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Stunning images mark the 70th anniversary of the UK's National Parks

The competition saw 1,500 stunning images submitted that were all snapped in the UK's 15 National Parks The winning shot by Kieran Metcalfe depicts a Tolkien-esque landscape in the Peak District National Park National Parks were designated by an Act of Parliament in 1949 and include Brecon Beacons and Dartmoor The stunning landscapes of the UK's National Parks have been captured in a series beautiful images.

Child's eye view of the past: Photos show 1950s as seen by youngsters

The delightful images show carefree toddlers shopping with their parents in London's Oxford Street Captured one sunny but chilly day in 1950, they provide a snapshot of life for children in post-war Britain Among the images is a girl swinging gleefully from her parents' hands and children wearing safety reins Fascinating photographs taken amid the hustle and bustle of central London give a child's eye view of life - and shopping - in Fifties Britain.

Ben Nevis base jump after a 10-mile trek to the top of the 1352m peak

Tim Howell, David Gallagher and Josh Montane filmed their Ben Nevis jump After a 10-mile trek the group took the fastest way back down again Base jumping from the peak the group each jump and their parachutes launch Jumping from the summit they leap in quick succession and chat in the air Footage captures the moment a group of outdoor lovers jumped from the summit of the highest mountain in Britain.

National Geographic Traveller reveals the finalists in its photo comp

Launched in 2011, the prestigious annual competition seeks the UK's best new travel photography talent Winners will be announced on 26 February with photos published in National Geographic Traveller (UK) The overall winner will be sent on a photographic commission for the magazine These photographs underscore the mesmerising power of travel photography.

Historical Google Earth reveals the UK's bygone cities and landscapes

A database from the University of Cambridge reveals historical images of locations around the UK The earliest photograph in the collection dates back to 1945 and 1,500 images have now been released A complete portfolio of 50,000 will eventually available to the public for locations across the UK They were initially taken by RAF planes until 1965 when the university bought its own Cessna Skymaster A fascinating collection of aerial photographs dubbed 'Historical Google Earth' dating back to WWII reveals how the country transitioned from a bomb-ravaged wasteland to a built-up modern Britain.

Terrifying moment five-metre great white shark lunges out of the water

A series of images have captured the moment a shark attacked a photographer A five-metre great white lunges from water to bite within centimetres of his hand The man who captured the photos says the most common reaction is 'holy s**t' A terrifying set of photos have captured the moment a five-metre-long great white shark lunged out of the water, coming within centimetres of a photographer's hand.

Photos show how Cadbury's became Britain's favourite chocolate

Cadbury's was founded by John Cadbury who ran the business from a small shop in Birmingham from 1824 His son's Richard and George took over the business in 1861 and decided to move to large rural site in 1878 Bournville complex four miles out of Birmingham was a haven for staff who lived there with activities to do It was taken over by American firm Kraft in 2010 but is still Britain's favourite voted best chocolate bar in 2018 Fascinating photos show how Cadbury's went from a single shop in Birmingham to being Britain's most loved chocolate makers.

Sailor in iconic V-J Day Times Square kiss photo dies at 95

George Mendonsa passed away aged 95 on Sunday in Middletown, Rhode Island He had fallen and suffered a seizure at the assisted living facility where he lived with his wife of 70 years The US Navy sailor was seen kissing Greta Zimmer Friedman in Times Square while celebrating the end

Photos taken by a Nazi soldier show what the Germans found at Dunkirk

Images from a private collection in Germany show the unseen side of Operation Dynamo after Dunkirk Pictures reportedly shot by a German soldier capture the chaos left behind by retreating British forces Armoured military vehicles and cars can be seen littered across the beaches as they frantically escaped Never-before-seen photos reveal the desolation at Dunkirk as witnessed by a German soldier after British troops escaped.

National Geographic is first brand to hit 100m followers on Instagram

The iconic magazine's Instagram account NatGeo is the first brand to hit 100 million followers on Instagram The achievement puts National Geographic in the same league as Kim Kardashian and Cristiano Ronaldo National Geographic credits the milestone to its contributing photographers who capture stunning images To celebrate, the brand is

Scientists have discovered our brains communicate in a brand new way

Previously thought to be only three methods of message propagation in brains These all include either physical or chemical links between brain cells The latest study found severed neurons create electrical fields This allows for a message to be propagated throughout the mind by triggering electrical impulses in nearby cells n The human brain is capable of communicating in a way scientists previously thought was impossible.

Brave Swiss wildlife worker hugs a 94kg lion in South Africa

Dean Schneider, from Switzerland, calls over lion named Dexter in South Africa He picks up the 94kg big cat, carries it for a few paces and cuddles it on ground Mr Schneider is working to 'educate people on the beauty of wild animals' Some people have enough trouble trying to get a hug from their pet cat.

Teen becomes youngest person to build a working nuclear fusion reactor

Jackson Oswalt, from Memphis, achieved nuclear fusion at the age of 12 He built the machine from vacuums, pumps and chambers bought on eBay His findings were verified by an online forum of amateur physicists A 14-year-old schoolboy has successfully made a nuclear fusion reactor in his family's spare room.

