The trailblazer who made history as Nasa’s first woman commander

Meeting Collins at London’s prestigious Science Museum, one is immediately struck by her unassuming demeanor. Softly spoken, warm, and profoundly down to earth, she belies the immense power and responsibility…

Deaf patients condemn shortage of BSL interpreters in NHS

A critical shortage of British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters within the National Health Service (NHS) is leaving deaf patients feeling ignored, frustrated, and facing significant delays in receiving vital medical…

Kenya to confront Russia over ‘unacceptable’ use of Kenyan soldiers

Kenya is poised to engage directly with Russia regarding the deeply concerning and, as described by Nairobi, "unacceptable" recruitment and deployment of Kenyan citizens to fight in the ongoing conflict…

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.…