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Head of UK science body calls for ‘creative disagreement’ after Michelle Donelan libel row

Ottoline Leyser of UKRI says people in public eye should be able to debate better, with less polarisation and blame

The Guardian - UK

UK science minister apologises and pays damages after academic’s libel action

Michelle Donelan had accused two members of Research England’s advisory group of ‘sharing extremist views’ in letter to UKRI

The Guardian - UK

UK scientists studying ‘teaspoon-sized’ sample from asteroid Bennu to understand origin of life

The unremarkable black dust-like sample from asteroid Bennu could help shed light on some of the biggest questions about how Earth formed

The Independent UK

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4.5 billion-year-old asteroid could reveal the origins of life on Earth

In September Nasa’s Osiris-Rex safely brought samples from asteroid Bennu to Earth.

The Independent UK

It's not a cost of living crisis – it's a poverty pandemic

There is a poverty crisis in the UK. But when outlining his 110 growth measures aimed at getting “the British economy working” during his autumn statement, the chancellor’s measures to tackle the cost of living crisis were limited to economic support payments focused on short-term wins.

The Conversation

As Israel-Hamas war flares, chaos grips Britain with Braverman sacked

A cabinet reshuffle kicks off a new week in British politics, amid concerns for civil liberties.

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UK research funding body in row with ministers over free speech and Gaza

Science minister Michelle Donelan requests UKRI cuts links with two members of panel she accuses of promoting extremist views

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Doing laundry by hand sheds just as many microfibres as machine washing – new research

Between 6,500 and 87,000 tonnes of microfibres are shed during domestic laundering every year in the UK. Many of these minuscule fibres end up in rivers and oceans, with devastating consequences for aquatic animals and environments.

The Conversation

Baby formula preparation machines might not reach NHS recommended temperatures for killing bacteria – new research

When you have a new baby, it can feel as though there are suddenly thousands of things to worry about. One of the biggest concerns for parents in the early weeks is feeding.

The Conversation

New single-use plastic ban takes effect in England – here's why its impact may be limited

Single-use plastic and packaging has become an essential part of our lives. In the UK, households collectively throw away an estimated 100 billion pieces of plastic packaging each year.

The Conversation

Rosebank shows the UK's offshore oil regulator no longer serves the public good

In a four-line statement announcing the approval of the new Rosebank oil field 80 miles west of Shetland, the UK’s offshore oil and gas regulator showed its mission no longer serves the public good.

The Conversation

Women used to be more likely to vote Conservative than men but that all changed in 2017 – we wanted to find out why

In many nations in the immediate post-war period, women were more often supporters of rightwing parties than men. This “traditional” gender gap was supposedly underpinned by women’s greater religiosity and lower exposure to the social institutions of the left, such as trade unions.

The Conversation

How unions could help reality TV cast and crew win better pay and working conditions

“Just because you can exploit young, doe-eyed talent desperate for the platform TV gives them, it doesn’t mean you should.” Original Real Housewives of New York star Bethany Frankel recently issued this rallying call for unionisation of reality TV. She hopes to instigate a “reality reckoning” that will help other…

The Conversation

Why there are fewer insects on UK farms than there were a century ago -- and how to restore them

Insect populations are declining worldwide at a rate of almost 1% per year. This decline is alarming. Insects play a crucial role in pollinating crops, controlling crop pests and maintaining soil fertility.

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The Independent UK

Archaeologists on ‘first-of-its-kind’ mission to map sunken ancient landscapes

Dr Simon Fitch and Professor Richard Bates will travel to Croatia to begin a five-day long survey of the Adriatic seabed.

Birmingham Post

Volunteering app onHand secures backing from Shazam co-founder in £3.2m funding round

The innovative Gateshead tech firm is looking to ramp up international growth and fuel further product expansion

The Guardian - UK

Richard Sharp: BBC chair was shareholder in firm awarded £600k while he was a No 10 adviser

Man alleged to have helped organise loan for Boris Johnson has £3.4m stake in healthcare firm Oncimmune

Daily Mirror

Millions in taxpayers' cash flushed down the pan in 'pointless' research schemes

Taxpayers' money is spent by UK Research and Innovation on schemes including eco-friendly toilets, studies of Italian cinema, and platforms to help people do knitting

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What killer robots mean for the future of war

You might have heard of killer robots, slaughterbots or terminators – officially called lethal autonomous weapons (LAWs) – from films and books. And the idea of super-intelligent weapons running rampant is still science fiction. But as AI weapons become increasingly sophisticated, public concern is growing over fears about lack of…

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Long COVID: here's what it's like trying to access healthcare for the condition

It’s estimated that 2.1 million people are currently living with long COVID in the UK. Symptoms can include breathlessness, fatigue, chest pains, loss of taste and smell, and “brain fog”. These symptoms continue to develop and fluctuate over time after the initial COVID infection has passed.

The Conversation

Global economy 2023: why there will still be plenty of pressure on food prices in the year ahead

Welcome to this special report on the food industry, the fourth instalment in our series on where the global economy is heading in 2023. It follows recent articles on inflation, energy and the cost of living.

The Conversation

8 billion people: why trying to control the population is often futile – and harmful

The world’s population is expected to hit 8 billion people on November 15, according to the UN. Already this has prompted worry about whether there will be enough food, water and energy to support our growing population. While human activity is undoubtedly driving the climate crisis, population growth is a…

Daily Mirror

Government hands £700,000 contract to firm that tortured and killed dogs

Thousands of beagles bred at an American facility run by Envigo RMS had to be rehomed after inspectors discovered appalling conditions with dogs needlessly killed with painful injections instead of receiving basic veterinary care

The Conversation

If more houses had water butts, it could help with drought, flooding and water pollution

Earlier this year, southern England experienced its driest July on record. The drought affected many parts of the UK and grew so acute that Thames Water’s hosepipe ban will remain in force into 2023.

Birmingham Post

UK 'must capture the carbon capture supply chain' to make race to Net Zero a true success story

Northern Powerhouse boss calls for strategy to ensure Humber's solution isn't purely a 'quick' win for Net Zero as needs laid out by refinery chief

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