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75,000-year-old Neanderthal may have been killed by a spear aimed at the heart
A 75,000-year-old Neanderthal’s shoulder blade found in Iraqi Kurdistan bears a precise circular hole, suggesting the individual may have been killed by a wooden spear aimed at the heart.
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.
Storm Boelo: Meet the people on standby in NI as severe weather approaches
Storm Boelo is expected to bring strong winds and disruption to Northern Ireland this weekend, with rescue volunteers, roofers, and tree surgeons preparing to respond to emergencies and damage.
For Black voters, climate action means little without relief from rising costs
A new poll shows Black voters prioritize cost of living over climate change, yet still want elected officials to address environmental issues. The gap reflects concerns about whether climate policies will actually improve their immediate quality of life.
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Scientists turn sheep’s wool into a material that helps regrow bone
Scientists at King’s College London have developed a wool-based material containing keratin that successfully supported bone regeneration in animal tests, offering a sustainable alternative to current bone repair methods.
3,500-year-old skeletons challenge what scientists thought they knew about syphilis
A study of 3,500-year-old skeletal remains from Vietnam reveals that congenital transmission of treponemal disease may not be exclusive to venereal syphilis, challenging long-held assumptions about identifying ancient infections.
Scientists turn Starlink into a giant scanner for Earth’s upper atmosphere
Researchers at Kyoto University developed a technique using Starlink satellites and tomography to measure Earth’s upper atmosphere density, potentially improving satellite collision forecasting.
Vultures are disappearing in Nigeria – but the ‘vulture king’ and others are fighting back
Vulture populations across West Africa face near-extinction from hunting linked to traditional beliefs, but one Nigerian community protected by sacred forest status is successfully reversing the decline.
We must fix social care before allowing assisted dying, says Burnham
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the assisted dying debate should be postponed until palliative and social care systems are improved, though he supports the principle of assisted dying legislation.
NHS mental health trust plans £25m in cuts to jobs and services
An NHS mental health trust plans to cut £25m from its budget, eliminating approximately 330 jobs and redesigning at least 10 key services across mental health care.
GPs’ breast cancer guidelines ‘miss’ 95% of young women who will develop disease
Research suggests current UK guidelines used by GPs miss 95% of young women under 50 who will develop breast cancer, failing to identify candidates for early testing or preventive treatment.
Study finds three midlife health factors that could delay dementia for 13 years
A study of thousands of Americans found that maintaining normal blood pressure, avoiding type 2 diabetes, and not smoking in midlife was associated with nearly 13 additional years living without dementia.
The first midterm primaries of 2026, by the numbers
Texas held its first major 2026 primaries Tuesday, with the state’s Republican Senate race heading to a May runoff after neither incumbent Sen. John Cornyn nor state Attorney General Ken Paxton reached 50% support.
The buck stops somewhere else: A look at Trump’s tendency to avoid blame when things go awry
President Trump frequently attributes economic and policy problems to predecessors and others rather than accepting responsibility, a pattern that critics say differs markedly from historical presidential precedent.
Trump shows off article on lower drug prices that says Biden deserves credit, not him
President Trump highlighted a Washington Post headline reporting record prescription drug price declines, though experts quoted in the article attributed the drop to Biden-era policies rather than Trump’s initiatives.
Trump’s midterm malaise: endless war and high prices could spell doom for Republicans in November
Trump faces criticism over an unpopular war with Iran and high cost of living, while focusing on Washington monuments ahead of November’s midterm elections, raising concerns among Republicans about electoral prospects.