A new exhibition at the Natural History Museum in London includes ‘tragic’ tales of species wiped out from their natural habitats Douglas Russell, a senior curator at London’s Natural History Museum, was examining a collection of nests gathered on the island of Guam when he made an unsettling discovery. “The nests had been picked up…
Science Museum’s Secret Life of the Home collection, including tea-making machines, early microwave cookers, gramophones and the first flushing toilets will close on 2 June They changed our parents’ and grandparents’ lives by using technology to tackle the curse of household drudgery. Thanks to the vacuum cleaner, fridge, washing machine and microwave, the lives of…
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts Why are bodies of water so calming? In my experience, this is true whether they are placid or tempestuous. Mary Vogel, Vancouver Post your answers (and new questions) below or send…
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts What was the first word that humanity uttered? There must have been one … Raymond Simms, Hull Send new questions to nq@theguardian.com. Continue reading…The long-running series in which readers answer other…
Britain’s railways are spending billions on bolstering the tracks against geological movements caused by extreme weather. But technology and new infrastructure will not save every service Under the chalk cliffs east of Folkestone sits the Warren, a coastal wilderness largely owned by the railway, hosting a nature trail for walkers, as well as the Victorian…
Pigeons are friendly, acrobatic and affordable, and these days they are winning the hearts of more and more youthful pigeoneers When Boris the fantail arrived in Callum Percy’s life in 2020, the 29-year-old trainee teacher was immediately smitten. Boris had been discovered by a family friend in a dishevelled state after what looked like a…
After drinking and making a fool of herself for 35 years, the writer realised that’s not how she wanted to be remembered How do you know someone has stopped drinking? Don’t worry, they’ll tell you. The old vegan joke comes into my mind a lot as yet again I start talking about how my life…
Being able to detect lowest form of wit could help AI interact with people more naturally, say scientists Never mind that it can pass the bar exam, ace medical tests and read bedtime stories with emotion, artificial intelligence will never match the marvel of the human mind without first mastering the art of sarcasm. But…
Sydney Morning Herald – Latest News Todd Payten says he needs to ‘get over’ the Cowboys’ defeats faster as he reflects on the club’s recent performances. Todd Payten says he needs to ‘get over’ the Cowboys’ defeats faster as he reflects on the club’s recent performances. Sport / NRL
Sydney Morning Herald – Latest News Victoria Police are on standby for a second day of protests at a Labor Party conference after pro-Palestine reporters stormed a meeting yesterday. Victoria Police are on standby for a second day of protests at a Labor Party conference after pro-Palestine reporters stormed a meeting yesterday. National