Who invented music? The search for stone flutes, clay whistles and the dawn of song
Oct 11, 2022 04:26 am UTC| Life
Who invented music? Rom, age 7, Las Vegas, Nevada The short answer is: No one knows who invented music. No historical evidence exists to tell us exactly who sang the first song, or whistled the first tune, or...
Four ways to reduce your household energy use – proven by research
Oct 11, 2022 04:25 am UTC| Life
A particularly cold September has given us a glimpse of the winter to come. The cold will bite hardest for the 13% of Englands households that are already in fuel poverty. As the energy crisis intensifies, this is expected...
'Forever chemicals' are everywhere – here's what you need to know about them
Oct 11, 2022 04:25 am UTC| Life Health
Whether youve heard of them before or not, forever chemicals are all around us. Stain-resistant carpets, non-stick pans, mascara and even some food packaging all contain these chemicals. But while these products can be...
McDonald’s starts utilizing wood utensils, paper straws in Japan
Oct 08, 2022 22:16 pm UTC| Nature Life Economy Business
McDonalds has launched a nationwide initiative to use paper straws and wooden spoons, forks, knives, and muddlers at its branches in Japan. The move is part of McDonalds global commitment to change all customer...
Casio to release mid-size G-SHOCK
Oct 06, 2022 23:22 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
Casio Computer Co Ltd has released the GM-S110, a digital-analog combination timepiece, as its latest addition to its G-SHOCK line of shock-resistant watches. The new watch has a mid-size design featuring a luxe metal...
McCafé to offer organic dark roast coffee for home drinking
Oct 06, 2022 23:22 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
McCafé will launch its new high-grown organic dark roast coffee made from 100 percent Arabica beans grown at high elevations in Central and South America for home drinking. The coffee features notes of cocoa and...
Uniqlo restores old clothes with ancient Japanese hand sewing technique
Oct 05, 2022 23:34 pm UTC| Economy Business Life
The Uniqlo clothing chain is repairing old garments with the Japanese sashiko stitching method dating to feudal times. The repair service is offered at its flagship store. The embroidery technique extends the life of...
Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility
Economist Chris Richardson on an ‘ugly’ inflation result and the coming budget
Why Germany ditched nuclear before coal – and why it won’t go back
Labour can afford to be far more ambitious with its economic policies – voters are on board
Sudan: civil war stretches into a second year with no end in sight