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Firefighter threatened over legal medical cannabis use

A US firefighter faces career-ending consequences after testing positive for legally prescribed medical marijuana, highlighting the conflict between state and federal cannabis laws and workplace policies.

Light-activated cancer treatment breakthrough

Groundbreaking research reveals new light-activated cancer treatment that targets tumours with precision, potentially replacing harsh chemotherapy with fewer side effects.

Snakes calculate angles before striking prey

Groundbreaking research uncovers the deadly hunting techniques of snakes, with high-speed footage showing how they calculate perfect strike angles in milliseconds before pouncing on unsuspecting prey.

Supreme Court to hear landmark gun rights case

The US Supreme Court is set to examine whether banning marijuana users from owning firearms violates Second Amendment rights in a case that could reshape gun control laws.

UK diverted Ukraine research funds to Brexit work

Exclusive investigation uncovers how Whitehall redirected vital medical and environmental research funding away from Ukraine support programmes to bolster post-Brexit policy development.

Science in Crisis: CSIRO Funding Collapse Demands Action

Australia's premier scientific organisation, CSIRO, confronts an existential threat as chronic underfunding triggers brain drain and research cuts. Scientific leaders issue urgent plea to Prime Minister Albanese to rescue national science capability.

Naked Mole Rats' Anti-Ageing Secret Unlocked

Groundbreaking research reveals how naked mole rats defy ageing through superior DNA repair mechanisms, offering potential breakthroughs for human health and longevity treatments.

Spain Legalises Medical Cannabis Under Strict Rules

Spain joins European nations embracing medical cannabis as parliament approves landmark legislation for chronic pain, multiple sclerosis and chemotherapy side effects, with tight government controls.

Lewis Moody's MND diagnosis sparks funding crisis

Former England rugby captain Lewis Moody's shock Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis has triggered powerful demands for the UK Government to finally commit promised funds to MND research through the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation.

NHS medical cannabis crisis leaves thousands untreated

Exclusive investigation reveals how chronic pain and menopause patients are being forced into private healthcare or illegal markets as NHS medical cannabis prescriptions remain virtually inaccessible five years after legalisation.

Putin's Immortality Quest Continues Stalin's Legacy

Exclusive investigation reveals how Russian leaders from Stalin to Putin have pursued scientific immortality through secret research programmes and controversial life-extension technologies.

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