A new generation of elm trees could be equipped to beat the disease that killed the parents A group of 6,000 young American elms in Vermont could help save one of the country’s most iconic trees The Independent UK · Aug 31
Are schools ready for racialized and immigrant students? 4 factors shaping the classroom experience Every September, questions arise about children being ready for school. It’s not only about school supplies, but also: Can they follow routines? Do they have the skills to succeed? The Conversation · Aug 30
'What a glorious dawn launch': Why the Roman Space Telescope's picture-perfect liftoff beyond Earth is such a big deal "We're just about to set foot off into the unknown." Space · Aug 30
How young women can learn to better wield economic power Project in Zambia shows how teaching young women to negotiate better can have a long-term impact on their prospects The Guardian - UK · Aug 30
Dr Amir Khan on the simple fruit swap for more fibre - most women don't get enough to avoid constipation and gut issues It's thought that only 4% of people in the UK eat enough fibre Woman & Home · Aug 30
Do these three things to transform your body at any age WELL ENOUGH: From a 90-year-old regaining the ability to stand unaided to a simple three-point checklist for any workout, Harry Bullmore explains why building strength has never been more achievable, whatever your starting point The Independent UK · Aug 30
Struggling with floppy, top-heavy plants? This twine trick will help you support even the tallest plants When plants grow out of control its common to see them droop, especially when they have heavy flowers or fruit Woman & Home · Aug 29
8 Foods That Improve Egg Quality and Fertility for Indian Women Before Conception Spinach and Other Dark Leafy GreensFolate is the single most studied nutrient for egg quality, and spinach delivers more of it per serving than almost any other vegetable available in Indian markets. A 2020 study published in Fertility and Sterility found that women with higher dietary folate had significantly lower… Times Life · Aug 30
Groundcover hydrangeas are the perfect summer-autumn transition plant – they’re low-maintenance, beautiful and flower for months They flower for *months* Ideal Home · Aug 29
All you need is 12 minutes, a resistance band and a partner to strengthen your deep core Hit play on this 12-minute finisher to spice up your abs routine Fit & Well · Aug 29
Sweetener used in Jam may be linked to increased strokes and heart attacks Those with higher levels of xylitol in their blood had a 57 per cent higher risk of heart attacks and strokes The Independent UK · Aug 29
Mounjaro Can Now Be Prescribed to Lower Heart Attack and Stroke Risk in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes FDA approved Mounjaro to lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular death in adults with type 2 diabetes at high risk. Medical Daily · Aug 29
In 2000, Johns Hopkins team treated 18 paralyzed rodents with neural stem cells. 6 years later, the team engineered working motor-neuron circuits in paralyzed adult animals, extending the original finding Johns Hopkins research from 2000 and 2006 represents an important scientific progression in the search for ways to repair damaged nervous systems. The original experiment involving 18 paralyzed rodents provided evidence that neural stem cells could migrate toward spinal-cord injury and coincide with functional improvement. The Economic Times · Aug 28
“Very few people in the history of the electric guitar have pushed the design forward more than Paul”: John Mayer to induct Paul Reed Smith into Guitar Center Rockwalk The esteemed guitar builder’s dedication to craftsmanship and innovation has been recognized Guitar World · Aug 28
The Guardian - UK · Aug 28 Sweetener used in chewing gum and jam linked to strokes and heart attacks High blood levels of xylitol associated with higher risk of major cardiovascular events, in largest study of its kind
Homes & Gardens · Aug 28 The One Houseplant That Makes a Room Feel Cooler in Late Summer – and Doubles as a Statement Piece Discover why the Areca palm can cool your space and refresh summer décor
Medical Daily · Aug 27 Roughly One in Four Bariatric Surgery Patients Regain a Quarter of the Weight They Lost After Two Years New research finds that about one in four bariatric surgery patients regained at least a quarter of their lost weight more than two years later.
Homes & Gardens · Aug 28 Interior Designers Reveal the Secret To Making All Houseplants Look More Expensive It's easier than you think to create a high-end look for your home
Ideal Home · Aug 27 Complete this hydrangea task before August ends to bag yourself free plants – experts say it’s best done before the bank holiday It's best done before the bank holiday
Fit & Well · Aug 27 Three exercises a physical therapist wishes everyone over 60 would do to develop the strength to get off the floor unaided Boost your strength and mobility with these equipment-free moves
Medical Daily · Aug 27 A Rare Blood Disorder Treated for Decades with Steroids Alone Now Has Its First FDA Approved Therapy FDA approved Imaavy for warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia, the first therapy proven safe and effective for a disease long managed with steroids.
The Economic Times · Aug 27 Teen invents a smart bandage that can tell early when Arizona’s giant saguaro cactus is dying A 17-year-old Arizona student has developed KáktosPatch, a biodegradable smart bandage designed to detect bacterial necrosis in saguaro cacti through colour changes interpreted by a smartphone app. Jorge Covarrubias’ project has won major science fair awards and earned him a place at the 2026 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair.
The Independent UK · Aug 27 Early trials for vaccine for common cold are ‘encouraging’, scientists say The vaccine has been hailed as a ‘significant milestone’ in tackling the virus behind the common cold
Homes & Gardens · Aug 27 Propagate These 5 Houseplants Now for Free – They’ll Make Perfect Homegrown Gifts for the Holidays Propagating houseplants is easier than you might think, and the results make beautiful, thoughtful gifts
Cycling News · Aug 26 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships: Italy comes from behind to claim team relay Switzerland, USA round out podium in opening day at Val di Sole