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Jay, from Oswaldtwistle in Lancashire, was found dead in a ravine on July 15 last year after a gruelling 29-day search which sick conspiracy theorists and armchair detectives threatened to derail.

Angelina Jolie turned heads in a black plunging gown as she posed of the red carpet during the Couture photocall at the San Sebastian Film Festival in Spain on Sunday. 

A Reddit user posted a photo of their floral lighter hidden in the pattern of their equally floral chair. The optical illusion left commenters scratching their heads.

Long-time Slashdot reader fahrbot-bot shared this report from ZME Science Researchers from the University of Turku, in collaboration with Aalto University and Wageningen University, have developed a bio-based UV protection film for solar cells that not only blocks nearly all harmful ultraviolet light but also outperforms commercial plastic films. The key ingredient is a water extract made from red onion skins... [T]he same sunlight that powers [solar cells] can also degrade their delicate components — particularly the electrolyte inside dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), a type known for their flexibility and low-light performance. To mitigate this, manufacturers typically wrap cells in UV-protective films made from petroleum-based plastics like polyethylene terephthalate (PET). But these plastics degrade over time and are difficult to recycle... Nanocellulose can be processed into thin, transparent films that serve as the perfect substrate for UV-blocking compounds. Their breakthrough came when they dyed these films using an extract from red onion skins, a common kitchen waste. The result was a filter that blocked 99.9% of UV radiation up to 400 nanometers, a feat that outstripped even the PET-based commercial filters chosen for comparison... [T]he onion-treated filter excelled: it let through over 80% of light in the 650-1,100 nm range — an ideal sweet spot for energy absorption... Even predictive modeling based on early degradation trends suggested the CNF-ROE filter could extend a solar cell's lifetime to roughly 8,500 hours. The PET-based filter? Just 1,500 hours... [T]he red onion extract offered a rare combination of longevity, transparency, and sustainability... The team envisions biodegradable solar cells for smart packaging, remote sensors, or wearable devices — especially in applications where recovery and recycling are not feasible. Their work is part of the BioEST project, funded by the Research Council of Finland, which supports sustainable innovation across electronics and materials science. This achievement taps into a broader movement to decarbonize every step of solar energy production. Plastic packaging is one of the overlooked sources of emissions in clean technology. Swapping out fossil-based plastics for biodegradable alternatives helps close that loop... The findings appeared in the journal Applied Optical Materials.

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This weekend, a new exhibition, Marie Antoinette Style, opens at the V&A in South Kensington and explores how history has portrayed the famously controversial French Queen.

Disgraced socialite Ghislaine Maxwell, 63, (pictured) is being held inside the deluxe new Federal Prison Camp Bryan in Texas.

Kate Garraway has led tributes to broadcaster John Stapleston who has died aged 79 after a battle with Parkinson's disease.

Winter Fuel Payments will be paid in November and December to eligible pensioners

Patel said agents are digging into whether the gunman had an accomplice, hand gestures observed as potential 'signals' at the scene of the shooting, and texts.

Beloved by Brits, each year hundreds of thousands of holiday goers flock to the streets of Bangkok, the strips in Pattaya or Phuket, and to the notorious full moon parties.

It's named after a person not many people know much about

Gary Lucy's ex-wife Natasha has reportedly bonded with Laura Anderson over their 'shared trauma' amid the reality star's vicious feud with the actor.

In a debate on employment rights, a U.K. Parliament member brought up Meta's former director of global public policy Sarah Wynn-Williams Louise Haigh, the former Labour transport secretary, said Wynn-Williams was facing a fine of $50,000 (£37,000) every time she breached an order secured by Meta preventing her from talking disparagingly about the company... "I am sure that the whole house and the government will stand with Sarah as we pass this legislation to ensure that whistleblowers and those with the moral courage to speak out are always protected...." Meta has emphasised that Wynn-Williams entered into the non-disparagement agreement voluntarily as part of her departure. Meta said that to date, Wynn-Williams had not been forced to make any payments under the agreement... [The ruling came after Wynn-Williams published an exposé in March about her time at Facebook titled Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism.] The ruling stated Wynn-Williams should stop promoting the book and, to the extent she could, stop further publication... Wynn-Williams has not spoken in public since appearing at the Senate hearing in April. Wynn-Williams "remains silenced" according to her lawyer, who tells the Guardian that Meta's arbitration proceedings in the U.K. "threaten to bankrupt" the whistleblower.

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Priscilla Presley claims her relationship with Robert Kardashian once collided with her past in a dramatic way, when Elvis rang her at 2 a.m.

The actor, 29, has long been listed as one of the frontrunners to play the iconic British spy, following Daniel Craig's exit in 2021 with No Time To Die.

JONATHAN McEVOY IN BAKU: What have you done, Lando? Two things, actually. You scorned an opportunity of a lifetime to take a substantial chunk out of the world championship lead.

Residents were confused to see notice that the sprawling ruin and eight-acre plot where it squats had been listed for sale on Rightmove for the princely sum of £100k.

The TOWIE star will join the likes of former Commons Speaker John Bercow on the celebrity contest

Some 1,072 migrants in 13 boats made the dangerous journey across the English Channel on Friday. Another 85 arrived on Saturday, after braving high winds and choppy seas.

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