Lord of the Ring – why Tolkien is most successful author ever
When it comes to perfect material for the big screen you can't beat the works of JRR Tolkien, it seems. Chris Price looks at the most successful book-to-film adaptations of all time including The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. Next time you are chatting to your mates down the pub or at work…
ShinyShiny tech round up: Apple shares just off record high
Things are looking up for Apple, with shares just off a record high before its quarterly earnings results this evening. The device maker is expected to benefit from a surge in iPhone sales as consumers snap up 5G models, while the App Store and Apple Music are also set to drive growth. Analysts expect Apple's…
ShinyShiny daily round up: Tesla opens up Supercharger network
CEO Elon Musk confirms plans on Twitter to begin allowing access to rival EV brands at its US supercharger network later this year, with global network to follow suit. Tesla plans to open up its global charging network to allow rival brands of electric vehicles to power up their batteries in future, the company's CEO…
CBD Oil Benefits and Uses
Among the many health trends that have emerged in recent years, CBD products have been among the most popular. As CBD has shifted from being a mysterious, cannabis-related product to a more commonly recognized name, there has been increasing innovation in the realm of CBD. These days, you can find CBD water, CBD muscle rubs,…
Brits struggling to stay awake from staring at screens all day
Brits are struggling to keep their eyes open by 6pm – after staring at a variety of screens all day. Research into the impact of screen time on eyes revealed the average person looks at a gadget, TV or monitor for more than six hours a day. From scrolling through phones, to working at screens…
Top Gifts to impress your girlfriend or wife
You might have a birthday or anniversary coming up for your girlfriend or wife but are stuck on what to buy them. Look no further as we provide you with some top ideas for the special occasion. Cook a Lovely Meal Going to the effort of choosing the correct ingredients for a meal and spending…
Family disagreements – leaving the lights on tops list
A study of 2,000 UK adults found the average household has 21 disagreements each week – many of which are over something trivial. Many rows occur in the bathroom, as family members get frustrated at others not changing the toilet roll tube when it’s empty (19 per cent) or even failing to flush the loo…
Shiny Shiny round up: Meet the Tokyo Olympics robots
The Olympic Games may be taking place a year late because of the pandemic, but it will still be a chance for host nation Japan to show off its world-class robotics technology. And despite spectators being kept away from the events by Covid restrictions, there will still be a string of robotic participants to help run the Tokyo…
ShinyShiny round up: Fingertip sweat to power medical sensors
Small biofuel cells can harvest enough energy from the sweat on a person’s fingertips to power wearable medical sensors that track health and nutrition – and because our fingertips are one of the sweatiest parts of the body, the sensors could be powered all day. Lu Yin at the University of California, San Diego, and…
Top 40 excuses not to exercise revealed
Millions of adults have a 'fairweather' approach to fitness - with rain and cold temperatures among the top reasons for not taking regular exercise. The top 40 excuses for not working out also include finishing work too late, already having other plans and being hungover. Food clearly has an impact with one in 10 of…
