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Demenz-Prävention: 45 Prozent aller Erkrankungen vermeidbar
Studie belegt positive Effekte von Klinikclowns auf Senioren. Zudem zeigen Umfragen hohe Einsamkeit und neue...
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WHO aktualisiert Demenz-Leitlinien: 45% der Fälle vermeidbar
Neue Forschung belegt: Täglicher Joghurt-Konsum verlangsamt biologisches Altern und reduziert Darmkrebsrisiko. WHO...
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Knieprothese verzögert: PRP-Therapie senkt Schmerz um 50 Prozent
Neue Fast-Track-OPs und Blutplasmaspritzen verändern die Gelenktherapie. Eine Studie zeigt zudem: Gebrechlichkeit...
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AMD Helios: Neue KI-Supercomputer für Microsofts Azure-Cloud
AMD und Microsoft besiegeln Partnerschaft für Helios-Rack-Systeme. Der Deal soll ein Volumen von bis zu zehn...
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Olivenöl beim Abnehmen: Studie mit 121.000 Teilnehmern widerlegt Mythos
Täglicher Olivenölkonsum fördert laut Langzeitstudie die Gewichtsabnahme und schützt Gehirn und Stoffwechsel.
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KI in Schulen: Nur 18% Lehrer haben formelle Anweisungen
Nur 18 Prozent der Lehrkräfte haben offizielle KI-Vorgaben, obwohl die Mehrheit die Technologie bereits im...
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HollowGraph: Neue Malware nutzt Outlook-Kalender als Steuerkanal
Neue Schadsoftware HollowGraph nutzt Microsoft 365-Kalender für verdeckte Befehle und zielt auf israelische...
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Durian: Warum die Königin der Früchte Gesundheit und Geschmack vereint
Vietnam steigert Durian-Exporte durch Qualitätssicherung und kulinarische Vermarktung. Die Frucht dominiert mit bis...
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Google Photos: Ein-Knopf-Schalter zwischen KI und klassischer Suche
Google führt einen Schalter für den Wechsel zwischen KI-Suche und klassischer Suche in Google Photos ein, um auf...
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EU AI Act: Transparenzpflicht für Medizin-KI ab 2. August
Neue Prüfverfahren und Transparenzregeln sollen den sicheren Einsatz von KI im Gesundheitswesen weltweit gewährleisten.
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Ob Wettrennen, Shooter-Kämpfe oder Strategie-Aufgaben: Das Gaming-Angebot ist groß im Digitalzeitalter.
Gamescom erstmals ausgebucht. In gut einem Monat ist es wieder so weit: Hunderttausende Spielefans werden nach Köln...
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iPhone 17 Pro Max: Apple setzt auf lokale KI statt Cloud
Apple verzeichnet trotz schrumpfendem Smartphone-Markt ein Absatzplus von 1,3 Prozent. Lokale KI-Funktionen und eine...
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Demenz-Prävention: KI erkennt Alzheimer bis zu 7 Jahre früher
Bis zu 45 Prozent der Demenzfälle sind vermeidbar. KI-Systeme und Bluttests ermöglichen eine Früherkennung mit hoher...
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Diabetes-Medikamente senken Alzheimer-Risiko um bis zu 43%
Forscher entdecken Vitamin-E-Metaboliten, die Entzündungen hemmen und Heilung fördern. Neue Diabetes-Studien zeigen...
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Passkeys: Fünf Millionen Nutzer, 60% weniger Passwort-Support
Rund fünf Millionen Passkeys sind weltweit im Einsatz. Die Technologie senkt Helpdesk-Anfragen zu Passwort-Problemen...
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Snapdragon 4 Gen 6: Qualcomm bringt KI und Gaming in die Mittelklasse
Ein Leak zeigt Qualcomms neuen Mittelklasse-Chip mit KI-Beschleuniger und moderner GPU für Smartphones unter 300 Euro.
