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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

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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

The Guardian - UK

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 Guardian - 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.

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

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

Zenger

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.

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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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Self-propelling robot endoscope ‘could make bowel cancer screening comfortable’

Scientists have created a new type endoscope that is soft, flexible, and capable of extending and curling inside the body on its own.

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Precise therapeutic target is provided by charting evolution of primary virulence component in E. coli: Study

This new study focused on a subpopulation of E. coli with a specific capsule - the extracellular barrier that surrounds a bacterium - known as K1. E. coli with this form of capsule has been linked to invasive illnesses such as bloodstream or kidney infections, as well as neonatal meningitis.…

The Guardian - UK

Drug for hot flushes will transform menopause treatment, doctors say

Experts predict US-approved fezolinetant can be a ‘blockbuster’ for thousands of women in the UK

Space

Scientists just grew a black hole disk in a lab to better understand how they feed

Scientists have created a rotating disk of plasma in the lab that mimics the accretion disks that surround black holes, gradually feeding them and facilitating their growth.

LiveScience

Scientists grow swirling 'black hole rings' in the lab for the 1st time

Scientists smashed plasma jets together to create artificial accretion disks that could help reveal how black holes grow.

The Guardian - UK

British households and firms cut enough peak-time energy use to power 10m homes

Payments were given in scheme to reduce electricity consumption during periods of high demand to help avoid winter blackouts

Daily Mirror

New AI tool can 'spot cancer' where human doctors can't and could fast-track diagnosis

Experts at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, the Institute of Cancer Research in London, and Imperial College London believe the tool can fast-track patients into treatment

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