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First-ever study into Italians’ genetic diversity reveals it dates back 19,000 years ago

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Researchers have dissected the evolutionary history of Italians for the first time, revealing their extraordinary diversity dates back 19,000 years. The study shows that northern and southern Italians evolved differently over time due to contrasting environmental and ecological circumstances that resulted in the peculiarities of their gene pools.  The results help to explain the differences … Read more

Ariana Grande wins Favorite Female Artist at home during first-ever virtual Kids’ Choice Awards

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Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards were briefly cancelled amid the growing coronavirus pandemic. But the stars aligned Saturday to give young viewers an entertaining awards show, broadcasted remotely for the first time ever. Ariana Grande accepted the award for Favorite Female Artist from the comfort of her home as she isolated apart from her fellow nominees. … Read more

Billie Eilish lounges in the back of a limo for the first-ever free digital issue of Dazed 

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Billie Eilish looks like a true superstar as she lounges in the back of a limo for the first-ever free digital issue of Dazed magazine By Dailymail.com Reporter Published: 20:19 GMT, 24 March 2020 | Updated: 20:19 GMT, 24 March 2020 Billie Eilish radiates rock star attitude while covering Dazed magazine’s World, Interrupted issue. The … Read more

Scientists find ‘first-ever animal’ that doesn’t need oxygen to live

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First ever animal that doesn’t breathe and lives without oxygen is discovered by scientists – and it could shed light on where we should look for alien life The parasitical creature is called Henneguya Slminicola and lives inside salmon After mapping its genes researchers found it had no mitochondrial genome  The salmon parasite is part … Read more

Fascinating archive pictures of the first-ever air traffic control tower in Croydon

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The world’s first air traffic control tower was built by the UK government 100 years ago at Croydon Aerodrome, south London. And fascinating archive pictures of it – and the planes it monitored – highlight just how much the aviation industry has changed. The structure, a wooden hut, was built on the orders of the … Read more

Sir Richard Branson launches his first-ever cruise ship, Scarlet Lady, in Dover

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Sir Richard Branson has unveiled his first-ever Virgin Voyages cruise ship today in Dover. The luxury 17-deck ship – Scarlet Lady – is the first of four Virgin Voyages ships that will come into service each year for the next four years.  Newly-released photographs reveal some of the vessel’s standout features, including marble-clad bathrooms, spacious suites, … Read more