2 w. ago Teflon diet, garlic milk and zebra cows triumph at 2025 Ig Nobel prizes

Researchers into idea to blend powdered PTFE into food as a zero-calorie filler to curb hunger win chemistry prizeFor decades scientists, doctors and public health officials have battled to solve the obesity crisis. Now researchers have won an Ig Nobel prize for a radical new approach: slashing people’s calorie intake by feeding them Teflon.The left-field proposal was inspired by zero calorie drinks and envisaged food manufacturers blending powdered polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) into their products in the hope it would sate people’s hunger before quietly sliding out. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Pidcock ready for podium as Vingegaard all but guarantees Vuelta triumph with stage win

Pidcock: ‘It’s the biggest performance of my career’Leader takes 1:16 advantage into Sunday’s final stageTom Pidcock stands to finish on the podium of the Vuelta a España on Sunday after surviving the final mountain test as Jonas Vingegaard rode away to take a stage 20 win that all but seals his overall victory.Pidcock, defending an advantage of 39sec over Jai Hindley, wrestled his bike up gradients in excess of 20% to the summit of the Bola del Mundo – the last 3km of which were ridden on broken concrete in a brutal test of stamina at the end of three weeks. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago England to face Brazil as Lionesses announce 'Homecoming Series' after Euro 2025 triumph

Australia, China and Ghana games also scheduled as Sarina Wiegman’s successful side tour around the country

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3 w. ago Lionesses line up four friendlies in Homecoming Series after Euro 2025 glory

Sarina Wiegman’s side will embark on a round of fixtures with their first game since Euro 2025 glory coming in October

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3 w. ago Lionesses fixtures: England to play Brazil, Australia, Ghana and China

Lionesses fixtures: England to play Brazil, Australia, Ghana and China  BBC

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3 w. ago Inside NTAs winner's room: Tearful reunion, 'jibes' at losers and heartfelt admissions

The National Television Awards 2025 brought plenty of celebrations and triumph, as well as some comedic moments, onscreen on Wednesday night, but what about the moments viewers didn't see?

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3 w. ago MTV VMAs 2025 winners: Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter triumph at muted award ceremony

Singers took home two trophies each as Mariah Carey won a lifetime achievement award, in a night that largely celebrated female artistsLady Gaga, Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter triumphed at the MTV Video Music awards, taking home two moonman trophies each in a relatively muted show that once again largely celebrated female pop artists and legacy acts.Gaga, the most nominated artist of the evening with 12 nods, took home the first award at Long Island’s UBS arena, for artist of the year, winning over fellow superstars Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny and Beyoncé, all of whom were not in attendance. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Box office Rory McIlroy makes huge 2025 statement after epic Irish Open triumph

Home hero produces an incredible finale to land a second Irish Open of his career to add to his memorable year

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