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Exhaust from commercial container ships crossing the Atlantic Ocean alter cloud composition

Researchers from the University of Washington have found that emissions from container ships and other commercial vessels form dense clouds that reflect solar radiation and mask global warming.




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Trump voters are less likely to practice social distancing in pandemic, sociologist claims

The location analysis, by Princeton sociologist Patrick Sharkey for Vox , also found that attitudes toward climate change are 'one of the strongest and most robust predictors of social distancing behavior.'




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Paedophile who called himself 'Kirsty' while befriending two girls aged 15 on social media is jailed

Nicholas McEntee (pictured), 26, from Wetherby, appeared at Leeds Crown Court where he was jailed for eight years followed by an extended licence period of six years.




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South African steelworker racial abuse at UK firm Thor Atkinson Steel Fabrications Ltd

Wayne Hoch, 35, was driven to mental collapse after being taunted over his South African nationality by colleagues at UK firm Thor Atkinson Steel Fabrications Ltd.




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Young mother helps snare paedophile who hacked her social media account to groom young girls

Kirk Gibson, 31, took Alice Rutherford-Hyde's name and pictures and created a fake profile on social media. Ms Rutherford-Hyde, of Newcastle, was contacted by the victim and alerted her family.




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7 teens charged with gang assault in stabbing death of 16-year-old boy broadcast on social media

The seven New York teens caught on video beating a 16-year-old boy who had already been stabbed are being charged with felonies for their roles in the homicide that went viral on social media.




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Policeman, 26, snared teenage girls on social media before grooming and sexually abusing them jailed

Stephen Godridge, a special constable for Greater Manchester Police, would befriend teenage girls on social media before meeting and sexually abusing them.




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Truck driver accused of sexually abusing 13-year-old girl in his cab after meeting on social media

Sydney truck driver Jason Humphreys, 39, is accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl he allegedly groomed over Snapchat for months.




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After 10 years and 22,000 tweets, why I've ditched anti-social media

Louise Minchin has taken a break from social media, following advice from her daughters Mia, 18, and Scarlett, 15. British TV presenter reveals the online platforms were making her feel down.




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Snapchat's new 'lens' aims to encourage social distancing using an augmented reality circle

The circles it draws appear to have a radius of around 3.3 feet (1 metre) - meeting the guidance of the World Health Organisation, who helped develop the lens.




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Thousands of British teens are selling their own nude photos and videos on social media

One user named Lauren, from Northamptonshire, spoke to the BBC to reveal how she went on to become one of the British-based website's top earners in the world.




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MARTIN KEOWN: Jose Mourinho must prove he's still special and turn the tide at stale Spurs

MARTIN KEOWN: Mauricio Pochettino was sacked after things went stale and Jose Mourinho was brought in to win trophies. But it feels as if Mourinho is setting his side up to be passive.




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Ashley Williams says he would lead Wales off if racially abused

Wales captain Ashley Williams says he would lead his team-mates off the pitch if they were subjected to the same racist abuse as England were in Bulgaria.




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Premier League clubs slammed by politicians, ex players and fans for failure to cut wages

While the programme sellers and stewards are taking 20 per cent wage cuts and being bailed out by the government, top stars are still earning hundreds of thousands a week.




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How much money does your football club owe on transfers as impending financial crisis looms?

Kieran Maguire , a university lecturer on football finance, has detailed exactly how much each club currently owe on players they have bought, with United a massive £85.6m in front of the rest.




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Houseparty, Slack and Zoom: What's behind apps keeping us social?

Since Britain was put in lockdown thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, a number of apps have seen their popularity boom - the right place, the right time and all that.




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Anthony Joshua vs Wladimir Klitschko picture special

Anthony Joshua overcame the challenge of Wladimir Klitschko at Wembley on Saturday evening in one of the most highly anticipated and hard fought bouts in the last few decades.




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Luis Suarez racially abusing Patrice Evra remains one of the Premier League's most shameful moments 

Liverpool and Manchester United are divided by a deep rivalry, but during the 2011-12 season that dislike turned into an unsavoury and unforeseen twist following one incident.




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Woman says chef husband is obsessed with opening a 'restaurant for magicians'

The woman, 32, thinks the restaurant its ridiculous, and is also worried about how it will impact their financial security. But she said her 36-year-old husband is fixated.




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Reddit will now BAN users for bullyingt: Social site gets serious about inappropriate behavior

Reddit has become infamous for its abusive and toxic users. The site has revised its policies on bullying and harassment in an attempt to combat the anti-social behavior of many of its users.




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Pet owners share heartwarming transformation shots of emaciated rescue dogs

Dog lovers from across the globe have posted in BeforeNAfterAdoption thread on Reddit - sharing harrowing photos of their pets looking malnourished, emaciated and terrified before being adopted.




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McDonald's fan creates DIY 'Chicken Big Mac' by ordering two Mayo Chicken burgers and special sauce

A customer has shared an ingenious method of making the limited edition Chicken Big Mac yourself. Just order two Mayo Chicken burgers, a tub of special sauce and start assembling.




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Thoughtful Britons join social media support groups to help vulnerable neighbours

Offers of help have poured in from thoughtful Brits on social media sites including Facebook and Twitter amid fears for the elderly, who are at greatest risk of serious illness as a result of Covid-19.




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Bin chickens are spotted practicing social distancing in Sydney's Wynyard Park

A group of ibis birds have shown backpackers how social distancing should be done after being snapped scavenging for food in a Sydney park.




