Terry Smith is one of the shrewdest investors to come out of this country in a long, long time – although he now runs his successful investment operation Fundsmith from the sun-kissed island of Mauritius in the middle of the Indian Ocean rather than the UK (currently enjoying its own bit of sun-kissing). What Smith … Read more
Health is the number one priority for most at the moment, as the coronavirus pandemic creates a sharp focus on our mortality. Due to the ongoing pandemic, a number of private hospitals have been taken over by the NHS, to ensure that as many people as possible can get the treatment they need. Whilst this … Read more
Sea turtles dig decoy nests and leave false trails on the beaches where they lay their eggs to protect them from predators, study finds Sea turtles spend considerable time spreading sand around after laying eggs Scientists previously believed this behaviour was to camouflage the nests But a study has revealed it actually creates decoy nests which are intended … Read more
Scientists are developing suitable shelters for the first explorers of Mars, but a new study believes the Red Planet can provide natural settlements for the pioneers. After surveying 1,500 images taken by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, a team of experts believe they have discovered a solution – ‘lava tubes.’ An area, known as Hellas Planitia … Read more
Julie Burchill (pictured) says it’s ludicrous pleading privacy while broadcasting our lives online YES by Julie Burchill, writer and broadcaster People who go into attention-seeking professions often bleat that they are ‘very private people’. I’m not like that. I’ve been what is crudely known as an ‘attention whore’ ever since I became a teenage journalist, … Read more
Coronavirus immunity may not be equal: Not all recovered patients develop the same antibodies against the virus – and most are protected for at least 2 weeks, small study suggests Researchers looked at immune cells in in 14 recovered patients compared to six healthy controls All 14 patients had higher levels of both IgM antibodies, … Read more
Spanish town sprays BLEACH over beach to prevent spread of coronavirus – but experts say it will have deadly consequences for local wildlife Officials in Zahara de los Atunes sprayed the local beach with bleach They said it was in hopes of protecting locals from COVID-19 as residents begin to emerge again after six weeks of … Read more
The virologist leading Sweden‘s relaxed response to the coronavirus pandemic has acknowledged mistakes in reacting to the crisis – as the country recorded a near-record number of new infections today Anders Tegnell said too little was done to protect people in care homes, which are thought to account for as many as half of Sweden’s 2,586 … Read more
Animal welfare campaigners urge public to go VEGAN to protect against future pandemics — claiming factory farms and wildlife markets provide the perfect conditions for disease to thrive Ten scientists and experts signed an open letter advocating for veganism This is part of British animal rights charity Viva’s so-called ‘3-in-4’ campaign Of new and emerging infections diseases, … Read more
The primary role of the free Press has always been to hold the mighty to account. To fight injustice, to ask searching questions of the rich and powerful, and to represent the interests of ordinary families when the State becomes oppressive or overweening. But there are times when words alone are not enough. We have … Read more