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Europe’s heat claims 50,000 lives. Climate change blamed for two-thirds of deaths
Over 50,000 heat-related deaths occurred across Europe this summer, with research attributing approximately 71% to human-caused climate change, according to a new study.
After nearly 6 years, ex-Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s son hears her voice
After nearly six years in detention following a 2021 military coup, Aung San Suu Kyi spoke with her son by phone Thursday, their first direct conversation since her arrest. The Nobel laureate is being held near Myanmar’s capital with restricted access to information and media.
Turning the tides: Could hidden sea power energise UK coastal towns?
A Scottish engineer has developed a compact tidal energy generator designed for small coastal communities, offering an alternative to large-scale marine power projects that require expensive infrastructure and external expertise.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
Health authorities are launching a vaccination programme targeting one million teenagers and young adults following concerns about meningitis B infections, which can cause life-threatening illness if untreated.
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Seven new frog species were hiding beneath Madagascar’s forest floor
International researchers identified seven previously unknown frog species in Madagascar, bringing the total known diamond frogs to 27 and highlighting the region’s hidden biodiversity.
A new recipe unlocks “impossible” nanocrystals for LEDs, implants, and superconductors
Chemists have developed a novel method to create nanocrystals from metal nitrides, materials that previously resisted conventional synthesis, opening possibilities for flexible electronics and medical implants.
Scientists discover a massive heat anomaly deep inside Mars
Scientists have discovered a massive heat anomaly deep inside Mars, with the southern hemisphere’s interior significantly hotter than the north, potentially providing insights into the planet’s geologic history and past habitability.
Hundreds of hidden earthquakes found at Antarctica’s Doomsday Glacier
Scientists detected over 360 previously undocumented glacial earthquakes in Antarctica between 2010 and 2023, mostly at the Thwaites Glacier, suggesting heightened ice discharge activity in the region.
IBM quantum computer solves classically intractable problem in 15 minutes
IBM and University of Chicago researchers demonstrated quantum advantage by solving a classically intractable problem in 15 minutes using 70 logical qubits and improved error correction techniques.
This strange “spacetime crystal” can suddenly become a black hole
Physicists have derived the first exact mathematical formula describing how microscopic black holes could form when spacetime enters an unusual critical state and organizes into a crystal-like pattern.
1.4-million-year-old footprints reveal a surprisingly large human relative
Fossil footprints from Kenya dating to 1.4 million years ago reveal that Paranthropus boisei individuals were larger than previously thought based on skeletal remains.
Free NHS meningitis jab available for some teenagers – what you need to know
England is offering free meningitis B vaccines to approximately one million young people, including 17 and 18-year-olds and first-time university students under 25, following an outbreak in Kent earlier this year.
PPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected and wasted £10bn, Covid inquiry finds
The UK Covid inquiry found NHS staff faced inadequate PPE protection during the pandemic, with £9.9bn of government spending wasted on procurement despite £14.9bn total PPE expenditure.
Weekly type 2 diabetes jab could replace daily injections
A weekly insulin injection called Onswik could replace daily diabetes jabs for hundreds of thousands of people, reducing yearly injections by 86%, pending regulatory approval.
Frustrated GP patients hang up as Yorkshire accent baffles AI receptionist
Patients in South Yorkshire report frustration with an AI GP receptionist called Emma, which struggles to understand broad Yorkshire accents, leading some to abandon appointment booking attempts.
Women using HRT at lower risk of dementia, study suggests
A large UK study found women using hormone replacement therapy were 10% less likely to develop dementia and 16% less likely to develop Alzheimer’s compared to non-users.