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Neil Young files second lawsuit against Trump for unauthorised use of Rockin’ in the Free World at rallies
Neil Young is suing Trump’s political action committee for $10 million over unauthorized use of his song ‘Rockin’ in the Free World’ at midterm election rallies, marking his second lawsuit on the matter.
Iranian film-maker Jafar Panahi given new prison sentence
Iranian director Jafar Panahi received a new five-year prison sentence and asset seizure order in absentia, along with a two-year travel ban and social media restriction.
These tiny snakes roll four times faster than they slither
Dwarf reedsnakes in Southeast Asia can roll across the ground at speeds four times faster than they slither, using a specialized technique that keeps their heads stable while their bodies rotate.
Astronomers uncover a mysterious magnetic web above the Sun
Astronomers using a high-altitude balloon observatory have discovered intricate magnetic structures above quiet regions of the Sun, revealing new details about how energy travels through the solar atmosphere.
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UCLA scientists discover how to guide heat like light at room temperature
UCLA researchers demonstrated that heat can be guided like light through boron arsenide at room temperature, offering potential applications for advanced electronics and quantum technologies.
Potatoes may have given Indigenous Andeans a digestive superpower
Researchers found that Indigenous Andeans carry more copies of a starch-digestion gene than any other population, likely due to natural selection favoring potato consumption over thousands of years.
Isle of Man ‘very well placed’ for solar eclipse spectacular
The Isle of Man is positioned for an optimal view of Wednesday’s solar eclipse, with the moon expected to obscure approximately 93% of the sun at peak coverage.
Medical colleges condemn scrapping of NHS placements for overseas doctors
UK’s NHS has discontinued the Medical Training Initiative, which annually placed 400-500 overseas doctors in British hospitals for skills development, drawing criticism from medical colleges.
Sunshine to meal times: How to beat jet lag
Jet lag occurs when your body clock struggles to adjust to rapid time zone changes, causing sleep disruption and daytime sleepiness. Exposure to natural light, exercise, and meal timing can help reset circadian rhythms faster.
Why have obesity rates doubled since 1993?
England’s obesity rate has doubled to 30% since 1993, affecting 14 million adults despite 14 separate government strategies, with rates rising fastest among young adults aged 16-24.
Full body MOTs – the future of healthcare or a headache for the NHS?
Private full-body health scanning services have surged in popularity, with companies offering comprehensive scans for hundreds or thousands of pounds, but NHS doctors express concerns about overdiagnosis and unnecessary anxiety.
New weight loss pill approved for use in UK
The UK has become the first European country to approve Foundayo, a daily weight-loss pill by Eli Lilly for treating obesity and type 2 diabetes, though NHS availability remains uncertain.
IRBs have a problem. Can North Star’s nonprofit model save it?
A new nonprofit institutional review board called North Star Review Board is challenging the traditional for-profit model of research ethics oversight, arguing that removing profit incentives could better protect human research participants.
Inside Health – A new era for type 1 diabetes treatment – BBC Sounds
The NHS is rolling out a new treatment called teplizumab that can delay the onset of type 1 diabetes for years, marking a shift from traditional insulin-based approaches.
A midwife crosses ‘maternity deserts’ to make a difference for Black moms and babies
A midwife in Alabama travels hundreds of miles to provide care in maternity deserts, where over half of U.S. counties lack hospital-based labor and delivery services, particularly affecting Black women and babies.
Ben Jones, good ol’ boy ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ actor and 2-term US House member, dies at 84
Ben Jones, who played mechanic Cooter Davenport on “The Dukes of Hazzard” and served two terms in the U.S. House, died at 84 from a heart attack.