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A mysterious 4,000-year-old wall is rewriting North Africa’s history
Archaeologists in Morocco have discovered a 4,000-year-old defensive wall structure, the earliest confirmed large-scale construction of its kind in North Africa outside Egypt, reshaping understanding of the region’s ancient societies.
Australian researchers identify new subtype of depression linked to body clock disruptions
Australian researchers identified a new depression subtype linked to circadian rhythm disruptions, affecting nearly a quarter of severe depression cases and showing poor response to standard antidepressants.
‘I can’t believe I get to see that’: One Born Every Minute is back for a 12th series
One Born Every Minute returns for a 12th series, shifting focus to parents’ experiences and tackling topics including miscarriage, infertility, and mental health in modern childbirth.
Egyptian Cinema Eyes Its Next Act as Industry Veterans Call for Better Scripts, Wider Distribution
Egyptian cinema industry leaders discuss challenges including script development, distribution strategies, and audience expectations amid signs of production recovery in recent years.
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A new Ice Age species was hiding in la brea tar pits fossils for decades
Researchers at La Brea Tar Pits identified a previously unknown Ice Age spadefoot toad species in decades-old fossil collections, offering insights into ancient climate conditions near Los Angeles.
Physicists discover a hidden gluon structure inside protons that could rewrite textbooks
Researchers at RHIC found that gluons may carry baryon number in protons rather than quarks alone, challenging decades of textbook assumptions about proton structure.
Plantwatch: Cities make a surprising refuge for threatened UK wildflowers
UK cities are emerging as unexpected havens for threatened wildflowers, offering refuge as countryside meadows continue to decline due to intensive farming and development pressures.
Tiny quantum engines reveal useful energy hiding in “waste heat”
Researchers at the University of Basel developed a theoretical framework reconciling thermodynamics and quantum physics, revealing that energy escaping quantum systems can perform useful work rather than being dismissed as waste heat.
Astronomers detect fastest known star in Milky Way
Astronomers have identified S301, the fastest known star in the Milky Way, orbiting the central supermassive black hole at approximately 25,000 kilometers per second on an exceptionally tight orbit.
NI health: Consultants and specialist doctors take strike action
Consultants and specialist doctors in Northern Ireland conducted their first-ever strike over pay disagreements, resulting in cancellations of some routine and elective services while emergency coverage remained fully operational.
NHS mental health trust plans £25m in cuts to jobs and services
An NHS mental health trust plans to cut £25m in spending and eliminate hundreds of jobs, affecting services for children and adults across east London and Bedfordshire amid rising demand.
Guernsey health service reviews cost almost £188,000
Guernsey’s health service commissioned 20 independent reviews over five years, costing nearly £188,000, covering departments including pathology, maternity, and ophthalmology.
GPs’ breast cancer guidelines ‘miss’ 95% of young women who will develop disease
Research suggests current GP referral guidelines in England miss 95% of women under 50 who will develop breast cancer, prompting calls for a review of assessment 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 during midlife were 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
Record heatwaves during summer are driving increased A&E visits and heat-related injuries, particularly among elderly patients experiencing falls and dehydration, while hospitals struggle with inadequate cooling infrastructure.
Physician group sues Trump administration over dietary guidelines process
A physician advocacy group sued federal agencies Wednesday, alleging they improperly rewrote dietary guidelines using industry-backed scientists while ignoring established advisory committee protocols.