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The Fens of eastern England, a low-lying, extremely flat landscape dominated by agricultural fields, was once a vast woodland filled with huge yew trees, according to new research. Scientists from the University of Cambridge studied hundreds of tree trunks, dug up by Fenland farmers while ploughing their fields. The team found that most of the ancient wood came from yew trees that populated the area between four and five thousand years ago. These trees, which are a nuisance when they jam farming equipment during ploughing, contain a treasure trove of perfectly preserved information about what the Fens looked like thousands…

Brighton’s Open Market, in London Road, is a space where independent traders have been thriving for years. And the festive season is no exception as a number of events have been lined up to help shoppers get in the Christmas spirit. A spokeswoman for Brighton Open Market said: “We can’t wait to bring these festive events to Brighton. “These Christmas events are a fantastic chance to support local traders and discover unique gifts and treats. We invite everyone to join us and visit our unique and vibrant community market.” On Saturday, December 9, there will be a Christmas makers market. These…

Location : The A12 southbound entry slip from the A138 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:30 and 16:45 on 27 November 2023. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Source link

The Bimini cruise port, developed by Resorts World Bimini, has officially welcomed its one millionth cruise guests. The lucky guests were aboard Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady, which called on the destination on Thursday, November 23, 2023. What an occasion to mark Thanksgiving! One Millionth Guest Visits Bimini Cruise Port George and Andrea Saucedo of Plantation, Florida were expecting an amazing Thanksgiving holiday cruise when they set sail aboard Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady on Sunday, November 19, 2023 for a 5-night Riviera Maya itinerary. The ship visited Cozumel, Mexico on Tuesday, November 21, but it was the Thanksgiving Day visit to…

Image Credit: Shutterstock If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, we may receive an affiliate commission. Learn more about our policies and reviews. Cyber Monday is in full swing and the cult favorite Urban Decay All Nighter Waterproof Setting Powder is currently on sale for just $24.50. The setting powder helps to keep oil at bay while also keeping your makeup in place all day and night and it’s 30% off the retail price of $35, so it can be all yours for just $24.50, saving you $10.50. Get the Urban Decay All…

After making steep cuts to personnel earlier this year, Evernote’s Milan-based owner Bending Spoons is now experimenting with a new plan that would push more users to upgrade to paid versions of its service. The company confirmed to TechCrunch it’s been running a small test that placed limits on the number of notes free users could create, but said the new plan is not yet finalized. TechCrunch was alerted to the test by an Evernote user who logged in to a pop-up message that informed them that unless they upgraded to a paid plan, they would now be limited to…

More good news for UK businesses after last week’s Autumn Statement confirmed a business rate freeze. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has just announced a £29.5 billion in fresh investments will soon be pouring into tech, life sciences, renewables, housing, and infrastructure industries. According to statements from Downing Street, a group of prominent “A-list CEOs and investors” have committed the substantial sum towards new UK projects and capital in total. The announcement was made at The Global Investment Summit yesterday morning and is intended to create more than 12,000 thousand new jobs across the country, with a specific focus on technology, life sciences,…

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Bitcoin mining company DEMAND has announced today the world’s inaugural Stratum V2 mining pool, according to a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine. This pool, built on the open-source Stratum Reference Implementation (SRI), aims to usher in a new era for mining by introducing enhanced security, flexibility, and performance.The Stratum V2 protocol marks a significant leap forward from its predecessor, according to the release, offering a suite of improvements that not only elevate mining capabilities but also champion a more decentralized mining landscape.Alejandro de la Torre, DEMAND’s co-founder and CEO, stated, “With Stratum V2 and our new solo mining pool, we aim to…

NASA kicks off its annual Antarctic Long Duration Balloon Campaign around Dec. 1, which includes three scientific balloon flights planned for launch from the long-duration balloon (LDB) Camp near McMurdo Station, Antarctica. NASA’s stadium-sized, zero-pressure balloons will support a total of five missions on the long-duration flights with one mission vying to break NASA’s heavy-lift, long-duration balloon flight record, which stands at 55 days, 1 hour, and 34 minutes. “The annual Antarctic long-duration balloon campaign is the program’s flagship event for long-duration missions,” said Andrew Hamilton, acting chief of NASA’s Balloon Program Office (BPO). “The environment and stratospheric wind conditions…