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Bedbugs have been bothering humans since caveman times, study finds

4 weeks ago | msn.com | Barney Davis

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Bedbugs have been bothering humans since caveman times, study finds

4 weeks ago | independent.co.uk | Barney Davis

A new study suggests bedbugs may have been bothering humans for about 60,000 years, with their populations booming as people formed the first cities. The research, published in Biology Letters, examined bedbug genetics and found two lineages: one that stayed on bats and one that targeted humans. As humans built early cities like Mesopotamia around 12,000 years ago, bedbug populations thrived, making them one of the first human pests.
Scientists identify key shift that led to huge rise in bedbugs

4 weeks ago | independent.co.uk | Barney Davis

Scientists believe the bedbugs were humanity’s first pests Barney DavisBedbugs may have been interrupting human sleep for more than 50,000 years, but it was only when humans left caves and formed the first cities that their populations really boomed, according to a new study. The research, published in science journal Biology Letters, looked at the genetics of bedbugs and found that they split into two lineages thousands of years ago – one that stayed on bats, and one that targeted humans.
Comedian’s show cancelled after he made joke about Liverpool parade crash

4 weeks ago | aol.co.uk | Barney Davis

A comedian has had upcoming stand-up gigs cancelled after making an “embarrassing” attempt at a joke about the LiverpoolPremier League victory parade crash that injured 65 people. More than 50 people, including children, were hospitalised when a vehicle ploughed into a crowd of jubilant supporters celebrating Liverpool’s triumph on Monday evening. But Andrew Lawrence said he would "drive through crowds of people" to get out of the city, in a post that has been met with a furious response on X.
Comedian’s show cancelled after he made joke about Liverpool parade crash

4 weeks ago | aol.co.uk | Barney Davis

A comedian has had upcoming stand-up gigs cancelled after making an “embarrassing” attempt at a joke about the LiverpoolPremier League victory parade crash that injured 65 people. More than 50 people, including children, were hospitalised when a vehicle ploughed into a crowd of jubilant supporters celebrating Liverpool’s triumph on Monday evening. But Andrew Lawrence said he would "drive through crowds of people" to get out of the city, in a post that has been met with a furious response on X.
Scientists identify key shift that led to huge rise in bedbugs

4 weeks ago | independent.co.uk | Barney Davis

Scientists believe the bedbugs were humanity’s first pests Barney DavisFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
Bedbug numbers soared when humans left caves and moved to cities, scientists find

1 month ago | independent.co.uk | Barney Davis

Scientists believe the bedbugs were humanity’s first pests Barney DavisBedbugs may have been interrupting human sleep for more than 50,000 years, but it was only when humans left caves and formed the first cities that their populations really boomed, according to a new study. The research, published in science journal Biology Letters, looked at the genetics of bedbugs and found that they split into two lineages thousands of years ago – one that stayed on bats, and one that targeted humans.
Comedian’s show cancelled after he made joke about Liverpool parade crash

1 month ago | msn.com | Barney Davis

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Shoppers mock ‘VAR-style’ Tesco self-checkout cameras

1 month ago | msn.com | Barney Davis

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Comedian’s show cancelled after he made joke about Liverpool parade crash

1 month ago | independent.co.uk | Barney Davis

Andrew Lawrence has been described as ‘an embarrassment to the profession’ Barney DavisA comedian has had upcoming stand-up gigs cancelled after making an “embarrassing” attempt at a joke about the Liverpool Premier League victory parade crash that injured 65 people. More than 50 people, including children, were hospitalised when a vehicle ploughed into a crowd of jubilant supporters celebrating Liverpool’s triumph on Monday evening.