New HIV treatment could allow patients to go drug-free for two years A quarter of people who took the new antibody mix were able to go two years without taking a daily antiviral pill The Independent UK · May 28
Strong El Niño may stretch to 2028 as UN warns climate change to smash heat records in next 5 years Climate scientists have warned that a "whole range of extreme weather events" are brewing, as a strong El Niño coincides with global warming. Euronews · May 28
Top London universities expel students for cheating with AI University College London and Imperial College London both expelled students during the 2024-25 academic year Evening Standard · May 18
Heatwaves in high 40 degrees Celsius are ‘new normal’ for India and Pakistan, scientists warn Climate crisis has tripled the likelihood of extreme heat occurring, study finds The Independent UK · May 15
Heat threat hangs over 2026 FIFA World Cup as scientists warn of unsafe match conditions The 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America faces a significant risk from soaring temperatures. Scientists warn that many matches could be played in dangerous heat conditions, potentially impacting player welfare and performance. Some games may even require postponement. FIFA is implementing heat-management measures, but concerns remain for players and… The Economic Times · May 14
England fans warned of serious health risks from extreme Texas heat at World Cup England are set to play their first match of the World Cup against Croatia in Texas The Independent UK · May 14
Global fire outbreaks hit record high as 'unprecedented' heat extremes loom, scientists say Record fires are burning across Africa and Asia this year. Scientists warn conditions will worsen as summer arrives and El Nino develops. This combination of climate change and El Nino could lead to unprecedented weather extremes. Africa has seen 23% more land burn than its previous record. The Economic Times · May 12
Both very low and very high heart rates may be linked to higher stroke risk, study says Both unusually low and high resting heart rates may be linked to an increased stroke risk, though more research is needed to confirm a causal relationship. LiveScience · May 5
How the UK quietly became a research powerhouse in the fight against malaria ON THE GROUND: The UK is driving pioneering malaria research in areas including genetic engineering, vaccines, and medicines. In Tanzania, the scientists involved tell Nick Ferris why research to tackle the disease and save lives is so important, particularly given the foreign aid cuts that are taking place globally The Independent UK · May 1
Drug use in England spikes during heatwaves and big sports events, research finds Project that tested traces of illicit drugs in wastewater also found higher use during Eurovision song contest The Guardian - UK · Apr 27
UK varsities spying on pro-Palestine students? 12 universities paid over £440,000 to security firm - Report Twelve UK universities paid over £440,000 to a private firm run by former military intelligence officials to spy on student protesters and academics, including those supporting Palestine, a joint investigation by Al Jazeera English and Liberty Investigates has revealed. The Times of India · Apr 20
Why emotional resilience should be at the heart of climate change education The mental health effects of climate change are receiving growing attention, including how children and young people are uniquely affected. Supporting young people to build and sustain good mental health and wellbeing, and to feel prepared for life and work in an uncertain world, has never been more urgent. However,… The Conversation · Mar 25
Study links children’s social media use with anxiety and depression in teenage years Researchers say lack of sleep could be a factor among young people interacting online for more than three hours a day The Guardian - UK · Mar 23
New social media study identifies the children ‘more likely to develop anxiety’ Experts from Imperial College London suggest the relationship between social media and mental health is ‘complex’ The Independent UK · Mar 23
The Guardian - US · Mar 20 Heatwave scorching US west ‘virtually impossible’ without climate crisis, say scientists Unseasonably warm and even dangerous temperatures this week were up to 30F above average for the time of year
International Business Times UK · Mar 13 Asteroid Hit North Sea Triggered A Tsunami as Tall as a 30-Storey Building — Could It Happen Again? Discover how scientists confirmed the Silverpit Crater in the North Sea was formed by an asteroid impact millions of years ago, resolving a long-standing debate.
The Independent UK · Mar 10 AI catches aggressive cancer tumour so tiny it was missed by doctors She felt her cancer would not have been found until her next routine mammogram appointment three years later
The Guardian - US · Feb 25 Ayahuasca psychedelic DMT shows promise as depression therapy Study finds participants saw reduction in depressive symptoms as researchers welcome ‘promising’ results
LiveScience · Feb 20 'Proof by intimidation': AI is confidently solving 'impossible' math problems. But can it convince the world's top mathematicians? AI could soon spew out hundreds of mathematical proofs that look "right" but contain hidden flaws, or proofs so complex we can't verify them. How will we know if they're right?
The Independent UK · Feb 3 Not vaccinating enough children against measles could cost England £290m, experts warn The UK is no longer considered to have ‘eliminated’ measles, according to global health officials
Euronews · Jan 3 New study shows how AI could transform drug prescriptions for heart diseases The researchers say the technology could eventually support more personalised care, allowing treatments to be better matched to how an individual’s heart is functioning.
Euronews · Dec 9, 2025 Excessive heat: How rising temperatures are harming young children's development Researchers have warned that spells of excessive heat driven by climate change may lead to delays in early childhood development.
inkl · Nov 25, 2025 How Anna Belhassen Built Britain’s First Student-Led Neurotechnology Society to Accelerate Real-World Innovation A glaring gap was apparent when Anna Belhassen first arrived at Imperial College London.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2025 ‘Eat out to help out’ scheme added to air pollution in London, study finds Commercial cooking shown to be cause of unusual peaks when policy was operating during pandemic in autumn 2020
Evening Standard · Oct 29, 2025 'Revolutionary' world-first breath test for pancreatic cancer from London university New pancreatic cancer breath test could ‘revolutionise’ care for patients, experts have said