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Scientists find hidden materials that could improve batteries and solar fuels
Researchers discovered previously unknown materials by studying intermediate phases that form during molecular heating, including a new form of bismuth vanadate with potential applications in solar fuels and next-generation batteries.
Hospitals in England hit by shortages of common drugs such as paracetamol
Dozens of NHS trusts in England are experiencing shortages of common medications including aspirin, co-codamol, and ramipril, affecting patient access to pain relief and blood pressure treatment.
Overseas, Albanese sees ‘the very definition of climate injustice’ – but at home, he still wants coal
Australia’s high court overturned approval of a coalmine expansion in the Hunter Valley, while Prime Minister Albanese simultaneously championed climate action during a Pacific conference focused on rising sea levels.
‘Catastrophic wildfire loop’ created after colonisation left parts of Australia more at risk from bushfires, study finds
A study of 1,000 years of vegetation and fire history in Victoria found that colonisation’s land use changes created conditions for more intense bushfires in south-east Australia.
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What kills Schrödinger’s cat? Gravity may not be the answer
A new experiment has ruled out a prominent gravity-based explanation for quantum decoherence, the phenomenon where quantum behavior fades at larger scales, narrowing the search for theories connecting gravity and quantum mechanics.
Researchers hope powerful new microscope will reveal ‘root cause’ of incurable bowel disease
Researchers at the Rosalind Franklin Institute are using an advanced microscope to study inflammatory bowel disease mechanisms and develop targeted treatments for the growing number of young people affected worldwide.
New hope for breast cancer patients as life-extending drug now on NHS in England
Enhertu, a breast cancer drug offering patients nearly seven additional months of life on average, is now available on the NHS in England after two years of campaigning.
Why reshaping memories may hold the key to raising self-esteem
Psychologist Marisa Franco discusses how revisiting difficult memories through a technique called memory reconsolidation may help boost self-esteem and self-worth.
‘A really scary place for children’: English hospitals have chronic lack of health play staff
English hospitals employ only 955 full-time equivalent health play professionals to support 21 million child admissions annually, falling far below recommended staffing levels, according to a charity analysis.
Why is trust in science important?
Public trust in science and health institutions has declined due to disinformation and institutional misconduct. A news organization has hired a dedicated reporter to investigate the causes of scientific distrust and potential solutions.
Sock sensors and smart mattresses – is this the future of dementia care?
An NHS trial involving over 250 families tests sensor technology and smart devices to help dementia patients safely remain at home while monitoring their health and daily activities.
Young people are not snowflakes, head of mental health review says
A mental health review head says young people face real challenges with anxiety and depression, dismissing claims they are a “snowflake generation” struggling with economic uncertainty and social media pressures.
Addiction clinics see rising cases of kratom and 7-OH withdrawal
Addiction clinics across the U.S. are reporting a sharp increase in patients seeking treatment for dependence on kratom products and their derivatives, particularly concentrated forms of 7-hydroxymitragynine.
Trump reportedly to form health funding board that could veto ‘woke’ initiatives
The Trump administration is reportedly establishing a board to oversee NIH grant funding that could veto research initiatives deemed misaligned with the president’s agenda, drawing legal challenges from researchers.
Whiplashed middle powers seek new alliances as Trump rages on world stage
Middle powers are forming protective alliances to hedge against an unpredictable US president, reshaping global diplomacy and strengthening non-Western groupings like BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.
Freedom oppressed: the journalists caught up in Trump’s ICE crackdown
Journalists covering immigration enforcement in the US and abroad have faced arrests, assaults, and detention as the Trump administration pursues aggressive deportation policies, raising press freedom concerns.