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Travellers to EU face renewed queues as border-check flexibility rules expire
EU border-check flexibility measures expire, potentially causing renewed queues for travellers, though some member states may not fully enforce biometric screening requirements.
Ryanair will dispute passenger’s claim he was sucked out of window
Ryanair disputes a passenger’s account that he was partially sucked out a window during a July flight after the aircraft window shattered, causing severe injuries.
NASA’s asteroid Bennu samples reveal a 4.5-billion-year-old secret
NASA’s Bennu asteroid samples reveal the space rock formed 4.5 billion years ago near the water-ice line, with Jupiter playing a crucial role in mixing materials from across the early Solar System.
A hidden bias in human language challenges 70 years of science
Researchers have discovered a hidden safety bias in human language that challenges a 70-year-old scientific theory, suggesting word meaning is shaped by power, danger, and order rather than emotion alone.
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Caltech breakthrough brings fiber-optic performance to silicon chips
Caltech researchers have developed a method to create optical circuits on silicon wafers using germano-silicate glass, achieving fiber-like performance with exceptionally low signal loss at visible wavelengths.
Tiny 1.7-billion-year-old fossils could reveal how complex life began
Scientists are studying 1.7-billion-year-old microfossils to understand how eukaryotes emerged and eventually led to complex life on Earth, with implications for detecting life elsewhere.
Webb’s mysterious little red dots may be hiding entire galaxies
Astronomers studying distant red sources through the James Webb Space Telescope may have found that these mysterious objects are actually galaxies with bright cores whose surrounding structures are too faint to detect at great distances.
What do heatwaves do to the body and who is most at risk?
Heatwaves affect the body by causing blood vessels to dilate and increasing sweating, which can lead to heat exhaustion or heatstroke. Older people, babies, young children, and those with certain health conditions face greater risk during extreme heat.
More or less protein? What to eat to get you through a heatwave
Nutrition experts advise adjusting eating habits during heat waves, recommending water-rich foods, protein sources that require minimal cooking, and increased fluid intake to maintain hydration.
Endometriosis sufferers ‘are not alone’, Chatham woman says
A Chatham woman diagnosed with endometriosis in 2023 is campaigning for a dedicated health hub after experiencing years of delayed diagnosis and dismissive medical care.
Calls for change after fertility appointment inside maternity unit
A woman who underwent a decade-long IVF journey is calling for fertility and gynaecology appointments to be separated from maternity services after experiencing emotional distress during her hospital visit.
Ultra-processed food companies hindering health drives by suing countries, says WHO
The WHO chief says major ultra-processed food corporations are suing governments to block health policies aimed at reducing obesity, with 235 lawsuits filed between 2010 and 2025.
‘It can be isolating’ – how does hot weather impact anxiety?
Elevated temperatures can trigger anxiety and other mental health issues, according to research from Oxford University, with physical sensations from heat mimicking anxiety symptoms.
Sunshine to meal times: How to beat jet lag
Jet lag occurs when your body clock fails to adjust quickly after rapid travel across time zones. Light exposure, exercise, meal timing, and sleep hygiene can help mitigate symptoms, though no cure exists.
‘It can make you psychotic or give you a cardiac arrest’: why are so many children vaping the ‘prison drug’ spice?
Scientists found that 13% of vapes confiscated from children in English schools contained spice, a synthetic drug that can cause psychosis, seizures, and cardiac arrest when vaped.
Leading doctor rebukes NHS chiefs over transplant crisis
A senior NHS doctor has criticized leadership for creating systemic problems in England’s transplant services, including staff burnout, last-minute cancellations, and stagnant transplant volumes over three decades.