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The Shroud of Turin bears DNA from many people, plants and animals

The Shroud of Turin bears DNA from many people, plants and animals

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The Shroud of Turin bears an image of a man said to resemble Jesus Christ public domain/Art Collection 2/Alamy DNA analysis has identified a vast array of animal, plant and human material contaminating the Shroud of Turin, complicating the story of the mysterious relic purported to be the cloth that Jesus Christ was wrapped in after his crucifixion 2000 years ago. The shroud, which measures 4.4 metres long and 1.1 metres wide, is one of the world’s most famous and controversial Christian artefacts. Its first documented location was in France in 1354, and for nearly half a millennium, it has remained at the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist in Turin, Italy. In 1988, researchers used radiocarbon and accelerator mass spectrometry dating techniques to determine that the shroud was made sometime between 1260 and 1390, excluding the possibility that the person perceived as being imprinted on the cloth could have been Jesus. However, this dating of the shroud to the later medieval period remains contested by some scholars of Christianity. In 2015, Gianni Barcaccia at …

Andrew’s most shocking demands during house move – teddy bears and royal artwork | Royal | News

Andrew’s most shocking demands during house move – teddy bears and royal artwork | Royal | News

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will be moving to Marsh Farm (Image: Getty Images) Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is set to move into Marsh Farm soon, with renovations nearly complete. Andrew has been living in Wood Farm on the Sandringham estate ever since his eviction from Royal Lodge. He has been waiting for renovations to be carried out at his future property, including the installation of a tall security fence, landscaping, new carpets and a Sky TV dish. Vehicles from Gander & White, which specialises in transporting fine art and has a royal warrant, have also been spotted outside of the property. His exact move-in date is unknown, but Andrew is said to have not been satisfied with the small five-bedroom property, much smaller than his 30-bedroom Royal Lodge. A large fence has been erected around Marsh Farm (Image: Getty Images) Read more: Racing driver ‘lucky to be alive’ after hitting kangaroo in unusual incident Read more: Philippe Clement speaks out on fear of Rangers sack after Motherwell draw Andrew appears to be keeping some items from the Royal Family’s …

As Warming Climate Brings Bears Out of Hibernation Earlier, Backyard Care Is Key to Coexistence

As Warming Climate Brings Bears Out of Hibernation Earlier, Backyard Care Is Key to Coexistence

Published by Sam Flores

Vermonters usually put out bird feeders to attract winged visitors who fill their yards with song and color. But they could attract a far less dainty visitor: black bears. As bears emerge from their dens in early spring, they’re on the search for food. That can lead them to backyard beehives, birdfeeders, compost piles and even chicken coops. “They’re super adaptable, they’re very curious, they’re always looking for the next best meal,” said Jaclyn Comeau, bear biologist at the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department. Reports of bear incidents in Vermont have grown steeply over the past decade, according to department data. While some of that increase can be attributed to changes that made reporting incidents easier, the rise is related to an interconnected set of factors, including changes in the state’s bear population and in human development, Comeau said. “We have slowly been teaching our bears that our backyards are a good place to find high-calorie, easily accessible foods,” Comeau said. “They have figured that out, they’re not forgetting it, and we continue to keep …

More ‘Boner Bears’ products subject to nationwide recall as erotic honey found to contain undeclared Viagra ingredients

More ‘Boner Bears’ products subject to nationwide recall as erotic honey found to contain undeclared Viagra ingredients

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more More “Boner Bears” branded products have been recalled as its erotic honey was found to contain undeclared Viagra ingredients. Florida-based Pure Vitamins and Natural Supplements, LLC recalled its Boner Bear Honey on Saturday after a lab analysis by the Food and Drug Administration confirmed it contained sildenafil and tadalafil, active ingredients in the erectile dysfunction drugs Viagra and Cialis, respectively. The ingredients were not listed on the product label. While these two drugs are FDA-approved, they are only allowed to be used under the supervision of a licensed health care provider. The company also recalled its Red Bull Extreme and Blue Bull Extreme sexual enhancement honey products after an FDA lab analysis found undeclared sildenafil in them. Sildenafil and tadalafil could interact with nitrates …

Why the Chicago Bears could be moving to Indiana : NPR

Why the Chicago Bears could be moving to Indiana : NPR

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Grounds crew members glow snow off the field at Soldier Field during the first half of an NFL football divisional playoff game between the Chicago Bears and the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, in Chicago. Nam Y. Huh/AP hide caption toggle caption Nam Y. Huh/AP Illinois lawmakers will debate legislation this week that could persuade The Chicago Bears to stay in the city’s suburbs, after Indiana’s legislature last month passed a bill that would open the door for a new stadium to be built in northwest Indiana. Here’s what you need to know: What is Indiana offering? On Feb. 26, Indiana Governor Mike Braun signed into law a bill that authorized funding for a new stadium in the Indiana town of Hammond, which is about 28 miles from Chicago. “I’m thrilled to sign Senate Bill 27 to create the framework to build a new world-class stadium in Northwest Indiana. Now let’s get this across the goal line,” Braun said in a post on X. The Bears said in a statement — issued shortly …

