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Queen 'I Want to Break Free' Set Among New Funko Figures
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Queen 'I Want to Break Free' Set Among New Funko Figures

A 1986 Wembley Stadium set and Freddie Mercury solo collectible are also being released. Continue reading…
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Sebastian Bach Has Boxes of Unreleased Skid Row Music
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Sebastian Bach Has Boxes of Unreleased Skid Row Music

Here's why we may never hear it. Continue reading…
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Did Britain have a black Queen? The story of Queen Charlotte, star of Bridgerton
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MEPs advocate EU-wide driving disqualifications for serious traffic offences | Voice of Europe
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Can Foraging Benefit Our Health And Wellbeing? Here’s All You Need To Know
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Can Foraging Benefit Our Health And Wellbeing? Here’s All You Need To Know

Let’s travel back in time before Just Eat‚ five different supermarket chains within a 2-mile radius‚ or even agriculture. There‚ you’ll find foraging‚ one of the most ancient practices there is. Though it’s never truly gone away since then‚ foraging has seen something of a resurgence in recent years‚ and with it‚ a curiosity about how it fits into the modern day. Many of those questions are about our health: is it safe? Can it be good for us? What does wild food do to our bodies? Let’s find out.What is foraging?Lots of people have probably foraged without even thinking about it – plucking berries off a bush on a late summer walk isn’t unusual in the English countryside. But in more formal terms‚ foraging is the search for and collection of wild food‚ such as edible plants‚ fruits‚ nuts‚ seeds‚ and of course‚ our old friend fungi. What you can find outdoors will depend on factors like the season and where you are in the world. That’s not just in terms of availability‚ but also restrictions – lots of countries have laws regarding foraging and in the US‚ there are often state and local regulations.Trying to work around all that for some food might sound like a bit of a faff nowadays‚ when many people can pop on their phones and order a salad straight to their doorstep. But until about 12‚000 years ago‚ foraging was a necessity. It made up the “gatherer” part of hunter-gatherer culture‚ which is thought to date back as far as 2 million years ago. Fast forward to 2024 and few hunter-gatherer societies remain.Back in the limelightIf things change in the world… and we had to go back to living on wild food‚ or supplementing our diet with so-called famine foods‚ we don't actually know how it would affect our health.There’s something to be said about having one of the oldest skills in an unpredictable modern age. It would be sensationalist to suggest that we all learn in case of some impending apocalypse‚ but even in what seems like the most food-secure of countries‚ the last few years have demonstrated that security is never a guarantee.In recent years‚ countries around the world have seen food prices skyrocket in response to major events – the price of wheat shot up after Russia invaded Ukraine in early 2022. Weather events‚ animal and plant disease outbreaks‚ and the COVID-19 pandemic have all disrupted food supply chains to some degree. Far from an urban fad‚ many have turned to foraging in response. But how does this impact their bodies?On this subject‚ IFLScience spoke to Mo Wilde‚ a forager‚ ethnobotanist‚ and research herbalist who’s been teaching foraging for many years and is a member of the Association of Foragers. “It occurred to me that here in Britain‚ we feel very safe‚” said Wilde. “But if things change in the world‚ whether it's to do with climate‚ or earthquake‚ or volcano‚ or disaster‚ or war‚ and we had to go back to living on wild food‚ or supplementing our diet with so-called famine foods‚ we don't actually know how it would affect our health.”The Wildbiome ProjectThat was part of the inspiration for The Wildbiome Project‚ a citizen science study spearheaded by Wilde that aimed to find out more about the health effects of a foraged diet. Researchers have previously investigated the health of hunter-gatherer societies‚ such as the Hadza‚ but little was known about the impact of switching from a Western diet to a foraged one.Having already spent a year living solely off wild food‚ alongside a friend‚ Wilde had sent off stool samples to a lab to test her gut microbiome – the population of microorganisms‚ including bacteria‚ that live in the digestive system.“It was absolutely fascinating‚ because you can see these bacteria moving around and appearing from nowhere. And some of them‚ it seemed logical as to what they were doing. But with most of them‚ we had no idea of why something had suddenly increased and where this bacteria had come from‚” Wilde explained.In the name of good science‚ the researcher was determined to get more data.“Two people doing some off-the-wall experiment doesn't make science. You need a control group‚ and you need a reasonable amount of people doing something‚” said Wilde. “And it was just one of those things. I just couldn't let it go. It just had to be done.”A total of 26 people were recruited for the study‚ all of whom were members of the Association of Foragers. They were split into two cohorts; one ate only wild‚ foraged foods for a total of three months‚ whilst the other ate the same but for only one month (two people later had to drop out of this group).Over the duration of the study‚ participants were monitored for their: body composition (weight‚ BMI‚ and waist-to-height ratio); blood pressure and sugar; cholesterol levels; inflammatory markers; and various vitamin and mineral levels‚ such as vitamin D and iron. With Wilde also having been introduced to Professor Tim Spector of ZOE‚ the group also had their gut microbiomes tested and compared to a reference control group of 26 people who ate normal‚ shop-bought food and had been enrolled in the ZOE health study.Participants were given a ZOE Microbiome (MB) Score‚ a measure devised by the company that indicates the ratio of “good” versus “bad” bacteria in the gut‚ though what the ideal composition of gut bacteria looks like is still very much up for debate. But in this case‚ the higher the score out of 100‚ the more bacteria associated with good gut health a person has.And for the Wildbiome Project participants‚ that score got higher‚ on average. At the start of the study‚ the average MB score accounting for all 26 volunteers was 52‚ compared to 51 in the control group. For the three-month cohort‚ that shot up to an average of 65 at the end of the study‚ with the control group only increasing by 1 point. There were also changes in the more typical health measures. All who took part‚ bar one‚ lost weight‚ with those in the three-month cohort with obesity losing an average of 5.6 kilograms (12.3 pounds). A participant with Type II diabetes saw an improvement in their average blood sugar levels‚ though some of that was lost upon returning to their normal‚ healthy diet.The latter highlights the need to delve into the area further. For example‚ some participants had high cholesterol levels at the start of the project and while some saw an improvement‚ others didn’t‚ and some people’s cholesterol markers even increased. These are the kinds of results that benefit from additional scientific investigations. The study is small and has not been peer-reviewed‚ but with more research into the health impacts of foraging‚ we might be able to answer some of the questions surrounding it. Wilde is keen to get the results published in a scientific journal‚ investigate further‚ and collect even more data – there are plans for a second iteration of the project in 2025. Although the first study involved already experienced foragers‚ the second could involve a wider range of people and there’s an open callout for participants.