Entertainment

20 October 2024

Elon Musk urged to send only one person to Mars by top scientist

Elon Musk should only send one person to Mars to avoid contaminating the planet. The billionaire SpaceX tycoon is hoping to put over a million humans on the Red Planet but ...

20 October 2024

Humans have a rapid sense of smell

The human sense of smell is much quicker than previously thought. Scientists have long suspected that olfactory is sluggish but new evidence has found that the nose can detect chemical changes ...

20 October 2024

Cactus plants banned in German town

Cactus plants have been banned from a German town. The mayor of Plettenberg has forbidden the spiky plants from municipal buildings after a man needed medical attention when he injured himself ...

20 October 2024

Nuts are unlikely to trigger allergic reactions on flights

Nut allergies are unlikely to be triggered by particles on aeroplanes. Scientists have found that there is no evidence to support the idea that allergens can be spread through an aircraft's ...

20 October 2024

Bigfoot chaser claims to have heard beast's voice

A Bigfoot hunter says he has captured the voice of the legendary beast. Charlie Raymond claims to have "audio evidence" of Sasquatch "whooping" happily as if he's celebrating his birthday. The 57-year-old ...

20 October 2024

'Micro-walks' can improve health

Brief 'micro-walks' can lead to better health. A study has found that people used up to 60 per cent more energy by breaking down walks into 10-30 second stints compared to ...

20 October 2024

Dogs embark on new chapter of evolution

Dogs have begun a new era of evolution. Scientists believe that pooches are undergoing a third wave of domestication as owners seek pets that will gave them companionship instead of hunting ...

20 October 2024

Man lived to 78 without knowing he had three penises

A man unknowingly lived with three penises for his entire life. The Briton donated his body to the University of Birmingham Medical School after his death at the age of 78 ...

20 October 2024

Smokers have tobacco traces in bones for hundreds of years after death

Smoking leaves a trace in the bones for centuries after death. Archaeologists at the University of Leicester have analysed human remains buried in Britain between the 12th and 19th centuries and ...

20 October 2024

Skin reproduction could fight signs of ageing

Signs of ageing could be slowed as a result of new skin research. A team of experts on The Human Cell Atlas project have been able to reproduce a small amount ...

20 October 2024

Laser test can detect dementia in seconds

A new laser test can spot dementia in seconds. Researchers at the University of Southampton have developed the test using a new technology called Multi-excitation Raman spectroscopy (MX-Raman) and initial trials ...

20 October 2024

Neanderthal gene makes fish and chips such a popular dish

Cavemen loved the taste of fish and chips. Experts have found that Neanderthals and cavemen possessed the same gene that makes modern humans crave carbohydrates like potatoes. The AMY1 gene speeds up ...

20 October 2024

Standing up for too long could prove deadly

Standing upright for too long can be fatal. Experts have long warned that spending much of the day sitting down raises the risk of various health issues but new research argues ...

20 October 2024

Video games reduce brain age more effectively than exercise

Playing video games makes the brain younger - but exercising does not. Those who regularly play games such as 'Grand Theft Auto' and 'Minecraft' were found to have the mental ability ...

20 October 2024

'We are heartbroken' The X Factor pay tribute to 'immensely talented' Liam Payne

'The X Factor' have praised Liam Payne as an "immensely talented" star who will "leave a lasting legacy on the music industry", following his death aged 31. Liam shot to ...
20 October 2024

'I get cheques for 15p' Christopher Biggins hits out at BBC for selling classic comedies

Christopher Biggins has hit out at the BBC for selling the rights to 'Porridge', after receiving royalty cheques "for 15 pence". The 75-year-old actor portrayed Lukewarm in the sitcom from ...
20 October 2024

Sir David Jason felt 'jumble of emotions' after getting letter from daughter he never knew he had

Sir David Jason felt everything from "wonder" to "outright panic" when he received a letter from a daughter he never knew he had. In 2022, the 'Only Fools And Horses' legend ...

20 October 2024

Nick Knowles underwent successful bicep reattachment surgery

Nick Knowles is facing a "two or three month" recovery period after undergoing an operation to reattach his bicep. The 'DIY SOS' presenter and his professional partner Luba Mushtuk became the ...
20 October 2024

Rev Richard Coles set to take part in I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!

Rev. Richard Coles is reportedly set to take part in 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!'. The former Communards musician - who took party in 'Strictly Come Dancing' in ...
20 October 2024

Guz Khan's BBC Three comedy Man Like Mobeen ending after eight years

'Man Like Mobeen' is to end after eight years. Creator and star Guz Khan has confirmed the fifth and final series of the BBC Three comedy hit will air in 2025 ...

20 October 2024

Larry Lamb expects Gavin and Stacey to return after Christmas special

Larry Lamb doubts that the 'Gavin and Stacey' Christmas special will be the end of the sitcom. The beloved BBC comedy will return on Christmas Day (25.12.24) for what has been ...
20 October 2024

The Masked Singer gets two more series and a spin-off show

'The Masked Singer' has been renewed for two more series. ITV have commissioned a sixth and seventh run of the entertainment favourite while a new spin-off show 'The After Mask' will ...
20 October 2024

Rivals lined up for second series on Disney+

'Rivals' is set to get a second series on Disney+. The eight-part adaptation of Jilly Cooper's raunchy novel was released on the streamer on Friday (18.10.24) and screenwriter Dominic Treadwell-Collins intentionally ...
20 October 2024

Chris McCausland sprained wrist before Strictly Come Dancing last weekend

Chris McCausland sprained his wrist before last weekend's episode of 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The 47-year-old comedian has been a hit with fans on the BBC programme but revealed that he was ...