Second pregnancy leaves distinct and lasting changes in the maternal brain
Researchers at Amsterdam UMC have discovered that a second pregnancy alters the female brain. Previous research from the same group had already demonstrated the impact
Loose clothing sensors enhance clinical movement tracking
Loose-fitting e-textiles may offer superior motion tracking capabilities, enhancing recognition accuracy and prediction over conventional rigid sensors.
Study reveals coffee triggers distinct cytokine responses compared with pure caffeine
A randomized crossover pilot study in healthy adults found that coffee and isolated caffeine produce distinct short-term immune responses despite equivalent caffeine doses. The results
New cellular discovery shows promise for treating painful lymphedema
A newly discovered cellular mechanism shows promise for treating painful lymphedema.
Does Ginkgo biloba help dementia? New review examines the evidence
A major Cochrane review examines whether a widely used herbal supplement truly supports cognitive function, revealing modest dementia benefits but limited evidence for prevention or
Radio 1’s Life Hacks: Mental Health Special
Greg James and a panel of guests sensitively discuss male mental health and suicide.
Afghanistan faces catastrophic hunger crisis as aid cuts force the WFP to turn away 3 in 4 children
Afghanistan is facing a surging child malnutrition crisis as aid cuts leave most families without food or treatment
Former Prince Andrew arrested following Epstein files revelations
Police arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on Thursday following weeks of revelations over the former prince’s friendship and dealings with Jeffrey Epstein.
NASA to rehearse moon launch again after repairing its rocket
NASA will again attempt to fuel up its moon rocket and do a launch-day walkthrough ahead of its Artemis II mission to send four astronauts
Plato closes $14.5M to bring AI automation to wholesale trade
Plato, a Berlin-based startup, has raised $14.5 million in seed funding to bring generative AI into wholesale distribution, a massive industry that rarely makes tech
David Silver is chasing superhuman intelligence with a $1bn seed
David Silver, a British AI researcher known for his role at Google’s DeepMind lab, has helped build some of the most influential AI systems and
Can Europe reduce its dependence on the US and at what cost?
Trump’s tariffs, Greenland and defence spending are testing US-Europe alliance.
Visualising AI spending: How does it compare with history’s mega projects?
AI spending is projected to reach $2.5 trillion in 2026, surpassing the largest scientific and infrastructure projects.
UN mission finds RSF destruction in el-Fasher bears ‘hallmarks of genocide’
UN probe documents coordinated ethnic targeting, rape and torture against non-Arab communities in Sudanese city.