Plants have an upper hand in the ecological battle against insects by using ‘odour camouflage’ to ‘hide in plain sight’ and avoid being eaten, scientists say. Trees, herbs and shrubs are known to communicate with each other by emitting odorous chemicals called volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These smells serve as vital information to insects such … Read more
The mindset created during the years of British slavery in the West Indies, when black people were unfairly described as inferior to white people, still, I believe, sadly persists in many today. For example, last year, after arriving at an important organisation in Edinburgh to give a lecture, I was stopped by the door attendant … Read more
Conspiracy theorists are thought to be hiding razor blades and needles behind anti-5G posters put up on phone masts in a bid to stop the authorities taking them down. Councils and engineering firms warned conspiracy theorists have concealed needles and sharp pieces of metal in their propaganda to stop them being removed. Previous incidents have … Read more
Adorable moment toddler with Down Syndrome can’t hide his delight as he meets his newborn baby brother for the first time Two-year-old Erik Blomstrann couldn’t stop smiling when he was shown baby Bo Erik has Down syndrome and is non-verbal but signed the word for ‘baby’ He gave his new brother multiple kisses on the … Read more
How to hide that ‘Corona stone’: Disguise curves with the relaxed look of Whistles’ new collaboration Anna Pursglove advised on how to look fresh when emerging from lockdown British style expert revealed Whistles has collaborated with L.F. Markey She recommended considering the collection’s tummy-skimming jumpsuits By Anna Pursglove for the Daily Mail Published: 22:05 BST, 31 … Read more
‘We’re having a day of it!’ Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes can’t hide their frustration as the show is plagued with technical blunders By Laura Fox For Mailonline Published: 13:25 BST, 26 May 2020 | Updated: 13:25 BST, 26 May 2020 Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes couldn’t hide their frustration during Tuesday’s This Morning, as … Read more
A student whose anorexia was so bad she would smuggle stones in her trousers to hide her dramatic weight loss from doctors claims exercise ‘saved her life’. Talia Bentley, now 23, from Lancaster, was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa aged 16 and spent four years restricting her calorie intake to as little as 500 a day … Read more
Now you see it… The cunningly camouflaged superyacht ‘Hide’, which is covered in dark reflective materials that mirror the sea ‘Hide’, measuring 164ft in length, is a vessel designed to live up to its name and blend in with the environment She was created by designer Anna Borla, a finalist in Boat’s 2020 Young Designer of … Read more
NHS staff are warned not to wear uniforms outside work and hide ID badges after doctors and nurses are abused, spat at and mugged amid coronavirus lockdown Nurses advised not to wear their uniforms in public or show ID badges It comes after petty crime wave hit NHS staff during the coronavirus lockdown ‘I’m not … Read more
They call it ‘Ibiza on ice’ – an Alpine resort famed for its perfectly-groomed pistes where visitors ski all day, and raucous bars where they party all night. By summer, Ischgl is a small town of around 1,600 residents in the Tyrol region of Austria. But when the snow comes, it transforms into what the … Read more