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Flowers that stink: It's science!

From the aptly-named carrion flower to the stinking corpse lily, these plants thrive through disgusting odors

Salon

New CRISPR alternative can 'install' whole genes, paving the way to treatment for many genetic disorders

A new gene editor takes advantage of CRISPR-associated proteins to insert whole genes into the genome, scientists report.

LiveScience

Deep concerns over UK visa policy expressed by Lords as Government's new immigration plans set to be revealed

The Lords Science and Technology Committee argues that reforms to visa costs are needed

Evening Standard

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A 9th planet in our solar system might be found — and no, it’s not Pluto

Is there another planet out there? Researchers say they have hints of a new candidate

The Independent UK

Astronomers identify first 'good' candidate for controversial Planet Nine deep in our solar system

Researchers have found a candidate for the hypothetical Planet Nine, which could be an undiscovered giant planet way out in our solar system. However, as with all ninth planet research, the new findings were met with some skepticism.

LiveScience

‘Heavy metals’ contaminate 17% of the world’s croplands, say scientists

Nearly 17% of the world’s croplands are contaminated with “heavy metals”, according to a new study in Science. These contaminants – arsenic, cadmium, lead, and others – may be invisible to the eye, but they threaten food safety and human health.

The Conversation

Trump administration could slash NASA science budget by 50%, reports suggest

Budget passback documents reportedly suggest the White House wants to cut NASA's budget by half — possibly closing down Goddard Space Flight Center.

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Bonobos create phrases in similar ways to humans, new study suggests

Humans can effortlessly talk about an infinite number of topics, from neuroscience to pink elephants, by combining words into sentences. This is thanks to compositionality: the ability to combine meaningful units into larger structures whose meaning is derived from the meaning of its units and the way they are combined.

The Conversation

Earth’s storage of water in soil, lakes and rivers is dwindling. And it’s especially bad for farming

New research finds that global warming has significantly reduced the amount of water that’s being stored around the world in soil, lakes, rivers, snow and other places on land

The Independent UK

Infants Remember More Than You Think, New Study Reveals

Our earliest years are a time of rapid learning, yet we typically cannot recall specific experiences from that period -- a phenomenon known as infantile amnesia.

International Business Times

'We don't have a climate crisis — we are the crisis': Environmentalist Paul Hawken on why honoring life is the best thing we can do against climate change

Environmentalist and author Paul Hawken speaks to Live Science about the worldview that has led to the mindless exploitation of the planet — and how we can shift perspectives for a better future.

LiveScience

Mice administer 'first-aid' to friends — even trying to bring the dead back to life

Mice will lick the faces and pull at the tongues of other mice if they're found unconscious, with more vigorous grooming resulting in faster recovery.

LiveScience

Unearthed notebooks shed light on Victorian genius who inspired Einstein

Michael Faraday’s illustrated notes that show how radical scientist began his theories at London’s Royal Institution to go online

The Guardian - UK

Scientists scorn EPA push to say climate change isn't a danger, say just look around at the world

As President Donald Trump's administration looks to reverse a cornerstone finding that climate change endangers human health and welfare, scientists say they need to look around because it’s obvious how bad global warming is and how its getting worse

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Gilead Sciences: 4 Reasons This Stock Has Much More To Rise

Gilead Pharmaceuticals is back to highs not seen in a decade as its HIV treatment franchise surges and awaits its 100% effective HIV prevention drug in summer

Evening Standard

Rachel Reeves expenses row: Cabinet minister turns on BBC over report of 'inquiry' into her spending

But broadcaster Nick Robinson rejects the allegations against the Corporation

The Guardian - UK

No 10 says Starmer and Trump spoke last night as minister calls for ‘clear thinking’ on tariff threat – as it happened

The PM and president discussed Starmer’s forthcoming visit to the US, No 10 said

Evening Standard

Cabinet minister brands BBC’s Rachel Reeves report ‘totally inaccurate’

Peter Kyle defended the Chancellor after reports said her use of expenses while working at a retail bank had been subject to an investigation.

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The Independent UK

Civil Service ‘Humphrey’ AI tools aim to cut back spending and speed up work

Some of the tools, named after the fictional Whitehall official Sir Humphrey Appleby from the BBC’s Yes, Minister, are ready for use straight away.

Salon

How mirror life poses existential risks

Experts issue a dire warning about a theoretical form of life that could threaten ecosystems across the globe

LiveScience

Science news this week: Sunken worlds and 'kidney beans' on Mars

Jan. 18, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

Evening Standard

UK will be ‘AI superpower’, says Starmer as he unveils plans to boost growth

The Prime Minister said the changes would help revolutionise creaking public services and turn around Britain’s economy.

Evening Standard

UK to go ‘all-in’ on AI as Keir Starmer throws weight of Whitehall behind technology

The Government is set to put more support into AI development in a bid to boost growth and cut costs

The Independent UK

UK to go ‘all-in’ on AI as Starmer throws weight of Whitehall behind technology

The Government is set to put more support into AI development in a bid to boost growth and cut costs.

Evening Standard

Starmer ‘will listen’ to Tulip Siddiq inquiry findings, minister says

Science Secretary Peter Kyle said Ms Siddiq has ‘done exactly the right thing’ in referring herself to the Parliamentary watchdog.

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