Private schools could reopen before state ones because they have more distancing space, say experts

Private schools could reopen before state ones because they have more space for social distancing, experts say State principal in Bedford says it will be ‘nigh on impossible,’ to keep pupils apart Former public school head says paid-for schools will be better placed  Dr Martin Stephen says sport and arts could stop to accommodate other … Read more

New York and Boston pigeons don’t mix due to the ample green space between the cities, study finds

Battle of the birds! Study finds New York and Boston pigeons do not mix because ample green space between the cities keeps them from migrating The rivalry between  New York and Boston has been found in the cities’ pigeons Experts discovered genetic differences in the birds along the east coast There is interbreeding of pigeons … Read more

Hubble Space Telescope releases a ‘breathtaking’ new image of a giant nebula

To mark its 30th anniversary the Hubble Space Telescope team have released a stunning new image captured by the satellite showing a vast star-forming region. Named the ‘tapestry of blazing starbirth’, the new image brings together the nebula NGC 2014 and its neighbour NGC 2020 – both about 163,000 light years from Earth. They are … Read more

MARKET REPORT: Oil prices dive again as crude storage space dwindles

The oil industry was plunged even deeper into crisis last night after the benchmark price for US oil fell below $0 a barrel. The staggering free fall in the value of West Texas Intermediate oil, which is the reference point for buyers and sellers in North America, came as traders fretted that the world is … Read more

Jeff Bezos’ futuristic vision of self-sustaining habitat that could house a TRILLION people in space

Last week, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos finally lifted the veil on the lunar lander his aerospace company has been developing in secret for years, along with a plan to put humans back on the moon to stay. And in the process, he also revealed an ambitious vision for space colonization. Building off of a concept … Read more

Astronauts could wear a space glove fitted with a range-finding laser

ESA reveals a concept space glove for future astronauts that would allow them to control rovers with a flick of the wrist – and it also comes with a laser range-finder Concept glove was created to show the potential of future spacesuit material Includes an in-built laser range-finder for objects on the moon or other planets   Gesture … Read more

Nasa is running a knock-out photography competition featuring pictures of Earth taken from space

The competition is fierce in this public-vote photography contest – because all the entries are out of this world. Nasa‘s Earth Observatory has opened up an archive of pictures of Earth taken from space and is asking the public to vote for the winner in a knock-out-style competition. The contest is called Tournament Earth and … Read more

Floor show: add wow factor to your space with statement flooring 

Wood with a twist Vinyl flooring is the perfect choice for high-traffic areas such as the hallway or living room. The new versions add the same warmth and texture as real wood but are far more purse-friendly. Either use as a full flooring option or in sections to create a focal point. Décor Echo Ware … Read more

Mothers and daughters: Alice Liveing – ‘Mum gave me the space to make mistakes’

On holiday in Italy with mum Sarah, 2017 Top fitness influencer Alice Liveing’s path to success hasn’t been a smooth one. She’s survived an abusive relationship, battled body issues and copes with online bullying on a daily basis. Throughout it all, she says, her mum Sarah has been her greatest support Alice’s story Alice modelling … Read more

Astronauts who spend too long in space suffer brain damage that may lead to dementia

Spending months in space changes the brain and can increase the risk of developing brain damage and dementia, a new study revealed. Researchers from the University of Texas studied brain scans of astronauts a year after they returned from the International Space Station for signs of damage.  The lack of gravity experienced by humans in … Read more