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What did T. rex’s breath smell like?

What did T. rex’s breath smell like?

Published by Jenni Sidey

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time. Imagine the world millions of years ago. You’re in forest clearing bordered by tall conifers. Suddenly, the trees part and a Tyrannosaurus rex stomps into view. As it gets closer, the air fills with the smell of fear. And the smell of T. rex. It’s pretty pungent. But what exactly did T. rex’s breath smell like? Experts reckon it wasn’t pleasant.  In 2018, the Field Museum in Chicago opened a new exhibit centered around Sue, a 13-foot-tall, 40-foot-long T. rex fossil. Sue is one of the most complete T. rex fossils ever found, and Ben Miller, an exhibition developer at the museum, wanted to make Sue’s exhibit as immersive as possible by stimulating visitors’ senses, including their sense of smell.  “Everybody knows what …

Prince William highlights importance of mental health support | Royal | News

Prince William highlights importance of mental health support | Royal | News

Published by Sam Flores

Prince William visits a local mental health group in Norfolk (Image: Getty) The Prince of Wales heard how a local mental health charity has been a lifeline to rural communities in Norfolk, with one man telling him he would be unlikely to be here today if it weren’t for the support Mind had offered him. On a visit to Norfolk and Waveney Mind at Anmer Social Club’s Community Hall, situated on the King’s Sandringham estate on Thursday morning, William heard how the charity is delivering vital mental health support to local people, including those who work on the royal estate. “Mind have become a sort of family,” a 71-year-old man told William. “It’s good to be able to talk… and deal with real people, caring people, people you trust.” The community groups provided by the mental health charity are located within touching distance from their homes and provide a safe, non-judgemental space where attendees can build supportive relationships and help navigate difficult periods of their life. Last year, Norfolk and Waveney Mind, a local branch …

15 standout products from High-End Vienna, the yearly showcase of glorious audiophile indulgence

15 standout products from High-End Vienna, the yearly showcase of glorious audiophile indulgence

Published by Jenni Sidey

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Sign Up For Goods 🛍️ Product news, reviews, and must-have deals. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time. High-End Vienna is a showcase for luxury finishes and second-mortgage price tags. The 2026 edition took place June 4-7, and featured plenty of six-figure sticker shock and sci-fi designs. But beyond the design-forward statement pieces is some actually approachable gear, as well. We’ve sifted through dozens of press releases to identify where smarter systems are headed and to celebrate old-school hi-fi brands making their heritage feel fresh, presenting all of it as a gallery of beautiful excess. The fifth generation of the Diamond Dome tweeter-topped 800 Series, Bowers & Wilkins’ latest flagship speakers celebrate the brand’s 60th anniversary. As important as the sound it produces is the resonance it …

More than 500k pupils in schools with EHCPs

More than 500k pupils in schools with EHCPs

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The number of pupils with an education health and care plan has reached another record high, with more than 500,000 children now receiving statutory support for special educational needs in school. Annual data released by the Department for Education today shows there are 11.6 per cent more pupils with an education, health and care plan (EHCP) in schools in the 2025-26 academic year, a total of 538,547. This is up from 482,640 in 2024-25, and represents 6 per cent of the school population. It is the second time there has been a jump of 11.6 per cent – the highest since 2016 – in the past decade. The number of pupils receiving SEN support but without an EHCP has also increased by 2.8 per cent, to more than 1.3 million. In total, around 1.8 million pupils in England have SEN, up by 5.2 per cent from last year. Mainstream school increase The proportion of pupils with an EHCP in mainstream state-funded schools has increased from 56.2 per cent in 2024-25 to 57.8 per cent in …

Horror Victorian disease kills 2 as warning issued | UK | News

Horror Victorian disease kills 2 as warning issued | UK | News

Published by Sam Flores

Two children in England have died from measles this year, health officials have said. The tragic deaths come as the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) warned the highly infectious virus continues to circulate across the country, with outbreaks earlier this year driving a rise in cases. Latest figures show that 736 laboratory-confirmed measles cases were recorded in England between January 1 and June 8, 2026, compared with 959 cases during the whole of 2025. A further 106 cases have been confirmed since the last UKHSA update two weeks ago, including a recent case linked to an Amazon warehouse in Gateshead, where health officials urged staff to check their vaccination status and remain alert for symptoms. Most infections have been among unvaccinated children aged 10 and under. Measles activity increased earlier this year, mainly because of outbreaks in London and the West Midlands. Over the past four weeks, the highest levels of activity have been also been recorded in the East of England, as well as London and the West Midlands. Dr Vanessa Saliba, Consultant Epidemiologist …

Insane moment thug ‘firebomb’ imam’s family home in Bolton in horrific attack | UK | News

Insane moment thug ‘firebomb’ imam’s family home in Bolton in horrific attack | UK | News

