Going to space is a real pain in the back
A six-month stay on the International Space Station can be a pain in the back for astronauts. While they may gain up to 2 inches in height temporarily, that effect is accompanied by a weakening of the muscles supporting the spine, according to a new study. Read more...
High speed cross-Channel train service Eurostar could go bust within months, experts warn
Eurostar could go bust within months without a rescue package, MPs and business leaders warn. Passengers have fallen 95 per cent since last March and it now operates two services a day. Read more...
Martha Stewart's vaccine video came with a disclaimer
Yes, Martha Stewart received her first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine near a facility named for her, but rest assured, she says she didn't jump the line. Read more...
Remains of an upper-class one-year-old that lived 2,000 years ago is found buried with their pet dog
The child, about a year old, was found at a site in Aulnat, along with decorative jars and vases, a small toy, and a dog with a collar. The number of offerings suggests their family was wealthy. Read more...
The ONE bizarre thing I'm A Celebrity campers aren't allowed to do in the jungle
The stars ofI'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! have to entertain themselves while awaiting trials and challenges in the jungle - but there are some rules on what they can and cannot do Read more...
Woman, 22, probed for 'stealing Pelosi's laptop during Capitol riot and trying to sell it to Russia'
Riley June Williams, 22, of Harrisburg, was charged Sunday with entering a restricted building and disorderly conduct after she was videoed rioting inside the Capitol last week. Read more...
5 Things to Do This Weekend
Our critics and writers have selected noteworthy cultural events to experience virtually. Read more...
Vegan entrepreneur sparks planning row after applying to build pool at 17th Century second home
Ophelia Froud, a former BBC TV producer, and her husband Jolyon submitted plans to build a pool on the boundary with their neighbours' gardens at their home in Dorset. Read more...
Study debunks theory that a hormone causes men's refractory period after sex
For decades, prolactin spikes have been blamed for the refractory period. But a new Portuguese study in mice found that changing levels of the hormone did not change how long they had to wait. Read more...
Pandemic Creates New Considerations for Arena Construction
The Islanders new home at Belmont Park and the venue for the expansion Seattle Kraken have added safety measures for their plans to host fans when they open in 2021. Read more...
The Year of Buyers Remorse
In 2020 we stocked up on a lot. Maybe some things we didnt need. Read more...
With One Round to Go, Nakamura Holds Lead at Tata Steel
With an easy draw in the penultimate round, Hikaru Nakamura preserved his lead, while Viswanathan Anand, the world champion, was lucky to escape with a draw against a 16-year-old grandmaster. Read more...
Mark Wahlberg admits he 'wasn't sure about 14-day quarantine' when he arrived in Australia
'At first I was like, "Oh my God, you have to quarantine for 14 whole days?" But then I got it,' the actor, 49, told The Kyle and Jackie O Show Read more...
The bath is the star in these amazing hotels around the world, from South Africa to Tokyo
Dip into our guide to the world's most terrific hotel tubs and their glorious views, from the dizzying heights of Tokyo to the African savannah. Some are so special you'll want to soak in them all day... Read more...
Going to space is a real pain in the back
A six-month stay on the International Space Station can be a pain in the back for astronauts. While they may gain up to 2 inches in height temporarily, that effect is accompanied by a weakening of the muscles supporting the spine, according to a new study. Read more...
'Tiger' puts Tiger Woods' life and career back under the microscope
There's inevitably a salacious aspect to "Tiger," an HBO documentary about the rise and fall of Tiger Woods, since what happened in Vegas -- and elsewhere -- definitely didn't stay there. Overall, though, this engrossing two-part film captures the forces that shaped the golf legend, renewing appreciation for his staggering talent while waving a cautionary flag regarding how it was forged. Read more...
A Scoop About the Pentagon Papers, 50 Years Later
A former Times reporter obtained the answer to a major question involving Neil Sheehans source, then had to keep it secret until last week. Read more...
Novak Djokovic roasted after making list of demands for quarantined Australian Open tennis players
Tennis fans have blasted Novak Djokovic's list of demands for Australian Open tennis players, saying he's the 'last person in the world I'd be taking advice on COVID protocols'. Read more...