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Lab-grown human muscle shows that exercising can ‘almost completely’ prevent chronic inflammation which causes tissue to waste away Inflammation stems from the over-reaction of the body’s immune system Chronic inflammation can cause muscle tissue to waste and lose its structure Experts believe a molecule called ‘interferon gamma’ is behind this wastage Yet it was unclear how … Read more
Boris Johnson is facing a knife-edge vote today as dozens of his MPs back action against Beijing over human rights abuses. The PM is braced for a major revolt as Tories join calls to let British courts decide if the communist state is committing genocide against its Uighur Muslim minority. Up to 50 MPs including former … Read more
Pampered polar bears! Little cubs are treated to milk, massages and manicures from their adoptive human ‘mums’ at Russian zoo after their natural mother rejected them Four human ‘foster mothers’ are raising a pair of abandoned polar bear cubs The 7-week-old cubs receive manicures and massages as well as warm milk They were born in … Read more
Boris Johnson faces revolt from Tory MPs over alleged human rights abuses in China Dozens of Tory MPs demanding action against Beijing over human rights abuses PM under pressure to let British courts decide if China is committing genocide against its Uighar Muslim minority More than 30 MPs expected to back amendment to Trade Deal … Read more
Fascinating images have revealed the difference between how you and your beloved pet — whether cat, fish or tarantula — sees your surroundings at home. The photos — from US-based digital marketplace HomeAdvisor — show not only life in different colours but through various strengths of vision and numbers of eyes. Understanding how animals view the … Read more
A furry good babysitter! Golden Retriever who initially thought new arrival was a toy now watches over him constantly and even carries away his used burp cloth after feeding time Whitney, 37, from Boston, brought Theodore Parks home in October 2020 Hinckley, a one-year-old Golden Retriever took an immediate shine to the baby Communication worker … Read more
Tensions with China escalated again today as Tories warned the ‘Golden Age’ in relations is over – and Beijing accused the UK of ‘spreading lies’ about human rights abuses. A war of words is raging after Boris Johnson lashed out at ‘demented’ Chinese medicine for helping trigger the coronavirus pandemic, and Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab … Read more
A young woman who called the police after discovering a ‘human toe’ while walking her dog has been left red faced after it turned out to be a potato. Katie Wilkinson, 26, from Winlaton, Gateshead, called the police after thinking she had discovered a human toe in a muddy field while walking her dog, Phoebe, … Read more
Sony unveils new TVs that use artificial intelligence to mimic the human BRAIN, creating scenes that look and sound more lifelike Sony’s new TVs contain an artificial intelligence-powered processor This can process images in the same manner as the human brain The new technology will appear in the company’s new Bravia XR line-up of TVs … Read more
When? September. By who? Cordoba University in Spain. What did scientists study? 50 Covid-19 hospital patients with Covid-19 were given vitamin D. Their health outcomes were compared with 26 volunteers in a control group who were not given the tablets. What did they find? Only one of the 50 patients needed intensive care and none died. … Read more