Published by Sam Flores

Chilling CCTV footage has captured the moment the home of an imam and his family appeared to be “firebombed” in an attack. The terrifying incident unfolded at a property in Eastgrove Avenue, Sharples, Bolton, shortly after 9pm on Wednesday. Footage obtained by the MEN appears to show a man dressed in dark clothing and wearing a helmet running onto the driveway before a blaze erupts outside the house. Hassan Patel, 42, who lives at the property with his wife, four young children and his nephew, was not at home when the attack happened. His family escaped unhurt, but he said the ordeal had left them deeply shaken.Mr Patel, principal for Islamic Education at Taiyabah Masjid on Blackburn Road and an imam at Masjid e Aish on Seymour Road, said police were investigating the incident. He said: “I am shaken by it all really, and the children are shaken. It is a quiet community. We have not had any issues before.” “Everybody is concerned. They are asking why this has happened. The police are investigating. We …

Almost half of the disadvantage gap ‘locks in’ by age 11

Almost half of the disadvantage gap ‘locks in’ by age 11

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Almost half of the GCSE attainment gap between poorer pupils and their better-off peers is “locked in” by the end of primary school, new research has warned. By the time they reach the end of key stage 4, disadvantaged pupils are 18 months behind those from less deprived backgrounds. Research from the Education Policy Institute and Education Endowment Foundation found lower prior attainment at age 11 was the “largest contributor” to the gap, adding 6.8 months, Pupils’ lower prior attainment at age seven also contributes 1.6 months. The report said this reinforced “that early intervention has a ‘protective’ factor against gap-widening later on”. Overall, lower prior attainment in the early years and primary contributes 44 per cent of the gap seen at key stage 4. But pupils’ past performance isn’t the only factor in the gap. The report found disrupted schooling – notably pupil absence – plays a “progressively larger role as children progress from primary to secondary school”. Absence contributes around a fifth of the attainment gap at key stage 2, rising to a …

UN watchdog demands Iran provide information on nuclear stockpile | US-Israel war on Iran News

UN watchdog demands Iran provide information on nuclear stockpile | US-Israel war on Iran News

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Iran slams US-backed IAEA resolution as ‘politically motivated’ and warns it could complicate ceasefire talks. Published On 11 Jun 202611 Jun 2026 The governing board of the United Nations nuclear watchdog has passed a United States-backed resolution demanding Iran provide “complete information” on its enriched ⁠uranium stocks and grant access to inspectors to verify them. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) resolution came on Wednesday, while the US and Iran exchanged strikes after Washington blamed Tehran for the downing of an Apache helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list The strikes marked the most significant escalation since a ceasefire in April ended weeks of devastating US and Israeli attacks on Iran and retaliatory Iranian assaults across the Gulf region. Iran condemned the resolution and warned it could hinder efforts to end the war. The resolution was submitted to the 35-member IAEA board by the US, the United Kingdom, France and Germany. It passed with 21 votes in favour, diplomats at the closed-door meeting told Reuters and AFP news …

Pizza chain to close stores after sales slump – 3,487 sites across the country | US | News

Pizza chain to close stores after sales slump – 3,487 sites across the country | US | News

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An American pizza chain has shuttered dozens of restaurants across the US just months after announcing the closure of hundreds of sites this year. Papa Johns International, which provides pizza delivery and takeout services, has closed locations across 17 US states so far this year. The company had 3,487 sites across North America as of the end of March, the vast majority of which operate under franchise agreements. Back in February, the firm announced it would close up to 300 locations through to the end of 2027, with two-thirds of those closures expected to take place this year. Papa Johns has been battling falling sales for a number of reasons, among them shifting consumer preferences away from pizza, soaring operating costs, and an increasingly cost-conscious dining public. Rival Pizza Hut has similarly shuttered a number of its restaurants, with parent company Yum Brands now reported to be weighing up a sale of the chain. Papa Johns has been battling falling sales for a number of reasons, among them shifting consumer preferences away from pizza, soaring …

Police in Belfast use water cannon as anti-immigrant unrest continues | The Far Right News

Police in Belfast use water cannon as anti-immigrant unrest continues | The Far Right News

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Police in the United Kingdom city of Belfast have used water cannon to disperse dozens of far-right protesters during a second night of unrest triggered by a knife attack involving a Sudanese refugee. The clashes on Wednesday came as the family of the stabbing victim appealed for calm and condemned the wave of anti-immigrant violence in the city in Northern Ireland. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list Police said the protesters threw “missiles” such as rocks and bottles at officers, while images from the scene showed several fires burning on the streets. Police said officers deployed “water cannon in an attempt to maintain public order”. But the unrest was markedly less severe than on Tuesday evening, when hundreds of masked men burned families out of their homes and set vehicles alight. “We want to make it absolutely clear that overnight unrest is not welcome, and peaceful protest is the only way forward,” the family of the victim, Stephen Ogilvie, said in a statement. “We have many migrants who make a deeply valuable contribution …