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Kommunen-Krise: Rekorddefizit von 29,7 Milliarden Euro 2026
Deutsche Städte und Gemeinden steuern auf ein Rekorddefizit zu. Einzelne Kommunen trotzen dem Trend, während die...
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The Best Genetic Risk Tools Don’t Work Equally for Everyone
Genetic prediction models are poised to revolutionize medicine. But because they have been trained on European DNA,...
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The Sewer Knows What You Ate
During the Covid-19 pandemic, wastewater testing became a virus warning system. Now, scientists are using the...
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Canadian wildfires rage as Trump warns Carney again over 'poisoning' US air
The US president raised the issue with the the Canadian prime minister while the pair attended the World Cup Final in...
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The hunger-striking engineer demanding education reforms in India
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has a long history of challenging the status quo and refusing food to highlight his...
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RoboGym München: Europas größte Trainingsanlage für Roboter entsteht
Deutschland investiert massiv in Robotik und KI. Neue Trainingsanlage und Rekordfinanzierung für Startups treiben die...
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Lieferroboter-Boom: Markt wächst auf 500.000 Einheiten bis 2035
Starship Technologies fokussiert sich auf urbane Lebensmittellieferungen, während DoorDash in New Mexico...
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Alzheimer-Früherkennung: KI prognostiziert Erkrankung 7 Jahre voraus
WHO-Leitlinien 2026: Bewegung, Ernährung und soziale Aktivität senken Demenzrisiko. KI und Bluttests ermöglichen...
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Fight to save rare ecosystem of chalk streams
We visit Langford Lakes nature reserve in Wiltshire, home to the River Wylye chalk stream.
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Live Notes: Apple erprobt KI-Mitschrift in Genius Bar
Apple startet Pilotprojekt zur automatischen Mitschrift von Kundengesprächen. Datenschutz und Freiwilligkeit stehen...
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MacBook-Displays: DisplayLink und Thunderbolt 5 knacken Limit
DisplayLink-Adapter und Thunderbolt-5-Docks umgehen die Monitor-Limits von Apples Einstiegs-MacBooks. Neue M5-Chips...
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Protein-Boom: Skyr wächst um 43%, neue Leitlinien erhöhen Richtwerte
Der Markt für Eiweißprodukte wächst rasant, während neue Studien den optimalen Proteinbedarf präzisieren und vor...
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Joghurt senkt Darmkrebsrisiko um die Hälfte: Neue Studie
Studien belegen: Fast Food begünstigt Parodontitis, während Joghurt das Darmkrebsrisiko senkt. Vitamin E und D zeigen...
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Demenzrisiko: WHO bestätigt 45 Prozent Prävention durch Lebensstil
Aktuelle Forschung zeigt: Bis zu 45% der Demenzfälle sind vermeidbar. KI erkennt Alzheimer Jahre vor Ausbruch,...
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Robotik-Durchbruch Shanghai: Maschinen denken und handeln jetzt
Die Messe in Shanghai zeigt den Durchbruch verkörperter Intelligenz. ACE ROBOTICS, Tencent und Huawei präsentieren...
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Smishing-Angriffe: +162% in Vietnam – Banken fordern App-Umstieg
Führende vietnamesische Geldhäuser verlangen weiter Gebühren für SMS-Benachrichtigungen und verweisen auf sicherere,...
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CrystalX RAT: Neuer Trojaner wird als Malware-Dienst verkauft
Kaspersky warnt vor CrystalX RAT, einem vielseitigen Trojaner, der als Dienstleistung auf YouTube und Telegram...
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Controversial farm subsidy scheme gets billion pound budget
The protest-hit Sustainable Farming Scheme has been introduced after almost a decade in development.
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Arbeitsmarkt-Krise: 4,57 Millionen ohne Berufsabschluss
Studien belegen wachsende Defizite bei Empathie und Kommunikation. Parallel steigt die Zahl der Beschäftigten ohne...
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Claude for Chrome: Sicherheitslücke ermöglicht Gmail-Zugriff
Sicherheitsforscher decken kritische Schwachstelle in der Claude-Browsererweiterung auf. Angreifer können über...
