Let’s lose the old stereotypes about engineering, because attracting new talent is crucial to meeting net-zero goals, says Dr Hayaatun Sillem ​Let’s lose the old stereotypes about engineering, because attracting new talent is crucial to meeting net-zero goals, says Dr Hayaatun Sillem Let’s lose the old stereotypes about engineering, because attracting new talent is crucial to …

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Suzie Edge is a medical historian who frequently surprises (and sometimes shocks) her TikTok followers with health stories of famous people from the past. Here are some of her favourites ​Suzie Edge is a medical historian who frequently surprises (and sometimes shocks) her TikTok followers with health stories of famous people from the past. Here …

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Ahead of a meeting at Bletchley Park on the future of artificial intelligence hosted by UK prime minister Rishi Sunak, international agreements on AI are coming together ​Ahead of a meeting at Bletchley Park on the future of artificial intelligence hosted by UK prime minister Rishi Sunak, international agreements on AI are coming together Ahead of …

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When flatworms have the ability to regenerate, they lose the option to lay eggs – instead, they produce offspring by splitting themselves apart ​When flatworms have the ability to regenerate, they lose the option to lay eggs – instead, they produce offspring by splitting themselves apart When flatworms have the ability to regenerate, they lose the …

Flatworms can either regrow lost heads or reproduce sexually, not both Read More »

Largest analysis of brain scanning data yet suggests concerns about getting 7-to-8 hours sleep a night are overblown ​Largest analysis of brain scanning data yet suggests concerns about getting 7-to-8 hours sleep a night are overblown Largest analysis of brain scanning data yet suggests concerns about getting 7-to-8 hours sleep a night are overblown 

Researchers recently identified the chemical source of marijuana’s distinctive scent. The finding could help lead to less pungent pot or strains with new flavours ​Researchers recently identified the chemical source of marijuana’s distinctive scent. The finding could help lead to less pungent pot or strains with new flavours Researchers recently identified the chemical source of marijuana’s …

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An evergreen desert shrub common in the Middle East excretes salt crystals onto its leaves that may help it draw moisture from nighttime air ​An evergreen desert shrub common in the Middle East excretes salt crystals onto its leaves that may help it draw moisture from nighttime air An evergreen desert shrub common in the Middle …

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US president Joe Biden has announced an executive order that establishes ambitious guidelines on safety and security for artificial intelligence, but it will still need political will to put regulatory teeth and resources behind it ​US president Joe Biden has announced an executive order that establishes ambitious guidelines on safety and security for artificial intelligence, …

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The most recent review into the effectiveness of face masks has confirmed that they do help to prevent covid-19, but the intervention remains a controversial issue ​The most recent review into the effectiveness of face masks has confirmed that they do help to prevent covid-19, but the intervention remains a controversial issue The most recent review …

Face masks ward off covid-19, so why are we still arguing about it? Read More »

People with ADHD may need to search for their medicines at multiple pharmacies or see their doctor to get their prescription altered ​People with ADHD may need to search for their medicines at multiple pharmacies or see their doctor to get their prescription altered People with ADHD may need to search for their medicines at multiple …

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