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A mysterious star system just 16 light-years away may be hiding habitable planets
Researchers examining the nearby star system 70 Ophiuchi AB, located 16 light-years away, ruled out giant planets but left open the possibility of smaller, potentially habitable worlds.
A computer scientist breaks through a limit that stood since 1996
A computer scientist has improved upon a 30-year-old algorithm for calculating shortest distances in large networks, extending accuracy guarantees to closer points while maintaining computational efficiency.
Tighter rules planned to protect people from botched cosmetic surgery
England plans tighter regulations in 2027 requiring only trained professionals to perform high-risk cosmetic procedures like liquid Brazilian butt lifts and vampire facials, with bans for under-18s.
Women hope yearly health checks will improve PMOS diagnosis and care
The UK is renaming polycystic ovary syndrome to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome and recommending annual health checks to improve diagnosis and care for the condition affecting about one in eight women.
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Giant whales move into Greenland waters as ice disappears
A decades-long study finds giant whales including humpbacks, minke, and fin whales are moving into previously ice-locked coastal waters off East Greenland as sea ice disappears due to climate change.
Black holes keep tearing these stars apart, but they survive
Researchers explain why some stars repeatedly torn apart by black holes produce progressively fainter light bursts—their rapid pre-encounter rotation prevents additional acceleration during subsequent passages.
Artemis II crew to receive top US space medal for historic lunar journey
The Artemis II crew will receive the Congressional Space Medal of Honor on August 28 for their historic lunar flyby mission that set a new distance record from Earth.
Resident doctors in England call off strike after new offer from government
Resident doctors in England have called off strikes scheduled to begin Monday after the government presented a new pay offer that the BMA will submit to members for a vote.
GPs’ breast cancer guidelines ‘miss’ 95% of young women who will develop disease
Research suggests that current GP guidelines in England miss 95% of young women under 50 who will develop breast cancer, prompting calls for a review of referral criteria.
Study finds three midlife health factors that could delay dementia for 13 years
A study found that maintaining normal blood pressure, avoiding type 2 diabetes, and not smoking between ages 45 and 65 was associated with nearly 13 additional years free from dementia.
‘We’re seeing lots of people who feel dizzy’: how heatwaves are taking a toll on people’s health and the NHS
Extreme heat waves are driving a surge in emergency department visits and health complications, with falls among elderly people and dehydration-related injuries becoming increasingly common during high-temperature periods.
They grew up with disability rights. Now, they’re fighting to keep them
Siblings who grew up under disability rights protections now worry those safeguards are being challenged as the Department of Justice shifts its enforcement position on a key Supreme Court decision.
Trump laying groundwork to impose national emergency by sowing election distrust
Trump’s administration has intensified efforts to question election integrity through intelligence releases and public statements, prompting concerns among voting experts that it may declare a national emergency to assert control over midterm elections.
Microsoft unveils AI security tools it says outperform competing platforms
Microsoft introduced AI security tools designed to identify and reduce security vulnerabilities, claiming superior performance and lower costs compared to competing platforms.
Will AI give you the job? Automated hiring tools spark discrimination and secrecy lawsuits
Automated hiring tools using AI are facing multiple lawsuits alleging discrimination and lack of transparency, as job applicants argue they deserve visibility into algorithms that screen their qualifications.
North Tyneside taxi drivers urge council to agree 8% fare hike
North Tyneside taxi drivers are requesting an 8% fare increase to address rising fuel costs and living expenses, though some councillors are seeking a more balanced approach considering residents’ financial pressures.