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Gemini Notebook: Googles KI-Tool führt Code nativ aus
Google benennt sein Notiztool in Gemini Notebook um und stattet es mit einem eigenen Cloud-Computer für Datenanalysen...
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'Hidden time-capsule of UK biodiversity' unlocked
The specimens with links to Charles Darwin will soon be studied by scientists across the world.
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Going with the flow: Renewable energy battery breakthrough
A 3D-printed battery designed at Queen's University Belfast could speed up energy storage research.
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Kimi K3: Chinesisches KI-Modell schockt Wall Street mit 2,8 Billionen Parametern
Chinesisches KI-Modell Kimi K3 verunsichert Anleger und lässt US-Technologievorsprung schmelzen. Chip-Aktien weltweit...
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Kieferverspannung: Warum Zähneknirschen Migräne auslöst
Immer mehr Therapeuten setzen auf ganzheitliche Ansätze, um Nackenverspannungen, Migräne und Kieferprobleme...
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Wolves return to park two years after pack deaths
New Forest Wildlife Park has welcomed the new wolves from France and Belgium.
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iOS 26.5.2: Sicherheitsupdate schließt zwei Zero-Day-Lücken
Apples jüngstes iOS-Update schließt kritische Lücken, führt aber bei vielen Nutzern zu Akku- und Überhitzungsproblemen.
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The underwater harvest hoping for a bumper crop
Volunteers harvest seagrass seeds in a bid to boost underwater meadows in the south of England.
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Coupang-Strafe: 560 Millionen Euro für Datenleck mit 37,5 Mio. Betroffenen
Südkorea verhängt Milliardenstrafe gegen Coupang wegen Datenlecks mit 37,5 Mio. Kunden. Der Fall belastet die...
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Fruchtfliegen im Sommer 2026: Essig-Falle stoppt 400-Eier-Plage
Der Artikel gibt einen Überblick über Schädlingsplagen im Sommer 2026 und stellt bewährte sowie technische...
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Immobilienpreise: 6,8 Prozent Anstieg im Q2 2026
Steigende Immobilienpreise und eine angekündigte Reform setzen Erben unter Zugzwang. Der Artikel zeigt legale Wege...
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Demenzprävention: 45 Prozent des Risikos durch Lebensstil vermeidbar
Aktualisierte WHO-Leitlinien zeigen: Geistige Fitness, Bewegung und soziale Kontakte können Demenzerkrankungen...
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Essstörungen: Neues Programm erhöht Lebensmittel-Akzeptanz auf 91%
Ein spezielles Kajak-Projekt in Potsdam verbessert die Therapie autistischer Kinder. Neue Studien und das...
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Demenzprävention: WHO bestätigt 45% Risikosenkung durch Kopfrechnen
Regelmäßiges Gehirntraining kann das Demenzrisiko laut WHO um bis zu 45 Prozent senken. Neue Studien warnen vor...
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Sommervorbereitung 2026: Frankfurt jagt Lauf-Statistik mit 20-Tage-Plan
Eintracht Frankfurt startet mit einem ambitionierten Laufprogramm in die Saisonvorbereitung. Auch andere Klubs wie...
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Alzheimer-Schutz: Diabetes-Medikamente senken Risiko um 43%
WHO-Studie zeigt: 45 Prozent der Demenzfälle sind durch Lebensstiländerungen vermeidbar. Neue Diabetes-Medikamente...
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iPhone 18 Pro: Sony-Kamera mit variabler Blende und A20-Chip
Datenleck bei Apple-Zulieferer bestätigt Kamera-Neuerungen und dickeres Gehäuse für mehr Akkukapazität.
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QR-Code-Betrug explodiert: 146 Prozent mehr Angriffe weltweit
Gefälschte QR-Codes an Zuger Parkautomaten zielen auf Zahlungsdaten ab. Die Betrugsmasche Quishing nimmt weltweit...