“Even if somebody hasn't had a huge amount of foraging experience at this point‚ they've got a good year to learn!”Getting in touch with nature and the communityHaving that year to learn is definitely a good thing. Spotting the difference between similar-looking food is easy enough when there are labels involved‚ but a supermarket nature is not. You may well have heard of death caps‚ a type of mushroom with a deadly toxin that definitely takes the “fun” out of fungi. Unfortunately‚ they also look similar to a number of edible species of fungi.Of course‚ not every decision in foraging is a matter of life and massive organ damage. Sometimes you just want to know your mint from your stinging nettles as a matter of sticking to a recipe. The question is‚ how do you start to do that?Technology is one way – there are plenty of apps out there – but that’s not necessarily the only‚ or even the best way. Though it can be helpful‚ it’s not perfect‚ and Wilde said she’s seen some “clangers” when it comes to app misidentification. The foraging teacher has found that people tend to better hold onto the knowledge about what they’re collecting when they get up close and personal with it‚ getting to know the minute details of how it looks‚ feels‚ and smells.But if you aren’t sure where to start without tech‚ the UK’s Food Standards Agency recommends joining an experienced guide or foraging group – and‚ crucially‚ never picking anything if you have any doubt as to what it is. There’s very much a community aspect to it‚ benefiting the individual‚ the group‚ and nature. The [Wildbiome] project was a breath of fresh air. I felt in sync with my surroundings‚ seeing a noticeable difference in clarity. Now‚ I’m more in tune with my body.“Go out with old people and find local foraging groups – we are all part of the community‚” said Wilde. That’s not to say you should grab the nearest old person and expect encyclopedic plant knowledge‚ but they probably know a lot more than you might assume (and may have plentiful supplies of biscuits).“If several people in an area like foraging‚ what better than to get together‚ not just because you have something in common‚ but also because you can share with people‚ start to create huge community harvesting plans‚ and address the sustainability of things that are growing in your area‚ making sure that enough is left for its own survival.”It’s a sentiment that speaks to the many potential benefits of foraging‚ namely for how it could get us in touch with nature‚ our community‚ and give us a mental health boost to boot. Only time and future studies will reveal the possible physical health impacts of eating foraged foods‚ but it’s worth thinking about how the practice could impact our wellbeing‚ too. One of the Wildbiome Project’s participants‚ Richard Mawby‚ told Positive.News “The project was a breath of fresh air. I felt in sync with my surroundings‚ seeing a noticeable difference in clarity. Now‚ I’m more in tune with my body.”That kind of benefit has the potential to be seen by everybody. As Wilde explained: “There is no qualification in foraging. It is the last thing that still belongs to all of us. It is our heritage… You can be anybody and be a forager.”The content of this article is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice‚ diagnosis‚ or treatment. Always seek the advice of qualified health providers with questions you may have regarding medical conditions. 
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Seikan Tunnel: The World's Longest Tunnel That Dips Underwater Links Japan's Islands
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The Seikan Tunnel in Japan is the longest tunnel with an underwater section in the world‚ measuring a total of 53.85 kilometers (33.4 miles) in length‚ around 23.3 kilometers (14.5 miles) of which is under the seabed.With the underwater section located 100 metres (328 feet) below the seabed of the Tsugaru Strait‚ the Seikan tunnel is also the second longest railway tunnel in the world‚ beaten only by the Gotthard Base Tunnel in the Swiss Alps. The longer railway tunnel in Switzerland‚ however‚ channels through mountains‚ not the seabed. The Channel Tunnel between France and the UK is the longest underwater tunnel in the world‚ with an undersea section that’s 38 kilometers (23 miles) long. However‚ the Seikan Tunnel – including sections not under the seabed – is longer overall and deeperIt took many decades to get this engineering megaproject off the ground. A decisive moment in its inception occurred in 1954‚ when Typhoon Marie struck Japan and sank five ferry boats crossing the Tsugaru Strait. In total‚ 1‚430 people lost their lives. Shaken by the maritime tragedy‚ Japan started to explore safer options for mass transportation across the Tsugaru Strait. In 1955‚ the Japanese National Railways launched a study to see whether a tunnel beneath the channel would be feasible. Excavations began in 1964‚ but the project was riddled with mishaps. It wasn’t until 1971 that construction on the main Seikan Tunnel began. The main tunnel breakthrough was achieved in 1985 and it was finally opened in 1988. Part of the construction also involved two undersea stations‚ one on the coast of each island. All in all‚ the tunnel’s construction cost an eye-watering Â¥689 billion (around $4.6 billion). Some estimates put the figure at Â¥1.1 trillion ($7 billion)‚ although it’s unclear where this figure came from. Either way‚ the project cost a hell of a lot of money. Fortunately‚ the Seikan Tunnel is well-used. It’s estimated that around 50 trains travel through the tunnel per day‚ including both freight and passenger services. It’s even capable of supporting Japan’s famous Shinkansen bullet trains‚ which have a top speed of 320 kilometers (199 miles) per hour.The Seikan Tunnel allows passengers to travel from Tokyo to Hakodate‚ one of the main cities on Hokkaido‚ on a route called the Hokkaido Shinkanse. The journey via the Seikan Tunnel takes just over 4 hours and costs Â¥23‚120 ($150).By 2030‚ Japan hopes to extend this route all the way to Sapporo‚ the capital of the mountainous northern island Hokkaido. This journey is set to take roughly 5 hours.
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Submersible Mysteriously Disappears Under Doomsday Glacier In Antarctica
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Submersible Mysteriously Disappears Under Doomsday Glacier In Antarctica

