The world’s largest iceberg is on a collision course with a remote British island, potentially putting penguins and seals in danger. The iceberg is spinning northwards from Antarctica towards South Georgia, a rugged British territory and wildlife haven, where it could ground and smash into pieces. It is currently 173 miles (280km) away. Countless birds and seals died on South …
Instagram has rolled out a number of updates in recent days that appear to be aimed at attracting TikTok users while the short-video app’s future remains in limbo. And on Sunday, Instagram parent company Meta went one step further and announced the launch of a new video creation app on Sunday called Edits, which bears an uncanny resemblance to CapCut, the …
Microplastics are everywhere. They have been found on the peak of Mount Everest and in creatures inhabiting the deepest trenches of the sea. They’re in bottled water, human placentas and breast milk. These tiny plastic particles choke wildlife, disrupt ecosystems, and threaten human health – and they are notoriously difficult to remove. But scientists in China have come up with a possible solution: a biodegradable sponge made …
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan left a hospital in India’s financial capital Mumbai on Tuesday, less than a week after he suffered knife injuries in a scuffle with an intruder at his house, local media reported. Khan, 54, was stabbed six times by the intruder during an attempted burglary at his home after midnight on Thursday. He had surgery after …
The secret to feeling good after a night’s sleep may start during the day. Here are some tips on how to improve your sleep and feel less tired. Feeling tired? You’re not alone – and you may be thinking about how to tweak your sleep habits as a result. Often, the strategies we’re told will help us feel more rested …
The human hand is one of the most staggeringly sophisticated and physiologically intricate parts of the body. It has more than 30 muscles, 27 joints alongside a network of ligaments and tendons that give it 27 degrees of freedom. There are more than 17,000 touch receptors and nerve endings in the palm alone. These features allow our hands to perform a dazzling array of …
Levels of the most significant planet-warming gas in our atmosphere rose more quickly than ever previously recorded last year, scientists say, leaving a key global climate target hanging by a thread. Concentrations of carbon dioxide (CO2) are now more than 50% higher than before humans started burning large amounts of fossil fuels. Last year, fossil fuel emissions were at record …
Christmas is over, it’s cold and dark outside and you may be in an endless cycle of doomscrolling. Blue Monday – also known as the most depressing day of the year – has been trending online. It might feel relatable after the past year but, unsurprisingly, there’s nothing scientific about it. The name was reportedly coined by psychologist Cliff Arnall …
If you’re using Windows 11, it’s time to update—Microsoft has begun enforcing mandatory updates for the latest version, 24H2. Here’s what this means and why you should act. Mandatory Windows 11 Update The 24H2 update, which has been available as an optional upgrade since October 2024, is now being automatically installed on compatible devices. This rollout affects systems running both …
Promise Gordon likes having a plan. It helped her break a cycle of running away from home. Gordon, 19, joined Operation Runaway a few years ago. The program is run by Egadz, a youth centre in downtown Saskatoon, and connects chronic runaways with community supports and professionals. Participants talk about the good and bad of the past week, set goals and …
