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New NHS-style social care system could take decades, Dilnot says
An NHS-style social care system for England could take decades to implement, economist Sir Andrew Dilnot told the BBC, citing substantial costs for a fully free model.
John Fetterman accidentally calls himself ‘a lifelong Republican’
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman accidentally described himself as a “lifelong Republican” during a panel discussion, before correcting himself to say he is a “lifelong Democrat.”
How the UK’s extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con
The UK faces rising summer temperatures that trap heat in older brick homes, forcing landlords and policymakers to reconsider air conditioning despite climate concerns about balancing emissions reduction with protecting vulnerable populations from dangerous heat.
Blood test call for people potentially impacted by cancer-causing chemicals in the ground
Residents in Wales are calling for voluntary blood testing to assess potential exposure to cancer-causing PCBs from historical chemical dumping sites, though the public health authority recommends against it.
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Wildlife will be affected by current drought for years to come, UK government says
UK wildlife faces years of drought impacts despite recent rainfall, with reservoir levels remaining well below average and environmental incidents exceeding previous year totals.
‘We can’t ride this storm’: the English farmers facing uncertainty after sustainability funding runs dry
England’s sustainable farming incentive scheme ran out of funding within six hours of opening this week, leaving thousands of farmers unable to apply for crucial environmental payments as financial pressures mount.
From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa’s historic mission to the Moon
Four astronauts completed NASA’s historic Artemis II mission to the Moon, traveling farther into space than humans have ever ventured before and returning safely to Earth after ten days.
Nebula image wins Royal Observatory Greenwich competition
The Royal Observatory Greenwich announced Ali Alobaidly as winner of its Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition for a striking image of the Shark Nebula, a dark dust cloud 650 light years distant.
Scientists discover a hidden “ID card” in cat urine
Researchers identified 13 branched-chain fatty acids in cat urine that form distinctive individual profiles, potentially serving as a lasting chemical signature for feline identity recognition.
What kills Schrödinger’s cat? Gravity may not be the answer
New experiment at underground laboratory ruled out gravity-based model for quantum decoherence, narrowing search for theories connecting gravity and quantum mechanics.
Amazon study reveals the best strategies for protecting biodiversity and carbon
A new study comparing conservation strategies across the Amazon finds that protecting existing forests from fires and logging delivers greater biodiversity and carbon benefits per dollar spent than forest restoration alone.
Black holes of every size follow the same surprising rule
Astronomers have discovered that black holes of all sizes launch jets at the same critical stage of their feeding cycle, suggesting a universal rule governs this dramatic behavior regardless of mass.
Rare snails lay eggs on drive from Wales to Wingham Wildlife Park
Rare glutinous snails, found only in one UK lake, began laying eggs during transport to a wildlife park as part of a national conservation breeding program.
Elephants treat themselves with medicinal plants, witnesses say
African elephants in Kenya’s Mount Elgon region use dozens of medicinal plants to treat themselves and their families when sick, according to a study based on interviews with local observers.
Ancient meteorites reveal a powerful force that helped build the Solar System
New research from MIT analyzing ancient meteorites reveals that magnetism may have played a significant role alongside gravity in shaping the early solar system formation billions of years ago.
“We found something never seen before” – A dead star is producing a shock wave that shouldn’t exist
Astronomers discovered an unexpected shock wave around a dead star called RXJ0528+2838 using the Very Large Telescope, challenging current understanding of how stellar remnants interact with surrounding material.