Can flashing light alter your mind? The science of stroboscopic stimulation
[ad_1] Light therapy sounds wholesome. Clean. Almost pastoral. Sit in front of a lamp. Feel better. In our latest episode of the Strange Health podcast, we discovered that it can also mean strapping on a flashing mask and watching your own brain generate kaleidoscopic hallucinations behind closed eyelids. The spark for this episode was a […]
Cambridge Brewdog to close despite multi-million pound deal
[ad_1] The deal will see 11 of its pubs saved from closure BrewDog in Cambridge is among the bars set to close despite a multi-million pound deal with American firm Tilray(Image: Google) Hundreds of people have been made redundant and dozens of bars have closed after craft beer firm Brewdog went into administration. The company […]
Iran’s war on oil supplies sparks queues for petrol across West amid warnings of $200 a barrel as Tehran seals Strait of Hormuz
[ad_1] Iran has stepped up threats to international shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, with a senior Revolutionary Guards commander warning Tehran would ‘burn every ship’ attempting to pass and drive oil prices to $200 a barrel. Escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz have sparked queues for petrol across London, with long lines forming at stations […]
‘Blood Moon’: Today’s Lunar Event Won’t Happen Again Until 2028
[ad_1] There will be a total lunar eclipse tonight (3 March) that’ll lead to a “blood moon”. This will see the moon turn a deep red or orange as the Earth interrupts some of the sun’s rays, usually reflected by the satellite. And it’s the last one we’re expected to get until 2028. Why do […]
Iran-US war live: US embassy alarms sounded as Israel strikes Tehran and Beirut
[ad_1] Middle East conflict could prompt nuclear arms race, warns Moscow Moscow has weighed in on the war between the US, Israel and Iran, warning that it could spur a nuclear weapon race in the Middle East. The war may prompt not only Iran but also its Arab neighbours to seek to acquire nuclear weapons […]
Leafs thinking positive despite four-game skid | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] TORONTO – The Toronto Maple Leafs put a positive spin on their fourth straight loss since the Olympics. The Maple Leafs gained a point in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday, but they will enter their final 21 regular-season games seven points out of a playoff position. But the Boston […]
Changes to garbage pickup in Waterloo region start today. Here’s what you need to know | CBC News
[ad_1] Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Changes to garbage and curbside collection officially begins Tuesday across Waterloo region. That means residents will be using new black […]
Spring forecast: Reeves to insist she has ‘right economic plan’; Markets plunge as Middle East crisis drives UK gas price to three-year high – live updates
[ad_1] Introduction: Reeves to respond to spring forecast after oil and gas prices surge Good morning. “Events, dear boy, events”. Rachel Reeves may have the (probably apocryphal, oft-quoted) wisdom of Harold Macmillan in mind today, as she responds to the latest official assessment of the UK economy. The Office for Budget Responsibility’s new Spring Forecast […]
Drone attack hits US embassy in Saudi Arabia as Americans are urged to evacuate 15 countries and new strikes hit Iran – live updates
[ad_1] China urges restraint near Strait of Hormuz amid shipping fears China called on all sides in the Middle East war to maintain safety in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for oil and gas, and vowed measures to ensure its energy security. Nearly a quarter of the world’s seaborne oil supplies pass […]
Baftas Host Alan Cumming Brands This Year’s Ceremony A ‘Triggering S**tshow’
[ad_1] This year’s Baftas host Alan Cumming has issued a statement reflecting on the “shitshow” that arose during the ceremony last month. For the past week, Bafta has been facing a wave of scrutiny over an event which transpired during the recent film awards, in which Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson experienced a series of involuntary […]