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Students squeezed out of university courses after bumper A-level grades

Students narrowly missing grades are being rejected, while some on oversubscribed courses are asked to defer

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14

India's Beloved Mahseer Fish Is Vanishing From Its Rivers and Conservation Is Running Out of Time

A Fish That Held Sacred Status for CenturiesThe golden mahseer, Tor putitora, can grow to over 2.5 metres in length and weigh upward of 54 kilograms, numbers that sound implausible until you see one held up in a black-and-white photograph from the Ramganga or the Cauvery, dwarfing the men around…

Times Life · Aug 8

Calls to ban ‘toxic’ pet flea treatments that harm UK wildlife and environment

Over-the-counter treatments for cats and dogs contain chemicals that are banned in pesticides and pollute waterways

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5

UK university fined £280000 after lab workers develop permanent asthma in 15 year safety failure

Cardiff University faces a £280,000 fine after failing for 15 years to protect staff from animal allergens. Two employees developed lifelong breathing conditions, with one unable to continue their job. The university acknowledged its lapse in responsibilities, but the damage to the workers' lung function is permanent, highlighting a serious…

The Times of India · May 2

Voters in Wales failed by inaccurate UK media reports on devolved issues, study finds

Reports on English policies seen in Wales as relating to whole of UK contribute to widespread confusion, researchers say

The Guardian - UK · Apr 4

How playing with Barbie dolls can improve children’s social skills

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The Independent UK · Mar 18

Playing with dolls can help children develop imagination and social skills – UK study

Psychologists at Cardiff University and King’s College London compared children given dolls with those given video games

The Guardian - UK · Mar 18

Thousands of mental health patients could receive better treatment thanks to major study

The research, which is being supported by 10 NHS trusts, could “transform” the understanding of severe mental illness, officials said

The Independent UK · Feb 14

Wood burners may treble children’s exposure to pollution in homes, study finds

Research in Wales found that home, not outdoor travel, was largest contributor to children’s daily exposure

The Guardian - UK · Feb 6

Can’t tech a joke: AI does not understand puns, study finds

Researchers say results underline large language models’ poor grasp of humour, empathy and cultural nuance

The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2025