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Google, YouTube and Twitter send cease and desist order to facial recognition app Clearview AI

Using Clearview AI police can upload a photo of an unknown person they would like to identify, and see a list of matches culled from a database of over three billion photos.




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Social media giants team up to combat coronavirus misinformation

Major tech companies including Facebook, Google, Microsoft and Twitter have issued a joint statement on their efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19, which has killed over 7,100 people.




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Optician left suicidal by her stalker ex-husband after he used a phone app to follow her

Salma Akbar, 29, was subjected to controlling and violent behaviour by company director Shabaz Khan (pictured), 30, over their five-year relationship.




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Coronavirus: UN social distancing app 1point5 beset by flaws

United Nations Technology Innovation Labs (UNTIL) iPhone and Android app uses bluetooth to measure the distance to other phones and devices.




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JEFF PRESTRIDGE: We are here to help with the financial turmoil

I trust that you are well and withstanding the turmoil brought to all our lives by this wicked coronavirus. In this time of great uncertainty, we need to look after each other like never before.




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SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: Lucian Freud and the naked truth over a pair of nudes

Lucian Freud's nude portraits continue to command giddy sums even after his death, with Benefits Supervisor Resting achieving a world record in 2015 when it sold for more than £35 million.




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What is an IVA? Debt solution marketed as a life hack on social media

Last year 71,000 people used an IVA to become insolvent, a record. But are they being driven by firms looking to make money off debtors looking for advice, regardless of whether it's the right choice?




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White House Correspondents' Association moves annual dinner to August

The White House Correspondents' Dinner will go on, with organizers swapping a late April date for one in August, the White House Correspondents' Association announced.




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Hannah Gadsby announces the release of her second Netflix comedy special Douglas 

Hannah Gadsby became a global sensation after the release of her 2018 Netflix comedy special Nanette.




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Joel McHale maintains proper social distancing at a farmers market in Los Angeles

Joel McHale suited up with a mask and gloves while maintaining at least six feet distance at a farmers market in Los Angeles. He's fresh off hosting the Tiger King aftershow for Netflix.




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Jerry Seinfeld takes a joy ride after giving a first look of his first comedy special in 22 years

Jerry Seinfeld appeared to be enjoying some alone time, as he took a solo cruise in the Hamptons after sharing the first look of his upcoming comedy special on Netflix




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Weeds creator Jenji Kohan prepping a quarantine anthology series titled Social Distance for Netflix

Jenji Kohan, the creative force behind much-loved shows like Weeds and Orange Is The New Black, is working on a new concept for Netflix which is all about life in its current bizarre circumstance. 




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Jerry Seinfeld insists his life 'sucks' too in the trailer for his Netflix special 23 Hours to Kill

Jerry Seinfeld admits that his life 'sucks' too... though admittedly maybe not as much as yours does in the new trailer for his Netflix special 23 Hours to Kill.




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Seven to premiere TV special 'Tiger King: What Really Went Down?' exclusively in Australia

Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness, a Netflix docu-series, quickly became the most popular title on the platform when it launched in March. 




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Trump’s 'social insecurity' Bill

With the American elite focused on itself, there is little chance that it will cough up resources to power the Indo-Pacific alternative Tillerson has spoken off, writes Manoj Joshi.




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Delhi's private hospitals under observation by officials

Delhi Medical Council (DMC), which keeps a close watch on the functioning of the hospitals in the city, receives at least 30 serious grievances every month.




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Kim Jong-un 'executes' another official over launch delay

The unnamed executive allegedly took responsibility for setbacks at the Punggye-ri nuclear base in North Korea which led to the date of a rocket launch being pushed back.




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Premier League striker special - big six attacks compared

Manchester City are heading into Christmas all guns blazing as they rack up the goals at an astonishing rate. Sportsmail assesses the front four of each side of the top six.




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West Bengal Assembly polls: Many politicians who switched sides rejected by voters

Ajay Dey, who was previously elected from Santipur in Nadia district on Congress ticket, left the party to join Trinamool. But he was rejected by the voters this time




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Chelsea stars Tammy Abraham and Mason Mount mock each other in hilarious facial hair battle

The comical exchange between two of the Premier League's young talents resulted in Mount roundly mocking Abraham's post by filling in the gaps in his facial hair.




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Here are the dates for every fan's diary as officials plot football's return after COVID-19 lockdown

According to The Times, contingency plans to bring the beautiful game back to life is becoming a reality, with government ministers recognising that an injection of positivity and hope is sorely needed.




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Premier League delay crucial Project Restart meeting until NEXT WEEK after Boris Johnson's speech

Premier League clubs were due to to reconvene on Friday to vote on plans to revive the season. However, they will now wait until Boris Johnson reveals the next phase of the UK's lockdown to meet




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Donald Trump proposes $4.8 trillion budget plan that slashes social safety net programs

The White House is releasing President Trump's $4.8 trillion election year budget proposal, which slashes funding for social safety net programs.




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Legendary NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson dies at 101 

Katherine Johnson, the NASA mathematician who helped pave the way for the first American astronaut to successfully orbit the Earth, died aged 101 on Monday morning.




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NASA engineer demonstrates how quickly germs spread with special glow powder

In his new YouTube video, Mark Rober, 40, sprinkled Glo Germ powder on a third-grade teacher and one of her students to show how germs can spread.




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Controversial facial recognition company Clearview AI considered for coronavirus contact tracing

The controversial facial recognition company Clearview AI is in negotiations with several unnamed federal agencies and three US states to provide contact tracing services during.