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UK weather: ‘Unusually warm’ temperatures are on the way – but it isn’t good news for everyone | UK News

UK weather: ‘Unusually warm’ temperatures are on the way – but it isn’t good news for everyone | UK News

Published by Sam Flores

The UK is going from Storm Dave to sunny days – and could have the warmest start to April in six years. Temperatures could climb as high as 24C (75F) today and will be well above the average for this time of year in most parts of the country. Western parts of Wales are forecast to get the best of the weather, eclipsing the peak of 20.9C (70F) recorded in Worcestershire last week. Tomorrow is expected to be even warmer, but temperatures are expected to plunge to 10C to 13C (50F to 55F) as we head into Thursday. Check the weather forecast where you are Image: PA file pic All of this is a stark contrast to the Easter weekend, when Storm Dave’s 70mph winds caused widespread damage and disruption. Met Office meteorologist Greg Dewhurst said the weather is “unusually warm” as average temperatures should normally be about 15C (59F) in early April. He added: “The wind is coming in from a southerly direction, and with not many clouds around, it should be well above …

Sharks Showing Unusually High Levels of Cocaine

Sharks Showing Unusually High Levels of Cocaine

Published by José Betancourt

Sign up to see the future, today Can’t-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech The expression “coked to the gills” has never been more apt. Scientists from Brazil have discovered that sharks swimming in the Bahamas are testing positive for a potpourri of substances, ranging from caffeine to cocaine and painkillers — as if they, too, are ready for a party in an island paradise. The implications of the findings, detailed in a study in the journal Environmental Pollution, make for quite the comedown. That the substances are turning up in detectable quantities in sharks points to an “urgent need to address marine pollution in ecosystems often perceived as pristine,” the authors warned in the study, with divers in the area being the most likely culprit. “It’s mostly because people are going there, peeing in the water and dumping their sewage in the water,” study lead author Natascha Wosnick, a biologist with the Federal University of Paraná in Brazil, told Science News. Wosnick’s team conducted a previous study that found cocaine in …

Someone Has An Unusually High IQ If They Get Excited About These 3 Odd Things

Someone Has An Unusually High IQ If They Get Excited About These 3 Odd Things

Published by Jenni Sidey

There are many markers for a highly intelligent person. More than just how they would do on an exam that tests their intelligence. You can actually tell someone has an unusually high IQ by the things they get excited about.  Katarina Esko, a life coach for the highly intelligent, posted a video explaining the odd things that often spark joy in people with unusually high IQs. What she stressed was that these passions might be unusual but are not things to hide; in fact, she stressed that anyone who gets excited about these things is “confident in a healthy way.” You can almost always tell someone has an unusually high IQ if they get excited about these 3 odd things: 1. Meeting someone with an expertise or highly specialized skill NDAB Creativity | Shutterstock Highly intelligent people are attracted to knowledge. When they meet someone who is very knowledgeable about something, it piques their interest. According to WebMD, markers of genius-level intelligence  in children include “intense need for mental stimulation and engagement” and “excitement about …

If Strangers Are Unusually Nice To You For No Reason, You Likely Have These 11 Rare Traits

If Strangers Are Unusually Nice To You For No Reason, You Likely Have These 11 Rare Traits

Published by Jenni Sidey

If strangers are unusually nice to you for no reason, you likely have certain rare traits. Whether it’s a quiet sense of calmness or a confidence that’s contagious for the people around you, it’s clear that your personality and presence makes people feel safe and seen. If strangers are unusually nice to you for no reason, you likely have these 11 rare traits 1. You appreciate silence Inside Creative House | Shutterstock Even if it’s overlooked in the average conversation by people interrupting, trying to cope with “awkwardness,” and filling the space, silence is an incredibly important part of healthy interactions. Not only does it boost the connection between people, but it also offers everyone a break to reflect and regulate their emotions. They can feel seen by someone, while also thinking thoughtfully before they speak. If strangers are unusually nice to you, chances are you allow them to feel seen and valued by simply listening. It’s why quietness is so admirable, and active listeners spark reward centers in people’s brains. It makes us feel …

