Entertainment
The Magic Faraway Tree review â spruced up Blyton with Foy and Garfield proves fruitful
Paddington 2 co-creator Simon Farnaby branches out with adaptation of childrenâs classic boasting lively performances and some sharp gagsThe estimable Simon Farnaby got hall-of-famer status for co-creating the film Paddington 2, an achievement which by common consent is basically up there with the m
As D.C.'s cherry blossom trees near peak bloom, here's a guide to their history
The renowned trees along Washington, D.C's Tidal Basin were sent as a gift from Japan in 1912. Some of the original trees are still there.
Science
A new twist on matter? Strange 'Half-MÓ§bius' molecule has rare properties chemists have never seen before
Chemists created a strange "half-MÓ§bius" molecule, where electrons twist freely out of place to make a continuously looping surface.
Most people get foodâs environmental impact completely wrong, study finds
People often get the environmental impact of food wrong, according to new research. While many assume processed foods are the worst, they tend to overlook the surprisingly high impact of items like nuts and underestimate how damaging beef really is. These misunderstandings come from relying on simpl
Business
Laopu Gold Shares Soar Most in 2 Months After Revenue Jumps
Laopu Gold Co.âs shares jumped as much as 10.7% after the Chinese jeweler reported strong full-year revenue and profit, as demand from the countryâs middle-class shoppers rose alongside soaring gold prices.
Microplastics are falling from the sky and polluting forests
Tiny plastic particles arenât just choking oceans and citiesâtheyâre quietly infiltrating forests too. Scientists discovered that most microplastics arrive through the air, settling onto treetops before being washed or dropped to the forest floor in rain and falling leaves. Once there, natural proce
Sports
Raheem Sterling still searching for Feyenoord form after De Klassieker flop
Former England forward started against Ajax but failed to make an impression and was hooked early on by Robin van PersieWhen the moment came, Raheem Sterling ran out of road. At long last a few yards of space had opened up and here, advertised by a spike in the decibel level around De Kuip, was an i
Sports
Hull FC turn tide and tame Leeds before era-defining moment for Super League
A 24-16 win may mark turning point for Hullâs season, but greater change is afoot with investment talks looming on eve of leagueâs 30th birthdayIt may seem slightly churlish to suggest the pressure is rising in the lower reaches of Super League when the clocks havenât even gone forward yet and the s
Entertainment
âIâm a big bear. I lumberâ: showbiz superstar Richard Kind on delivering performances you can see from space
The first time Kind starred in Nazi-spoof The Producers, he lost 30lb. Is he â and the West End â ready for his return? And why is he so worried about his old flatmate George Clooney?Richard Kind has played everything from a childâs imaginary friend in the Pixar fantasy Inside Out to a neighbour wit
Science
Security credentials inadvertently leaked on thousands of websites
Researchers identified nearly 10,000 websites where API keys could be found, exposing details that could let attackers access sensitive information
New blood test could catch pancreatic cancer before itâs too late
A new blood test could change the outlook for one of the deadliest cancersâpancreatic cancerâby catching it much earlier than ever before. Researchers identified two previously unknown proteins in the blood that, when combined with existing markers, dramatically improved detection accuracy. The four
A promising fatty liver treatment may raise cancer risk
A surprising new study reveals that blocking a supposedly protective enzyme, Caspase-2, could actually backfireâraising the risk of chronic liver damage and cancer over time. Researchers found that without this enzyme, liver cells grow abnormally large and accumulate genetic damage, leading to infla
Health
Hundreds of children stuck in hospital because of lack of community services
Discharge delays in England leave patients trapped while youngsters needing hospital care wait for beds, study findsHundreds of children are in hospital unnecessarily on any given day because they do not have the right support to go home, according to an analysis of NHS England data.The discharge de
Science
MP raises Heathrow expansion transport concerns
Windsor MP, Jack Rankin says he backs the idea of a western rail link to Heathrow.
Is Israel planning a full-scale ground invasion of Lebanon?
Israelâs defence minister has announced that his country is expanding its ground campaign in Lebanon. Israel Katz warned of a prolonged operation against the Iran-backed group, Hezbollah, after the Israeli government ordered the destruction of all crossings over the Litani River. The Israeli militar
Entertainment
Flock and awe: inside the big changes at Henry Mooreâs glorious sheep-filled Hoglands home
The great sculptor worked as a war artist in the 1940s, sketching people sheltering from bombings. Now his powerful underground drawings are opening the vast, renovated sheep barn gallery at his Arcadian homeIn September 1940, Henry Moore and his wife, Irina, left London to escape wartime bombing, e
Science
UN issues new climate warning as El NiĂąo looms
The Earth's climate is further out of balance than at any time in recorded history, the UN's weather agency says.
A Fault Line in Full Bloom
Plains around the San Andreas Fault and across Carrizo Plain National Monument are awash with yellow as wildflowers bloom.
Scientists discover surprising brain trigger behind high blood pressure
Scientists have uncovered a surprising brain-based trigger for high blood pressure, tracing it to a small region in the brainstem that normally controls breathing. This area, which kicks in during forceful exhalations like coughing, laughing, or exercise, also appears to activate nerves that tighten
Health
Apology for poor care over boy's bleed death
Three-year-old Aarav Chopra died during a biopsy when his artery was pierced by a trainee doctor.