Fashion for pointy shoes unleashed plague of bunions in medieval Britain
The British have suffered for their fashion for centuries according to a new study suggesting that a vogue for shoes with a pointed tip led to a sharp increase in hallux valgus of the big toe—often called bunions—in the late medieval period......»»
Watch this Japanese rocket explode just seconds after launch
Watch this footage of a Japanese rocket exploding in dramatic fashion on Wednesday just seconds after getting airborne......»»
March Maker Madness Unleashed
March isn’t just a month; at Make: it’s a celebration of creativity, innovation, and the spirit of making. The post March Maker Madness Unleashed appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
How to use ChatGPT on an iPhone and Android phone
Ready to tell the world’s most popular chatbot to write a story about shoes in 50 words or less? Here’s how to use ChatGPT on your iPhone and Android device......»»
With the arrival of K-pop stars, fans turn their attention to Fashion Week metrics
As luxury brands learn to leverage the star power of K-pop idols, their social media accounts have become a battleground for fandoms looking for new ways to quantify their influence. The newest front-row fixture at Fashion Week? Fanwars.As luxu.....»»
Nearly 10 million UK households in crisis due to health inequity from cold homes
The lack of meaningful action to tackle Britain's cold homes over the last decade has intensified existing inequalities—with many millions of households now at the point of crisis, finds a new report from the UCL Institute of Health Equity (UCL IHE.....»»
Google’s hidden AI diversity prompts lead to outcry over historically inaccurate images
Inserting depictions of diversity into AI images creates revisionist history, critics say. Enlarge / Generations from Gemini AI from the prompt, "Paint me a historically accurate depiction of a medieval British king." (credit: @s.....»»
"Something in the Water" trailer teases another gloriously silly shark movie
The trailer for "Something in the Water", a thriller about five friends in the Caribbean trying to escape a circling shark, has dropped online. Wildly ridiculous shark movies seem to be coming back into fashion. Last month we had the trailer fo.....»»
Study reveals UK offshore emissions through used vehicle exports
A new study published today in Nature Climate Change, found that exported used vehicles generate at least 13%–53% more emissions per mile than those that are scrapped or on the road in Great Britain......»»
From Coke cans to shoes to menus: What"s behind the rise in personalized products?
Customized shoes, personalized drinks and specialized menu offerings. In a world where carbon copies of products are everywhere, retailers have to make their products stand out and provide customers with a unique purchasing experience......»»
UK report: Innovative approaches by financial institutions can make a crucial difference in gambling-related harm
With a record number of people seeking help for problem gambling through the National Gambling Helpline last year, and the Gambling Commission's new figures suggesting that as many as 1.3 million adults in Great Britain might experience gambling-rela.....»»
Smart Clothing Statistics 2024 By Revenue and Facts
Introduction Smart Clothing Statistics: Smart clothing is the advanced […] Introduction Smart Clothing Statistics: Smart clothing is the advanced fusion of technology and fashion equipped with electronic components such as sensors, tr.....»»
Apple TV+ dramatizes fashion with The New Look TV show, streaming now
The New Look is a new TV show premiering today on Apple TV+, starring Ben Mendelsohn as Christian Dior. The series follows Dior and the trailblazers that launched modern fashion, on a backdrop of global conflict. Here’s how to watch. more….....»»
Written accounts reveal how sexual assault claims were dealt with in the Middle Ages
Written testimonies from the medieval period show sexual assault being successfully reported to the authorities, despite legal, social and even family obstacles. This took place, we must remember, in a society which had next to nothing by way of fore.....»»
“Very sick” pet cat gave Oregon resident case of bubonic plague
The person's cat was reportedly extremely ill and had a draining abscess. Enlarge / A cat, but not the one with plague. (credit: Getty | Silas Stein) An Oregon resident contracted bubonic plague from their "very sick" p.....»»
Study reveals winners and losers from climate and land-use change
New research from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences and Northumbria University has determined that as warm-loving species expand their ranges under climate change, Britain's landscapes are losing their biological uniqueness......»»
"Digitizing" your wardrobe can help you save money and make sustainable fashion choices
Spring is traditionally the season for a good clean—and maybe a clear out. Taking stock and having a bit of a declutter can freshen things up domestically......»»
A fungal plague is killing Georgia"s bats. Scientists are fighting back
On a bright December morning, three wildlife biologists waded through knee-deep water and past scribbled graffiti into a dark drainage culvert in northeast Georgia......»»
Those free USB sticks in your drawer are somehow crappier than you thought
Rejected chips, hidden microSD cards plague the USB stick market. Enlarge / A microSD card of "unknown origin" is soldered onto a USB interface board to serve as makeshift NAND storage. (credit: CBL Data recovery) When a.....»»
Here’s the Nothing Phone (2a)
Last week, Nothing made its upcoming budget-friendly device, the Nothing Phone (2a), official via a community update. However, in solid Nothing brand fashion, they didn’t actually show the device. They gave us nothing. Thanks to the internet, w.....»»
Rejected chips, hidden microSD cards plague the USB stick market
Your stash of freebie USB sticks is perhaps even less reliable than you thought. Enlarge / A microSD card of "unknown origin" is soldered onto the USB to serve as makeshift NAND storage. (credit: CBL Data recovery) When.....»»