NHS warns 'highly contagious' superbug hitting UK is resistant to antibiotics
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said the UK had seen an "increase" in resistant infections in 2023, with E.coli highlighted as the most significant problem
Pregnant cow rescued by firemen after getting stuck in swimming pool
A 93-stone pregnant cow had to be airlifted to safety after plunging into 3ft of water in a residential swimming pool in Ketton, Rutland, East Midlands, on Monday afternoon.
UKHSA issues five yellow 'risk to life' warnings for cold weather
The NHS has been put on high alert after the Met Office forecast a sudden cold snap for the whole country
Toxin was released into the Congaree River in South Carolina: Agencies did little to stop it, greens say
High amounts of a toxic chemical are being discharged into the Congaree and Cooper rivers from plastics factories in South Carolina, but state and federal regulators are doing little to control the pollution, ...
Microbial density in our gut shapes how diseases are linked to gut health
The study in Cell highlights microbial load's role in gut microbiome variation, suggesting it as a confounder in disease research and a key health determinant.
New family of optimized omnigenous magnetic fields could display enhanced fusion plasma confinement
Physicists have been trying to design fusion reactors, technologies that can generate energy via nuclear fusion processes, for decades. The successful realization of fusion reactors relies on the ability ...
Project to develop Perumpallam Canal in Erode enters fifth year
Slow progress on the Perumpallam Canal development project in Erode, facing delays due to encroachments and legal challenges.
Global gap in diabetes prevalence and treatment has widened since 1990
Global diabetes rates have surged, particularly in low-resource areas, revealing critical gaps in treatment access and highlighting the need for improved care.
Moving graphene from the lab to fab: How 2D materials could transform everyday electronics
Graphene has lived up to its promise in the lab. Now, EU researchers are working on supporting its wider adoption in high-end electronics, photonics and sensors.
Household survey to be conducted in 583 LWE-affected villages of Odisha
Odisha government launches Gramodaya initiative to bridge gaps in LWE-affected villages, focusing on welfare and infrastructure development.
Mountain lions in LA coexist with outdoor recreationists by taking the night shift
Mountain lions in greater Los Angeles are proactively shifting their activity to avoid interacting with cyclists, hikers, joggers and other recreationists, finds a study from the University of California, ...
As climate warms, California wildfires are becoming more severe, killing more trees
Wildfires continue to damage California's forests as human-driven climate change amplifies their impacts. A new study published in Environmental Research Letters reveals that the severity of the state's ...
A new genus of freshwater fish discovered in Western Ghats 
Researchers discover Koima, a new genus of freshwater fish in the Western Ghats, highlighting biodiversity and endemism.
Astronomers discover ultra-dense 'super-Earth' with outer companion offering clues about its formation
An international team led by researchers in Japan and Europe has discovered a new multi-planet system around a sun-like star, including an ultra-short period planet with one of the highest densities ever ...
3D virtual skulls study maps missing piece of brain evolution
The temporal lobe—a key area of our brain responsible for our memory and communication—could also reveal hidden clues about how human brains have evolved over time, according to a new study from The ...
Al Gore slams fossil fuel industry in fiery COP29 speech
Former US Vice President Al Gore slammed the fossil fuel industry in a fiery speech at the COP29 summit in Baku, claiming that officials in the sector are "way better at capturing politicians than emissions."
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