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Palantir patient data tech rejected by many NHS trusts in England
Dozens of NHS trusts in England are rejecting Palantir’s £330m patient data platform, citing available alternatives or limited improvements over existing systems, as the government considers whether to extend its contract with the controversial US company.
Meta Muse exposes users’ personal and business secrets when they share conversations
Meta has suspended Muse’s conversation-sharing feature after researchers discovered that sensitive personal and business information was easily accessible through shared links.
Decades after apartheid, South Africans seek justice for crimes of the past
Decades after apartheid ended in South Africa, survivors and families of victims are pursuing legal action seeking justice and reparations for crimes committed during the brutal regime.
UAE agrees with Saudi Arabia to re-enter Yemen conflict amid Houthi gains
The UAE has agreed to re-enter Yemen’s conflict by resuming payments to government forces fighting Houthis, with Saudi Arabia providing air cover in response to escalating Iranian-aligned militant advances.
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From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa’s historic mission to the Moon
Four astronauts completed a historic 10-day mission to the Moon and back, traveling further into space than humans have ever ventured before aboard the Artemis II spacecraft.
Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site
Archaeologists discovered a simpler, earlier version of Stonehenge about 3 miles away, consisting of two wooden posts aligned with solstices and dating back approximately 5,000 years.
Antarctica’s first ever dinosaur bone discovered in a drawer
A dinosaur tail bone discovered in Antarctica in 1985 and stored in a drawer for 40 years has been identified as the first dinosaur fossil ever found on the continent.
How meteorologists recreated weather that helped decide second world war
A new film depicts the meteorologists who provided critical weather forecasts for the D-day landings, showcasing their crucial role in one of history’s most significant military operations.
DNA solves the mystery of a body found in the Arctic in 1859
Researchers identified four additional sailors from Sir John Franklin’s 1845 Arctic expedition using DNA analysis, bringing the total identified through genetic testing to six members.
Scientists capture two DNA strands zipping together for the first time
Scientists have directly observed DNA molecules aligning with remarkable precision for the first time, revealing that positively charged metal ions act as molecular bridges between the strands.
The Moon may have formed intact just hours after a giant collision
New computer simulations suggest the Moon may have formed intact within hours of a giant collision between early Earth and a Mars-sized object, depending on the temperature and structural properties of the colliding bodies.
Physicists just found a tiny glitch in time itself
An international research team suggests quantum collapse models could introduce tiny intrinsic uncertainty into time itself, though the effect would be far below measurable limits with current technology.
Wasps are disappearing this summer, and scientists are worried
Wasp populations appear significantly reduced during summer 2026, with scientists noting fewer sightings and pest control requests compared to previous years, raising concerns about their ecosystem role.
Zoos help to save snail found in only one lake in Wales
British zoos are establishing backup populations of an extremely rare Welsh lake snail, one of Europe’s rarest species, bred by conservationists in Ceredigion as part of a species rescue effort.
66-million-year-old feather in dinosaur poop may reveal why birds survived the asteroid
Scientists discovered a 66-million-year-old feather preserved in fossilized dinosaur feces, providing potential insight into why some birds survived the asteroid impact that ended the Cretaceous Period.
The secret to longer life may be hidden in bat DNA
Researchers analyzing bat DNA have discovered that longer-lived bat species possess enhanced immune genes for fighting cancer, suggesting longevity may depend on sustained immune system effectiveness.