Leading Optometrist, Dhruvin Patel is a specialist in the impact of blue light on eye health – that is light produced by phone and computer screens. Blue Light can make it harder to fall asleep and have an impact on the health of eyes Researchers say exposure to blue light could increase the risk of … Read more
Skeletons of two ancient ‘warrior women’ whose lived 1,500 years ago may have inspired the story of Mulan are discovered in Mongolia Experts uncovered numerous skeletons at a cemetery in Mongolia Two of the skeletons stood out because of the unique markings on the bones The two females’ bones showed they were very athletic when … Read more
Archaeologists working in a Bulgarian cave have unearthed the earliest direct evidence of modern humans ever found in Europe. The landmark finding reveals that human migration reached Europe around 45,000 years ago, proving the first ever Europeans overlapped with Neanderthals for much longer than previously thought. ‘Now we see there is a period of about … Read more
Hares were almost TAMED 5,000 years ago and learnt to live alongside people in China where they may have had spiritual significance Hares are an animal which has never been fully domesticated by humans Study shows hares did develop a close relationship with people 4,900 years ago Hares and humans learnt to co-exist with humans … Read more
You wouldn’t fancy that on a pizza: Prehistoric ANCHOVIES evolved terrifying fangs and an enormous sabre-tooth 66million years ago Two prehistoric species of anchovy were found in Belgium and Pakistan Analysis of the fossilised remains revealed the unusual dentition of the fish They had sharp fangs on the bottom jaw and a lone sabre-tooth on the top … Read more
Oldest fossilized salamander ever discovered lived 230 million years ago in Russia and provides ‘a missing link’ in the evolution of frogs Researchers working in Russia have uncovered the oldest salamander fossil The one-inch specimen live 230 million years ago on both land and in water The fossil is 90 million years older than those … Read more
Scotland has suffered one of the coldest May days for 23 years thanks to a 1,000-mile wide Polar Vortex with a 5C freeze on its way tonight. Snow flurries are forecast overnight on Scotland’s hills with the mercury plummeting to -5C, as out-of-season frost kills garden plants. Highs of 7C to 11C, 5C below average, … Read more
Neolithic man may have been brewing beer 6,000 years ago, according to scientists who have developed a new method to analyse grains. Austrian researchers claim the first evidence of European production of malt-based drinks, including beer, from grains dating back to around 4,000 BC. The team say the thinning of a tiny layer of tissue … Read more
BT scraps its dividend for at least 2 YEARS as Covid-hit boss Philip Jansen focuses on getting full fibre broadband rolled out across the nation Philip Jansen set a new target of full fibre to 20 million homes by late 2020 To hit the new target, BT will spend £1.3 billion over five years BT … Read more
Specsavers eye doctor, 50, is suspended for failing to tell bosses he was arrested for drunkenly streaking with friends 22 YEARS ago Jagdip Dhariwal, 50, failed to tell optical regulation authority about his arrest The optometrist, from Romsey, Hampshire, said he saw it as a ‘slap on the wrist’ Tribunal rejected his claims that he … Read more