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Non-invasive deep brain stimulation ‘could provide treatment for brain diseases’

Until now, if experts wanted to electrically stimulate structures deep inside the brain, they needed to surgically implant electrodes into the brain.

The Independent UK

Female entrepreneurs need better support

Letter: Prof Mary Ryan on the funding issues that women face when it comes to investment in AI startups and other businesses

The Guardian - UK

Gene-editing could change parts of chicken DNA to limit spread of bird flu

Scientists have tested gene-editing techniques to identify and change parts of chicken DNA that could limit spread of bird flu.

The Independent UK

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UK universities take £40m in fossil fuel funding since 2022

FoI requests show Shell and BP among firms giving funds to institutions which have pledged to divest

The Guardian - UK

‘Why are they not on Wikipedia?’: Dr Jess Wade’s mission for recognition for unsung scientists

Despite some advances, men still dominate science but one academic is working hard to get women and peers of colour the recognition they deserve

The Guardian - UK

London universities among the very best in Europe, new league table shows

Imperial College London, University College London, and King’s College London all make it into the top ten

Evening Standard

London Academy of Excellence: Eton of the East End sends 46 of its pupils to medical school

Highest number of medical students produced from one year group, headteacher says

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Buzzing breakthrough: genetic engineering gives mosquito control an upgrade

Mosquitoes have plagued humans for centuries, transmitting deadly diseases. To combat this, we now have access to the whole genome sequences of multiple mosquito species, allowing us to genetically manipulate them. Gene-drive technology is one such approach, which has been used in outdoor trials in India, Brazil, and Panama, showing…

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UK’s hottest day of the year likely to be on Saturday, Met Office says

Forecasters believe temperatures will rise above the 32.2C recorded in June.

The Independent UK

Low birthweight increases heart disease risk, study finds

Researchers say considering birthweight could help identify those who might benefit from tailored support and monitoring later in life.

The Independent UK

Womb transplants for trans women ‘many years off’ – UK surgeon

Professor Richard Smith, from Imperial College London, said ‘currently, there is not technical feasibility’.

The Independent UK

‘Transformative’ blood test can identify cause of fever in children in an hour

Researchers hope it could help diagnose illnesses in youngsters faster, and tackle the overuse of antibiotics.

The Independent UK

Lionesses paving way for young girls to pursue football career, says club player

Layana Sasieddine, the president of Imperial College London women’s football team, said the Lionesses have had a ‘major impact’ on grassroots teams.

The Independent UK

How These AI ‘smart Socks’ Help Dementia Patients

The socks were invented after a collaboration project between Milbotix and the University of Exeter.

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Almost nine in 10 students in England feel free to express their views – survey

Concerns that ‘cancel culture’ is blighting universities appear unfounded, according to OfS report

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Jim Skea to take helm at IPCC as world enters crucial climate decade

British professor elected chair of UN’s expert panel, which warned in March that 1.5C threshold could be hit in 10 years

The Independent UK

William champions appeal to build centre tackling antimicrobial resistance

The topic is said to be something William is very interested in and his new patronage sits alongside his role as president of the Royal Marsden.

Evening Standard

July heatwaves ‘would have been almost impossible without climate change’

They are now expected to occur every few years and will become hotter and more frequent as long as people keep burning fossil fuels, scientists said

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Same-sex sexual behaviour is widespread in macaque monkeys, study suggests

Researchers say their findings challenge the beliefs of some that same-sex sexual behaviour is a rare behaviour in non-human animals.

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Researchers Develop Heat-Resistant Drone To Aid Firefighters In Analyzing Danger Zones

Heat-resistant 'FireDrone' developed to analyze danger zones in fires, providing crucial data for firefighters

The Independent UK

British bats ‘can help identify coronaviruses with potential to infect humans’

The findings report the circulation of four species of coronaviruses, including two previously unknown ones, among the 16 UK bat species sampled.

Daily Mirror

Titanic submarine: 'Very difficult' to work out why vessel suddenly imploded killing 5

Professor Roderick Smith from Imperial College London says that as much debris as possible needs to be surfaced to determine the cause of the catastrophic implosion of the Titan submersible

The Independent UK

Living near airports could raise risk of heart attacks, new study warns

Research shows ‘evidence of a small increase in risk’ but further work is needed

The Independent UK

Residents near airports may be slightly more at risk from heart attacks – study

Imperial College London researchers analysed hospital admissions for cardiovascular diseases among residents under Heathrow’s flight paths.

Daily Mirror

Top doctor at famous hospital where Kate Middleton gave birth dies aged 46

Dr Stephen Quinn, who was a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist at St Mary's Hospital where Kate Middleton gave birth, has died aged 46 with tributes describing him as "incredibly kind"

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