As well as the overall winner, there are category winners including galaxies, aurorae, our own Moon, the Sun, people and space, planets, comets and asteroids and skyscapes. There are also prizes for young astronomers and the best newcomer. Other category winning images including the breath-taking Aurora Borealis above Hamn i Senja, Skaland, Norway taken by … Read more
British genius wins £2.3m prize for working out the maths involved in stirring a cup of tea with work so clever that ‘it must have been sent to him by aliens’ Martin Hairer, from Imperial College London, won Breakthrough prize for maths The Austrian-British researcher, 44, had been working on his stochastic analysis The field … Read more
President Donald Trump has been nominated for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize, just weeks after helping to broker peace between Israel and the United Arab Emirates. He was nominated by Christian Tybring-Gjedde, a member of the Norwegian Parliament, who praised Trump for his efforts towards resolving conflicts worldwide. ‘For his merit, I think he has … Read more
When it comes to cutting-edge design, these slick hotels hit the right note. They have all been longlisted in the hospitality architecture category at the prestigious Dezeen Awards 2020. The list includes a very hip pet retreat for dogs and cats in Portugal, a cave complex in Santorini with dreamy views, a futuristic high-end resort … Read more
‘It’s a bloody good amount!’ Chad Hurst reveals he DID NOT go halves with ex-girlfriend Sophie Budack in his Big Brother winnings but says he gave her some of his $234,656 prize money By Zoe Burrell For Daily Mail Australia Published: 05:09 BST, 25 August 2020 | Updated: 05:09 BST, 25 August 2020 Big Brother … Read more
Jeremy Clarkson reveals ‘best ever Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? contestant’ wins top prize next month after ‘whizzing through all 15 questions’ By Eleanor Sharples Tv & Radio Reporter Published: 00:20 BST, 21 August 2020 | Updated: 00:23 BST, 21 August 2020 The best contestant to ever appear on Who Wants To Be A … Read more
An ailing frigate bird chick, idle meerkats and a female Gelada monkey are among the animals pictured in the seventh BMC Ecology Image competition. The eclectic array of images showcase the ‘beauty and diversity of life on our planet’ as well as its intricate relationships, according to the team behind the competition. The overall winner … Read more
BREAKING: Former SDLP leader and Nobel peace prize winner John Hume dies at 83 John Hume, who was the former leader of the SDLP, has died at the age of 83 By James Robinson for MailOnline Published: 09:26 BST, 3 August 2020 | Updated: 09:33 BST, 3 August 2020 Former SDLP leader and Nobel peace … Read more
Dame Hilary Mantel is tipped for her third Man Booker Prize as the longlist is revealed Dame Hilary Mantel could win her third Booker Prize for The Mirror and the Light She won the award for Wolf Hall in 2009 and in 2012 for Bring up the Bodies There are 13-names on this year’s longlist, … Read more
£10k in treasure? That’s made my year, says cancer patient, 64, who scooped the Mail’s second Great Summer Treasure Hunt prize Michael Ariss had to start shielding and give up his job as a driver due to illness He and his wife Claire will use their windfall to pay bills and help their children The … Read more