London ULEZ expansion failed to improve air quality - study
Groundbreaking 2023 research exposes how London's controversial ULEZ expansion failed to improve air quality, raising questions about the future of clean air policies in the capital.
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Sydney beach crisis: Among Australia's most polluted
New research reveals a beloved Sydney beach has been ranked among Australia's most polluted swimming locations, raising serious health concerns for swimmers and prompting urgent environmental action.
Record £1.1m sewage fines hit English water firms
England's water companies face unprecedented penalties for illegal sewage dumping as the Environment Agency takes aggressive action against environmental violations in waterways.
Delhi chokes under toxic smog after Diwali
The morning after Diwali celebrations, India's capital awoke to a thick layer of hazardous smog, with air quality plummeting to severe levels and visibility dramatically reduced across the city.
New Delhi: World's Most Polluted City Says WHO
New Delhi tops global pollution charts as WHO data reveals alarming air quality levels, raising serious health concerns for millions of residents in the Indian capital.
Dead fish and toxic foam plague Norfolk's River Thet
A major pollution incident has struck the River Thet in Norfolk, killing hundreds of fish and coating the waterway in mysterious white foam as authorities launch urgent investigation.
Forever Chemicals Found in Lancashire's River Wyre
Exclusive investigation reveals dangerous 'forever chemicals' have infiltrated Lancashire's water supply, with Environment Agency testing confirming PFAS contamination in the River Wyre, raising serious health concerns for local communities.
Pink Floyd Music Alters Brain, Could Treat Disorders
Scientists discover that listening to Pink Floyd activates specific brain patterns that could transform treatment for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's patients in revolutionary breakthrough.
NHS launches revolutionary DNA cancer research programme
The NHS launches groundbreaking genetic research initiative with Cancer Research UK, aiming to decode DNA of millions to revolutionise early cancer detection and personalised treatments.
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.
Plug-in hybrids emit 12x more CO₂ than claims
New research exposes how plug-in hybrid vehicles are producing dramatically higher pollution levels than advertised, raising serious questions about their environmental credentials.
UK's Underwater Chernobyl: Toxic Nuclear Dump Leaking
Exclusive investigation reveals how a rotting nuclear waste dump off Cumbria's coast threatens marine life with radioactive contamination, creating an environmental timebomb.
Plug-in hybrids pollute nearly as much as petrol cars
Groundbreaking research exposes how plug-in hybrid vehicles are failing to deliver promised environmental benefits, emitting up to 89% more CO₂ than official tests suggest in real-world driving conditions.
Glasgow's Air Pollution Crisis: Shocking Study Reveals Health Risk
New research reveals Glasgow faces a severe air pollution emergency, with dangerous particulate matter levels threatening public health across the city.
Drug combo discovery could extend human lifespan
Groundbreaking UK research reveals how a combination of lithium and trametinib could slow ageing processes and help people live longer, healthier lives.
Dolphins Found With Human Alzheimer's Markers
Groundbreaking Scottish research reveals wild dolphins are developing brain changes identical to human Alzheimer's, raising urgent questions about ocean health and its implications for human medicine.
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.
London Scientists Develop Revolutionary RNA Cancer Test
Groundbreaking research from London's Institute of Cancer Research develops new RNA-based testing method that could revolutionise how we detect and monitor cancer, offering new hope for patients.
Sewage spills surge 54% in England's rivers
Shocking new data reveals sewage discharges into England's rivers and seas have skyrocketed, with storm overflows operating for millions of hours despite drought conditions.
Microplastics Reshaping Human Biology & Minds
Groundbreaking research reveals microplastics are not just polluting our environment but actively altering human biology and cognitive function, with alarming implications for public health.
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.
Colchester research exposes UK business advice failures
Groundbreaking study reveals nearly half of UK businesses receive inadequate professional guidance, with devastating financial consequences for SMEs nationwide.
Harvard-MIT natural molecule breakthrough in cancer fight
Groundbreaking research from Harvard and MIT reveals how a naturally occurring molecule could transform cancer treatment, offering new hope for patients worldwide.
River Wye faces legal action over pollution crisis
Environmental campaigners launch legal action against government agencies over failure to protect River Wye from agricultural pollution and ecological decline.
Legal fight launched to save polluted River Wye
Conservation organisations take unprecedented legal action against UK government for failing to protect the River Wye from catastrophic agricultural pollution threatening its ecosystem.
Thousands sue over river pollution crisis in landmark case
In one of the largest environmental lawsuits in UK history, thousands of citizens are taking legal action against authorities over severe pollution plaguing three major rivers, demanding urgent action to restore water quality.
Viral 'Blinking White Guy' GIF Transforms MS Research
Groundbreaking multiple sclerosis research reveals why the famous 'Blinking White Guy' GIF resonates with MS patients, offering new insights into neurological symptoms and brain function.
Diabetes gene breakthrough could transform treatment
Groundbreaking research reveals how a specific gene disrupts insulin production in the pancreas, offering new hope for millions living with diabetes worldwide.
Alzheimer's Reversed in Mice: UK Research Breakthrough
British scientists achieve unprecedented milestone in dementia research, successfully reversing Alzheimer's symptoms in laboratory mice using revolutionary genetic approach.
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.
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