A submersible studying the underneath of the so-called "doomsday glacier" in Antarctica has gone missing during its latest expedition. The uncrewed underwater vehicle (AUV) named Ran uses sensors to investigate the surrounding water‚ during sometimes long explorations underneath ice. On its latest trip to the Thwaites Glacier – sometimes known as the doomsday glacier as it could potentially raise the world's sea levels by several meters if it melts – the submersible dove underneath the 200–500 meter (650-1600 feet) thick ice.“This was the second time we took Ran to Thwaites Glacier to document the area under the ice‚" Anna WÃ¥hlin‚ Professor in the Department of Marine Sciences at the University of Gothenburg‚ said in a statement."Thanks to Ran‚ we became the first researchers in the world to enter Thwaites in 2019‚ and during the current expedition we have visited the same area again. Even if you see melting and movements in the ice from satellite data‚ from Ran we get close-ups of the underside of the ice and information about exactly which mechanisms are behind the melting."   During dives‚ the submersible does not have constant contact with the researchers operating it. Instead‚ the AUV follows a pre-programmed route‚ and uses an advanced navigation system to find its way back from underneath the ice to open water. After several successful dives underneath the ice in January‚ however‚ during one trip Ran failed to appear at the rendezvous point. Despite searches with acoustic equipment‚ drones‚ and helicopters‚ the team has been unable to locate Ran since.Ran in happier times.Image credit: Anna WÃ¥hlin“It’s a bit like looking for a needle in a haystack‚ but without even knowing where the haystack is‚" WÃ¥hlin said. "At this point‚ Ran’s batteries are dead. All we know is that something unexpected happened under the ice. We suspect it ran into trouble‚ and then something prevented it from getting out."The team believes this is likely sadly the end for Ran‚ though they note it is a better end for the submersible than aging and gathering dust in a garage. They now plan on replacing the submersible‚ and continuing its important research.
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All Skull and Bones Twitch drops February 2024
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All Skull and Bones Twitch drops February 2024

