Revealed: the glittering prize lurking inside your phone
But while it might be hard to see much monetary value in an old Nokia 3310, for the Scottish university researchers involved in a pioneering project, they are a glittering prize. With Indian culture prizing high quality gold jewellery for dowries and traditional craft and jewellery-making techniques identified as ‘at risk’, it was hoped the new extraction process might solve a raft of problems. “Yet the average mobile phone contains over 40 different metals, including copper, gold and palladium. “The European Chemicals Society has said if we continue to mine precious metals such as copper and silver at the current rate, they’re likely to run out in the next 100 years. “Our precious metals are running out,” she stresses.
Source:The Herald
October 13, 2024 10:33 UTC
Toughness can help Ireland ‘shine’ says Heimir Hallgrimsson
Toughness can help Ireland ‘shine’ says Heimir HallgrimssonBy Damian Spellman, PA, AthensHeimir Hallgrimsson has made it his mission to bring out the “warriors” within his Ireland squad. Speaking ahead of Sunday’s Nations League B2 clash with Greece in Athens, Hallgrimsson said he wanted opposition teams to “hate” playing against Ireland. He said: “I took Aron Gunnarsson, the captain of Iceland to Qatar. Head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson is targeting the 2026 World Cup finals (Brian Lawless/PA) Photo by Brian lawless“I am looking for characters like that. We have a lot of those guys, we just need to bring their confidence up.”
Source:Irish Independent
October 13, 2024 10:09 UTC
Shrivenham train death: Name of young man confirmed
Cameron Osborn, 25, died after being struck by a train in Stainswick Lane, Shrivenham on September 26 this year. A police officer confirmed the young man’s death at 1.44pm the same day. READ MORE: Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' CourtAn inquest opening was held at Oxford Coroner’s Court on October 9, his name and cause of death was confirmed. -Anyone can contact Samaritans FREE any time from any phone on 116 123, even a mobile without credit. This number won’t show up on your phone bill.
Source:The Herald
October 13, 2024 10:05 UTC
Lee Carsley wants to see reaction from England against Finland after Greece loss
Lee Carsley wants to see reaction from England against Finland after Greece lossBy Simon Peach, PA Chief Football Writer, HelsinkiInterim England boss Lee Carsley expects a reaction to the deflating defeat to Greece as he returns to a “more conventional” system against Finland. Jude Bellingham played as a false nine in the absence of injured skipper Harry Kane, who is available as England return to a more familiar formation in Finland on Sunday. “I think it’s always tough, the scrutiny that we’re under,” Carsley said of the criticism that met the defeat to Greece. We didn’t perform as well as we can on the night, and I would expect a reaction tomorrow night. Jack Grealish is also available after joining the England skipper in sitting out the Greece defeat with a knock of his own, but Bukayo Saka and Curtis Jones left the camp ahead of the trip to Finland.
Source:Irish Independent
October 13, 2024 09:08 UTC
Software firm TPP develops AI tool that slashes GP appointment no-shows... and it could save the NHS a fortune
No-shows account for more than a million missed GP appointments every month - equal to one in 20 scheduled consultations. Now a Leeds-based software firm has developed an AI tool that predicts which patients are most likely not to turn up to their appointments. 'This is a brilliant exemplar of what machine learning will bring to healthcare, helping to tackle real problems for frontline teams and patients,' Dr. Bates added. TPP is also using AI to help oncologists detect ovarian and other cancers in patients much earlier than was previously possible. 'The DNA algorithm is just the start – we have a suite of AI solutions about to launch, focussed on the NHS's key clinical and operations priorities,' Dr. Bates added.
Source:Daily Mail
October 13, 2024 08:45 UTC
Mum with terminal ovarian cancer beats the odds: ‘Never give up hope – I’m still here making memories’
Ms Campbell is terminally ill with ovarian cancer. Ms Campbell has now dedicated herself to raising awareness about ovarian cancer. She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer after going to the doctor after reading my story. “I think there’s less awareness about the symptoms of ovarian cancer, in comparison to breast cancer and prostate cancer. Ovarian cancer is a growth of cells that forms in the ovaries.
Source:Irish Independent
October 13, 2024 07:32 UTC
Kate O’Connell snubs Simon Harris for election solo run as she can’t excuse ‘wastage of public money’
Exclusive | Kate O’Connell snubs Simon Harris for election solo run as she can’t excuse ‘wastage of public money’Independent candidate in Dublin Bay South says she has ‘no desire to run as a sweeper for any candidate’, there is ‘residual animosity’ towards her in Fine Gael – and she’s against ‘one-off payments’ to familiesKate O'Connell on running as an independent in the next electionFionnán Sheahan Today at 03:30Former Fine Gael TD Kate O’Connell has rejected an invitation by Simon Harris to run for the party in the upcoming general election, declaring she will instead run as an Independent in Dublin Bay South.
