Expert: Simple, repeated play best for baby brain development
A child development expert warns parents that overstimulation with flashy toys hinders learning. Discover why simplicity and repetition are key for infant brainpower.
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New Antibiotics Approved, But Resistance Crisis Deepens
Two new FDA-approved drugs fight resistant gonorrhoea, validating new research models. Yet experts warn the pipeline is dangerously dry, demanding global action to preserve our defences.
1 in 5 UK children face speech and language issues
Record levels of child poverty, pandemic fallout, and screen time replacing real-world experiences are fuelling a national speech crisis. Education Secretary plans major SEND overhaul.
Amateur historians reveal hidden 'engine room' of history
A new report reveals how amateur genealogists and local historians are driving groundbreaking historical research, uncovering vital stories missed by academia. Discover their untold impact.
Myanmar holds first election in 5 years under military rule
Myanmar holds its first general election in five years this Sunday, a process critics decry as a sham to legitimise military rule. Read the full analysis of the controversial polls.
Pfizer spent 27% on shareholders vs 18% on R&D in 2024
Analysis reveals Pfizer directed more revenue to investors than research, as Trump's blame on allies for high US drug prices ignores the core corporate profit motive. Read the full investigation.
CDC Primate Research Halted in US Policy Shift
The Trump administration orders the CDC to end all research on monkeys and apes, a significant step in phasing out animal testing. Find out the impact on medical research.
UK's Top 50 Fish & Chip Takeaways Named for 2025
The Fry Awards 2025 unveil Britain's best fish and chip takeaways and restaurants. Discover if your local chippy made the prestigious list. See the winners now!
IBS Breakthrough: Why Women Suffer More & New Drug Targets
Groundbreaking US research reveals why women are twice as likely to have IBS, identifying new hormone-driven pain pathways. This discovery paves the way for potential future treatments beyond restrictive diets.
Trump to Dismantle Key US Climate Research Centre
The Trump administration plans to break up the National Center for Atmospheric Research, a 'crown jewel' of climate science. Experts warn this move puts public safety at risk. Read the full story.
New Study Challenges Alcohol-Breast Cancer Link
A major genetic study questions the link between alcohol and breast cancer, but confirms risks for head, neck and bowel cancers. Experts still advise limiting intake.
New study questions alcohol's link to breast cancer risk
Groundbreaking genetic research from Cambridge and Karolinska Institute suggests alcohol may only raise cancer risk in directly exposed body parts, challenging previous breast cancer findings. Read the full analysis.
UK Scientists: Animal Testing Remains Essential for Medicine
Leading UK researchers argue that replacing animal testing entirely remains scientifically impossible despite new technologies. Discover why biology's complexity demands continued animal research for medical advances.
Five Brain Epochs Found, But Ageing Stages Ignored
Groundbreaking Cambridge University research identifies five distinct brain development phases, yet later life stages receive minimal attention. Discover the full story behind these scientific findings.
Cambridge: Adolescence lasts until age 32
New Cambridge University research reveals adolescence extends to age 32, explaining why fashion, music and gaming preferences from youth often persist for decades.
Study: Tattoos linked to 29% higher melanoma risk
New Swedish research finds a 29% higher risk of melanoma for tattooed individuals. Discover the findings and essential skin health advice. Read the full report now.
UK Plan to Replace Animal Testing with AI Technology
Science Minister Patrick Vallance announces strategy to reduce animal testing through AI and advanced technologies. Learn how this could transform medical research in Britain.
Coffee may slow biological ageing, study finds
New research reveals drinking up to four cups of coffee daily could slow biological ageing by lengthening telomeres. Discover how your morning brew might add years to your life.
Toddler speech delays surge 'astronomically' due to screens
UK councils report an 'astronomical' rise in under-fives with speech and development delays, linked to increased screentime. Learn the findings and what it means for early years support.
Kendall's £38.6bn tech plan for UK growth and cures
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall announces a major £38.6bn research funding plan to cure diseases and boost the economy, while criticising political rivals for negativity about Britain's future.
Government slashes CSIRO budget by 20%
The Australian government's 20% cut to CSIRO funding threatens critical climate and medical research. Discover how this decision impacts scientific innovation.
Kate joins business leaders for early years summit
The Princess of Wales convened a major business summit in London to drive investment in early childhood development, highlighting a potential £45.5bn boost for the UK.
CSIRO cuts 350 jobs in major blow to Australian science
Australia's national science agency CSIRO announces up to 350 job cuts, described as 'worst cuts ever seen' and a 'sad day for publicly funded science'.
Gender Bias in Science Study Overturned by New Findings
A pivotal 2012 study on gender bias in science hiring has been contradicted by a major replication. Discover how the new findings challenge established narratives on women in STEM.
Space labs could accelerate MND cure research
Scientists are using orbital laboratories to accelerate cellular ageing, offering new hope for motor neurone disease treatments. Discover how space research is changing medicine.
Serbia fast-tracks Kushner deal for Belgrade site
Serbia forms joint venture with Jared Kushner's firm to redevelop bombed military headquarters site, sparking protests and controversy over cultural heritage.
New Study: Age May Suppress Cancer Tumour Growth
Groundbreaking research from Stanford Medicine challenges the link between ageing and cancer risk. A new mouse study reveals older subjects developed fewer, less aggressive lung tumours. Discover what this means for future cancer therapies.
Serbians protest Kushner development on army HQ site
Thousands of Serbians are protesting against a luxury hotel development linked to Jared Kushner on the site of Belgrade's former army headquarters. Join the conversation about this controversial project.
Brain Development Atlas Offers Hope for Autism Treatment
Groundbreaking research from the University of Oxford creates first-ever comprehensive atlas of mouse brain development, revealing critical windows that could transform understanding of neurodevelopmental conditions.
Prostate Cancer Breakthrough: New Hope for Thousands
Groundbreaking Australian research reveals a revolutionary approach to prostate cancer treatment that could spare men debilitating side effects and transform recovery outcomes across the UK.
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