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Australia’s ‘Spider Whisperer’ Harvests Venom to Save Lives Inside the high-stakes world of funnel-web spider milking AUSTRALIAN REPTILE PARK — Emma Teni’s steady hands work with surgical precision as she coaxes a deadly Sydney funnel-web spider into attack position. With its fangs bared, she carefully extracts venom using a pipette – a routine she repeats up…
In a bold claim that caught the attention of biohackers and health enthusiasts alike, fitness tech company Whoop says its latest wearable, the Whoop 5.0, can help you “age backwards.” From tracking recovery and strain to optimizing sleep and heart rate variability (HRV), the device promises not just fitness gains but long-term vitality and healthier…
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has warned that a global trade war triggered by US President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff policies could threaten the UK’s access to essential medicines. Streeting said the situation presents “another layer of challenge” for the UK’s medicine manufacturing and distribution systems. Speaking on Sky News Breakfast with Wilfred Frost, he stressed…
Italy’s Iconic Landmarks Fall Silent as Covid-19 Brings Life to a Halt Italy, once a bustling hub for tourists and culture, turned eerily silent as the Covid-19 pandemic gripped the nation. The country, which saw the first major outbreak outside Asia, faced an unprecedented crisis that emptied its historic streets and world-famous landmarks. From Vibrancy…
Morrisons to Close Cafes, Meat Counters, and Convenience Stores, Putting Hundreds of Jobs at Risk Morrisons has announced the closure of several in-store services, putting approximately 365 jobs at risk across the UK. The supermarket chain will shut down 52 cafes, all 18 Market Kitchen food-to-go sites, 17 convenience stores, 13 florists, 35 meat counters,…
London, UK – March 20, 2025 – A deadly listeria outbreak has been linked to a dessert supplied to NHS hospitals and care homes across the UK, resulting in the deaths of three people. Health authorities have launched an urgent investigation to determine the full extent of the contamination and prevent further cases. The UK…
LED technology has long been used in medical settings to treat various skin concerns, including eczema, mild to moderate acne, psoriasis, and sun damage. Now, the at-home LED skincare industry is booming, with masks and devices ranging from £40 to £1,500. These devices use light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to stimulate skin cells through repeated exposure. While…
Boots has issued a recall for packs of 500mg paracetamol tablets following a labelling error that incorrectly identifies them as aspirin. More than 110,000 affected packs, marked with batch number 241005 and an expiry date of 12/2029, are being recalled. Customers are advised to stop using the product and return it to any Boots store…
Mixue’s rise in popularity comes amid China’s ongoing economic challenges. Bubble Tea Giant Surpasses Starbucks in Scale, Shares Surge on Market Debute A major shake-up in the global beverage industry unfolded as a rapidly expanding bubble tea chain made its stock market debut, with shares soaring in early trading. The company, which has now surpassed…
Heston Blumenthal, the British culinary mastermind, is renowned for revolutionizing the restaurant industry with his scientific approach to cooking. The Michelin-starred chef and founder of The Fat Duck has consistently pushed the boundaries of gastronomy, blending art, chemistry, and innovation. Breaking News: Blumenthal’s Latest Venture Recent reports suggest that Blumenthal is gearing up for another…