Britons are set to welcome the return of the sunshine after a week of torrential downpours, hail and some thunderstorms as temperatures are predicted to reach 65F just in time for the weekend. This week in lockdown, Britain has seen a stark contrast in weather from the rest of the month which was the sunniest … Read more
Charity appeals featuring distressing images are more effective when presented on an orange background as it boosts the emotional impact, research suggests. When presented with ads that showed the heart-breaking impact of war or poverty to solicit donations, people gave three times more money when appeal materials in email form were presented against an orange … Read more
A new type of smart fabric developed in China heats or cools the skin of its wearer depending on the weather. Scientists took sugar from the skeleton of shellfish to form microscopic holes, which contain a chemical that absorbs and releases thermal energy. This allows the fabric to adapt to changing weather conditions, keeping its … Read more
Households are warned to prepare for BLACKOUTS by keeping torches and warm clothes nearby as energy firms battle to keep the lights on during coronavirus crisis Fears raised that sickness and self-isolation could lead to engineer shortages One infrastructure company advises customers to keep a torch nearby Firm says customers should keep warm items, including … Read more
What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more
Fewer people died from alcohol poisoning in Russia after warm winter saw drinkers ditch vodka for wine Just over 600 people died from alcohol poisoning in January, a 37 per cent fall Direct correlation between temperature increase and decline in drinking spirits There was a slight decline in vodka sales between 2019 and 2018 The most … Read more
Christina Milian wraps up warm in a furry teddy bear hoodie for Paris outing with a friend as she pushes newborn son Isaiah in a pram By Ellie Phillips For Mailonline Published: 09:58 GMT, 4 March 2020 | Updated: 15:30 GMT, 4 March 2020 She gave birth barely more than a month ago, but that … Read more
Warm spiced lentils with leeks and cavolo nero By Aaron Bertelsen Published: 00:02 GMT, 2 February 2020 | Updated: 00:02 GMT, 2 February 2020 SERVES 4 as a main or 6-8 as a side dish PREP TIME 10 minutes COOK TIME 40 minutes This dish really makes the most of the intense, slightly bitter flavour … Read more
Toasty tushies: Heated bench appears at a train station in South London to warm chilly commuters on their way to work British Gas have installed the bench at Coulsdon South station for two days In celebration, the station has been temporarily renamed ‘Warmsdon South’ The bench can alter its temperature to compensate for the weather conditions It also … Read more