North Korea’s nuclear activity is ‘serious concern’, UN fears

North Korea’s nuclear activity is a ‘cause for serious concern’ with some facilities continuing to operate, UN watchdog warns  UN fears Pyongyang is breaching international law with nuclear operations  International Atomic Energy Agency voices warning in report issued this week  Concerns raised over Yongbyon nuclear site in secretive country  US warns sellers not to supply … Read more

Slowing down people’s brain activity when dreaming can help them lose weight and beat addictions

Slowing down brain activity during the ‘dreaming’ stage of sleep can help people lose weight and beat addictions, study finds During the REM phase of sleep, parts of the brain are active as if it was awake One such region is the hypothalamus, which is involved in feeding and appetite Experts from Switzerland turned off hypothalamic … Read more

The Bachelor: Carlin Sterritt on likely ‘behind the scenes’ activity

‘It’s 100 per cent happening!’ The Bachelorette’s Carlin Sterritt claims Locky Gilbert is ‘macking on with many girls’ behind the scenes on The Bachelor… as he reveals his own trysts that never made it to air By Caleb Taylor For Daily Mail Australia Published: 17:31 BST, 20 August 2020 | Updated: 18:05 BST, 20 August … Read more

Increase in ‘invasive’ species as a result of human activity could lead to global biodiversity loss

Increase in ‘invasive’ plants and animal species as a result of human activity could lead to dramatic biodiversity loss worldwide, scientists warn Experts collected data from 36 specialists who research biological invasions They found that transport, climate change and changing land use are key drivers A 20–30% rise non-native species numbers could have major global impacts  … Read more

The Duchess of Cornwall reopens Wiltshire youth activity centre

The Duchess of Cornwall has thanked young carers for their efforts during the coronavirus pandemic, praising them for a ‘most brilliant job’.  Camilla, 72, headed to the Youth Action Wiltshire Oxenwood Outdoor Activity Centre near Marlborough, to meet with staff and young carers who use the facilities this afternoon.  She was re-opening the centre, which … Read more

The ten best UK activity breaks, from a bootcamp in Norfolk to canoeing in Scotland 

After more than three months at home, it’s no wonder we’ve piled on the pounds. And nothing much will change, even if we’re allowed to soak up the joys of a spa, with all kinds of treatments, lotions and potions. What’s needed to lose the flab is some proper exercise to suit all levels of … Read more

SMALL CAP MOVERS: AIM celebrates 25th birthday as activity picks up

There has been ‘rampant fundraising activity’ on AIM this year, and the junior market has been well and truly open for business during lockdown, according to data compiled by City broker Allenby. Indeed, since the lows of mid-March, activity levels are at their highest in recent memory, it added. A total of £2.4billion has been … Read more

New ‘sun clock’ predicts when Earth’s star will wake from its slumber and increase solar activity

New ‘sun clock’ predicts when Earth’s star will wake from its slumber, helping experts prepare for extreme space weather events that knock out power grids and satellites The sun is currently sleeping, but experts say an awakening is imminent  When it wakes, it will increase solar activity and create extreme space weather  Scientists have now designed … Read more

Jessica Alba on speaking with her daughters about ‘hateful, racist activity’:

Jessica Alba says she’s talked with her young daughters about the ongoing racial issues at the heart of the nationwide unrest a week after a police killing of an unarmed black man in Minneapolis. ‘When I see all of the hateful, racist activity that has been happening, you realize what really matters,’ the Pomona, California … Read more

Go into action with an Algarve autumn – the perfect time for a family activity trip

The weather gods were smiling on the Algarve. The autumn breeze blowing up from Morocco was bringing the warmth of North Africa, big blue skies and a placid sea. For an activity week in half-term, designed to squeeze the last drops out of summer, it could not have been better timed. Every day, my husband … Read more