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UK Teen's Desperate Stem Cell Donor Plea

Millie Fairley, 13, from Eastbourne, has aplastic anaemia and needs a stem cell donor to survive. Her family and DKMS urge people to register as donors.

Joan O'Hagan: Maths Educator Dies Aged 75

Remembering Joan O'Hagan, the inspirational adult maths teacher who transformed learning. Discover how she ignited imaginations and championed social justice through education.

Time to Stop Worshipping the Liberal Arts

Jianyang Geng argues liberal arts institutions must embrace market reform. Critical thinking isn't their sole domain; STEM fields demand equal intellectual rigour. Discover why change is essential.

Soap Bubbles Solve Maths Puzzle Humans Can't

Discover how soap bubbles effortlessly solve a complex mathematical optimisation problem connecting four towns, revealing nature's genius where advanced calculus fails.

ADHD engineer creates credit card-linked tech nails

London robotics engineer Eneni Bambara-Abban reveals how her ADHD inspired revolutionary wearable tech including payment-enabled nails and smart clothing. Discover how she's inspiring STEM diversity.

Martin Lewis Turned Away from Blood Donation

Money expert Martin Lewis was unable to donate blood due to a minor medical issue but is now urging the public to support the NHS. Find out if you're eligible to help.

Grey Hair Linked to Cancer Defence Mechanism

Groundbreaking research reveals how stem cells responsible for hair colour may protect against tumour development, offering new insights into ageing and cancer prevention.

STEM careers still perceived as 'boys' clubs'

New research reveals persistent gender stereotypes in STEM fields, with careers in science and technology still perceived as masculine domains, creating barriers for girls and women.

Skin cells transformed into human eggs and sperm

Groundbreaking research from Oregon Health & Science University reveals how ordinary skin cells can be transformed into viable sperm and eggs, potentially revolutionising fertility treatments and rewriting the rules of human reproduction.

HIV-positive blood given to thalassemia patient

A major healthcare failure in India's Madhya Pradesh state sees a thalassemia patient contract HIV after receiving contaminated blood transfusion, sparking nationwide outrage and investigations.

FDA to lift UK blood donation ban

The US Food and Drug Administration proposes lifting restrictions on blood donations from British citizens, marking a significant policy shift for American healthcare safety protocols.

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