Author: Andrew Rogers
Andrew Rogers
Andrew Rogers is a freelance journalist based in the USA, with over 10 years of experience covering Politics, World Affairs, Business, Health, Technology, Finance, Lifestyle, and Culture. He earned his degree in Journalism from the University of Florida. Throughout his career, he has contributed to outlets such as The New York Times, CNN, and Reuters. Known for his clear reporting and in-depth analysis, Andrew delivers accurate and timely news that keeps readers informed on both national and international developments.
Kate McLean-MacKenzie is creating an atlas to map the world’s urban “smellscapes”.The project explores how cities are experienced through scent, not just sight or sound. Working at the University of Kent, McLean-MacKenzie began the work 15 years ago.She noticed that smell was missing from how people record and share experiences. Her research involves “smell walks”, where participants record scents, intensity, duration, and emotional associations.The data is transformed into visual maps and cultural narratives. More than 40 locations have been mapped, including cities across Europe, Asia, and North America.The results are subjective, focusing on personal stories rather than fixed definitions. McLean-MacKenzie…
Christmas is a chance to relax, but it also offers simple ways to explore science at home.Experts say curiosity, not equipment, is all you need. Professor Matthew Cobb of the University of Manchester suggests a flavour test using sweets.Holding your nose while chewing shows how taste depends heavily on smell. Laughter can also become an experiment.Professor Sophie Scott from University College London says jokes work best in company, not alone. A festive roast offers lessons in anatomy and movement.Steve Brusatte of the University of Edinburgh recommends examining bird bones after dinner. Chemistry appears in the kitchen too.Andrea Sella from UCL…
Declan Rice was released by Chelsea at 14 but responded with determination rather than resentment.At West Ham United, coaches gave him blunt, honest feedback that shaped his mentality. Rice accepted criticism, worked relentlessly, and earned a scholarship despite early doubts.His awkward running style masked intelligence, discipline, and a hunger to improve. Former coaches never predicted he would become an elite midfielder.Yet steady progress turned promise into authority at Premier League level. A £105m move to Arsenal brought scrutiny and new expectations.Rice responded by adding goals, set-piece threat, and leadership to his game. Under Mikel Arteta, he evolved from defensive anchor…
Researchers say parts of the Moon may be set aside as graveyards for defunct satellites.Lunar orbits are expected to grow crowded as space agencies expand Moon missions. Without an atmosphere, old satellites cannot burn up like they do on Earth.Most will need to be deliberately crash-landed on the surface. Scientists warn random impacts could damage instruments and historic sites.High-speed collisions also create dust and vibrations across the lunar surface. International agencies are proposing designated impact zones or deep craters.Supporters say this would protect important regions and limit debris spread.
Plans to stage a Serie A match between Milan and Como in Australia have been cancelled.The game was scheduled for Perth and would have been the first European league fixture played abroad. Serie A said escalating demands from the Asian Football Confederation made the match unviable.Serie A president Ezio Simonelli described the requests as unacceptable and financially risky. Italian authorities had approved the move because the San Siro is unavailable in February.The stadium will host the opening ceremony of the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics. Serie A viewed the Australia match as a chance to grow its global profile.The league cited examples…
Aston Villa tightened their grip on the title race with a 2-1 win over Manchester United at Villa Park.The night belonged to Morgan Rogers, whose two goals sealed a seventh straight league victory. Villa, now third, sit three points behind leaders Arsenal approaching the season’s halfway mark.Rogers opened the scoring with a curling finish before United responded through Matheus Cunha. Just after the break, Rogers struck again, drifting inside and finding the far corner.Unai Emery’s side controlled long spells, driven by intensity and quick transitions. United were weakened by injuries, including captain Bruno Fernandes departing at half-time.Despite Cunha missing a…
Kylian Mbappé equalled Cristiano Ronaldo’s Real Madrid calendar-year scoring record during a 2-0 win over Sevilla.He scored a late penalty to reach 59 goals, capping his birthday with a decisive contribution.Real Madrid led through Jude Bellingham before Sevilla were reduced to ten men.Thibaut Courtois made vital saves as the hosts protected their advantage.Real remain second in La Liga, one point behind Barcelona. In Italy, Juventus revived their title hopes by beating Roma 2-1 in Turin.The result kept Roma fourth while Juventus closed the gap behind the leading pack. In Germany, Bayer Leverkusen came from behind to beat RB Leipzig 3-1.Two…
In Greece’s southern Peloponnese mountains, vast areas of Greek fir forest are turning brown and dying – even where wildfires never reached. Researchers say the damage signals a deeper ecological crisis driven by climate change. Greek firs have long been among the country’s toughest trees, adapted to drought, poor soils and periodic fires. But when forest researcher Dimitrios Avtzis surveyed a recent burn area, he found something alarming: large swathes of dead and dying trees well beyond the fire’s edge. The scale was unprecedented, prompting an urgent alert to the environment ministry. Experts say multiple climate-related pressures are converging. Prolonged…
About one in 10 people in the UK aged 70 and over could have brain changes linked to Alzheimer’s disease, according to the first large population-based study of its kind. The research, published in Nature, used a blood test to detect Alzheimer’s-related proteins in nearly 11,500 randomly selected people. While the findings do not equal a diagnosis, they suggest more than 1 million over-70s could meet NHS criteria for anti-amyloid treatment – far higher than current estimates. The study found prevalence rises sharply with age, reaching about a third of people in their 70s and two-thirds of those over 90.…
A carnivorous pitcher plant has been found to drug its prey with a chemical nerve agent before digesting it, researchers have discovered. The plant, Nepenthes khasiana, produces a sweet nectar along the rim of its pitcher-shaped traps to attract insects, particularly ants. But the nectar contains a toxic compound called isoshinanolone, which interferes with the insects’ nervous systems, slowing their movement, weakening their muscles and causing abnormal grooming behaviour. As the effects worsen, the insects often lose coordination, fall upside down and slide into the pitcher, where they are broken down by digestive fluids. In some cases, the nerve agent…
