Is it time to treat sugar like smoking?
BBC Over the past decade, smoking has become marginalised and stigmatised. From the smoking ban in 2007 to the introduction of plain packaging a decade later, everything has been done to discourage people from taking up the habit. And there are signs sugar is heading the same way. Sugary drinks are already taxed – and […]
Air purifier and UV light pilot to combat school virus spread
Getty Images Thirty schools in Bradford are taking part in the study Air purifiers and ultraviolet lights are to be tested in schools in a £1.75m trial aimed at reducing the spread of Covid-19 in classrooms. The government-funded research involves 30 primary schools in Bradford, West Yorkshire, but could be rolled out nationwide if successful. […]
Travis Kelce’s dad says he’ll spend $10 on 35th birthday present
Getty Images Ed Kelce, pictured with Taylor Swift in January, said he wanted to buy a gift which “tweaks” her heartstrings Travis Kelce’s dad has revealed he’s not splashing out on Taylor Swift’s birthday present, explaining that spending $10 (£8) on a personal gift is better than trying to impress her with something expensive. The […]
Greta Thunberg seeks Africa climate change action
AFP The activists in Africa joined the event by video link Teen activist Greta Thunberg has hosted a press conference to stress the importance of how climate change is affecting people in Africa. She was angered after she was cropped out of a photograph taken with her white peers, including Ms Thunberg. She said activists […]
Macron names centrist Bayrou as French PM in bid to end political instability
Getty Images François Bayrou has long been a centrist ally of President Macron President Emmanuel Macron has named centrist leader François Bayrou as France’s next prime minister, in a bid to end months of political turmoil. A Macron ally, Bayrou is a mayor from the southwest and leads the MoDem party. Ahead of the announcement, […]
Massive queues as McDonald’s reopens Scottish drive-thru restaurants
Police directed long queues of cars at McDonald’s drive-throughs The re-opening of some Scottish McDonald’s drive-thru restaurants has seen long queues of cars being directed by police. The fast-food giant closed all of its outlets more than 10 weeks ago as lockdown restrictions came into force. The company said it was now aiming to reopen […]
Aberystwyth Uni scientists create elephant grass house
Aberystwyth University The Centre for Alternative Technology looks at green and sustainable ways to build A straw-like crop could significantly reduce the construction industry’s impact on the environment, Aberystwyth University scientists believe. They are helping to build a house using miscanthus – or elephant grass bales – near Machynlleth, Powys. In a typical house, 50 […]
Ministers accused of fishing compensation U-turn
EPA The government has been accused of making a “U-turn” on a pledge by the PM to compensate fishing businesses hit by post-Brexit export problems. On Wednesday Boris Johnson said he understood the “temporary frustration” of the fishing industry and promised to provide compensation. Environment Secretary George Eustice told the Commons on Thursday that he […]
Probe provides rapid lung investigation
Scientists have developed a lung probe that finds infections Scientists have developed a probe that for the first time goes inside the lung to find bacterial infections. Currently, this is done by sending samples to a laboratory and waiting several days for the results. The new approach was inspired by the 1960s film Fantastic Voyage, […]
NI fishermen fear being ‘mugged’ of UK Brexit quota
BBC The claim was made by one of NI’s two main fish producers organisations. The Anglo-North Irish Fish Producers Organisation (ANIFPO) says much of NI’s “fair share” will go to Scotland. But it believes it may only get about half that. ANIFPO chief executive Alan McCulla said if the share out was approved it would […]