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Scientists in Egypt have identified a previously unknown fossil ape species from 17-18 million years ago, suggesting North Africa played a crucial role in ape evolution and challenging existing theories about human origins.
China’s Tianwen-1 spacecraft captured images of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS passing near Mars from approximately 30 million kilometers away, revealing the object’s tail and surrounding gas cloud.
Scientists identified a compound called lipoic acid trisulfide that enhances a protein crucial for muscle repair in aging, potentially helping preserve strength and function in older adults.
A vaccination programme targeting one million teenagers and young adults is being launched to address concerns about meningitis B infections, which pose significant health risks if left untreated.
The UK has begun a clinical trial of an mRNA vaccine targeting H5N1 bird flu, recruiting 4,000 volunteers from high-risk groups to assess safety and immune response.
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed an artificial intelligence-designed vaccine targeting multiple coronavirus variants. Early human trials involving 39 people assessed the vaccine’s safety and immune response.
Cheltenham General Hospital’s A&E will remain open after resident doctors called off a planned four-day strike following a new government pay offer.
England will screen all newborns for spinal muscular atrophy beginning in October 2027, expanding from a limited pilot to provide universal coverage across the country.
England will ban sales of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s starting in April next year, with retailers facing fines up to £2,500 for violations.
A 10-year NHS study found that focal therapy for prostate cancer offers comparable cancer control to surgery or radiotherapy while producing fewer side effects like incontinence or sexual dysfunction.