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Hole in Neanderthal shoulder bone linked to ancient wooden spear
Archaeologists report a 15mm hole in a Neanderthal shoulder blade from 75,000 years ago may indicate a lethal wooden spear wound, potentially the earliest evidence of such violence.
Repressive, secretive and highly militarised: Eritrea, the east African country facing UK visa ban threat
Eritrea faces a UK visa ban threat over its refusal to accept rejected asylum seekers. The east African nation is considered one of the world’s most repressive and secretive states with severe restrictions on freedoms.
A 9-billion-year-old signal could help explain dark energy
The Canadian CHIME radio telescope successfully detected faint hydrogen signals from the distant universe, potentially offering a faster and cheaper method for investigating dark energy.
Bacteria turn a virus’ own weapon against it
Researchers identified how bacteria detect viral attacks through a mechanism involving viral enzymes that trigger immune responses, potentially advancing phage therapy for antibiotic-resistant infections.
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Plague was killing entire families thousands of years before the Black Death
New research reveals plague was deadly to prehistoric hunter-gatherer societies 5,500 years ago, killing entire families despite the absence of urban conditions typically associated with major outbreaks.
Tiny krill are turning up in deep-sea hydrothermal vents. Scientists want to know why
Antarctic krill were discovered at a deep-sea hydrothermal vent off the Antarctic Peninsula, a finding that surprised scientists who are investigating why these crucial crustaceans travel to such extreme depths.
Scientists are about to test Einstein’s gravity with exotic matter
Researchers in Switzerland are preparing to test whether gravity affects exotic matter the same way it affects ordinary matter by measuring muons, particles that could reveal new physics.
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope could last more than twice as long as planned
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope may operate for at least 22 years instead of the originally planned 10 years due to fuel-efficient maneuvers and lighter-than-expected spacecraft mass.
Caltech’s tiny new chip can steer light in 74 quadrillionths of a second
Caltech researchers developed a chip that uses light to steer light in 74 femtoseconds, faster than conventional electronic systems, potentially enabling advanced photonic technologies.
Scientists just named a new snake after Guns N’ Roses legend Slash
Scientists have named a newly identified snake species from New Guinea after Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash, recognizing his long-standing support for reptile research and natural history.
How does assisted dying work in other countries?
Around 400 million people now live in countries with legalized assisted dying. Laws vary widely across jurisdictions, with some restricting eligibility to the terminally ill while others allow it for those with incurable conditions causing unbearable suffering.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination program targeting one million teenagers and young adults is launching due to rising meningitis B infections, with free doses offered to eligible groups this summer.
NI health: Resident doctors begin strike action over pay
Resident doctors in Northern Ireland began a 24-hour strike on Monday over pay disputes, with picket lines at major hospitals as consultants and specialists continue their own industrial action.
NHS to roll out at-home HPV cervical screenings in Wolverhampton
The NHS is rolling out free at-home HPV self-testing kits in Wolverhampton to increase cervical cancer screening rates among women who have not attended appointments.
‘Clear retribution’: dismay as key Alzheimer’s study cancelled amid Trump attacks on science
The Trump administration has terminated a groundbreaking 15-year Alzheimer’s study tracking health outcomes in predominantly Black Pittsburgh neighborhoods, preventing researchers from delivering promised cognitive test results to 600 participants.
What Trump’s attacks on mail-in voting mean for the midterms
The Supreme Court blocked Trump’s March executive order restricting mail-in voting, but the president responded with anger, threatening further electoral disruptions before the midterms.