Elephants ‘have mathematical skills that rival those of humans’
Their ability to count is closer to our own than any other animal - adding to their reputation as one of the world's smartest species
People really can die of a broken heart, here’s why
A study of almost 100 recently widowed people found those taking it worst had dramatic spikes in blood chemicals linked to the killer condition
UKIP MEPs turn out in force to discuss…. Members entitlements after Brexit
A cohort of UKIP MEPs made a rare appearance in Strasbourg yesterday to discuss members entitlements after Brexit. With 16 remaining members it seemed the lion's share of the party's politicians showed up at the European Parliament, despite absenteeism plaguing the party in the past. According to researchers at VoteWatch Ukip MEPs turn up to fewer voters in the European Parliament than any other party in Europe. Representatives only participated in 62.3 per cent of votes in the run-up to the Brexit...
Carjackers who used a “grotesque level of violence” to steal luxury motors are jailed
Sarweeth Rehman and Hussun Ashraf targeted lone drivers before attacking them with golf clubs and baseball bats
Thousands demanding Ryanair publicly apologise & compensate elderly victim of racist tirade on its flight
Delsie Gayle, a 77-year-old disabled black woman, was verbally attacked by a fellow passenger, who called her an "ugly black bastard".
Bullying and harassment in NHS ‘could be costing billions’
The total financial cost of bullying within the NHS in England is £2.281 billion per year, according to a study
Selfie crazed tourists are increasing dolphins’ risk of being killed
Chronic exposure to boats, kayaks and swimmers is changing their behaviour - leaving them vulnerable to predators.
Pollution may have entered human food chain, here’s why
Ingesting them can damage lungs, poison kidneys, interfere with hormones - and even travel across a mother's placenta, research has shown.
Blood Command head out on UK tour including Rolo Tomassi support dates
The critically acclaimed Norwegian quartet Blood Command are touring the UK in Autumn for the first time, including prime support slots with home-grown experimental legends Rolo Tomassi. The self-described 'deathpop' group inhabit a weird intersection between hardcore, metal, punk and pop, and have previously been called 'one of the world's best kept secrets' by Rock Sound. it will be interesting to see how they fare in front of discerning Rolo Tomassi fans. TOUR DATES October (* with Rolo Tomassi):30th Nottingham Rescue Rooms*31st Bournemouth The Anvil*...