77 m. ago Scientists transform deadly ancient fungus into potential cancer cure

A deadly fungus dating back to ancient tombs could help treat blood cancer, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania have revealed in a newly published study.

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2 h. ago Scientists make huge dementia breakthrough with everyday activity that may slow or even prevent disease

Incredible new research has uncovered an effective tool that could help slow the progression of dementia and potentially reduce the risk of developing the disease altogether.

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4 h. ago The Donald’s bunker busters leave Lammy dreaming of his duvet | John Crace

The foreign secretary was trying to catch up, unsure whether it would be better to have been in on the plan, or have deniabilityThe situation was, said the foreign secretary, “fast-moving”. Fast-moving as in totally suboptimal. Fast-moving as in completely out of his control. Fast-moving as in he would rather have pulled the duvet over his head and pretended the whole thing had been a bad dream. That he could go back to sleep for a while and wake up to the world as it was.Maybe we all wish we could do that. These are the days that many of us would rather had never happened. Does the world feel any safer to you today? Continue reading...

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5 h. ago George Turner relishing return to Scotland fold as milestone appearance looms

Turner left Glasgow to join Kobe Steelers last summer, effectively ruling himself out of contention for the national team.

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5 h. ago Watch: Scientists discover Orcas using seaweed for surprising behaviour in drone footage

The strange ritual, dubbed allokelping, is thought to strengthen social bonds within orca pods

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5 h. ago Trump and Netanyahu aim to remake the Middle East with bombs. Iran shows why that will always fail | Sina Toossi

The US has rashly followed Israel into a war that will not end Iran’s nuclear programme or topple its governmentSina Toossi is a senior non-resident fellow at the Center for International PolicyThe joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend – targeting nuclear facilities, infrastructure and symbolic state institutions – reflect the bankruptcy of a decades-long approach to Iran that has hinged on pressure, coercion and destabilisation. This latest gambit appears less a strategic gamechanger than a desperate bid to regime-change Iran and prop up a rickety regional status quo built around unchecked Israeli dominance.The timing of Israel’s initial surprise attack on 13 June was no coincidence. Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu – who has long sought to sabotage any prospect of US-Iran detente – appears to have steamrolled Donald Trump into the escalation he has always wanted. The result looks like a trap: Trump, once again, manoeuvred into a destabilising Middle East con...

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6 h. ago Scientists develop 'Holy Grail' weight loss jab that burns fat without affecting appetite or muscle mass

In a first round human trial slimmers in Sweden taking the new drug-currently known as ATR-258-found they burnt fat yet preserved muscle mass.

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6 h. ago Deadly fungus behind 'pharaoh's curse' in King Tutankhamun's tomb now cancer

In a remarkable twist of science, scientists have transformed a fungus – once feared for its deadly spores – into a potent cancer fighter

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6 h. ago Flight evacuating British nationals from Israel has departed, says Foreign Office – UK politics live

Foreign secretary David Lammy says further flights will follow in the coming daysBy the way, if you actually wanted to read the Modern Industrial Strategy document published by the government today, you can find it here.The government has just pushed out a joint statement from business leaders welcoming it, which says:The Industrial Strategy launched today marks a significant step forward and a valuable opportunity for the business community to rally behind a new vision for the UK – boosting confidence, sentiment, and enthusiasm for investment.From start-ups and small businesses to large corporates, businesses need a more attractive, stable environment that enables faster, easier, and more certain investment decisions.For too long high electricity costs have held back British businesses, as a result of our reliance on gas sold on volatile international markets.As part of our modern industrial strategy we’re unlocking the potential of British industry by slashing industrial electrici...

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7 h. ago Orcas make seaweed tools to scratch each other’s backs, study suggests

Scientists spotted the behaviour in drone footage of orcas in the Salish Sea, in the inland waters of the US state of Washington.

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7 h. ago How nightmares could make you age faster as common sleep problem linked to early death

New research warns that people who have weekly nightmares could be three times more likely to die early

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7 h. ago Half of Gen Z now prioritise exercise over going out with friends, study finds

A study of 2,000 adults found that many are now prioritising exercise over going out with friends

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7 h. ago Orcas observed ‘making seaweed tools’ to massage each other, study suggests

Scientists observed the surprising social behaviour, dubbed allokelping, in drone footage of killer whales

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7 h. ago Killer whales seen grooming each other with kelp in first for marine tool use

Behavior in orca population off coast of US and Canada captured by scientists using drone observationKiller whales have been observed mutually grooming each other with a type of seaweed, the first known instance of a marine animal using tools in a way that was previously thought to be the preserve of primates such as humans.A group of killer whales, which are also known as orcas, have been biting off short sections of bull kelp and then rolling these stems between their bodies, possibly to remove dead skin or parasites. The behavior is the first such documented mutual grooming in marine animals and is outlined in a new scientific paper. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Scientists use bacteria to turn plastic waste into paracetamol

Genetically modified E coli used to create painkillers from material produced from plastic bottlesBacteria can be used to turn plastic waste into painkillers, researchers have found, opening up the possibility of a more sustainable process for producing the drugs.Chemists have discovered E coli can be used to create paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen, from a material produced in the laboratory from plastic bottles. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago 28 Years Later: political parallels, pregnant zombies and a peculiar ending – discuss with spoilers

Danny Boyle’s much-anticipated sequel kicks off a new trilogy filled with surprises but what does it all mean and what can we expect next?This article contains spoilers for 28 Years LaterDanny Boyle and Alex Garland have done it again. In the early 2000s, 28 Days Later became the most popular and influential zombie movie in decades, with its fast-moving, virally infected, not-quite-undead marauders rampaging through a post-apocalyptic England. Now Boyle and Garland have reunited with 28 Years Later, easily the most talked-about horror movie since Sinners, and the biggest zombie movie since the PG-13 dilutions of World War Z back in 2013. Compared with the countless familiar zombie movies and TV shows that have popped up since the original movie, 28 Years Later is a thorny, challenging, unpredictable work, which means there’s plenty to discuss now that it’s spent a well-attended weekend in wide release. Here are some major spoiler-heavy topics related to the film’s style, themes, soc...

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8 h. ago Just four products cause at least a THIRD of all deaths, scientist claims

At least a third of deaths worldwide are caused by just four products, according to a leading British scientist.

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8 h. ago Diablo 4 Season 8 end date – when the game steps into a new and mysterious content drop

The Diablo 4 Season 8 end date is fast approaching, meaning fans don't have long left to complete the content on offer before the ninth season begins in earnest

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8 h. ago ‘We had therapists on standby’: Chris Tarrant on making Who Wants to Be a Millionnaire?

‘We knew the prize money had to go up fast. No one would say, “Better not put the kettle on in case somebody wins a quid”’I was responsible for the schedule. I’d listened to Chris Tarrant doing this game on the radio – Double or Quits – which was brilliant. I was intrigued by its TV version, called Cash Mountain, because it was well known in the industry that various people had turned it down. I invited the producer, Paul Smith, to pitch the full idea to me and Claudia Rosencrantz, ITV’s controller of entertainment. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Everything you need to know about Mounjaro including side effects and how it works

The jab has been rolled out in a bid to tackle climbing obesity levels and support individuals returning to work

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