Al Gore’s climate documentary “An Inconvenient Truth” arrived in theaters 20 years ago, in May 2006. The film had a profound effect on the public’s awareness and understanding of climate change, a number of surveys found. I count myself among those who were dramatically influenced by “An Inconvenient Truth.” In…
Building society cashier is jailed for stealing thousands from vulnerable customers after she was caught out by Facebook pictures of her lavish holidays
A Nationwide cashier who stole thousands of pounds from vulnerable customers has been jailed after she was caught out by colleagues when she posted Facebook pictures of her ‘lavish’ holidays. Kelly Kershaw, 54, earned £1,400-per-month working as a cashier for the building society, but frequently boasted about her luxurious trips…
A common constipation drug shows surprising power to protect kidneys
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide and is one of the leading causes of kidney failure. As the disease progresses, many patients eventually need dialysis to survive. While current treatments can help slow damage, there are still no approved medications that directly restore kidney function.…
Sacred Anglo-Saxon Coins Were Supposed To Protect Against The Vikings But The Norse Warriors Had A ‘Better’ Idea
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – The Anglo-Saxon plan was earnest and well-intentioned, yet the outcome did not align with what King Æthelred II had hoped for. The sacred coins, created to offer protection against the fearsome Vikings, were part of a sincere and determined effort. Faced with repeated and devastating…
Passenger and two crew members from hantavirus cruise ship visited a school during stop at ‘world’s most remote island’ where Brit has suspected infection
A passenger and two crew members from the virus-infected MV Hondius visited a school on Tristan da Cunha, the world’s most remote island, it has emerged. A local website shows cruise ship crew and a passenger posing with teachers at St Mary’s school on the island. They were also pictured…
The soccer club that helps fans take climate action » Yale Climate Connections
Transcript: Next week, the Vermont Green Football Club kicks off its season. This preprofessional soccer team hopes to repeat last year’s success, when they went undefeated and won their league’s national championship. But winning on the field is not the Vermont Green’s only goal. Infurna: “We want to be a…
Father and son sued after family washing was left to dry on patio of music teacher’s £2m London flat get £20,000 court bill
A father and son sued after leaving their washing to dry on the patio of their neighbour’s £2million flat have been hit with a £20,000 court bill. Music teacher Jodie Schloss accused Robin Larkins and his father Derek Larkins of a campaign of harassment and trespassing after they entered her…
Scientists discover a new way to prevent gum disease without killing good bacteria
Bacteria are constantly evolving to survive. One major consequence is that many harmful microbes are becoming resistant to antibiotics and disinfectants, creating serious challenges for medicine and public health. But not all bacteria are dangerous. In fact, many are essential to keeping the human body healthy. Now, scientists are exploring…
NASA’s Artemis 2 astronauts saw flashes on the far side of the moon that cameras struggle to capture. Here’s why scientists are excited
The Artemis 2 astronauts remained vigilant while zipping around the far side of the moon last month, on the ready to record meteoroid impact flashes on the lunar landscape. Their diligence was rewarded. The four crewmembers reported seeing several impact flashes — flickers of light created when a meteoroid hits…
Major update after a freak accident with a Bluey cake left a one-year-old in a coma
By MATT JONES, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 11:19 BST, 8 May 2026 | Updated: 11:19 BST, 8 May 2026 A toddler who was placed in an induced coma after a freak accident involving a Bluey cake is now breathing on his own. Doctors have told the parents of one-year-old…