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What do heatwaves do to the body and who is most at risk?
Heatwaves strain the body’s cooling systems and pose serious risks to vulnerable populations including older people, young children, and those with chronic conditions. Authorities recommend precautions like staying hydrated and avoiding peak sun hours.
UK starts first vaccine trial, eight weeks into Ebola emergency
The UK has approved the first clinical trial of a new Ebola vaccine, eight weeks after a public health emergency was declared. Scientists at Oxford University are recruiting volunteers to test the vaccine, which uses technology developed during the Covid pandemic.
5 arrested near a U.K. air base used by U.S. on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act
Five men were arrested near RAF Fairford in England on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act involving three suspicious vehicles traveling toward the U.S.-operated air base.
Israel’s Smotrich calls for ‘war’ in West Bank: Rhetoric or real threat?
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for conducting a full-scale military campaign in the West Bank using tactics deployed in Gaza, while also advocating for territorial annexation in the region.
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AI solved one of math’s hardest problems. Humanity learned nothing (so far)
OpenAI announced its AI solved a major mathematics problem, but mathematicians say the 166-page proof is largely unreadable and has yielded little human understanding so far.
Earth is tearing apart beneath the Pacific Northwest
Scientists have observed a major tectonic system beneath the Pacific Northwest actively breaking apart, offering the first detailed view of how a mature subduction zone reaches the end of its life cycle.
Quantum computing’s “dark horse” just proved it can go universal
Researchers demonstrated that non-Abelian anyons can support all operations needed for universal quantum computing, potentially offering a more efficient path to reliable quantum machines without expensive error correction steps.
CERN has begun disconnecting the Large Hadron Collider
CERN has begun disconnecting the Large Hadron Collider’s inner triplet magnets, replacing them with more powerful models to increase collision rates during the High-Luminosity LHC upgrade.
Spacecraft returns to Earth after rescue mission for ageing Nasa telescope fails
A commercial spacecraft designed to rescue an aging NASA telescope failed in its mission and returned to Earth after 85 days in orbit, with the Swift Observatory now expected to fall from orbit in November.
Earth microbes survive simulated conditions of Saturn moon’s ocean
Earth microbes that thrive near deep-sea hydrothermal vents survived simulated conditions of Saturn’s moon Enceladus, suggesting the distant world may be habitable to some forms of life.
Isle of Man doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Isle of Man doctors voted to support strike action over pay disputes, with 95% of 104 participating members backing industrial action amid concerns about income erosion since 2008.
Running costs of Covid vaccine damage scheme double the amount paid to victims
The UK government’s Covid vaccine damage support scheme spent £83m on administration and medical assessments since April 2022, more than double the £32m paid to victims, sparking calls for urgent reform.
Young people’s Pip claims for ADHD and autism ‘rising fastest in affluent areas’
Research shows disability benefit claims for ADHD and autism are rising fastest in affluent English areas like Wokingham and Surrey, likely due to quicker private diagnostic access among wealthier families.
Scientists discover why Kent meningitis outbreak was so severe
Scientists identified genetic changes in bacteria responsible for a severe meningitis outbreak in Kent earlier this year, explaining why the strain spread rapidly and caused severe illness among young people.
NHS bodies in England impose two-year minimum wait for ADHD and autism assessments
Multiple NHS bodies in England are imposing minimum waits of two years or longer for ADHD and autism assessments, citing cost constraints amid surging demand for neurodiversity diagnoses.
Congress passed $100 million for teen pregnancy prevention. Most of it is untouched
Congress allocated $101 million for teen pregnancy prevention, but about $100 million remains unspent as of late in the 2026 fiscal year, prompting concerns from lawmakers.