A stunning scale-model of the Moon has gone on display to give star-gazers a chance to see it up close. The model - measuring 21 feet in diameter - uses NASA imagery at a sale of 1:500,000 to reveal amazing detail of its pitted surface. 'Museum of the Moon' has...
Millions of over 50s have suffered age discrimination at work, in shops and even in their local GP's surgery, the UK’s biggest-ever study into life after 50 has found. Since turning 50, almost four in ten people said they experienced some kind of age discrimination with 62 per cent of those believing they have lost out on a job because...
Modern life really does kill after a remote tribe living deep in the Amazon were found to have the healthiest arteries ever studied. A new study estimates that an 80-year-old from the Tsimane has the same vascular age as an American in their mid-fifties. Heart rate, blood pressure, cholesterol, and...
The Gold Cup is always a special day in the racing calendar, and this year has been no different. Coinciding with St Patrick's day people have turned out in their droves to watch a day of racing that features one of the most prestigious races of the year. And on...
A huge lorry took 14 hours to travel 35 miles as it transported one of the heaviest loads ever to be taken on a British road - weighing a whopping 560 tonnes. The giant coils of steel cabling were transported on a truck which measured 6m (20ft) wide and 82m...
A good night's kip is as good as winning £200,000 on the lottery, according to new research. A study found boosting slumber would make Brits as happy as scooping the jackpot. Scientists analysed the sleep patterns of more than 30,500 people and calculated what it would be worth in terms...
Spring in the UK is now a month than it was 25 years ago, experts said today. The latest research suggests that the 'vernal window' - the transition between winter and spring - is starting earlier and lasting longer. According to a US study it could have a serous impact...
Not every divorce has to end in a bitter court dispute. If you and your spouse or partner are still able to communicate and would like to resolve the financial and children issues that come with your separation without the involvement of the courts, then 'Collaborative Practice' can work for...
Around this time three Fridays ago I stood in awe of the number of flavoursome and innovative beers on display at the Craft Beer Rising Festival, which showcased some 170 breweries and over 700 beers. The "rise" of craft beer has indeed been somewhat remarkable. In a matter of ten years or so...