TikTok designer creates jewellery from bacteria.

A Scottish artist who creates jewellery from her own bacteria has found fame on TikTok. Chloe Fitzpatrick has amassed tens of millions of views for her before-and-after videos posted on social media. Samples taken from her skin and plants develop into colours which can be use…

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Nobel Prize in Physics 2022

This year's Nobel Prize in Physics rewards research into quantum mechanics - the science that describes nature at the smallest scales. The award goes to Frenchman Alain Aspect, American John Clauser and Austrian Anton Zeilinger. Their work should pave the way to a new gen…

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Health, petroleum and electricity again gazetted as essential services.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has issued a gazette notification to be effective from September 03, 2022, specifying once again the supply of power and all related services, petroleum production and fuel supply or distribution and health services as essential services for m…

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North Korea fires ballistic missile.

North Korea has fired a ballistic missile over Japan, in what appears to be a deliberate escalation to get the attention of Tokyo and Washington. The missile travelled 4,500km (2,800 miles) before falling into the Pacific Ocean - far enough to hit the US island of Guam if it…

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Gold coins hidden in 7th Century found in wall.

Archaeologists in Israel say 44 pure gold coins dating to the 7th Century have been found hidden in a wall at a nature reserve. Weighing about 170g, the hoard found at the Hermon Stream (Banias) site was hidden during the Muslim conquest of the area in 635, experts estimated…

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Nobel Prize in Medicine 2022

The Nobel Prizes 2022 for medicine or physiology was awarded to Swedish geneticist Svante Pääbo. Svante Pääbo was given the award “for his discoveries concerning the genomes of extinct hominins and human evolution,” the Nobel Prize committee. Considered the most prestigious…

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World Animal Day - 04 October.

World Animal Day on October 4th each year focuses on improving the welfare of animals around the world. Sadly, animals around the world are abused or killed illegally on a daily basis. Illegal hunting contributes to the endangerment of certain animal species. Animals are als…

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World Habitat Day - 04 October.

On the first Monday of October each year, World Habitat Day encourages us to reflect upon the fundamental right to have adequate shelter. The day also reminds us that we are responsible for shaping the future of our cities and towns. When a city grows, it would seem like a g…

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World Architecture Day - 04 October.

On the first Monday in October, World Architecture Day shows appreciation for the work that architects do. The day also encourages learning more about architecture throughout the world. Architecture involves the planning, designing, and constructing process of buildings and…

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Tesla boss Elon Musk presents humanoid robot Optimus.

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has presented the latest prototype of a humanoid robot being developed by his Tesla electric car company. Optimus appeared on stage at a Silicon Valley event, where it waved to the audience and raised its knees. The CEO said the robot was work-in-pr…

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Pope warns of nuclear war risk; appeals to Putin on Ukraine.

Pope Francis on Sunday appealed to Russian President Vladimir Putin for a cease-fire, imploring him to “stop this spiral of violence and death” in Ukraine and denouncing the “absurd” risk of the “uncontrollable” consequences of nuclear attack as tensions sharply escalate ov…

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Brazil election goes to runoff as Bolsonaro beats polls.

Brazil’s presidential election is headed for a run-off vote, electoral authorities said on Sunday, after President Jair Bolsonaro’s surprising strength in the first round spoiled rival Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s hopes of winning outright. With 99.7% of electronic votes coun…

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Prize money announced for ICC T20 World Cup 2022

ICC have announced the prize money for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022, with the title winners taking home a whopping USD 1.6 million. The ICC announced that the winning side at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 in Melbourne on November 13 would receive prize money of USD 1.…

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Award winning Sri Lankan actor Darshan Dharmaraj passed away.

Award winning Sri Lankan actor Darshan Dharmaraj passed away at the age of 41, according to family sources. He had reportedly passed away while being rushed to the Colombo National Hospital after suffering a heart attack.  Dharmaraj made his first television appearance throug…

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27-member COPA committee named.

The members of the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) were announced by Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena today. A total of 27 members have been nominated by the Parliament Committee of Selection to serve on the COPA Committee.  The members are as follows: Mohan Priyadharshana…

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27-member COPE committee named.