Source:Irish Independent
October 13, 2024 07:13 UTC
£5 tickets and films at Vue, Odeon, Cineworld this Halloween
Some cinema chains are offering special prices for those watching Halloween films while others are simply offering a variety of films to watch that might have you hiding behind your popcorn. Showcase, Vue, Odeon, Everyman and Cineworld’s Halloween agendasShowcase CinemasAt Showcase Cinemas, guests can enjoy a spooky movie at a discounted price. This October, the cinema chain is offering £5 tickets for those watching spooky films as part of Horror Season at Cineworld. VueVue will be showing screenings of old and new spooky films this October – here are the options. The cinema chain is also offering Halloween films for the little ones amongst us, including Coco and The Addams Family.
Source:The Herald
October 13, 2024 06:46 UTC
Talking points as Republic of Ireland chase back-to-back wins against Greece
Talking points as Republic of Ireland chase back-to-back wins against GreeceBy Damian Spellman, PA, AthensThe Republic of Ireland head into Sunday night’s Nations League clash with Greece looking to build upon a maiden victory in the current edition of the competition against Finland. Here, the PA news agency takes a look at some of the talking points surrounding the game. In fielding three central defenders in his starting line-up in Helsinki, Hallgrimsson gave his rearguard flexibility. A double over Finland and Greece – 64th and 48th to Ireland’s 62nd – would represent a more significant achievement. Hallgrimsson’s side slipped to a 2-0 Nations League defeat last month with Fotis Ioannidis and Christos Tzolis this time doing the damage.
Source:Irish Independent
October 13, 2024 06:34 UTC
Passing on the unique tradition, Dhangars celebrate ‘Dossro’ in nature’s lap at Bhuipal
Team HeraldVALPOI: Dussehra festival is celebrated in a big way by the Dhangar community at Bhuipal in Sattari. The festival is very important in the cultural tradition of the tribal Dhangar community of the State. We celebrate Dossro for three days. Vijayadashami day, Dossro is celebrated with enthusiasm by taking the God on the lap. Even today the younger generation is seen protecting the cultural traditions of this tribal Dhangar community.
Source:The Herald
October 13, 2024 02:18 UTC
Haunted by success: The life of a ghostwriter
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Source:The Herald
October 13, 2024 01:12 UTC
‘A superior children’s book in every way'
‘A superior children’s book in every way'The mid-term break is fast approaching and Christmas isn’t far behind it, so here are some lovely books to keep the kids amused on dark and dreary evenings. The Faerie Isle, Sine Quinn, Walker Books, €17.99This book is a superior children’s book in every way. The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Irish Lighthouses, David Hare, Gill, €22.99Hare published his book The Great Lighthouses of Ireland in 2022 and a fine coffee-table tome it is. Lincoln’s previous novel, The Swifts, won the Nero Children’s Book Award and the Barnes and Noble Children’s Book Award, and was nominated for the Carnegie Medal. It’s a nationwide celebration of Irish bookshops and Irish books, writers, illustrators, poets and publishers.
Source:Irish Independent
October 13, 2024 01:03 UTC
High Court rules calling a man bald is sexual harassment
The High Court’s ruled that “banter” about being bald is sex-related harassment. @NickyAACampbell asks: baldness, banter and you? The debate over the ruling was discussed online after BBC Radio 5 Live posted to their X (formerly known as Twitter) account regarding the ruling. They wrote: "The High Court’s ruled that “banter” about being bald is sex-related harassment. @NickyAACampbell asks: baldness, banter and you?"
Source:The Herald
October 12, 2024 22:33 UTC
Opinion: The lowdown on downtown
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Source:The Herald
October 12, 2024 21:06 UTC
Northern Ireland fail to make chances pay in frustrating Belarus stalemate
At the other end, 19-year-old goalkeeper Pierce Charles enjoyed a quiet night on his debut, with he and midfielder Shea becoming the 23rd set of brothers to play for Northern Ireland or Ireland. Northern Ireland were initially slow to settle, and there was an early warning when Belarus played a short corner and Evgeni Shikavka got free of his man only to head wide. But from then on the first half was pretty much all Northern Ireland, their performance having everything but a goal as they had 12 attempts in the opening 45 minutes, forcing seven saves. In the 15th minute, Paddy McNair was unmarked as he met George Saville’s free-kick but sent his header wide. But the impetus was gone as Northern Ireland had to settle for a point ahead of Tuesday’s match at home to Bulgaria.
Source:The Herald
October 12, 2024 20:58 UTC