Cooking Sunday roast causes indoor pollution 'worse than Delhi'

Scientists say roast meal can make household air dirtier than in sixth most polluted city

Earth's outer atmosphere stretches beyond the moon, new study finds

Study analyzed data collected in '90s by the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory The observations show the outer atmosphere, or geocorona, extends past moon Researchers say it stretches as far as 391,464mi away as it merges with space A distant cloud of hydrogen atoms that makes up the outermost part of Earth's atmosphere extends far enough to envelope the moon, too.

The pollution from cosy fires could raise your risk of dementia

Wood-burning stoves have become very trendy in cities and towns across the UK More than 1.5 million stoves are already owned, with 200,000 sold every year However, some emit pollution at the same rate as 25 ten-year-old diesel lorries Cooking a roast and making toast have just been identified as sources of air pollution, so we have now been advised to use extractor fans and leave windows open.

Teeth whitening kits 'can erode enamel and make teeth more sensitive'

Manchester University dentists revealed the dangers of using the products They found they reduce the hardness of teeth and damage dental surfaces Little research has found that over-the-counter items are safe to use DIY teeth whitening kits sold in high street stores can damage enamel and increase sensitivity, dentists warn.

The Possible Evidence of the Multiverse - FutureSin - Medium

A look into the mysterious and highly debated Cold Spot The universe began with a violent and striking explosion, its body dense and foggy orange as the plasma bubbled with an immense amount of heat. In this bright sea that was the beginning of everything, protons and electrons came into contact to create a blinding glow very different from the dark skies we see today.

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— Mashable (@mashable) 22 February 2019

Oxford researchers say there is no correlation between young players real-world aggression and the time they play games.
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Gulf War hero John Nichol says farewall to retiring Tornado jet

Mr Nichol flew the aircraft in Operation Desert Storm to liberate Kuwait in 1991 He and pilot John Peters were shot down in their Tornado by an Iraqi missile They both ejected from the aircraft and were tortured as prisoners of war The Tornado has been flying for almost 45 years but is now being retired Look up today and tomorrow and you may see an RAF Tornado jet blasting across the skies.

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— Interesting Engineering (@IntEngineering) 15 February 2019
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Xinhua's male #AI anchor can now broadcast news in a standing position, with more body language pic.twitter.com/2YZLouhYnN

— China Xinhua News (@XHNews) 20 February 2019

Xinhua unveils world's first female #AI news anchor pic.twitter.com/Faj3Mk69y1

— China Xinhua News (@XHNews) 20 February 2019

Science is rarely a solitary pursuit, but for these 7 couples, it was so much more.
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— Interesting Engineering (@IntEngineering) 15 February 2019

Millionaire reveals moment was told he COULDN'T be the dad of his sons

Businessman Richard Mason, 55, was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis in 2016 Mr Mason said when he found out he: 'Was just thinking, 'S***, my life is ruined' He launched a rare paternity fraud case against ex-wife Kate, 54, who had received £4million lump sum in divorce settlement and on-going maintenance A devoted father has revealed he discovered the three sons he had raised for more than 20 years were not his when doctors told him he had almost certainly been infertile since birth.

Paper cuts are so painful because at a microscopic level paper is quite rough. A knife makes a straight cut, but paper acts like a saw blade and does more damage to nerve endings. Paper also leaves behind tiny fibres, irritating the wound even more https://t.co/R0Qb7Fihe4 pic.twitter.com/cnDGucP0gN

— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) 24 January 2019

Jussie Smollett taken into custody by Chicago police over allegedly lying about attack

"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett was arrested in Chicago early Thursday morning for allegedly filing a false report of a crime, police said.

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British Gas and Scottish Power hike energy prices by 10.5%

EDF, Eon & Npower are three major suppliers that have announced increases Nearly 4m British Gas customers will be affected by the latest hike The firm is raising prices to match Ofgem's price cap increase Scottish Power has also revealed its hike - hitting nearly 1m customers British Gas and Scottish Power are the latest Big Six energy suppliers to announce they are increasing their standard variable tariffs after Ofgem upped the price cap.

UK jobs boom continues fuelled by more Britons finding work

The number of people in work has risen to a new record high of 32.6million ONS said said most of the growth in employment was among British nationals The statistics agency said female unemployment was below 4% for the first time Wage increases have improved again to 3.4% against an inflation rate of 1.8% The UK's jobs boom is continuing despite uncertainty over Brexit as more Britons get jobs and the unemployment rate for women fell to its lowest ever.

Princes of the Yen: Central Bank Truth Documentary

If you like Princes of the Yen support our future documentaries on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/independentdocumentary or Liberapay: https://liberapay.com/IndependentPOV "Princes of the Yen: Central Banks and the Transformation of the Economy" 『円の支配者』reveals how Japanese society was transformed to suit the agenda and desire of powerful interest groups, and how citizens were kept entirely in the dark about this.

TREVOR PHILLIPS: Wrong arm of the law?

They say you never forget your first time. It's true. Mine took place one evening just outside Finsbury Park in North London, and nothing that my parents or older siblings said or did could have prepared me.

Police force discriminated against white heterosexual male, tribunal rules

A police force which rejected a potential star recruit because he is a white heterosexual male has been found guilty of discrimination. Matthew Furlong, 25, whose father is a serving detective inspector in Cheshire Police, had hoped to follow in his footsteps when he applied to join the force in 2017.

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