Why you can’t get a signal at festivals and sports matches
Ben Jones, a creative director from North London, readily admits that a certain level of frustration is an intrinsic part of being a football fan. However, this frustration should stem…
Nasa boss says Boeing Starliner failure one of worst in its history
The "Type A" classification is Nasa’s gravest designation for incidents, reserved for those causing more than $2 million (£1.49 million) in damage, resulting in the loss of a vehicle or…
Sepsis warning after Penn woman’s quadruple amputation
After an arduous 32-week battle within the confines of a hospital, marked by multiple cardiac arrests and a life-altering quadruple amputation, sepsis survivor Manjit Sangha has finally been discharged and…
Avalanches in Europe and the US: Have there been more this winter?
With more than 90 fatalities already recorded this season, a pressing question looms over winter sports enthusiasts and mountain communities alike: are we witnessing an increase in avalanches? The northern…
Taking collagen keeps skin elastic but won’t stop wrinkles, say scientists.
A comprehensive scientific review of existing research has revealed that while daily collagen supplements can indeed offer tangible benefits for skin health by improving elasticity and hydration, they are unlikely…
How AI is supercharging Russia’s online disinformation campaigns.
King’s College London professor Alan Read, a seasoned theatre academic with no political affiliations, initially paid little attention to the occasional deepfakes that flickered across his social media feeds. He…
The family-owned soda firm that stuck to returnable glass bottles
For nearly a century, stretching from the early 1900s until the widespread adoption of plastic packaging in the 1960s, the practice of returning soda bottles was a standard aspect of…
Gorton and Denton: ‘Family voting’ concerns raised by election observers
Family voting is a term used to describe situations where one family member is perceived to be exerting influence over another individual’s vote, often by accompanying them into the polling…
Parents of Seriously Ill Child Tell of ‘Exhaustion’ After Being Refused Respite Care
The profound emotional and physical toll on parents caring for a child with a life-limiting illness has been laid bare as they reveal their desperate pleas for respite care were…
Jack Dorsey’s Block cuts thousands of roles as it embraces AI
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey has announced a significant restructuring at his financial technology firm, Block, with the company set to lay off nearly half of its workforce. This drastic reduction,…
