How to convey amounts of snow to Canadians: use polar bears

How to convey amounts of snow to Canadians: use polar bears

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Feedback is New Scientist’s popular sideways look at the latest science and technology news. You can submit items you believe may amuse readers to Feedback by emailing feedback@newscientist.com A shedload of bears Following the use of golden retrievers as a unit of ice mass, Feedback has found our inbox filling up with more examples of unconventional and often unintuitive units of measurement. Craig Downing, who self-identifies as “one of those readers that opens every issue from the back” and therefore gets top billing in this column, tells us of the Rideau canal running through his home city of Ottawa, Canada. The canal freezes every winter, becoming the world’s largest skating rink by area. However, the rink must be meticulously cleared of snow to ensure a smooth surface. Hence the statement by the canal’s managers, the National Capital Commission, that Craig was emailed. “For every 1 cm of snowfall, our crews move 125,000 kg of snow off the Skateway. That’s equivalent to 450 polar bears!” Craig is baffled. “I usually think of snowfall mass and volume …

How Jackie met Shadow: The story behind Big Bear’s famous eagles

How Jackie met Shadow: The story behind Big Bear’s famous eagles

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When Big Bear’s celebrity bald eagle couple’s eggs were eaten by ravens in late January, they didn’t grieve alone. Thousands had watched Jackie and Shadow on livestream, as they meticulously arranged sticks in their nest high in a Jeffrey pine and nibbled each other’s feathers in preparation for laying. All seemed just dandy until both eagles left their nest unattended, and ravens swooped in. Fans recently faced more heartbreak: Last month, Sandy Steers, executive director of Friends of Big Bear Valley, which operates the nest camera, died at 73 after a private battle with cancer. Sandy Steers, the late executive director of Friends of Big Bear Valley, trains her binoculars on a pair of nesting bald eagles at Big Bear Lake in 2018. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times) Losing Steers, and the eggs, unleashed an outpouring. Facebook posts announcing the tragic events received more than 12,000 comments. “Her stories just were so calming,” said Jenny Voisard, media and website manager for Friends of Big Bear Valley, they “would just bring you to the nest.” …

The Chicago Bears of Indiana : NPR

The Chicago Bears of Indiana : NPR

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In this drone image, a general view of Soldier Field with the Chicago skyline before a game between the New Orleans Saints and the Chicago Bears on November 01, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. Quinn Harris/Getty Images/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption Quinn Harris/Getty Images/Getty Images North America Indiana Gov. Mike Braun has signed a bill intended to lure the Chicago Bears across state lines. The Indiana bill offers financing, tax breaks, and infrastructure for a dome stadium they say will anchor a new entertainment district some 20 miles south of the city that bears the Bears name. Of course, the Bears already play in a huge entertainment district that brims with restaurants, theaters and bars: Chicago. The team’s longtime home has been Soldier Field, built in 1924. It is the oldest stadium in the NFL, and open to the elements. When icy snows fall, opposing teams shiver in the lake winds. The Bear players wear short sleeves, and sling touchdown passes. Bear down, as we fans say. Domes are for tea parties, not …

Nationwide recall issued for ‘Boner Bears’ chocolate syrup containing undeclared Viagra ingredient

Nationwide recall issued for ‘Boner Bears’ chocolate syrup containing undeclared Viagra ingredient

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more A nationwide recall has been issued for “Boner Bears” chocolate syrup containing an undeclared Viagra ingredient. Texas-based Lockout Supplements recalled the sexual enhancement product over concerns that sildenafil, the active ingredient in the erectile dysfunction drug Viagra, was contained in the product but not listed on its label. While Viagra is approved by the Food and Drug Administration, it can only be used under the supervision of a licensed health care professional. Sildenafil could interact with nitrates found in prescription drugs that people with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or heart disease might be taking, the company’s recall announcement said. open image in gallery A nationwide recall has been issued for ‘Boner Bears’ chocolate syrup containing an undeclared Viagra ingredient (FDA) Lockout Supplements …

No, bears don’t actually hibernate

No, bears don’t actually hibernate

Published by Jenni Sidey

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. For many animals that live in cold climates, winter means low-power mode. But no creature is more tied to the image of a long, cozy winter than hibernating bears all snuggled up in their dens. This is surprising, given that bears don’t really hibernate; at least, not like “deep hibernators,” such as squirrels, bats, and skunks.  During a winter hibernation, an animal’s body temperature can become as low as the outside air temperature. Its heart rate and breathing drop as well, down to around one percent of what’s normal. It’s a radical adaptation for conserving energy at a time when many creatures struggle to keep warm and well-fed.  Hibernation is common among small mammals species. Reptiles and amphibians in colder climates do something similar (although it’s technically called brumation). Bears, on the other hand, have an altogether different strategy for surviving the winter. What is hibernation? Hibernation is a voluntary state that animals enter based on environmental factors like …