ‘create an office atmosphere’ for home workers Dr Claudia Pagliari says managers have ‘ramped up’ tracking their employees Digital tracking on apps such as Slack and Microsoft Teams logs worker’s time Co-founder of tech startup is turning … Read more
Antibiotics in rivers ‘risks lives’: High levels in our waterways puts millions in danger by increasing resistance to the drugs, research suggests NHS website warns overuse of antibiotics can lead to emergence of ‘superbugs’ Around 70 per cent of antibiotics we take up end up in the natural environment Drugs then interact with bacteria in … Read more