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CHINA is set to start constructing an “artificial sun” that will burn a whopping seven times hotter than the real one. The nuclear fusion reactor is being built as a matter of national priority and has been labelled “an ideal solution to the global energy challenge”. 2China has announced they are working together as a nation to produce a nuclear fusion reactor by 2035 that’s seven times hotter than the SunCredit: China National Nuclear Corporation 2 China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) is in charge of getting the resources together and creating the useful tool being dubbed an “artificial sun” by…

THE hoard of browser tabs you have open on your smartphone and PC aren’t just stressing you out – they’re likely clogging up your Wi-Fi connection. Background programs like open tabs and apps use the internet to check for updates, send and receive data and use up memory. 1Bandwidth refers to the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted over an internet connection within a given periodCredit: Google But this can significantly reduce the bandwidth that’s available to you – particularly if most of the PCs, laptops and smartphones in the house are hiding the same tab ‘hoarding’ issue.…

ON the train, in the office and down the aisles of your local supermarket – everywhere you look, someone is coughing. And this isn’t a 2024 thing. People seem to have been wheezing, croaking, hacking and spluttering for months now. 1Could whooping cough be the cause of your persistent cough?Credit: Getty But what exactly is this pesky cough, and more importantly, how can you get rid of it? Dr Simon Theobalds, a GP from Manchester, said: “Most viral infections last one to two weeks, but for some people it may be longer. “There are various reasons for this, and this…

A BACKPACKER has revealed how he rakes in the cash doing a job no one wants – and all his food and accommodation is free. TikToker @d_scvr revealed the extent of his earnings in a video, inspiring many of his viewers to consider jumping on the bandwagon. 6One TikToker has shared how they earn thousands in just two weeksCredit: tiktok/@d_scvr 6He works grueling hours as a caterer in the mines, but can go on more holidays than mostCredit: tiktok/@d_scvr 6He also gets all food and accommodation paid for over that two week periodCredit: tiktok/@d_scvr According to him, he is earning around…

A SIMPLE mistake on your Amazon Fire TV device might be leaving you with poor picture quality. Thankfully it’s easy to check if you’re doing something wrong. 1Make sure you’re getting the very best picture from your Amazon Fire TV deviceCredit: Alamy It’s all linked to HDR, which is a great feature that you should take advantage of. HDR stands for High Dynamic Range, and it’s a term used to describe a piece of visual content. Any HDR content will have improved contrast (so brighter whites and darker blacks) and a wider range of colors. Plenty of movies and TV…

A STRIKE by junior doctors which resumes today will push cancelled patient appointments and operations past one million. The milestone will be hit during the six-day walkout — which follows 28 days of action that have already taken place in the dispute. 2There have been around 970,000 cancellations so far, with 100,000 more expected in the coming daysCredit: EPA There have been around 970,000 cancellations so far, with 100,000 more expected in the coming days. Last night, the striking medics were told they would already have a bigger pay rise were it not for their militant union torpedoing negotiations. Health…

RUSSIA has unleashed a devastating wave of 110 missiles including a record number of hypersonic Daggers in a blistering revenge attack on Ukraine. It comes after Putin vowed to respond to Kyiv’s deadly strike on the Russian border city of Belgorod on New Year’s Eve that left 25 people dead and more than 100 injured. 5Russian launched a blistering attack on Kyiv and other Ukrainian citiesCredit: East2West 5Explosions were reported in Kyiv at high-rise tower blocks, warehouses, a supermarket, a Tesla car dealership, and an electricity stationCredit: East2West 5In total, 110 different types of missiles were reportedly unleashed on UkraineCredit: East2West 5The…

HAPPY New Year! Are you making any resolutions? The NHS has some great free resources to help you stick to changes that will improve your health and wellbeing. 3Dr Zoe Williams helps a reader with excruciating leg painCredit: Olivia West Visit the NHS Live Well website (nhs.uk/live-well) for information on better sleep, diet, exercise, mental health and more. For example, you can access over 100 healthy recipes on the NHS Healthier Families website, and follow home workouts with the NHS Fitness Studio. On the NHS Better Health website (nhs.uk/better-health) you will find various apps to help you lose weight (NHS…

A BRIT holidaymaker who was slashed by a machete maniac chased his attacker into the sea while blood poured from his leg. Ian Tickhill, from Hull, East Yorkshire, was relaxing on a sun bed next to his wife Debby in Agadir, Morocco, on Thursday afternoon when they were attacked. 3Ian and Debby Tickhill were relaxing on sun beds when they were attackedCredit: Mirrorpix The 58-year-old said it “was over in a matter of seconds” and there was “no mass hysteria”. Ian said, in fact, that he didn’t realise he had been wounded when he ran across the sand to ward…

BRITS who vape are facing a tax hike – with prices set to rocket by a quarter. Vapers will be slapped with higher prices as part of a smoking crackdown to stop children from buying e-cigs. 1It is estimated the price will be hiked by a quarterCredit: Alamy Disposable vapes have soared in popularity in recent years due to their appealing colourful and fruity-flavoured taste. Worried ministers are now introducing a new levy on e-cigs in a matter of months. They will take “action on the affordability of vapes, including exploring a new duty on vapes as other countries have done”. A…