‘Unusually large’ tyrannosaur leg bone points to 10,000-pound behemoth

‘Unusually large’ tyrannosaur leg bone points to 10,000-pound behemoth

Published by Jenni Sidey

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. A newly uncovered tyrannosaur leg bone is shaking things up in the dinosaur world. The leg bone uncovered in New Mexico belongs to an unusually large tyrannosaur—the group of dinosaurs that includes the mightyTyrannosaurus rex. The shinbone is three feet long and about five inches in diameter, only slightly smaller than the largest known Tyrannosaurus specimen. The giant leg bone is detailed in a study published today in the journal Scientific Reports.  The shinbone was uncovered in northwestern New Mexico’s fossil-rich Kirtland Formation. It dates back 74 million years ago to the Late Campanian age. At the time, present-day North America had a subtropical climate and was split in half by a seaway that ran from the Gulf of Mexico north to the Arctic. This particular tyrannosaur lived near the seaway’s western coast, which was full of jungles and forests. “For New Mexico during the time this tyrannosaur roamed the landscape, picture something like the current Gulf Coast, a …

If These 11 Things Immediately Calm You Down, You Likely Have Unusually High Intelligence

If These 11 Things Immediately Calm You Down, You Likely Have Unusually High Intelligence

Published by Jenni Sidey

Everyone copes in different ways. When things feel hectic or overwhelming, some people retreat into themselves. Others find their comfort in other people. There is no right or wrong way to find peace in chaos. Some people choose routes that make them appear highly intelligent. Having emotional intelligence means they can control their emotions, whether they are positive or negative. Choosing different ways to calm down is important. Whether it’s confiding in a friend or spending time alone, the different ways people cope can show how intelligent they are. If you do any of these things, you may be uniquely smart. If these 11 things immediately calm you down, you likely have unusually high intelligence 1. Alone time TrueCreatives via Canva Some people find comfort in the company of others. That’s not the only way to escape chaos, though. Alone time can help recharge someone. If you love spending time alone to unwind, you may be more intelligent than you realize. Alone time is important for our mental health. We need to connect with our own …

If These 11 Things Make You Fly Into A Rage, You Likely Have Unusually High Intelligence

If These 11 Things Make You Fly Into A Rage, You Likely Have Unusually High Intelligence

Published by Jenni Sidey

Being super smart isn’t always a gift. Sure, it’s easier to pass tests, and you might find yourself climbing up the corporate ladder faster. However, the downside of intelligence is often how many people or things seem to make you uncontrollably angry. The truth of the matter is that if certain things make you fly into a rage, you likely have unusually high intelligence. As the Davidson Institute explains, “The intense emotions and heightened sensitivities that come with being profoundly gifted can often lead to frustration and outbursts.” So while intelligent people may do their best to keep their cool and rein in their emotions, just because their facial expression is blank doesn’t mean they aren’t secretly seething on the inside. This is especially true for some particularly irritating circumstances. If these 11 things make you fly into a rage, you likely have unusually high intelligence 1. People who confuse confidence with competence insta_photos | Shutterstock If people confusing confidence with competence makes you fly into a rage, you likely have unusually high intelligence. It’s …

iOS 26 Shows Unusually Slow Adoption Months After Release

iOS 26 Shows Unusually Slow Adoption Months After Release

Published by skeptic

iOS 26 is showing unusually slow adoption among iPhone users months after release, according to third-party analytics. Usage data published by StatCounter (via Cult of Mac) for January 2026 indicates that only around 15 to 16% of active iPhones worldwide are running any version of ‌iOS 26‌. The breakdown shows iOS 26.1 accounting for approximately 10.6% of devices, iOS 26.2 for about 4.6%, and the original iOS 26.0 release at roughly 1.1%. In contrast, more than 60% of iPhones tracked by StatCounter remain on iOS 18, with iOS 18.7 and iOS 18.6 alone representing a majority of active devices. Historical comparisons highlight how atypical this adoption curve appears. StatCounter data from January 2025 shows that roughly 63% of iPhones were running some version of iOS 18 about four months after its release. In January 2024, iOS 17 had reached approximately 54% adoption over a similar timeframe, while iOS 16 surpassed 60% adoption by January 2023. Based on those figures, ‌iOS 26‌ adoption appears to be running at less than one-quarter of the rate achieved by …