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Charlotte Church’s biological father has died of Coronavirus aged 56 without being able to reconnect with his estranged daughter, it was revealed on Wednesday. Stephen Reed was desperate to kiss and make up with the former Voice of an Angel child star, 34, who he walked out on when she was just two. Mr Reed … Read more
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said Britain is at growing risk of a chemical and biological attack due to a ‘breakdown of world order’ as states ignore international rules. Wallace suggested the internet could be to blame for the increasing threat, amid fears those set on using chemical weapons against their opponents can find a wealth … Read more
‘It could have been very damaging’: Billie Faiers says her ‘strong’ mother saved her and sister Sam from their biological father By Georgia Simcox For Mailonline Published: 21:23 GMT, 9 January 2021 | Updated: 21:27 GMT, 9 January 2021 Billie Faiers has said that her ‘strong’ and ‘amazing’ mother saved her and her sister Sam … Read more
The burgeoning edible insect industry is inadequately regulated, risking the accidental release of invasive species and environmental and economic damage. It is estimated that, at present, more than two billion people across the globe eat some 1000–2200 different species of insects as part of their traditional diets. Compared to regular meat farming, insects have higher protein-to-fat ratios, … Read more
Fiona Darroch was born in South Africa and now lives in Australia A woman has relived the moment she found out her godfather – who was also her mother’s gynecologist – was her biological father, and learned she has about 300 siblings. Fiona Darroch, who was born in South Africa and now lives in Australia, accidentally … Read more
Animals have a ‘biological switch’ in their brains that helps them survive seasonal changes by growing a warm winter coat or adjusting their body temperature By Ian Randall For Mailonline Published: 12:03 BST, 27 August 2020 | Updated: 12:03 BST, 27 August 2020 Animals adapt to seasonal differences by flipping a ‘biological switch’ in their … Read more
Russia says a second Covid-19 vaccine is on its way which ‘avoids the side-effects of the first one’. Earlier this month, Vladimir Putin rushed to launch the Sputnik5 vaccine in a blaze of publicity, but criticism soon followed after test subjects reported numerous side effects. Russia’s release of the drug was met with widespread scepticism as to … Read more
No use hiding your age: Scientists develop an eye scanner that can detect and track biological ageing in humans for the first time by analysing proteins in their lenses The team created an eye scanner that can tell someone’s ‘real’ or biological age There is no universal method for tracking a person’s biological age, authors … Read more
‘Sleep well Daddy’: Alison Hammond announces her biological father Clifford has passed away in Jamaica… four months after losing her mum to liver and lung cancer By Ciara Farmer For Mailonline Published: 09:35 BST, 10 June 2020 | Updated: 09:36 BST, 10 June 2020 Alison Hammond has revealed her biological father Clifford Hammond has passed … Read more
Experts say that the devastating effects of the coronavirus pandemic have highlighted the potential threat from biological terrorism to Western countries. Although not 100% conclusive, overwhelming scientific evidence indicates that the novel virus jumped from animals to humans by accident rather than being accidentally released from a lab or deliberately engineered. Yet there are still … Read more