Science
Nitrogen-fertilised grassland more likely to trigger hay fever, study suggests
April 16, 2025Roberto Picetti, assistant professor at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), said: “These findings are relevant to the UK, where nitrogen pollution remains a concern both in agricultural areas and in cities, and is already linked to other environmental and health problems, including respiratory illness, biodiversity loss, and air and water quality […]
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Skygazers gather across northern hemisphere to glimpse partial solar eclipse
March 29, 2025People across the northern hemisphere have gathered to catch a glimpse of the partial solar eclipse. The eclipse peaked in London at about 11am on Saturday and was visible in parts of the UK between about 10am and noon. The phenomenon occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth. As the three […]
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Patients have sense of smell restored thanks to surgery to treat long Covid
March 7, 2025Penelope Newman, who underwent surgery to restore her sense of smell because of long Covid (PA) People who lost their sense of smell, and accompanying taste, because of long Covid, have had it restored thanks to nasal surgery. Experts at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) used a technique for correcting blocked nasal […]
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3D bioprinter that makes human-like tissue ‘could speed up drug development’
March 7, 2025A member of the research team working with the new 3D bioprinter in the lab at Newcastle University (PA) Newcastle University Scientists have developed a coffee machine-sized 3D bioprinter that produces human-like tissue in a move they hope could potentially speed up the development of new treatments for the likes of heart disease and arthritis. […]
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Stargazers treated to rare sight as seven planets align in UK skies
February 28, 2025A view of the sky in Henley-on-Thames as Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, Neptune, Mercury and Saturn all lined up to brighten up the night sky (@LiamFolkey/PA) PA Media Stargazing enthusiasts have been treated to a rare “planetary parade”, with seven planets coming together for the celestial display. Skywatchers were able to see all seven other […]
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We finally know why so many ancient human bones are pulled from the River Thames
February 12, 2025Brooke Davies Published February 12, 2025 12:39pm Updated February 12, 2025 12:39pm Scientists and historians finally know why hundreds of human bones are still being pulled from the bottom of the River Thames in a 300-year-old mystery. Researchers examined 30 skeletons found in London’s famous river to find out why an unusually large proportion keep […]
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There’s an ‘invasive’ new species of snake living in Britain – but how did it get here?
February 10, 2025Invasive snakes breeding in the wild in at least three UK regions crawl up walls and into attics to survive, researchers said. Aesculapian snakes, which can grow to over 7ft long, originally escaped from captivity, but are now surviving on their own using warm corners made by humans. Researchers tracked 13 males and eight females […]
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Endangered frogs born at London zoo after rescue mission in Chile
February 3, 2025Dozens of endangered froglets have been born at London zoo after conservationists launched an emergency mission to rescue members of the species from a remote national park in Chile. Researchers rushed to Tantauco Park on the southern tip of Chiloé Island after tests confirmed that the lethal chytrid fungus had reached the nature reserve and […]
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Exercise and eating better prior to surgery cuts complication risks – study
January 23, 2025Exercising prior to surgery could slash the risk of complications by half (Jacob King/PA) PA Wire Exercising prior to surgery could slash the risk of complications by half, according to new analysis. And combining increased activity with a better diet and psychological support could reduce risks by more than a third, a study suggests. A […]
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Calorie labelling on menus and food products has ‘small’ effect, review finds
January 17, 2025Calorie labelling on menus and products has a “small” but “potentially meaningful” effect on people’s food choices, according to a review. Calorie labels in supermarkets, restaurants and other food outlets led to an average reduction in the calories people selected and purchased of 1.8% – equating to 11 calories in a 600 calorie meal – […]
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