Xantha Leatham

London

Deputy Science Editor at Daily Mail

Executive Science Editor at the Daily Mail. Born and bred in Hong Kong. Pick n mix lover. [email protected]

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What would happen if the Great Fire of London took place TODAY: Terrifying map reveals the modern landmarks that would perish - including the Walkie-Talkie, Bank Station, and The Ned | Daily Mail Online

1 week ago | dailymail.co.uk | Xantha Leatham

In 1666 a devastating fire swept through London, destroying 13,200 houses and leaving an estimated 100,000 people homeless. The inferno, which started at a bakery in Pudding Lane on Sunday 2 September, spread throughout the city thanks to a powerful wind and a very dry summer. The blaze devastated the capital for four whole days but remarkably, only six deaths were recorded. It's hard to imagine what havoc a similar blaze would wreak on the city if it were to occur today.
Scientists capture the most detailed image of a galaxy yet - covering an area about 65,000 light-years wide

1 week ago | dailymail.co.uk | Xantha Leatham

As far as galactic pictures go, this one's a masterpiece. Astronomers have created an ultra-detailed image of the Sculptor Galaxy, covering an area around 65,000 light-years wide. Using the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope, they captured more than 100 exposures detailing thousands of colours. And the result is this stunning composite of pink and blue hues that provide a snapshot of the lives of stars within it.
The 7 foods you MUST move to the fridge during the UK heatwave

1 week ago | dailymail.co.uk | Xantha Leatham

With temperatures expected to soar this weekend, many Brits will be planning a BBQ or al fresco lunch. But before you even think about cooking, experts say you should think about reorganising your kitchen cupboards. During heatwaves, some foods that are usually stored in the cupboard may no longer be safe there, and instead should be moved to the fridge.
Love really is a rollercoaster! Incredible chart reveals how much relationship satisfaction changes in a single DAY

1 week ago | dailymail.co.uk | Xantha Leatham

Psychologists suggest there are five stages of love - butterflies, building, assimilation, honesty and stability. Each of these stages has a different impact on our psyche and health, researchers at eHarmony found in a 2014 survey. 1) ButterfliesMarked by intense infatuation and sexual attraction, symptoms noted by couples included weight loss (30 per cent) and a lack of productivity (39 per cent).
Tinder's new Double Date feature allows you and a friend to pair up

1 week ago | msn.com | Xantha Leatham

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Too nervous to date alone? Now you can team up with a friend! Tinder launches Double Date feature

1 week ago | dailymail.co.uk | Xantha Leatham

Dating apps and online websites are plagued with fraudulent profiles, known as 'catfishes'. 'Catfishing' originated as a term for the process of luring people into false relationships, however, it has also come to encompass people giving out false information about themselves more generally. These profiles often use images of another person to allow users to pretend to be someone else in order to get a date, or scam money from a lonelyheart.
People who believe in conspiracy theories are 'massively overconfident', study finds

1 week ago | msn.com | Xantha Leatham

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Are you a Flat Earther? You're probably ARROGANT: People who believe in conspiracy theories are 'massively overconfident', study finds

1 week ago | dailymail.co.uk | Xantha Leatham

When it comes to conspiracy theories, there are some pretty extreme ones out there. While some people insist the Earth is flat, others are certain the world is secretly ruled by reptilian humanoids. Now, a study has revealed that people who believe in these concepts are likely to be hugely overconfident. And it could go some way to explaining why it's impossible to try and change their minds.
Scientists discover toxic 'forever chemicals' that can impact human FERTILITY in 98% of UK rivers

1 week ago | dailymail.co.uk | Xantha Leatham

A chemical that could affect human reproduction has been found in major rivers across the UK. Researchers analysed samples from 32 rivers across the UK's four nations and found traces of trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) in 31 of them. TFA is a type of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS), a group of human-made chemicals used widely in consumer products that do not break down for thousands of years.
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1 week ago | msn.com | Xantha Leatham

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