From paintings and literature to music and film, the natural world is an inspiration to many. Its influence on architecture is also apparent, with a number of interesting developments now integrating plants and trees into their design. One example of this is the Bosco Verticale, or Vertical Forest, an Italian residential development of two visually
Month: November 2020
A breakthrough in decoding brain signals could be the first step towards soldiers communicating without having to speak aloud during military operations. New research has “successfully” separated brain signals that influence behaviour and actions from those that do not, according to the publication C4ISRNET, which covers emerging trends in military warfare technology. Funded by the
Amazon offers an 8-pack of Sengled Smart LED Light Bulbs for $73.51 shipped. That’s down from the usual $100 price tag and the best in months. Make the jump to LED light bulbs and enjoy smart home functionality here, as well, with Alexa and Google functionality in the mix. Automatic scheduling is another feature that’s
Eero Pro 6 Eero I set up Amazon‘s $449 Eero Pro 6 mesh Wi-Fi system a few days ago and have already noticed a huge improvement in my Wi-Fi at home. You might want to try mesh networking if you know you pay for fast internet but feel like your home Wi-Fi is slow or
1:20 PM ET PARIS — The champion jockey of British horse racing was banned from riding for three months on Friday following a positive test for cocaine. The punishment was handed down by France Galop, four months after Oisin Murphy returned a positive test for metabolites of the drug in a test undertaken at Chantilly.
Peter Sawkins may have just been revealed as the winner of this year’s Great British Bake Off, but he’s not letting himself get carried away. The 20-year-old from Edinburgh, who made history as the show’s youngest-ever Bake Off winner and the first Scottish baker to hold the title, is also studying accounting and finance, and
The US Justice Department is quietly amending its execution protocols, to possibly end the use of lethal injection – and clear the way for firing squads and poison gas. The amended rule, published on Friday, allows the US government to conduct executions by lethal injection or use “any other manner prescribed by the law of the
An Amazon.com Inc worker prepares an order in which the buyer asked for an item to be gift wrapped at a fulfillment center in Shakopee, Minnesota, U.S., November 12, 2020. Amazon.com Inc | Reuters Black Friday is set to kick a holiday season unlike no other into high gear. The pressure is on for Amazon
12:41 PM ET The SEC is shaking up its football schedule once again as it attempts to reschedule a previously postponed Alabama-LSU game. A source confirmed that No. 1 Alabama is expected to travel to LSU on Dec. 5 so long as this weekend’s slate of games goes off as planned. Yahoo Sports was first
Farmers have been left struggling to cover costs as wool prices have plummeted during the coronavirus pandemic. Shepherd Stuart Fletcher was forced to throw his harvest onto compost after the price of wool fell by 50%. Mr Fletcher, who runs a farm in East Sussex, said it would cost more in fuel to transport the
Google’s “resilience” lead Lauren Whitt installed a series of tutorials and video content for Google employees experiencing burnout while working through the pandemic. Google Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, Google has emphasized employee health, establishing long-term remote work plans and offering periodic days off called “reset” days. Even that hasn’t been enough to deal with the
Iran will avenge the death of an assassinated nuclear scientist “like lightning”, an adviser to the country’s supreme leader has said. Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was injured after gunmen fired at his car and he died later in hospital, Iranian state media reported. Hossein Dehghan, an adviser to Iran’s supreme leader and a candidate in the country’s
An Iranian nuclear scientist has died after an armed attack, according to state media. Mohsen Fakhrizadeh died in hospital on Friday from his injuries, Iranian state media reported. “Unfortunately, the medical team did not succeed in reviving him, and a few minutes ago, this manager and scientist achieved the high status of martyrdom after years
Cultural icon, fashion muse and celebrated beauty – Audrey Hepburn left an indelible mark on the world. But despite her outward success, her life was haunted by loss. Sean Hepburn Ferrer, Hepburn’s eldest son, tells Sky News that one of the deepest losses in her life was the miscarriage of a baby girl when she
Even 10 years ago it was impossible to think that Sir Philip Green’s retailing career would be ending in the way it appears to be. The tycoon was the undisputed king of the high street, owner of a vast and profitable retail empire that straddled the BHS department store chain and Arcadia, owner of storied
The relaxation of coronavirus restrictions over Christmas will increase infections “potentially by a large amount”, the government’s scientific advisers have warned. The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) said the prevalence of COVID-19 “could easily double” over the festive period with “substantial mixing” of people. The warning comes in a document called “notes on festive
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