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Full-body forensic reconstruction of a woolly dog based on a 160-year-old pelt in the Smithsonian’s collection as well as archaeological remains. Credit: Karen Carr This week, scientists reported on drinking beer, Saturnian expulsions, an ancient North American dog breed, and cats playing dogs’ favorite game, fetch. Beer flattering Let no frontier go unexplored: It turns out that scientists have spent time over the years trying to determine the cause of heightened sexual attraction while under the influence of alcohol. One theory for the “beer googles” effect relates to facial symmetry, considered a marker of attractiveness, suggesting that alcohol impairs the…

Choir With No Name Brighton will perform Christmas classics with a unique take at the Brighton Dome next week, alongside special guest Alice Russell. Run in partnership with housing association and homeless charity BHT Sussex, the choir rehearses every Monday at All Saints in Hove, with each rehearsal followed by a hot meal cooked by a team of volunteers. Members of the choir come together every week to sing, make friends, learn new skills and grow in confidence. Charlie Higgins, interim choir manager, said: “We are thrilled to be back at the Dome again this year, with our supremely talented…

It’s a busy day of football with no shortage of important action for a number of our sides.Gillingham aim to maintain their impressive home run under head coach Stephen Clemence against Bradford at Priestfield.We’re watching Ebbsfleet, who will hope to move out of the National League relegation zone at home to Barnet plus two games in National League South as promotion-chasing Maidstone visit Woking and Jake Leberl takes charge of Dover as they host Bath.Follow all the action as it happens below in our live blog (please allow up to 10 seconds to initially load): Source link

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The investors taking over Cardiff Rugby are said to have long-term plans to transform the club both on and off the pitch Source link

On Christmas day, pubs become the North Pole for adults. Why? Pubs offer an escape from the holiday kitchen chaos – who needs another burned turkey incident when you can nip to your local boozer. Pubs often serve as social hubs, bringing together friends and strangers alike – it becomes a communal living room, a place to extend celebrations beyond the family circle. Fuller’s pubs, part of Fuller, Smith & Turner PLC, are renowned for their historic charm and exceptional ales. Founded in 1845, their pubs, scattered across London and the south east, offer a cozy ambiance, serving a variety…

What is crypto vesting? The process of locking down cryptocurrency tokens or coins for a predetermined amount of time before allowing the tokenholder to fully access or transfer them is known as crypto vesting.It is commonly used in initial coin offerings (ICOs), token sales and other cryptocurrency-related fundraising activities. Crypto vesting aims to incentivize long-term dedication and deter early investors or team members from hastily selling their tokens for a profit and then leaving the business. Individuals or entities that get tokens gradually gain access to them over time, usually at predetermined intervals, by imposing a vesting period.While vesting schedules…

Researchers from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History led a new analysis that sheds light on the ancestry and genetics of woolly dogs, a now extinct breed of dog that was a fixture of Indigenous Coast Salish communities in the Pacific Northwest for millennia. Anthropologist Logan Kistler and evolutionary molecular biologist Audrey Lin analyzed genetic clues preserved in the pelt of “Mutton,” the only known woolly dog fleece in the world, to pinpoint the genes responsible for their highly sought-after woolly fur. The study’s findings, published today, Dec. 14, in the journal Science, include interviews contributed by several Coast…

The event, in West Dean near Seaford, featured stalls with Christmas gifts, jewellery and wreaths in the village’s Dovecote Garden. There were also carols during the weekend which was supporting MND Motor Neurone Disease Charity. West Dean is a hamlet in Friston Forest in between Seaford and Eastbourne. The event was held last Saturday and Sunday, December 2 and 3. Get more stories delivered to your inbox every day by signing up to our morning newsletter Event organiser Jo Minto said: “It was a welcoming village atmosphere made special with local artisan crafts and mouthwatering cakes and savouries that people…

A defensive mistake proved costly for Gillingham against Bradford City and there was no way back.Jamie Walker put Bradford ahead at Priestfield, after Scott Malone’s weak pass handed them a chance, and despite the Gills putting the visitors under pressure from a flurry of second-half set-piece opportunities it was an Andy Cook free-kick that doubled their advantage.Macauley Bonne in action for Gillingham against Bradford City Picture: @Julian_KPIGillingham were back in league action for the first time since the end of November, back at home, where they had enjoyed plenty of success in 2023..Head coach Stephen Clemence had enjoyed wins from…