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Perfume bottle and child’s necklace among treasures found in Pompeii wardrobe
Archaeologists in Pompeii discovered personal objects including a perfume bottle, coins, and a child’s necklace sealed in a wooden wardrobe for nearly 2,000 years, offering insights into daily life before Mount Vesuvius’s eruption.
NASA’s Hubble and Webb discover ancient worlds that remember their past
NASA’s Hubble and James Webb telescopes discovered 27 previously unknown trans-Neptunian objects, revealing that distant icy bodies have preserved evidence of their ancient origins for billions of years despite dramatic orbital histories.
Soaring oil prices underscore the need to help poor countries adopt renewables
Rising oil prices from Middle East and Ukraine conflicts are widening economic gaps between wealthy and poor nations, with developing countries lacking resources for planned renewable energy transitions despite growing grassroots adoption efforts.
Rosebank: Life on the oil field at the centre of a political storm
The UK government has granted consent for gas production at the Jackdaw oil field, with attention now turning to the larger and more controversial Rosebank field in the North Sea, which is at the center of a political debate over climate change and energy policy.
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Defunct part of SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will slam into the moon
A defunct SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket upper stage is expected to impact the moon on Wednesday at more than 5,000 miles per hour, potentially creating a crater 17 meters across.
Starwatch: Mercury to reach farthest point from the sun
Mercury reaches its greatest western elongation this week, offering one of the year’s best opportunities to observe the innermost planet in the morning sky before sunrise.
What is UV, why is it dangerous and how can you protect yourself?
UV radiation from the sun can cause skin cancer and premature aging, but some exposure is necessary for vitamin D production. Health authorities recommend sunscreen with SPF 30+ and protective clothing during peak sun hours.
Inside Health – Could CAR-T therapy transform autoimmune disease? – BBC Sounds
An experimental CAR-T therapy designed to reset immune systems shows transformative early results in autoimmune disease trials, with a UK lupus patient among the first to receive the treatment.
Inside Health – Could we eliminate cervical cancer? – BBC Sounds
HPV-vaccinated women under 30 now face nearly zero cervical cancer mortality risk, though experts debate whether cervical screening remains necessary going forward.
The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off
Scientists are investigating whether biphasic sleep—splitting rest into two distinct periods rather than one continuous block—may help mitigate health risks faced by millions of shift workers worldwide.
Endometriosis sufferers ‘are not alone’, Chatham woman says
A Chatham woman diagnosed with endometriosis in 2023 is campaigning for a dedicated wellbeing hub in the region, while highlighting the condition’s debilitating impact on those affected.
Risk of Parkinson’s disease may increase with prolonged exposure to road traffic noise
A large Danish study found that prolonged exposure to road traffic noise is associated with an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease, with risk rising 3% for every 11.5dB increase in noise levels.
Evidence lacking for Oxevision monitoring tech, inquiry hears
An inquiry into Essex mental health patient deaths heard that monitoring technology widely used in NHS wards lacks strong independent evidence of improved safety benefits.
We must fix social care before allowing assisted dying, says Burnham
Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated that assisted dying legislation should wait until palliative and social care systems improve, delaying debate on a bill scheduled for parliamentary vote in September.
‘You have to sit quietly until you die’: The families failed by England’s social care system
England’s social care system is being criticized as unfair and inadequate, with families depleting savings and sacrificing careers to afford care for loved ones with conditions ranging from dementia to autism.
Key Senate panel backs Trump’s picks for CDC, pandemic preparedness
Senate health committee approved Trump nominees Erica Schwartz for CDC director and Sean Kaufman for pandemic preparedness, with support from Republican members and Democrat Tim Kaine for Schwartz.