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HOW much time did you lose mindless swiping down social media feeds today? How about this week, over the month, or even the whole year? Ugh.It’s probably a shocking number, higher than you’d like – and certainly bigger than you realise.10Kinnu is a great alternative to scrolling on social media – although you will have to swipe a littleCredit: Kinnu / Apple App Store10The Sun’s tech editor Sean Keach has turned to three handy apps to dodge social media’s temptationsCredit: Sean Keach / The SunThese apps are addictive. We’ve known it for years.They serve up plenty of great content, lots…

A MILLION cancer cases may have been missed worldwide due to Covid lockdowns, a study claims.Scientists said diagnosis rates dropped by 23 per cent and treatments by 28 per cent in the pandemic’s first year.The number of screening tests also fell, said the International Agency for Research on Cancer.Overall, the impacts were worst at the start of the pandemic in 2020 but continued throughout the virus restrictions, said the IARC.Its experts reviewed 246 studies from 46 countries on behalf of the World Health Organisation.Dr Richa Shah, of the IARC, calculated that, when coupled with other factors such as the fear…

SKY has teased the launch of a brand new product coming to telly fans very soon.The broadcasting giant has sent media invites out for a mystery unveiling that’s said to be “smarter, brighter and better than ever”.2Sky Q was launched back in 2016Credit: Sky2Sky Glass followed in 2021Credit: SkySky’s wide portfolio includes TV, broadband and mobile so it could be within any.Or it could be an entirely new product line – the firm has recently ventured into smart security with home protection gadgets.But the “brighter” element may fit into something more TV related.It’s been almost nine years since Sky launched…

ANOTHER bird flu outbreak has been confirmed at a farm in England, as experts fear the virus is one mutation from becoming pandemic.The government said all poultry on the infected site, in East Yorkshire, will be humanely culled after a strain of the H5N1 bird flu virus was detected.2H5N1 bird flu has been spotted in the UK for the 16th time in 2024Credit: GettyA 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone have been put in place around the premises, to keep other animals out. It was the 16th outbreak of the HPAI H5N1 strain in kept birds in 2024,…

SNAPS of Mars in snow are quite rare, given how hard they are to capture. But they give us a glimpse of what a future Mars colony might enjoy – or endure – during the winter holidays.7Cube-shaped snow, icy landscapes, and frost are all part of the Red Planet’s coldest season.7While Martian frost is much more common, the planet does see snowCredit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Arizona7There are two types of snow on MarsCredit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Arizona7Mars snow is unique in that it is cube-shapedCredit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Arizona7The Korolev crater has a 50-mile-wide, one-mile-thick sheet of ice at the bottomCredit: ESA/DLR/FU BerlinThe…

THE NHS is on course for one of its worst flu seasons ever, England’s medical director warned yesterday.Professor Sir Stephen Powis said the health service is battling rising cases of winter viruses.1The NHS said emergency services are under “significant pressure”Credit: GettyIt comes as figures suggest 1.1million people could not get a GP appointment when they tried before Christmas.Last year saw an increase in A&E visits for minor ailments like hiccups and earache as desperate patients struggled to get help.The Welsh Ambulance Service yesterday said it had a backlog of 999 calls and urged revellers to drink sensibly on New Year’s…

PLAYSTATION gamers have been eating well this year, with critically acclaimed games launching throughout 2024.PS5 exclusives made up a good chunk of The Game Awards winners and nominees and they are worthy of their accolades.We’ve picked out our five favourites that are all must-plays for PlayStation console owners.Here are the top five PS5 games of 2024.5. Black Myth: Wukong5Black Myth: Wukong has some of the best combat of any game this yearCredit: Game ScienceBlack Myth: Wukong isn’t technically a PlayStation console exclusive, but without an Xbox version yet, we’ll still count this one.An action RPG with some genre-blending, it has…

BACON sarnie or full English? We all have our go-to hangover cures.With Brits raising a glass or two this New Years Eve, many will be starting 2025 with a sore head.4Eggs and avocado on toast is a perfect way to start a hangover dayCredit: Getty Images – GettyLuckily there are several foods that can help to relieve the painful symptoms of a hangover and make the recovery a little more bearable. Dr Alex Missick, a GP at UK Meds, says: “While no food can ‘cure’ a hangover, certain foods can help alleviate hangover symptoms and accelerate the recovery process.”While we favour…

THERE’S no end of awe-inspiring sights to see overhead – but 2025 will bring four special events that you shouldn’t miss.Stargazers, mark your calendars.3There are two Blood Moons to see in 2025Credit: Nasa / Public DomainDOUBLE BLOOD MOONSA blood moon might sound ominous, but it’s just a fun name for a space effect called a lunar eclipse.And there are two such lunar eclipses happening in 2025.The first is due to take place from March 13 into March 14, and the second will occur from September 7 into September 8.A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and…

AS a new study reveals exactly how long cigarettes can shave off your life, you might be inspired to quit smoking for good.Smokers slash an average of 20 minutes off their life with every cigarette, fresh analysis shows.4Those who kick the habit then could also extend their life by a week if they go smoke-free until Feb 20Credit: GettyThat is nearly double the previous estimates of 11 minutes.Scientists think that every cigarette costs men 17 minutes of life, while women lose 22 minutes per smoke.A University College London study, commissioned by the Department of Health, analysed the latest data from…