MYSTERIOUS: 76 | Mind Blowing Facts

The Who announce farewell tour: ‘Good things must come to an end’

Storied rock band have announced a series of shows in North America, as guitarist Pete Townshend says he and bandmate Roger Daltrey are ‘in a good place’

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025

Measles cases hit six-year high in South Korea amid outbreaks across south-east Asia

South Korea passes annual tally for 2024 already, as Vietnam and Thailand continue to battle outbreaks

The Guardian - AU · May 7, 2025

Aspartame: the artificial sweetener is calorie-free but not risk-free – a nutritionist explains

Sugar — sweet, satisfying, and everywhere. From fresh fruit and honey to processed table sugar and drinks, it sneaks into nearly everything we eat. While delicious, sugar delivers what nutritionists call “empty calories” — energy without any essential nutrients. And with overconsumption linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease…

The Conversation · May 6, 2025

A mobile app told me my kids’ food isn’t healthy – now I’m emptying out my kitchen cabinets

IN FOCUS : The Yuka app allows you to scan items in your home to see what they contain – and the risks they pose to you and your family. It sent me into a panic, writes Charlotte Cripps, but some experts remain unconvinced

The Independent UK · May 5, 2025

Man bitten hundreds of times by snakes could help scientists create ultimate antivenom

Antibodies from the blood of a man who is hyperimmune to various snake venoms could help scientists create an effective antivenom for wider human use.

Euronews · May 3, 2025

Why is measles spreading in Canada, Mexico and the US?

The northern Americas are at “high” risk of measles compared with a “moderate” risk globally, according to the WHO.

Al Jazeera · May 3, 2025

Millie Gibson on returning to Doctor Who: ‘Ruby has PTSD’

Millie Gibson tells us about returning to Doctor Who as Ruby Sunday for two special episodes and reflects on fame and the future

Evening Standard · May 3, 2025

ESG Is Coming for Your Candy Bars

As climate and equity proposals lose steam, activist investors are targeting junk food, soda, and alcohol in the name of corporate responsibility.

Reason · May 3, 2025

Doctor Who: Lucky Day on BBC One review – fake news comes for the Who-niverse

4/5 The show takes a swerve into modern cancel culture in this thoughtful and interesting Doctor-lite episode

Evening Standard · May 3, 2025

The truth about your scented candle habit

LET’S UNPACK THAT: They’re the ultimate little luxury and everyone’s go-to gift, but could our scented candle habit be more harmful than it seems? Katie Rosseinsky asks the experts

The Independent UK · May 3, 2025