Would you really trust a robot to care for you in old age?
Rich Walker, the director of Shadow Robot, the innovative firm behind these creations, dismisses the notion of building a "Terminator." With his distinctive long hair, beard, and spectacles, Walker presents…
First Minister Eluned Morgan backs Sir Keir Starmer but raises concerns.
Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan has declared her support for Sir Keir Starmer to remain as Prime Minister, asserting that "the country needs stability in an age of instability." However,…
Using AI for medical advice ‘dangerous’, Oxford study finds
Dr. Rebecca Payne, a co-author of the study and a practicing General Practitioner (GP), expressed significant concern, stating, "Despite all the hype, AI just isn’t ready to take on the…
Instagram and YouTube owners built ‘addiction machines’, trial told.
A landmark trial has commenced in California, igniting a crucial legal battle that scrutinizes the profound mental health impacts of dominant social media platforms like Instagram and YouTube. Plaintiffs’ attorneys…
Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk sues rival over ‘knock-off’ weight-loss drugs.
Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk, the pioneering force behind the highly sought-after weight-loss medications Ozempic and Wegovy, has initiated legal proceedings against US-based telehealth company Hims & Hers. The lawsuit,…
The huge sums energy firms get to not provide power
Consider the early hours of 3 June, specifically 1am. A strong, near-gale force wind was sweeping across Scotland, conditions that would naturally lead one to assume peak performance from the…
Could this spider’s silk help repair nerve senses?
In a groundbreaking intersection of nature’s ingenuity and medical innovation, scientists are harnessing the remarkable properties of spider silk to develop revolutionary surgical devices aimed at regenerating damaged nerves. Dr.…
‘Forever chemical’ testing to be ramped up amid growing concerns.
The United Kingdom has launched a comprehensive national strategy to significantly increase testing for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as "forever chemicals," across its environment. This ambitious plan…
Inside Health – Why is it so hard to find an NHS dentist? – BBC Sounds
The persistent and growing crisis in NHS dentistry is a critical issue dominating public discourse and political agendas across the United Kingdom. For countless individuals, securing a dental appointment under…
Winter Olympics 2026: What is Olympic ice and how is it made?
Olympic ice is a highly specialized, meticulously engineered surface designed to meet the stringent demands of international competitive events, most notably the Winter Olympic Games. This uniform ice surface is…
















