12 h. ago Dark matter is seen for the first time: Eerie image shows first direct evidence of the elusive substance that makes up 25% of the universe

Scientists have captured the first-ever direct evidence for dark matter, the elusive substance that makes up more than a quarter of the universe.

Politics

12 h. ago Study claims to provide first direct evidence of dark matter

Astrophysicist Prof Tomonori Totani says research could be crucial breakthrough in search for elusive substanceNearly a century ago, scientists proposed that a mysterious invisible substance they named dark matter clumped around galaxies and formed a cosmic web across the universe.What dark matter is made from, and whether it is even real, are still open questions, but according to a study, the first direct evidence of the substance may finally have been glimpsed. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago NHS must be blocked from running a puberty blocker medical experiment on kids, demands Kemi Badenoch

WES Streeting must block the NHS running a puberty blocker medical experiment on kids, Kemi Badenoch demanded last night. The Tory leader slammed the Health Secretary for refusing to halt a clinical trial she warned would “harm” children. Ms Badenoch claimed the health service study is “activist ideology masquerading as research”. She said that “vulnerable”...

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7 d. ago Experts pinpoint how many cigarettes you need to smoke per day to increase your risk of suffering a heart attack

You don't need to smoke a pack of cigarettes a day to be at risk of dying from heart disease-a new study claims just having a couple can be deadly.

Events

2 w. ago World's longest bus journey is 3,900 miles long and travels entire continent in five days

The Transoceânica bus provides a direct link between Peru's capital Lima and Brazil's Rio de Janeiro, but despite the luxury destinations, the bus's journey is far from glam

Transport

2 w. ago Sick of seagulls stealing your chips? Shout at them! Birds stop swooping when you raise your voice, study claims

Nothing puts a dampener on a trip to the seaside quite like a seagull stealing your chips.

Events

2 w. ago Is heavy drinking as a teen GOOD for you? Youngsters who booze with their friends go on to earn more as adults, controversial study claims

It's a rite of passage that's regularly frowned upon - but drinking with friends in your late teens could boost career prospects, a controversial study claims.

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2 w. ago Kemi Badenoch to relaunch exclusive ‘advisory board’ for high

Exclusive: Tory leader has plans to reinstate group that provided top donors with direct access to senior ministersKemi Badenoch is relaunching the Conservative party’s “advisory board” for high-value donors in a different guise, the Guardian has learned.The Tory leader has drawn up plans to reinstate the exclusive group, which provided top donors with regular direct access to senior ministers, according to two people briefed on the plans. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago This $2.50 autism pill was hailed the 'holy grail' treatment... until evidence emerged of a dark side

Doctors are suddenly warning against a cheap 'autism drug' being fast-tracked to ease certain symptoms of the condition.

Economics

3 w. ago People urged not to miss tax deadline this week or face hefty HMRC fine

Advice Direct Scotland provides free and confidential help with tax returns.

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4 w. ago Grey hair could be body's warning sign against deadly cancers, study claims

A new study suggests that going grey is not just a sign of aging but may actually show your body is actively destroying damaged cells to protect you from cancer

Events

4 w. ago easyJet’s inaugural flight to Paris takes off from Scottish city starting at just £30

The twice-weekly service provides direct flights to Paris and easy connections to other European destinations.

Economics