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‘Heavy metals’ contaminate 17% of the world’s croplands, say scientists

Nearly 17% of the world’s croplands are contaminated with “heavy metals”, according to a new study in Science. These contaminants – arsenic, cadmium, lead, and others – may be invisible to the eye, but they threaten food safety and human health.

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Trump administration could slash NASA science budget by 50%, reports suggest

Budget passback documents reportedly suggest the White House wants to cut NASA's budget by half — possibly closing down Goddard Space Flight Center.

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Bonobos create phrases in similar ways to humans, new study suggests

Humans can effortlessly talk about an infinite number of topics, from neuroscience to pink elephants, by combining words into sentences. This is thanks to compositionality: the ability to combine meaningful units into larger structures whose meaning is derived from the meaning of its units and the way they are combined.

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Earth’s storage of water in soil, lakes and rivers is dwindling. And it’s especially bad for farming

New research finds that global warming has significantly reduced the amount of water that’s being stored around the world in soil, lakes, rivers, snow and other places on land

The Independent UK

Infants Remember More Than You Think, New Study Reveals

Our earliest years are a time of rapid learning, yet we typically cannot recall specific experiences from that period -- a phenomenon known as infantile amnesia.

International Business Times

'We don't have a climate crisis — we are the crisis': Environmentalist Paul Hawken on why honoring life is the best thing we can do against climate change

Environmentalist and author Paul Hawken speaks to Live Science about the worldview that has led to the mindless exploitation of the planet — and how we can shift perspectives for a better future.

LiveScience

Mice administer 'first-aid' to friends — even trying to bring the dead back to life

Mice will lick the faces and pull at the tongues of other mice if they're found unconscious, with more vigorous grooming resulting in faster recovery.

LiveScience

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Unearthed notebooks shed light on Victorian genius who inspired Einstein

Michael Faraday’s illustrated notes that show how radical scientist began his theories at London’s Royal Institution to go online

The Guardian - UK

Scientists scorn EPA push to say climate change isn't a danger, say just look around at the world

As President Donald Trump's administration looks to reverse a cornerstone finding that climate change endangers human health and welfare, scientists say they need to look around because it’s obvious how bad global warming is and how its getting worse

The Independent UK

Gilead Sciences: 4 Reasons This Stock Has Much More To Rise

Gilead Pharmaceuticals is back to highs not seen in a decade as its HIV treatment franchise surges and awaits its 100% effective HIV prevention drug in summer

MarketBeat

Rachel Reeves expenses row: Cabinet minister turns on BBC over report of 'inquiry' into her spending

But broadcaster Nick Robinson rejects the allegations against the Corporation

Evening Standard

No 10 says Starmer and Trump spoke last night as minister calls for ‘clear thinking’ on tariff threat – as it happened

The PM and president discussed Starmer’s forthcoming visit to the US, No 10 said

The Guardian - UK

Cabinet minister brands BBC’s Rachel Reeves report ‘totally inaccurate’

Peter Kyle defended the Chancellor after reports said her use of expenses while working at a retail bank had been subject to an investigation.

Evening Standard

Civil Service ‘Humphrey’ AI tools aim to cut back spending and speed up work

Some of the tools, named after the fictional Whitehall official Sir Humphrey Appleby from the BBC’s Yes, Minister, are ready for use straight away.

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How mirror life poses existential risks

Experts issue a dire warning about a theoretical form of life that could threaten ecosystems across the globe

LiveScience

Science news this week: Sunken worlds and 'kidney beans' on Mars

Jan. 18, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

Evening Standard

UK will be ‘AI superpower’, says Starmer as he unveils plans to boost growth

The Prime Minister said the changes would help revolutionise creaking public services and turn around Britain’s economy.

The Independent UK

UK to go ‘all-in’ on AI as Starmer throws weight of Whitehall behind technology

The Government is set to put more support into AI development in a bid to boost growth and cut costs.

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UK to go ‘all-in’ on AI as Keir Starmer throws weight of Whitehall behind technology

The Government is set to put more support into AI development in a bid to boost growth and cut costs

Evening Standard

Starmer ‘will listen’ to Tulip Siddiq inquiry findings, minister says

Science Secretary Peter Kyle said Ms Siddiq has ‘done exactly the right thing’ in referring herself to the Parliamentary watchdog.

Evening Standard

UK must not let AI ‘wash over our economy’, says Science Secretary

Peter Kyle is set to unveil the UK’s AI action plan alongside the Prime Minister on Monday.

Evening Standard

Chinese investment of £600 million in UK ‘a start’, says Cabinet minister

Science Secretary Peter Kyle said the Chancellor has returned from China with ‘solid commitments for investment’.

Evening Standard

Tech giants must obey UK’s online safety laws, says minister

Peter Kyle said the UK needed to legislate more frequently to deal with developments in the technology.

The Independent UK

Labour minister confronted over government's alleged monitoring of Elon Musk's Twitter

Science secretary Peter Kyle was confronted over reports Labour is monitoring Elon Musk’s social media accounts.

The Conversation

Gender balance in computer science and engineering is improving at elite universities but getting worse elsewhere

The share of computer science and engineering degrees going to women has increased at the most selective American universities over the past 20 years and is approaching gender parity, while the proportion has declined at less selective schools. Those are the main findings of a study my colleague and I…

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