Orsted Quits Norway Offshore Wind as Cost Crisis Deepens
Orsted A/S has withdrawn from a partnership developing offshore wind projects in Norway as the company grapples with
2023-11-14 00:53
Nintendo warned over Legend of Zelda movie
Game designer Shigeru Miyamoto has issued a warning to Nintendo.
2023-11-13 23:27
Two new characters join Tekken 8
Reina and Victor Chevalier have both been added to the 'Tekken 8' cast.
2023-11-13 23:26
Strauss Zelnick calls for gaming industry change
The gaming sector needs to overhaul its pricing philosophy, according to Strauss Zelnick.
2023-11-13 23:17
Fortnite Merch Black Friday 2023 Deals
Fortnite fans should snag these deals before they disappear!
2023-11-13 23:16
Astronauts dropped a toolbag in space which you can see with just binoculars
Whilst repairing external parts of the International Space Station (ISS) last week, astronauts dropped a toolbag. And it turns out you just need a pair of binoculars to see it. The bag is tiny compared to the ISS, but it's reflective enough that when it catches the Sun's light it reaches 6th magnitude from Earth according to Earthsky. Under very dark skies, some powerful binoculars or a small telescope might allow you to see the toolbag. The bag is moving at almost exactly the same speed as the ISS on the same path and about a minute ahead of it. Over time, however, its distance from the ISS will grow, making it harder to find. Eventually, its orbit will become low enough that it burns up from friction with the outer atmosphere. You can find out if you have the ISS passing overhead here if you want to have a chance of seeing the bag. The ISS can only be seen easily when it's dark on the ground and sunlight is still catching it. It means it's usually best seen when the skies are not fully dark - so around dusk or dawn. Here is what the toolbag looks like from space: Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter 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. How to join the indy100's free WhatsApp channel
2023-11-13 22:51
To Meet Climate Goals, Gulf Countries Will Have to Overhaul Everything
In Dubai, it’s normal to leave your air conditioning running at all times, even if you go away
2023-11-13 22:19
EU to Pledge ‘Substantial’ Sum to Climate Loss and Damage Fund
The European Union vowed “substantial” contributions to a fund aimed at helping vulnerable countries cope with severe weather,
2023-11-13 20:50
Eating strawberries can reduce the risks of dementia, study finds
A recent study has found that eating strawberries daily could reduce the risk of developing dementia. Researchers at the University of Cincinnati claim that by eating the fruit every day, certain people of middle age could reduce their risk of dementia. The 12-week study published in Nutrients had 30 overweight patients - who had complained of mild cognitive impairment - abstain from eating berries, aside from a daily packet of supplement powder mixed with water and consumed with breakfast. Half of the participants, who were 50 to 65 years old, received a powder that contained the equivalent of one cup of whole strawberries (the standard serving size), whilst the other half received a placebo. Participants' long-term memory, mood, and metabolic health were measured by researchers. The team found that those who had taken the strawberry powder had performed better on a wordlist learning test, as well as having a significant reduction in depressive symptoms. "Both strawberries and blueberries contain antioxidants called anthocyanins, which have been implicated in a variety of berry health benefits such as metabolic and cognitive enhancements," said Robert Krikorian, professor emeritus in the UC College of Medicine's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neuroscience. "There is epidemiological data suggesting that people who consume strawberries or blueberries regularly have a slower rate of cognitive decline with ageing." Ellagitannins and ellagic acid are also found in strawberries, which are known to possess anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anticancer properties. Krikorian went on to explain that strawberries may have improved cognitive function by reducing inflammation in the brain. "Executive abilities begin to decline in midlife and excess abdominal fat, as in insulin resistance and obesity, will tend to increase inflammation, including in the brain," he explained. The university did, however, acknowledge that Krikorian's research was partly funded by the California Strawberry Commission. Although said that the group had no role in the design of the study, data collection and analysis, or publication of the results. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter 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. How to join the indy100's free WhatsApp channel
2023-11-13 20:48
The World Is Choking on Plastic Pollution. Can Countries Find a Fix?
In March 2022, the world decided it was time to address the growing scourge of plastic pollution. About
2023-11-13 20:23
Banks Put Forward for Exclusion From EU’s Toughest ESG Rules Yet
Financial firms may be excluded from Europe’s most consequential ESG regulation, as the industry looks set to win
2023-11-13 19:58
Google-parent Alphabet dissolves stake in trading app Robinhood
(Reuters) -Google-parent Alphabet said on Monday it had dissolved its stake in trading app operator Robinhood Markets. The disclosure comes
2023-11-13 19:57