The Daily: May 31
A mammoth of a discovery
The first ever well-preserved skeleton of a woolly mammoth has been discovered by scientists in Siberia.
The carcass contains samples of blood and tissue, which could be used to create a clone of the giant creature.
The female mammoth is around 10,000 years old, and was discovered in an ice tomb in the New Siberian Islands. Parts of the carcass were entirely frozen, allowing samples of blood to still exist.
This discovery comes in perfect timing for a group of scientists who met earlier this year to discuss the re-introduction of extinct species. Animals of interest included the dodo, which was last seen in Florida in 1904, and the quagga, which a species of zebra from South Africa, which died out in 1883.
Getting married is the key to happiness
Marriage is the best way to instant happiness, a study has claimed today.
Those who are married or are in a civil partnership are happier than couples who live together, or those who are single or widowed.
The Office of National Statistics has also discovered that those who live alone, whether in a relationship or not, does not compare to the happiness of marriage.
The survey also discovered that singletons rated their life satisfaction 0.4 of a point lower than those in a legal union.
A World War II hideout has been discovered in perfect condition, by a group of inquisitive Norwegian students
The room was hidden behind a panel in the attic of a shared house, and was marked with a Norwegian note across the secret door, which warned – 'If you have a bad stomach, you do not have access.'
Behind the panel, a room containing a table, alarm and a map showing Britain and Northern France was found.
The Norwegian students which discovered the room were given a tip-off by their landlord. One of the students commented, ''Our houselord told us that there might be a hidden room there, and what else to do when you should study for exams than actually go and look?'
The room is thought to have been a hideout during the Second World War, or a room that was used to listen to the BBC during the war.
Archbishop of York treated for prostate cancer
The Archbishop of York John Sentamu has today announced he 'will be out of action for some time' as he takes treatment for prostate cancer.
It was not known that the Archbishop, who is 63, has cancer, but Dr Sentamu has thanked Mr Bill Cross and his surgical team for the care he has received so far.
The Archbishop has also commented that he 'will continue to value your prayers. I look forward to resuming my ministry as soon as possible.'
Dr Sentamu came to the UK in 1974, after fleeing Uganda where he was a critic of the dictator Idi Amin. He practised both as a judge and barrister before his arrival in the UK.
The coldest spring in 50 years
It won't surprise many to learn that this spring has been the coldest in Britain has seen in 50 years.
The Met Office has announced that the average spring temperate has been almost two degrees lower than average, at a chilly 6C (43F). That makes 2013 the coldest spring since 1962.
However, there has been a promise of some warmer weather. As the last day of spring, today is set to change the trend, as some parts of Britain will experience their hottest day of the year so far.
Met Office forecaster Dan Williams said that 'Summer is set to start with some fairly fine and bright weather which will last into next week... with most parts of the country enjoying decent temperatures into the high teens.'
The first ever well-preserved skeleton of a woolly mammoth has been discovered by scientists in Siberia.
The carcass contains samples of blood and tissue, which could be used to create a clone of the giant creature.
The female mammoth is around 10,000 years old, and was discovered in an ice tomb in the New Siberian Islands. Parts of the carcass were entirely frozen, allowing samples of blood to still exist.
This discovery comes in perfect timing for a group of scientists who met earlier this year to discuss the re-introduction of extinct species. Animals of interest included the dodo, which was last seen in Florida in 1904, and the quagga, which a species of zebra from South Africa, which died out in 1883.
Getting married is the key to happiness
Marriage is the best way to instant happiness, a study has claimed today.
Those who are married or are in a civil partnership are happier than couples who live together, or those who are single or widowed.
The Office of National Statistics has also discovered that those who live alone, whether in a relationship or not, does not compare to the happiness of marriage.
The survey also discovered that singletons rated their life satisfaction 0.4 of a point lower than those in a legal union.
A World War II hideout has been discovered in perfect condition, by a group of inquisitive Norwegian students
The room was hidden behind a panel in the attic of a shared house, and was marked with a Norwegian note across the secret door, which warned – 'If you have a bad stomach, you do not have access.'
Behind the panel, a room containing a table, alarm and a map showing Britain and Northern France was found.
The Norwegian students which discovered the room were given a tip-off by their landlord. One of the students commented, ''Our houselord told us that there might be a hidden room there, and what else to do when you should study for exams than actually go and look?'
The room is thought to have been a hideout during the Second World War, or a room that was used to listen to the BBC during the war.
Archbishop of York treated for prostate cancer
The Archbishop of York John Sentamu has today announced he 'will be out of action for some time' as he takes treatment for prostate cancer.
It was not known that the Archbishop, who is 63, has cancer, but Dr Sentamu has thanked Mr Bill Cross and his surgical team for the care he has received so far.
The Archbishop has also commented that he 'will continue to value your prayers. I look forward to resuming my ministry as soon as possible.'
Dr Sentamu came to the UK in 1974, after fleeing Uganda where he was a critic of the dictator Idi Amin. He practised both as a judge and barrister before his arrival in the UK.
The coldest spring in 50 years
It won't surprise many to learn that this spring has been the coldest in Britain has seen in 50 years.
The Met Office has announced that the average spring temperate has been almost two degrees lower than average, at a chilly 6C (43F). That makes 2013 the coldest spring since 1962.
However, there has been a promise of some warmer weather. As the last day of spring, today is set to change the trend, as some parts of Britain will experience their hottest day of the year so far.
Met Office forecaster Dan Williams said that 'Summer is set to start with some fairly fine and bright weather which will last into next week... with most parts of the country enjoying decent temperatures into the high teens.'