A coronavirus vaccine trialled in 108 healthy volunteers in China safely triggered an immune response in the participants, a new study reveals. Antibody production seen in the patients is a good sign that the vaccine may protect them from infection, but it’s too soon to say for sure. The Chinese vaccine was the very first … Read more
The world’s most breathtaking ports: The ultimate list of places with wonderful waterfronts, from America to Australia via Italy and Norway This series of scintillating snaps will take you on a maritime journey around the globe Some of the ports are framed by soaring skyscrapers, others by rolling snow-covered mountains Dubrovnik, Portloe in Cornwall, Marina … Read more
Horse riding is a great way to explore scenic vistas. Whether you are a keen novice or a seasoned eventer, there is an equestrian adventure to suit all levels and experience. Scroll down for our guide to the best horse-riding holidays… A VERY STATELY RIDE Grandeur: Pictured above is Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire Don’t miss … Read more
If you want to push the boat out and book a holiday that’s firmly in the ‘paradise’ category, then try one of these stunning private island hotels. And what we mean by ‘private island hotel’ is that, yes, the hotel is the only piece of accommodation on the island. MailOnline Travel has scoured the globe … Read more
The world’s most expensive resort is open for business – and as you might expect, it’s jaw-dropping. But so it should be for $100,000 (£76,800) a night. It’s called Banwa Private Island, and while the price tag is eye-wateringly hefty it does secure guests the entire island. The world’s most expensive resort is open for … Read more
A global cooling 4,200 years ago led to the rise of rice as the world’s most popular food and the spread of new varieties across north and south Asia, a study has found. Experts used genetic data from some 1,400 varieties of rice — including indica and japonica — to reconstruct the past movements of the … Read more
A father says his baby learned to stand at eight-weeks old, after being inspired by seeing him watch strongman clips on YouTube. Tezra Finn-Johnston, 31, and girlfriend Emily Derrick, 23, who live in Kingswood, Bristol, first noticed their daughter’s strength when they left hospital. The couple claim at that early stage she was able to support … Read more
They became fan favorites on the groundbreaking reboot Star Trek: Discovery, and they’ll be donning their Enterprise uniforms once again for a new series all their own. On Friday, actors Ethan Peck, Anson Mount and Rebecca Romijn announced Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, a new series pickup by CBS All Access which will follow their … Read more
Researchers build the world’s fastest ‘soft’ robot, which can travel more than THREE TIMES faster than the previous record holder using movements that mimic a cheetah Researchers at North Carolina State University built a new ‘soft’ robot using silicone bands to mimic the gait of a cheetah It’s just 2.7 inches long but travels nearly … Read more
Russia‘s Aeroflot has been named as the world’s most on-time mainline airline in 2019 in a new report. It has beaten Japan‘s All Nippon Airways (ANA), which comes second, and highest-ranked U.S airline Delta Air Lines is third overall. Virgin Atlantic is the UK’s most on-schedule carrier. Meanwhile, Moscow’s Sheremetyevo International Airport is named as the … Read more