Cambridge University veterinary course could lose accreditation over ‘ethical concerns’ Worries about animal euthanasia and mishandling of complaints from students about racism among concerns The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2024
A new plan aims to fix the UK’s ‘broken’ food system –but here’s what the strategy overlooks Two-thirds of the UK population are either overweight or obese – a crisis that costs billions each year in healthcare and lost productivity. Yet, in a 2021 review of nearly 700 obesity-related policies in England, researchers at the University of Cambridge found no evidence they had successfully reduced obesity. A… The Conversation · Nov 12, 2024
More on the Diploma Questions in Adams v. Gulley, the Case Where a Judge Ordered the Removal of Reddit Criticisms of a Public Commentator The order: As readers may recall, I've written about a recent California court order that restricted online criticism of one… The post More on the Diploma Questions in Adams v. Gulley, the Case Where a Judge Ordered the Removal of Reddit Criticisms of a Public Commentator appeared first on Reason.com. Reason · Oct 28, 2024
Austerity hurts more than a smack Letters: when services that support vulnerable families are cut to the bone, it’s no wonder society breaks down The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2024
Many important 20th-century philosophers investigated ghosts – here’s how they explained them Most people imagine philosophers as rational thinkers who spend their time developing abstract logical theories and strongly reject superstitious beliefs. But several 20th-century philosophers actively investigated spooky topics such as clairvoyance, telepathy – even ghosts. The Conversation · Oct 24, 2024
Robots could help scientists understand how fish started to walk on land Led by the University of Cambridge, the team of roboticists, palaeontologists and biologists is developing palaeo-inspired robots. The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2024
James Webb telescope discovers 'inside out galaxy' near the dawn of time A bright spiral galaxy appears on a background of thousands of other distant galaxies LiveScience · Oct 21, 2024
Court Order Requiring Removal of Reddit Criticism of Scientist/Consultant Vacated Sarrita Adams, who was a prominent public critic of the English Lucy Letby murder trial, got that order almost four months ago. Reason · Oct 18, 2024
Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus may have been co-written by forgotten dramatist Exclusive: Scholar names Henry Porter as likely co-author of 1604 play after linguistic clues in his surviving work The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2024
Is Sony’s PlayStation 5 Pro worth the hefty price? ...Tech & Science Daily podcast Plus, a fully automated transcript of this episode Evening Standard · Sep 11, 2024
More children walk or cycle to school in central London since Ulez introduced, study suggests Research suggests four in 10 children previously driven to school have switched to more ‘active’ modes of travel Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2024
Consider lowering cholesterol ‘much earlier on in life’, researchers suggest A study found exposure to high or fluctuating cholesterol early in life may heighten the risk of developing a condition called atherosclerosis. The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2024
Lowering cholesterol levels early in life reduces risk of heart disease - study High cholesterol increases risk of condition that causes arteries to narrow Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2024
Scientists say public should start lowering cholesterol much earlier on in life Lowering cholesterol levels should be thought about much earlier in life, researchers have said. The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2024
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2024 What is cholesterol and how can we lower it? By being proactive, you can avoid complications like heart disease or strokes later in life
Salon · Aug 28, 2024 Processed meat linked to Type 2 diabetes Additionally, unprocessed red meat is a major risk factor for developing Type 2 diabetes
The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2024 Two slices of ham a day can raise type 2 diabetes risk by 15%, research suggests Cambridge-led study of 2m people globally is most comprehensive evidence yet of red meat link to diabetes
The Conversation · Aug 20, 2024 Unrest in Bangladesh reflects young people’s struggle to find decent work in the world’s poorest nations Protests that started as a student movement driven by longstanding dissatisfaction over a quota system to allocate government jobs in Bangladesh have precipitated a change in the country’s political leadership.
The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2024 Folding implants that expand in the brain ‘could make epilepsy surgeries safer’ The new technology could significantly reduce the amount of brain surgery needed for epilepsy patients, scientists say.
Salon · Aug 6, 2024 Another damning study done on UPFs "We also found that more disadvantaged groups consume more of these foods"
The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2024 Shock study finds ultra-processed foods account for two-thirds of children’s calories UPFs have been linked to poor health, such as through an increased risk of obesity and heart disease
Al Jazeera · Jul 12, 2024 Will the UK’s policy on Israel-Palestine shift under new PM Starmer? Palestinians in Gaza have little hope Starmer will ease their plight as experts point to possible areas of policy shift.
Dynamite News · Jul 10, 2024 Study identifies thousands of high-risk cancer gene variants Scientists have uncovered over 5,000 genetic variations that allow some malignancies to grow, as well as a possible therapeutic target for treating or even preventing these cancers from arising. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2024 ‘Cutting-edge’ test on NHS dramatically improves cancer care for children The test works by providing a readout of the entire genetic code of a patient’s tumour and identifies every single cancer-causing mutation.
The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2024 Potential treatment for obesity and postnatal depression found by scientists Researchers said the finding is ‘remarkable’.