[ad_1] A region of Europa’s surface dubbed Chaos Transition shows messy blocks on the left and long ridges on the right. (Image credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / SETI Institute) Scientists have gotten their best look to date at three chaotic patches on the icy surface of Jupiter’s moon Europa thanks to decade-old images from a … Read more
[ad_1] The health secretary confirmed that a new contact tracking app to control the coronavirus outbreak on the Isle of Wight will be piloted this week, despite concerns that its centralized configuration carries privacy risks and will reduce acceptance. Matt Hancock said there had been “great enthusiasm” on the island off the south coast of … Read more
[ad_1] A British government minister dismissed calls to extend the Brexit transition period and insisted that it is “simple prudence” to follow the current schedule. Michael Gove said the government did not want the UK to continue its “European Union literary membership” beyond December 2020 in an attempt to save taxpayer money and avoid being … Read more
[ad_1] If you’re an Xbox Live Gold or Game Pass Ultimate subscriber, this weekend is ready to keep you busy. Microsoft has revealed the three games included in its latest Free Play Days event, which lasts a few more hours. The games are Yakuza 0, Kingdom Come: Deliverance, and Sonic Mania, and if you want … Read more
[ad_1] Iain Stirling has shared a beautiful tribute to his girlfriend Laura Whitmore on her 35th birthday. The 32-year-old comedian visited Instagram Monday morning to talk about the Love Island host, whom he called his “best friend.” Along with a snapshot of the Irish beauty in the garden wearing a pair of denim overalls and … Read more
[ad_1] The reduction in the youth season of English football last week was sudden, if not surprising. On Friday, soccer authorities made the decision to immediately suspend all actions by minors aged 18 and 23 with immediate effect as the game continues to find the best solutions for a sport paralyzed by the ongoing coronavirus … Read more
[ad_1] A schematic and electron microscope cross-section show the structure of an integrated, solar-powered catalyst to split water into hydrogen fuel and oxygen. The module developed at Rice University can be immersed into water directly to produce fuel when exposed to sunlight. Credit: Jia Liang / Rice University Rice University researchers have created an efficient, … Read more
[ad_1] There were feelings of relief and fear when people in Italy returned to the streets after almost two months indoors under strict confinement. Valentina Santanicchio, whose restaurant in Orvieto, Capitano del Popolo, has been delivering at home. Photography: Angela Giuffrida / The Guardian “I literally have not been out of the house,” said Rina … Read more
[ad_1] Gardeners have been advised to be alert for an invasive Australian flatworm which environmentalists say poses a serious risk to Ireland’s biodiversity and economy. Friends of the Irish Environment (FIE) said it has a confirmed identification of the creature in a garden on the Beara peninsula in West Cork. And it has urged any … Read more
[ad_1] As various nations begin to relax their blocks after an initial spike in Covid-19 cases, the focus is on how they can avoid a “second wave” of infections as social distancing is reduced. Italy and Spain, two of the worst-affected countries, have already begun allowing outsiders to exercise for the first time in nearly … Read more