Four things to avoid if you’re doing the London Marathon

Four things to avoid if you’re doing the London Marathon

It's crunch time now for those who have been training for this year's London Marathon.There's set to be a world record number of participants on Sunday 27 April, with more than 56,000 runners expected to complete the race.While the bulk of their training is done now, there's perhaps more to think about than ever for those taking part.We've spoken to a sports therapist, a dietitian and a man who has run every London Marathon to find out the most common […]

19/04/2024

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The 3G switch-off: Will your mobile phone still work in coming months?

The technology that provided the third generation (3G) of mobile network services is being switched off across the UK.In December 2021, the government made an agreement with mobile network operators (MNOs) that 2G and 3G services would be phased out by 2033.Networks have used four generations of technology: 2G, 3G, 4G and the latest, 5G.Second-generation technology was rolled out during the early 1990s, followed by third-generation technology in 2003.However, the introduction of 4G in 2012 and 5G in 2019 means […]

17/05/2023 2

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How Earth Day started and what it’s all about

Earth Day is celebrating its 55th anniversary this year. The environmental event is marked by an estimated one billion people across more than 190 countries, according to the Earth Day Organisation.But what actually is Earth Day and why should we care about it?When is Earth Day and is there a theme?Earth Day is celebrated annually on 22 April.This year's theme is "Our Power, Our Planet", with campaigners calling on "everyone to unite around renewable energy" to help triple clean electricity […]

27/03/2023 1

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The real ‘zombie’ fungus behind The Last Of Us – and is it an actual threat?

Could the next public health crisis be caused by a fungus?Such an emergency is the basis of the post-apocalypse TV drama series The Last Of Us, which has returned for its second season on Sky Atlantic.Starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, the show takes place in a world ravaged by a pandemic caused by a mass cordyceps outbreak, which transforms people into bloodthirsty abominations.The prospect was outlined in its debut episode in 2023, when a prescient epidemiologist played by John […]

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