5 h. ago Does painting cows with stripes prevent fly bites? Researchers who studied this wins Ig Nobel prize

A researcher who studied fingernail growth and a group that explored whether painting zebra-like stripes on cows reduced fly bights are among the winners of this year's Ig Nobels

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5 h. ago Dutch courage really DOES help: Study proving alcohol improves our foreign language skills wins spoof 'Ig Nobel' award

After a few glasses of sangria, it might feel like your conversational Spanish is suddenly fluent. Now, experts have revealed drinking alcohol really does improve our foreign language skills.

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5 h. 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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8 h. ago The Chase fans left enraged as stars take back 'lowest pot ever'

Fans of The Chase were fuming and took to social media to vent their fury after a cautious team brought back a tiny prize pot and slammed the episode, branding it 'terrible'

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9 h. ago The Guardian view on Trump’s state visit to Britain: plenty of glitter, but this was gilt, not gold | Editorial

The hyperbole is in sharp contrast to the actual achievements, but in this new era minimising damage and buying time look like winsAn unprecedented second state visit for a US president. An “extra-large” guard of honour. The UK rolled out not only the red carpet, royal welcome and golden carriage but also the superlatives for Donald Trump’s visit. Sir Keir Starmer’s hyperbole on the memorandum of understanding on tech made his guest look almost understated: the prime minister boasted that the transatlantic partnership paved the way for new technologies to “amplify human potential, solve problems, cure diseases, make us richer and freer”.Yet there was an inverse relationship between the pomp and ceremony of this trip and its real import, between the grand declarations of amity and the actual state of transatlantic ties. The US president soaked up the sycophancy and was obliging enough to hymn the “priceless” relationship. But while Mr Trump grumbled that Vladimir Putin had “real...

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11 h. ago Holidaymakers can stay in Omaze winners’ mansions in the Lake District and Bath from £77

Ever dreamt of stepping foot inside some of the incredible houses won through the Omaze prize draws? Well, now you can, as a couple of them are available to book

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11 h. ago Israel cuts funding for its own national film awards after Palestinian story wins top prize

The Sea, which follows a 12-year-old Palestinian boy, won several awards at The Ophirs

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13 h. ago The Young Man by Annie Ernaux audiobook review – anatomy of an affair

The Nobel winner explores the dynamics of her relationship with a student 30 years her junior in an intimate, taboo-breaking memoirIn Annie Ernaux’s autobiographical story, translated by Alison L Strayer, the author recalls a past affair with a student who was 30 years her junior. “Often I have made love to force myself to write I hoped that orgasm, the most violent end to waiting that can be, would make me feel certain that there is no greater pleasure than writing a book.” In other words, she is keen to break her writer’s block. But, to both their surprise, the affair becomes “a relationship that we longed to take to the limit, without really knowing what that meant”.The Young Man is Ernaux’s shortest memoir yet, clocking just over half an hour in audio. But brevity doesn’t impede her ability to get to the heart of the intimate dynamics or external pressures of a situation that many others view as taboo. The couple get disapproving looks in restaurants, which, rather than leaving ...

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14 h. ago Sally Rooney unable to collect award over Palestine Action arrest threat

The Normal People author can no longer safely enter the UK without potentially facing arrest, according to a statement read out by her publisher at the prize ceremonyIrish author Sally Rooney could not travel to collect a literary prize this week over concerns that she may be arrested if she enters the UK, given her support of banned group Palestine Action.Rooney won the Sky Arts award for literature for her fourth novel, Intermezzo. At a ceremony on Tuesday, audiences were told that Rooney “couldn’t be here”, before her editor, Faber publisher Alex Bowler, collected the award on her behalf. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Moment car thief uses electronic gadget to steal motor while owner sleeps

CCTV footage captured Kabir Ahmed, 35, using a key emulator to unlock a vehicle parked outside a home in Brockley, southeast London, on July 10 last year.

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15 h. ago Arsenal receive handy cash boost as Mikel Arteta eyes £32.5million target

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal secured a 2-0 win away to Athletic Club in their opening Champions League fixture as they look to improve on last season's run to the semi-finals

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16 h. ago You're eating Maltesers wrong! Scientist reveals the best way to consume the treat

Many of us nibble off the outer chocolate before devouring the centre, or suck the treat without chewing. However, Megan Rushman, a scientist at Mars, claims there's a better technique.

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16 h. ago Thursday at the English Open snooker 2025: Prize money, round three draw and schedule, how to watch

The world’s best snooker players are doing battle on the baize this week.

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17 h. ago You're eating Maltesers wrong! Scientist reveals the best way to consume the treat 

Many of us nibble off the outer chocolate before devouring the centre, or suck the treat without chewing. However, Megan Rushman, a scientist at Mars, claims there's a better technique.

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18 h. ago World Athletics Championships Thursday Timetable, Prize Money and how to watch the 400m finals

It’s day six at the biggest competition of the year for the world’s greatest athletes.

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20 h. ago Panmure House Prize: Shortlist unveiled for prestigious $75,000 financial award

“This prize is about rewarding bold, rigorous ideas that can shape the future for generations to come” – Adam Dixon

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28 h. ago CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews Doc: My prognosis for this slow, maudlin medical drama? It's not looking good

Special prize for the laziest, least imaginative title of the year goes to the hospital drama Doc.

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33 h. ago Former London city attorney talks recent firing, expects more terminations

Former London city attorney talks recent firing, expects more terminations  Lexington Herald Leader

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34 h. ago Theater award created in honor of Philip Seymour Hoffman and Adam Schlesinger turns 10

Playwright David Bar Katz is helping artists facing financial stress through The Relentless Award, the largest annual cash prize in American theater

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34 h. ago Champions League final 25/26: Where is the final taking place? Venue, tickets, date and prize money

Here’s everything you need to know about the Champions League final 2025/26 - including where the game will take place.

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