What are the Skull and Bones Twitch drops? Grabbing some friends and taking to the high seas for some fast-paced piracy seems like a great way to spend a weekend‚ but Ubisoft has an extra surprise up its sleeve. Working with Twitch‚ the developer has made Twitch drops available throughout the open beta weekend from February 8 to February 11. To earn yourself the Skull and Bones Twitch drops‚ you'll need to complete a few steps first. With the Skull and Bones release date right around the corner‚ we're unsure whether more Twitch drops will be made available in the future‚ but here's how you can get your hands on the currently available ones. Continue reading All Skull and Bones Twitch drops February 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best pirate games‚ Skull and Bones release date‚ Skull and Bones system requirements
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Valve might cancel your Steam Deck purchase‚ if you look suspicious
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Valve might cancel your Steam Deck purchase‚ if you look suspicious

It might be harder than you think to buy a Steam Deck OLED from Valve‚ particularly if you're a new Steam account owner. In an attempt to prevent scalpers from getting hands on the Steam Deck OLED only to sell it at a higher price‚ Valve is outright canceling orders it thinks are suspicious‚ or asking for additional info before allowing the unit to ship. It's no secret that we rate the Steam Deck OLED as one of the best handheld gaming PCs‚ and you can only buy them brand new directly from Valve. While this could be viewed as limiting the market‚ it does allow for anti-scalper measures to be properly implemented like they are in this situation. Continue reading Valve might cancel your Steam Deck purchase‚ if you look suspicious MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card‚ Best gaming PC‚ Best SSD for gaming
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Asus and MSI are feuding again‚ and this time we all benefit
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Asus and MSI are feuding again‚ and this time we all benefit

Asus has just extended its OLED gaming monitor warranty to now cover burn-in problems for a period of three years‚ having introduced cover that lasts two years just just a few days ago. That's seemingly because in the intervening time MSI said its own warranties would offer the longer three-year period‚ and Asus wasn't to be out done. Asus and MSI have been rivals for many years‚ with the two firms constantly in battle to produce the best motherboards‚ best graphics cards‚ best gaming laptops‚ and even best gaming handhelds from their respective Taipei-based headquarters. While that battle has sometimes left consumers worse off - such as with the recent rival cable-free motherboard standards of Asus BTF and MSI Project Zero - the latest development is one that should benefit us all. Continue reading Asus and MSI are feuding again‚ and this time we all benefit MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Asus ROG Swift PG27UQ review‚ Asus ROG Raikiri review‚ Best gaming motherboard
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