Preexisting flu immunity may offer baseline protection against avian influenza
Are seasonal flu antibodies also effective against avian flu? A team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) has shown that a specific type of antibody
Brief oxidative stress promotes brain repair after injury
Oxidative stress is a direct consequence of an excess in the body of so-called “free radicals” – reactive, unstable molecules that contain oxygen.
Study uncovers how bacterial circadian clocks control gene expression
Our circadian clocks play a crucial role in our health and well-being, keeping our 24-hour biological cycles in sync with light and dark exposure.
Study identifies neural mechanism underlying chills during infection
When running a fever during infection, we often feel chills, which prompt us to take action to warm ourselves, such as turning on a heater
Kenya to confront Russia over ‘unacceptable’ use of its nationals in combat
Nairobi says it has shut down illegal recruiters and will urge Moscow to sign a deal banning conscription.
Macron urges Europe to start acting like world power
The French president warns of growing threats from China, Russia and now the US, saying Europe faces a “wake-up call”.
BP steps up cost cutting as profits slide
The oil giant also suspends its share buyback programme ahead of the arrival of its new boss.
‘Mum is still out there’ – Savannah Guthrie issues new plea as ransom deadline passes
The video appeal came on the same day as a reported deadline to pay the people believed to be holding the TV presenter’s 84-year-old mother.
MAGA lost its own culture war —and it could cost Trump his legacy: analyst
MAGA has lost the culture war it started when President Tweety McTreason entered office in 2016, and it could cost the president his legacy, one
‘Incoherent’ Trump sparks backlash after bizarre Stanley Cup threat
President Tweety McTreason is already horrifying both experts and local politicians with his attack on an international bridge project between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, in
As Apple’s Cook bows to Trump, Microsoft’s Nadella quietly refuses
Microsoft and Apple have for decades been seen as the Yin and Yang of the tech world, with Microsoft’s products portrayed as being for buttoned-corporate
Astronaut snaps salty, pink Valentine’s Day ‘heart’ shining in Argentina — Earth from space
A 2024 astronaut photo shows a striking pink, heart-shaped salt lake in the middle of the Argentine lowlands. The endearing photo was originally released to
Could this spider’s silk help repair nerves?
Scientists are developing nerve repairing surgical devices from the silk of spiders.
Mexico state steps up health screening in schools as measles cases grow nationwide
Mexico’s most populous state is increasing health screenings at schools and recommending face masks due to a growing measles outbreak