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Humanities among degrees being ‘extinguished’ by hard-up universities
British universities are cutting nearly 4,000 academic positions in humanities and social sciences, creating regional gaps in subject availability and raising concerns about social mobility and educational equity.
Canadian prime minister says Air Canada CEO’s English-only condolences lacked compassion
Air Canada’s CEO faces criticism from Canadian leaders after delivering condolences in English-only following a deadly crash that killed a French-speaking pilot in New York.
Some high-earning investors will soon owe taxes on years of deferred capital gains
High-earning investors face a significant tax bill by year-end as a decade-long deferral period for capital gains invested through Opportunity Zones reaches its conclusion.
Tesla misses on earnings, as free cash flow turns negative and margins slide
Tesla reported weaker-than-expected earnings for the second quarter as free cash flow turned negative and profit margins declined significantly, causing the stock to slide in extended trading.
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Ancient DNA analysis reveals Wiltshire’s Upton Lovell Shaman was a woman
Ancient DNA analysis reveals the Upton Lovell Shaman, a 4,000-year-old Bronze Age individual long depicted as male, was actually female, challenging assumptions about women’s roles in prehistoric metalworking.
The mysterious hum heard around the world may finally have an explanation
Researchers studying a mysterious global humming sound reported by millions propose that most cases stem from low-frequency tinnitus originating within the ear rather than external sources.
Astronomers find the first atmosphere on a rocky world in the habitable zone
Astronomers detected an atmosphere around a rocky, Earth-like planet in another star’s habitable zone, marking the first confirmed atmosphere on such a world orbiting a distant star.
In a first, Chinese woman wins the prestigious Fields Medal
Hong Wang became the first Chinese woman to win the Fields Medal, the world’s most prestigious mathematics prize. She and fellow Chinese mathematician Yu Deng were among four recipients honored this year.
The best way to save giant sequoias may be more fire
A UC Davis study finds giant sequoias treated with prescribed burns over the past decade were nearly four times more likely to survive devastating 2020-2021 California wildfires than untreated trees.
What is UV, why is it dangerous and how can you protect yourself?
As extreme heat is forecast across the UK this week, UV levels are expected to be high in many areas. While some UV exposure is necessary for vitamin D production, excessive exposure can cause skin cancer and other health damage.
Relationship OCD convinced me I’d cheat on my boyfriend
Relationship OCD is a distinct form of obsessive compulsive disorder involving persistent intrusive doubts about romantic relationships that cause significant distress and compulsive behaviors, affecting an estimated 1.2% of the UK population.
Twelve days nursing my father in the ‘dying room’ taught me the value of planning for death
An author reflects on her father’s 12-day unconscious decline in a hospital’s dying room, highlighting how his advance health directive guided medical decisions and the critical importance of end-of-life planning for families.
Women’s pain normalised in NHS, Cardiff health summit told
A health summit in Wales addressed how women’s pain is frequently dismissed as normal within the NHS, with speakers calling for strengthened women’s voices in healthcare design and service delivery.
Multiple sclerosis: First drug to help patients walk now on NHS in England
Fampridine, the first drug to help multiple sclerosis patients walk, is now available on the NHS in England. Up to 5,000 people annually could benefit from the signal-boosting medication.
Poorest children in England 40% more likely to be hospitalised for lung infections
Children in England’s poorest areas are 40% more likely to be hospitalized for respiratory infections than those in wealthier regions, with air pollution identified as a significant contributing factor.
‘It was like something was crawling over me’ – the worrying rise of shingles among millennial women
Medical professionals report a concerning rise in shingles cases among millennials, particularly women in their 30s and 40s, driven by stress, lifestyle factors, and weakened immunity rather than age-related causes.