6 h. ago New bat viruses detected in China raise 'urgent concerns' for scientists

An alarming number new bat viruses have been detected in China, sparking fears that they could spread to humans and livestock

Science

9 h. ago Scientists raise ‘urgent concerns’ over new bat viruses discovered in China

Viruses are similar to deadly Nipah and Hendra pathogens

Science

4 d. ago Chinese schools take extreme measures to stop students cheating on notorious exam

The gaokao was sat by more than 13 million students in China this year and authorities used facial recognition, metal detectors, drones and phone signal blockers to ensure no one cheated

Society

1 week ago Who cares for the carers? Shocking pension gap leaves millions behind

As Scotland marks Carers Week, a stark new report reveals just how much unpaid carers are being left behind when it comes to saving for retirement — raising urgent calls for reform to close the growing pension gap.

Economics

3 w. ago UK tampons found with pesticide levels 40 times higher than drinking water limits

Scientists have discovered dangerously high levels of a cancer-linked pesticide in UK tampons — tested at 40 times the safe limit for drinking water — raising urgent concerns over health risks

Politics

last month ‘Deeply concerning’: Climate scientists sound alarm over Trump plans to remove limits on power plant emissions

Lawsuits are expected against ‘reprehensible’ proposal from the EPA, experts say

Events