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Can solar sails really send humans out into interstellar space?

"I think these are not far-out type of ideas; they are not really futuristic ideas that we are talking about."

Space

Global heating is making hajj ever more dangerous, report finds

Rising heat in Saudi Arabia threatens millions of Muslim pilgrims – but cutting fossil fuels would keep it safer

The Guardian - UK

New HIV treatment could allow patients to go drug-free for two years

A quarter of people who took the new antibody mix were able to go two years without taking a daily antiviral pill

The Independent UK

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Strong El Niño may stretch to 2028 as UN warns climate change to smash heat records in next 5 years

Climate scientists have warned that a "whole range of extreme weather events" are brewing, as a strong El Niño coincides with global warming.

Euronews

Top London universities expel students for cheating with AI

University College London and Imperial College London both expelled students during the 2024-25 academic year

Evening Standard

Heatwaves in high 40 degrees Celsius are ‘new normal’ for India and Pakistan, scientists warn

Climate crisis has tripled the likelihood of extreme heat occurring, study finds

The Independent UK

Heat threat hangs over 2026 FIFA World Cup as scientists warn of unsafe match conditions

The 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America faces a significant risk from soaring temperatures. Scientists warn that many matches could be played in dangerous heat conditions, potentially impacting player welfare and performance. Some games may even require postponement. FIFA is implementing heat-management measures, but concerns remain for players and…

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England fans warned of serious health risks from extreme Texas heat at World Cup

England are set to play their first match of the World Cup against Croatia in Texas

The Independent UK

Global fire outbreaks hit record high as 'unprecedented' heat extremes loom, scientists say

Record fires are burning across Africa and Asia this year. Scientists warn conditions will worsen as summer arrives and El Nino develops. This combination of climate change and El Nino could lead to unprecedented weather extremes. Africa has seen 23% more land burn than its previous record.

The Economic Times

Both very low and very high heart rates may be linked to higher stroke risk, study says

Both unusually low and high resting heart rates may be linked to an increased stroke risk, though more research is needed to confirm a causal relationship.

LiveScience

How the UK quietly became a research powerhouse in the fight against malaria

ON THE GROUND: The UK is driving pioneering malaria research in areas including genetic engineering, vaccines, and medicines. In Tanzania, the scientists involved tell Nick Ferris why research to tackle the disease and save lives is so important, particularly given the foreign aid cuts that are taking place globally

The Independent UK

Drug use in England spikes during heatwaves and big sports events, research finds

Project that tested traces of illicit drugs in wastewater also found higher use during Eurovision song contest

The Guardian - UK

UK varsities spying on pro-Palestine students? 12 universities paid over £440,000 to security firm - Report

Twelve UK universities paid over £440,000 to a private firm run by former military intelligence officials to spy on student protesters and academics, including those supporting Palestine, a joint investigation by Al Jazeera English and Liberty Investigates has revealed.

The Times of India

Why emotional resilience should be at the heart of climate change education

The mental health effects of climate change are receiving growing attention, including how children and young people are uniquely affected. Supporting young people to build and sustain good mental health and wellbeing, and to feel prepared for life and work in an uncertain world, has never been more urgent. However,…

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The Guardian - UK

Study links children’s social media use with anxiety and depression in teenage years

Researchers say lack of sleep could be a factor among young people interacting online for more than three hours a day

The Independent UK

New social media study identifies the children ‘more likely to develop anxiety’

Experts from Imperial College London suggest the relationship between social media and mental health is ‘complex’

The Guardian - US

Heatwave scorching US west ‘virtually impossible’ without climate crisis, say scientists

Unseasonably warm and even dangerous temperatures this week were up to 30F above average for the time of year

International Business Times UK

Asteroid Hit North Sea Triggered A Tsunami as Tall as a 30-Storey Building — Could It Happen Again?

Discover how scientists confirmed the Silverpit Crater in the North Sea was formed by an asteroid impact millions of years ago, resolving a long-standing debate.

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The Independent UK

AI catches aggressive cancer tumour so tiny it was missed by doctors

She felt her cancer would not have been found until her next routine mammogram appointment three years later

The Guardian - US

Ayahuasca psychedelic DMT shows promise as depression therapy

Study finds participants saw reduction in depressive symptoms as researchers welcome ‘promising’ results

LiveScience

'Proof by intimidation': AI is confidently solving 'impossible' math problems. But can it convince the world's top mathematicians?

AI could soon spew out hundreds of mathematical proofs that look "right" but contain hidden flaws, or proofs so complex we can't verify them. How will we know if they're right?

The Independent UK

Not vaccinating enough children against measles could cost England £290m, experts warn

The UK is no longer considered to have ‘eliminated’ measles, according to global health officials

Euronews

New study shows how AI could transform drug prescriptions for heart diseases

The researchers say the technology could eventually support more personalised care, allowing treatments to be better matched to how an individual’s heart is functioning.

Euronews

Excessive heat: How rising temperatures are harming young children's development

Researchers have warned that spells of excessive heat driven by climate change may lead to delays in early childhood development.

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How Anna Belhassen Built Britain’s First Student-Led Neurotechnology Society to Accelerate Real-World Innovation

A glaring gap was apparent when Anna Belhassen first arrived at Imperial College London.

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