BIZARRE: 27 - What They Never Told You

Construction work starts on £750m national supercomputer

The machine is being built in Midlothian and will be hosted by the University of Edinburgh.

Evening Standard · Jun 25

Chinese scientists create ‘safe’ lithium battery that works well even after overheating

Scientists say new battery operates stably at temperatures of up to 150C

The Independent UK · Jun 25

Diaspora members, New Yorkers savour Indian mango varieties at special event

New York City experienced a delightful 'Indian Mango Festival' at Union Square, showcasing Kesar and Langra varieties. Over a thousand New Yorkers and diaspora members savored the 'King of Fruit,' evoking cherished memories of Indian summers. The event highlighted the growing popularity of Indian mangoes, with plans for larger festivals…

The Economic Times · Jun 25

Bristol Zoo Project welcomes new silverback to lead troop following popular gorilla’s death

Nkoumou’s move is integral to a vital conservation breeding programme safeguarding western lowland gorillas

The Independent UK · Jun 24

Farmers in ‘raspberry capital’ sound the alarm after sudden drop in yield

The fruit is sensitive and requires constant care to develop the smell, taste and aroma that are globally recognized

The Independent UK · Jun 24

Art galleries at prisons showcase inmates’ work in an effort to combat violence

Artwork produced through the program is sold to the public and sometimes fetches $120

The Independent UK · Jun 24

“Artie would be singing it, people would stomp and cheer, and I would think, ‘That’s my song, man. I wrote that’”: How Simon and Garfunkel created their transcendent masterpiece – with tension rising and emotions running high

“That song had two writers – Paul Simon and God”

MusicRadar · Jun 23

Alicia Keys pays heartfelt tribute to Clive Davis: ‘He changed my life forever’

The Girl On Fire singer, 45, praised Davis for believing in her from the ‘very beginning’ after signing her to his record label when she was 18 years.

Evening Standard · Jun 23

In 1904, chestnut blight was first reported at a New York zoo: By 1950, it had killed 4 billion American chestnut trees across the East

Once a dominant force in Eastern American forests, the majestic American chestnut faced near extinction due to a devastating fungal blight introduced in 1904. This Asian fungus, to which native trees had no immunity, rapidly decimated billions of trees within decades. The loss profoundly impacted ecosystems and economies. While efforts…

The Times of India · Jun 23

"In a category of his own": Ibrahimovic hails Messi after Argentina icon breaks FIFA WC goals record

Football legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic has lauded Lionel Messi's record-breaking FIFA World Cup goal tally, declaring the Argentinian ace in a league of his own. Messi's recent brace propelled him past Miroslav Klose, cementing his status as the all-time top scorer. Ibrahimovic emphasized Messi's unparalleled longevity and complete body of work,…

The Economic Times · Jun 23