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,…
Data tool to spot Cambridgeshire families due financial support
The initiative represents a proactive shift in welfare provision, moving away from reactive crisis management towards early intervention and preventative support. Alison Whelan, a key figure from Cambridgeshire County Council,…
Planetary parade 2026: Six planets visible in night sky
This weekend, observers will have the chance to witness Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune clustered together in the same sector of the sky shortly after sunset. This apparent…
Anthropic boss rejects Pentagon demand to drop AI safeguards.
In a high-stakes standoff that could redefine the ethical boundaries of artificial intelligence in national security, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has firmly rejected a demand from the US Department of…
















