Month: November 2018
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50 years on: Apollo 11’s technology through modern eyes
20 July 2019 marks 50 years since man first stepped on the moon. The momentous milestone saw NASA successfully sending Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins to the natural satellite just in time to make President Kennedy’s dream come true before the end of 1969. It’s a feat yet to be repeated but we’re…
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Top 20 reasons why Brits love winter
WELLY walks in frozen leaves and staying in by the fire are among Brits’ favourite things about winter. A new study found that a large percentage of us love associating the colder weather with long soaks in hot bubble baths, digging out winter boots, taking time off work, outdoor ice rinks and the smell…
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Scientists develop method to create electricity from dirty loo roll
USED toilet paper could be key to the future of green energy, according to scientists. Researchers in the Netherlands have discovered how to convert loo roll into electricity, claiming their process uses the same amount of energy as natural gas plants and costs around the same as domestic solar panels. The energy produced could power…
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Traditional festive feast costs Brits £15 million in energy bills
CHRISTMAS lights cost the UK a whopping £3.75 million per day to power while dishing up a turkey dinner with all the trimmings leaves Brits with an energy bill of £15 million. The shocking figures from Love Energy Savings highlight the rising expense of using electricity and gas to keep families fed and warm over the…
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One in five British workers bullied on messaging apps
WHATSAPP, Facebook messenger and Slack are the main sources of workplace bullying, according to new data. Research published by totaljobs showed that of the 3,047 workers polled, one in five had been victims on such messaging apps. The most alarming finding was that bullying is as likely to relate to personal circumstances (45%) as it is to…