The environmentally friendly LignoSat probe – set to orbit this summer – has been created to combat harmful aluminium particles Japanese scientists have created one of the world’s most unusual spacecraft – a tiny satellite that is made of timber. The LignoSat probe has been built of magnolia wood, which, […]
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A review of 1,930 papers into home working found major pluses, but also downsides such as antisocial hours and being overlooked for promotion Working from home allows people to eat more healthily, feel less stressed and have lower blood pressure, according to a large-scale review of academic literature on post-pandemic […]
In Russia, the battle to eradicate the opposition leader and his legacy will continue long after his death In Russia, it is not enough to kill an opposition leader. His ageing mother must travel to the Arctic Circle to search a prison colony and a morgue for his body. Russians […]
Russian opposition leader’s death described as political assassination attributable to president Chemical burns, poisoning and prison: the persecution of Navalny Long opposed to exile, Navalny dies in dark and dangerous Russia Western leaders have held Vladimir Putin directly responsible for the death of the Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, as […]
Trump also banned from running any New York corporation or entity for three years in devastating blow for ex-president Donald Trump fraud trial ruling – live updates How will Trump pay the penalties? Donald Trump, his eldest sons and associates have been ordered to pay over $350m by a New […]
For many years, this courageous man taunted the corrupt butcher of the Kremlin. But Putin’s enemies so often end up being silenced Tyrants and dictators are accustomed to criticism, to being condemned and reviled. The cries of their victims are nothing to them. The curses and tears of families and […]
Perhaps he might have been able to coordinate from abroad a powerful anti-war movement. Instead he is silenced for ever For years, Alexei Navalny remained clear on a key message: he was a Russian opposition politician and he was determined to stay in Russia. Exile, he believed, would lead to […]
Putin critic remained defiant despite facing years of abuse including 2020 attempt on his life Global reaction to Alexei Navalny’s death – latest updates In his last court hearing on Thursday, Alexei Navalny looked frail. Appearing via video link, close-shaven and face gaunt, his deteriorating appearance reflected years in jail […]
Violin-shaped Höfner vanished around the time the Beatles split up but has now resurfaced after a global appeal A Höfner bass guitar bought by Paul McCartney for £30 in 1961 has been returned to the former Beatle after a global search to find the stolen instrument. The distinctively shaped guitar, […]
Officials say ‘space-based’ weapon under development but not yet deployed is not immediate threat to anyone’s safety The White House has confirmed that it is monitoring a new Russian anti-satellite weapon which it said is being developed but not yet deployed, calling it “troubling” but not an immediate threat to […]