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Fresh look at DNA from Oetzi the Iceman traces his roots to present day Turkey
Fresh look at DNA from Oetzi the Iceman traces his roots to present day Turkey
New research takes another look at the DNA of the famous glacier mummy to paint a better picture of the ancient hunter
2023-08-16 23:01
PS4 and PSP hardware designer Masayasu Ito is retiring
PS4 and PSP hardware designer Masayasu Ito is retiring
Sony Interactive Entertainment is getting a senior staff shake-up.
1970-01-01 08:00
World's most dangerous plant under lock and key in the UK
World's most dangerous plant under lock and key in the UK
One of the world's most poisonous plants has entered the UK and has been put in a glass cage to protect the public. The Gymie-Gympie plant (also known as Dendrocnide moroides) originates from Australia, with one recently going on display in Alnwick Garden, Northumberland. The plant was first discovered in 1866 when a road surveyor’s horse was stung and died within hours. It's reportedly got a sting so powerful that it feels like you're being electrocuted and set on fire "at the same time." "Sitting proudly in a glass cage, under strict lock and key, we are taking all precautions necessary to keep our gardeners safe," the website explains. "Situated next to Cannabis, Ricin, Henbane and hundreds of narcotic and poisonous plants all with the aim of educating and entertaining." Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter John Knox, lead tour guide at the Poison Garden, said: "The plant usually flowers and produces its fruits when it is less than three metres tall, and it could reach up to 10m in height. The stem, branches, petioles, leaves, and fruits are all covered in the stinging hairs and not to be touched." He added: "The tiny brittle hairs, known as trichomes, are loaded with toxins over the entire plant and if touched, stay in the skin for up to a year. And release the toxin cocktail into the body during triggering events such as touching the affected area, contact with water, or temperature changes." Last year, one Brit decided to grow the plant himself to create awareness. He said at the time: "I don't want to come over as a loon. I'm doing it very safely. Some botanic gardens have these plants as interesting specimens." Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-07-08 19:50
'I can't believe my life': Mom Kelly Inglis Kelly who was harassed by security at Taylor Swift's Philadelphia concert gets free tickets
'I can't believe my life': Mom Kelly Inglis Kelly who was harassed by security at Taylor Swift's Philadelphia concert gets free tickets
Kelly Inglis Kelly, who was enjoying her time at the concert, had a memorable moment when Taylor Swift herself intervened to free her from a guard's watchful eye
1970-01-01 08:00
Former MLS star Miguel Almiron scores on return to Atlanta vs. Chelsea
Former MLS star Miguel Almiron scores on return to Atlanta vs. Chelsea
Former Atlanta United star Miguel Almiron scored on his return to Atlanta at Mercedes-Benz Stadium against Chelsea.
2023-07-29 18:00
Sai De Silva slams 'RHONY' alum Ramona Singer as she recalls their first meeting: 'A total b***h'
Sai De Silva slams 'RHONY' alum Ramona Singer as she recalls their first meeting: 'A total b***h'
'RHONY' reboot star Sai De Silva has reserved a space in the viewers' hearts with her debut
2023-07-17 14:49
Browns get devastating Deshaun Watson new after epic comeback win
Browns get devastating Deshaun Watson new after epic comeback win
Deshaun Watson's season is over, as the Cleveland Browns starting quarterback will be going on injured reserve. He suffered a season-ending shoulder fracture. While he is expected to make a full recovery, his season is over in Cleveland.
2023-11-15 22:57
China's car sales shrink 2.9% in June as big-ticket spending falters
China's car sales shrink 2.9% in June as big-ticket spending falters
BEIJING/SHANGHAI China's passenger vehicle sales fell in June, data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) showed on
2023-07-10 17:45
'Rubbish': Gary Lineker savages Elon Musk, GB News and TalkTV in one fell swoop
'Rubbish': Gary Lineker savages Elon Musk, GB News and TalkTV in one fell swoop
Gary Lineker has come out swinging for Elon Musk over his management of Twitter. In an interview with the Guardian, the sports pundit said the tech mogul was bad at running the social media platform, and called him "rubbish". He said: "As for Elon Musk, I think perhaps the most interesting thing for me is that, for someone that’s spent so much money on Twitter, he is actually not very good on Twitter. He’s rubbish. I think that’s quite amusing.” Musk bought the platform last year and since doing so has been criticised for making a number of unpopular changes like making people pay for their blue ticks and renaming Twitter 'X' recently. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Elsewhere in the interview, Lineker slagged off TalkTV and GB News. “I’m obviously not a fan," he said. "And they don’t seem very good at telly. What I’m always staggered by is the incredible lack of anything that approaches any kind of quality broadcasting. I’m not just talking about it in terms of political bias, I’m talking about the quality of the television that’s rubbish.” He also said the BBC should stop trying to placate its political opponents and said bosses spend too much time worrying about the views of people “who will hate you forever”. Lineker is not one to mince his words. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-08-05 17:00
Dortmund squanders 2-goal lead as promoted Heidenheim grabs its first ever point in the Bundesliga
Dortmund squanders 2-goal lead as promoted Heidenheim grabs its first ever point in the Bundesliga
Niclas Füllkrug has made his Borussia Dortmund debut but he couldn’t prevent the team squandering a two-goal lead as promoted Heidenheim fought back to draw 2-2 and claim its first point in the Bundesliga
2023-09-02 06:01
Kiefer Sutherland joins Juror No 2 cast
Kiefer Sutherland joins Juror No 2 cast
Kiefer Sutherland has joined the cast of Clint Eastwood's new movie 'Juror No. 2', alongside Nicholas Hoult and Toni Collette.
2023-05-20 17:00
Abdou Diallo FIFA 23: How to Complete the World Cup Showdown SBC
Abdou Diallo FIFA 23: How to Complete the World Cup Showdown SBC
FIFA 23 World Cup Showdown Diallo SBC is now live requiring one segment to complete. Here's how to complete the SBC and if it's worth it.
1970-01-01 08:00