Iran: the hijab protests are now massive, but a revolution will need the military to change sides

Oct 11, 2022 04:26 am UTC| Life Politics

More than three weeks after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Ahmini for disobeying Irans strict laws, which make it compulsory for women to wear the hijab or Islamic headscarf protests continue to rage on the streets of...

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...