Tag: Science
Breast Cancer Drug Denied NHS Access in England and Wales: Talks Fail
Breast cancer patients in England and Wales have been dealt a devastating blow as talks to make the life-extending drug Enhertu available on the NHS have failed. The National Institute for Health and Care...
Brits’ Willingness to Receive Free Weight-Loss Jabs on NHS
A recent survey conducted by Ipsos revealed that a surprising 24% of Brits would be willing to receive free weight-loss injections on the NHS. These injections, known as Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists, have been...
Climate Crisis Linked to Multiple ‘Impossible’ Heatwaves, New Research Shows
A recent assessment has revealed that 24 heatwaves considered impossible in the past have hit communities worldwide. The impact of human-caused global heating on extreme weather is evident in these unprecedented heatwaves, which have...
Excluding Chinese Firms from UK Genomics Sector: Government Under Pressure
Ministers are facing pressure to decide whether to exclude Chinese companies from operating in the UK's genomics sector to safeguard health data from potential foreign exploitation. Concerns have been raised about the involvement of...
Woolly Jumpers Alert: Met Office Warns of Arctic Blast and Plunging Temperatures
A cold weather alert has been issued across the country as Arctic air is set to deliver the first chills of winter to the UK. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a...
Beware of ‘Seal Finger’ Infection: Risks of Being Bitten by Sea Mammals
Swimmers have been cautioned to keep their distance from seals to avoid the risk of contracting a serious infection known as "seal finger" if bitten by these marine mammals. The British Divers Marine Life...
Rare Beaver Moon Supermoon Illuminates UK Sky in Stunning Display
A rare Beaver Moon supermoon lit up the sky in the UK in a stunning display that won't be seen again until next year. This marks the fourth supermoon of the year and was...
The Life-Saving Number You Need to Know
The Silent Lifeline You Need to KnowA recent study has shown that more than half of women in the UK are unaware of a life-saving emergency helpline for domestic abuse victims who are unable...
Rethinking Cop Summits: Climate Policy Experts Urge Overhaul
Future UN climate summits may need a change in location and stricter guidelines, according to a group of influential climate policy experts. This group, which includes former UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon, former president of...
Exploring the Latest Norovirus Strain Spreading in the UK
A new strain of norovirus is currently spreading in the UK, with cases reaching higher levels than usual for this time of year. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has identified the dominant strain...
UK Snow Forecast: Met Office Verdict on Four-Day Arctic Blast
The Met Office has dismissed claims of a four-day arctic blast hitting the UK at the end of the month. They stated that there are no signs of snow across the country, and temperatures...
Call to End Animal Experiments by Hayes and Harlington MP
Hayes and Harlington MP John McDonnell recently attended a reception in Parliament with over 30 other MPs to show their support for a plan to phase out animal experiments. The event, titled A Roadmap...
The Dumbest Climate Conversation: Trump-Musk Interview Analysis
Donald Trump and Elon Musk recently engaged in a conversation on the rapid acceleration of CO2 in the atmosphere and the warming of the planet. Their discussion, which took place on Musk's social media...
Curiosity Rover Finds Surprise in Martian Rock: NASA Discovery
NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has made a groundbreaking discovery on the Red Planet, finding rocks made of pure sulfur for the first time ever. This surprising finding has left scientists stunned and eager to...
Discovering a New Feature in the Brightest Gamma-Ray Burst – NASA Fermi Mission
A new feature has been discovered in the brightest gamma-ray burst by NASA's Fermi Mission. Lead researcher Maria Edvige Ravasio expressed her excitement about this discovery, which is the first high-confidence emission line seen...
Uncovering the Role of Gibberellin in Light Signaling and Stem Growth in Plants
Advancements in plant research have led to a deeper understanding of how plant hormones, specifically gibberellin (GA), play a crucial role in regulating plant growth and responding to environmental changes. The University of Cambridge...
Observing Carbon Dioxide in Earth’s Atmosphere – NASA Study
NASA recently released a global map showing concentrations of carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere from January to March 2020. The map reveals how carbon dioxide moves through the atmosphere driven by wind patterns and...