What do meteorologists look for when looking for early signs of a tropical cyclone forming?

When tropical meteorologists examine satellite imagery, they often notice telltale cloud formations that are a sign of something much worse. The first signs of a potential hurricane can be detected days before the storm gains momentum. Thin cirrus clouds spreading outward, the appearance of slanting banded low-level clouds, and a drop in atmospheric pressure are… Read More »

‘Shameful’ mother, 49, loses £6 after ’embarrassing’ incident while buying new home

A series of health problems and an “embarrassing” incident while buying a new home led Heather Powell to lose weight. The 49-year-old mother-of-one weighed 21.5stone 10lbs at her heaviest. She began gaining weight after a difficult pregnancy and the birth of her son Harry. 5 Heather Powell started gaining weight during her pregnancy and a… Read More »

Badenheim 1939; Katerina; review of Aharon Appelfeld’s The Story of a Life – survivors’ stories full of beauty and pain

“God is in the sky,” young Aharon Appelfeld’s grandfather told him, “and there is nothing to fear.” Appelfeld was born into a middle-class Jewish family in what is now Ukraine in 1932, but by 1938 “the ground was burning under our feet” and he and his family were subsequently deported to a Nazi labor camp.… Read More »

Feeding on Networks: A Disservice to Everyone

The nutrition space is fertile ground for health misinformation. A quick Google search for any food will reveal sensational articles extolling its myriad benefits or exaggerating its risks. Unfortunately, this is not a new phenomenon. Numerous researchers have pointed out the alarming prevalence of poorly conducted studies and implausible results in nutrition research. Unless there… Read More »

7 Keto-Friendly Cooking Oils You Should Add to Your Diet

Confused about which oil to use while on a ketogenic diet? Learn about some of the best keto-friendly cooking oils that can help you lose weight! When you’re on a ketogenic diet, every ingredient is important, and choosing the right cooking oil is crucial. The keto diet is generally low in carbs and high in… Read More »

Small black holes may play ‘hide-and-seek’ with elusive supermassive black hole pairs

When you buy through links in our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn commission. Drawing of a supermassive black hole binary. | Source: NASA Binary pairings of small black holes could be used by astronomers in a cosmic game of hide-and-seek to hunt for much larger, but more elusive, supermassive black hole binaries.… Read More »

Olympic star Tom Cruise’s shocking real age, his three famous wives and rumoured girlfriends

Tom Cruise will delight Olympic fans by appearing at the closing ceremony in Paris tonight, according to widespread reports. The 62-year-old is expected to put on a brave display as France hand over the Games to the United States ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. According to TMZ, iconic movie star Cruise, Top Gun,… Read More »

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Hundreds of people gathered to pay their respects at Alice da Silva Aguiar’s funeral in Southport

Hundreds of people attended the funeral of “dream child” Alice da Silva Aguiar, who was killed in a mass stabbing at a dance class in Southport. The nine-year-old’s parents, Sergio and Alexandra, were with family and friends at St Patrick’s Catholic Church in the town. Among those paying their respects were Merseyside Police Chief Constable… Read More »

Why swift justice could obscure true motivations behind UK attack

On Sunday afternoon, a homeless mother of five left her hotel room in Middlesbrough to go to a nearby shop. Stacey Vint, 34, met some locals she knew on the way and headed towards a protest in the city centre, described on social media as “pro-British”. Five days later, he was sentenced to 20 months… Read More »

Is Corn Good For You? A Guide to the Health Benefits of Corn

Despite popular belief, corn has countless health benefits. From movie theater popcorn to fried corn chips—and let’s not forget the ubiquitous corn syrup—certain corn products have earned the corn its “unhealthy” reputation. But when it comes to corn itself, this popular vegetable offers a wealth of beneficial nutrients. To get the most out of corn’s… Read More »