A giant telescope that could eavesdrop on the activity of advanced extraterrestrial life is hoped to become a reality within five years, scientists said. The group plan to raise £1m to build a 100m-long (328ft) telescope that will listen out for activities in space like “asteroid mining” and “spacecraft propulsion systems”. The project would be
Month: February 2021
Rescuers have successfully refloated 28 pilot whales on a notorious New Zealand beach where they had repeatedly beached themselves. The long-finned pilot whales were part of a pod of around 50 first found on Monday at Farewell Spit, known for its mass strandings. At least 15 from the pod have died. However, the surviving whales,
The ruling was made according to the new civil code in the country, which came into effect this year. Under the new law, a spouse is entitled to seek compensation in a divorce if he or she bears more responsibility in child raising, caring for elderly relatives, and assisting partners in their work.
“US leadership has been sorely missed over the past years,” Trudeau told his American counterpart at the beginning of what was, essentially, a glorified video conference. He was speaking of the US’s changed attitude toward climate change, but that kind of sentiment permeated the public portions of the day’s events.
Explaining the return of all pupils to England’s schools on 8 March, the government said in its roadmap document: “By February half-term, studies suggest the total loss in face-to-face learning could amount to around half a school year, with two-thirds of a normal year lost if the return to face-to-face education in schools is delayed
In the shadow of Australia’s Grampians National Park lies Walker Swamp, a once-thriving wetland that was artificially drained and farmed for over a century. But it is now welcoming new life once more, after a huge restoration project. Its revival is one “message of hope” amid so much grim environmental news, ecologists tell the BBC.
One moment was a nod to his past. The other to his future. Tiger Woods would never hesitate if asked which means more to him. As great and grand as the former was — Woods, victorious again at last on the 18th green of Augusta National in April of 2019 — it couldn’t match the
US parents, exhausted from almost a year of juggling work and children at home, are having to choose whether to send their kids back to school. President Biden says he wants the majority back in the classroom by the end of April – but it’s up to each local school district to figure out their
Chess Analysis – Bobby Fischer’s Trap Robert James “Bobby” Fischer vs Samuel Reshevsky Chess Analysis This is one of the weirdest games to comment on since it’s played by two world-class chess grandmasters at the peak of their skill. We all know Bobby Fischer as one of the best chess players in history – and
Last updated on 1 hour ago1 hour ago.From the section Golf Tiger Woods is in surgery after suffering “multiple leg injuries” in a car crash in Los Angeles, California. The 15-time golf major champion, 45, had to be “extricated from the wreck” by firefighters and paramedics. Woods’ agent Mark Steinberg said: “He is currently in
Mr Charlebois noted that while palm fat is a legal and approved ingredient in butter, research shows that it can increase heart disease risks for consumers and that its production harms the environment, making it an “ethically questionable” practice for the dairy industry, which is heavily subsidised by Canadian taxpayers.
Tom Hayes, the first banker to be jailed for rigging interest rates, has told the BBC in his first TV interview that he believes fresh evidence will show his conviction was unsafe. “I don’t blame the jury for it but they were presented with a false narrative and they reached a conclusion based on those
A Combination of Pretty Face and Striking Features – Garmin Lily Smartwatch Table of Contents The Garmin Lily is a beautiful smartwatch made especially for women, by wonderful women. The smartwatch has a delicate profile, an attractive display, and a slimmer band compared to other previous designs of the Garmin. Amazingly, the company has introduced
On the same day as the Denver incident, an engine failure on a 30-year-old Boeing 747 freighter saw debris fall on a town in the Netherlands. Parts of what appeared to be turbine blades landed on the town of Meerssen, with one blade found embedded in a car roof, according to Reuters. Two people on
When lockdown forced church doors to close, the Reverend Simon Archer decided to live stream services to the congregation of All Saints Belvedere in south-east London. But after developing broadcasting skills, he decided to start streaming video games on social media too. The 46-year-old self-styled Vicarious BIG invites people to watch, play and chat during
The sheer scale of the US death toll from Covid is hard to comprehend – it helps to hear the individual stories. The Seattle Times started a series to commemorate those who have died. Paige Cornwell explains how obituaries are proving therapeutic for people during the pandemic even when they don’t know the person.
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