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena today announced the members of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE). A total of 27 members have been nominated by the Parliament Committee of  Selection to serve on the COPE Committee.  The members are as follows: Jagath Pushpakumara Janak…

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World Temperance Day - 03 October.

Every year on October 3, World Temperance Day encourages people to give up alcohol. It’s also a day to learn about the history of temperance movements around the world. Fermented beverages and alcoholic drinks date back thousands of years. The ancient Egyptians and Chinese w…

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USA win 2022 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup.

The USA have been crowned the 2022 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup champions after they beat China 83-61 in the final on Saturday 01 October 2022. Ariel Atkins hit a three-point jump shot as the USA extended the gap to double digits in the second quarter, 29-18. At the …

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World Day for Farmed Animals - 02 October

Since 1983, the annual observance of World Day for Farmed Animals (WDFA) on October 2nd (Gandhi’s birthday) has been offering people of conscience an opportunity to memorialize and mourn these innocent lives. The day is organised by the International animal welfare organiza…

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International Day of Non-Violence - 02 October.

Every October 2nd, the International Day of Non-Violence spreads the message of non-violence in pursuit of a secure and peaceful culture. It doesn’t take much to recognize how violent our world has become. Real-life stories involving violence are everywhere. Whether on the n…

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World No Alcohol Day - 02 October.

On October 2nd, World No Alcohol Day encourages the general public to say no to alcohol. The day also focuses on the dangers of alcohol. For many people, alcohol offers a fun and relaxing way to socialize with others. Some drink alcohol to help relieve stress. When alcohol i…

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More than half of the world's palm trees in danger.

More than a thousand species of palm tree are at risk of extinction, according to a study. Scientists used artificial intelligence to assess risks to the entire palm family, from tall trees to climbing plants. The data gives a much better idea of how many, and which, palm spe…

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World Vegetarian Day - 01 October.

October 1st is World Vegetarian Day. The day kicks off Vegetarian Awareness Month. World Vegetarian Day was established to provide education and awareness about vegetarian diets. Most vegetarians abstain from eating meat. However, there are different types of vegetarian diet…

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The International Day of Older Persons - 01 October.

October 1st of each year is dedicated to highlighting the contributions that older people make to society. The International Day of Older Persons is also observed to bring awareness to the aging population. Throughout history, older persons have played an essential role in s…

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International Coffee Day - 01 October.

Every year on October 1st, International Coffee Day celebrates one of the world’s favorite beverages. It’s also a day to promote fair trade coffee and to raise awareness about the plight of the coffee growers. It probably doesn’t surprise you that coffee is one of the most c…

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Alberta man discovers prehistoric mammoth tusk in yard on Saddle Lake Cree Nation.

A man from the Saddle Lake Cree Nation, east of Edmonton, made the discovery of a lifetime while working on a project in his yard. Jarrod Cardinal was digging a hole for a project in his yard — until his shovel struck a hard object roughly six feet in the ground. Pictures of …

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Coolio, ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ rapper, dead at 59.

Coolio, the ’90s rapper who lit up the music charts with hits like “Gangsta’s Paradise” and “Fantastic Voyage,” has died, his friend and manager Jarez Posey, told CNN. He was 59. Posey said Coolio died Wednesday (28) afternoon. Coolio, whose legal name was Artis Leon Ivey Jr.…

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World Bank cuts 2022 East Asia growth outlook.

Economic growth in East Asia and the Pacific will weaken sharply in 2022 due to China's slowdown, but the pace of expansion will pick up next year, the World Bank said. The bank said in a report that it expected 2022 growth in the East Asia and Pacific region, which incl…

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Wanindu Hasaranga among big movers following latest rankings update.

Sri Lanka all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has moved up in the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) latest T20I rankings. Hasaranga has been placed 4th in the T20I All-Rounders’ rankings with 184 rating points. Afghanistan’s Mohamed Nabi leads the rankings with 246 points, foll…

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Evidence of dinosaur-killing asteroid impact found on the moon.

Asteroid impacts on the moon millions of years ago correspond with large space rock strikes here on Earth — including the massive impact that wiped out the nonavian dinosaurs.  The finding reveals that major impacts during Earth's prehistory were not isolated events. Ins…

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