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Google-Beschluss: EU zwingt Android-Öffnung für ChatGPT und Claude
Die EU-Kommission verpflichtet Google, elf Android-Kernfunktionen für KI-Rivalen wie ChatGPT zu öffnen, um den...
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Achtsamkeit bei Schizophrenie: MBSR senkt Angst um 18% und steigert Therapietreue
Studien belegen positive Effekte von Achtsamkeitstraining und Qigong auf Therapietreue und Symptome bei schweren...
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Exosomen-Boom: NurExone erschließt Mexiko mit 180.000-USD-Deal
NurExone erschließt den mexikanischen Kosmetikmarkt mit Exosomen, während Experten fehlende klinische Belege für die...
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Ingwer-Dosierung: 3–4 Gramm täglich für Erwachsene empfohlen
Pflanzliche Heilmittel wie Mädesüß und Ingwer boomen, doch Experten raten bei chronischen Leiden zur Vorsicht.
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Ernährung: 30 Pflanzenarten pro Woche senken Entzündungsrisiko um 31%
Aktuelle Studien belegen: Über 30 Pflanzenarten pro Woche senken Entzündungsrisiko um 31 Prozent. Neue Grenzwerte für...
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Heilpflanze Sài ??t: Verwechslung mit Zierpflanze hat fatale Folgen
Die Verwechslung von Wedelia chinensis mit einer Zierpflanze birgt Risiken. Experten nennen Unterscheidungsmerkmale...
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PCOS wird umbenannt: Neue Bezeichnung rückt Stoffwechselrisiken in den Fokus
Das Polyzystische Ovarialsyndrom heißt künftig PMOS. Fachgesellschaften betonen die systemischen Stoffwechselrisiken...
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Payroll-Revolution: KI-Agenten übernehmen Lohn und Compliance
SD Worx, Workday und PayFit treiben autonome KI-Agenten voran. Trotz Euphorie zögern viele Firmen bei Steuer-Compliance.
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OxygenOS wird eingestellt: OnePlus wechselt zu ColorOS 17
OnePlus zieht sich aus Europa und Nordamerika zurück und ersetzt OxygenOS durch ColorOS. Der Fokus liegt nun auf Asien.
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34-Stunden-Woche: Italienisches Unternehmen zahlt vollen Lohn
Gesellschaftlicher Wandel hin zu mehr Achtsamkeit: Unternehmen wie Galletti führen die 34-Stunden-Woche ein, während...
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Wäsche-Roboter: Sunday Robotics faltet mit 99-Prozent-Quote
Die EU-Kommission will per Gesetz den Einbau intelligenter Stromzähler beschleunigen, um den steigenden Energiebedarf...
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Phishing-Welle: Über eine Million E-Mails mit Text-Salting seit April
Betrüger erbeuten mit Schockanrufen hohe Bargeldsummen. Polizei gelingt Festnahme eines mutmaßlichen Täters.
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Geldautomaten-Hack: Kriminelle nutzen USB-Stick für Million-Euro-Coup
Neue Schadsoftware-Generation zielt auf Bankautomaten und private Krypto-Depots. Gefälschte E-SIM-Shops und...
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From coffee grounds to guinea pig bedding - the composters keeping it local
Food waste is a resource like water and should be kept in communities, compost champions say.
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Shark scientists gets £1m to help protect them
Natural England's Species Recovery Programme will focus on the blue shark, porbeagle and tope.
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Britain set for butterfly boom after hot spring
A scientist says Britain could be on the verge of a bumper summer for butterflies.
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How new bird show hopes to help endangered flyers
Endangered birds are the stars of one of five new shows at Kynren as part of conservation plans.
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Taylor Farms Expands Iceberg Lettuce Recall to 27 States Amid Cyclospora Outbreak
The F.D.A. said that a new sample from the company’s Mexico facility had tested positive for cyclospora and that the...
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Meta dreht Geldmaschine um: Bezahl-Abos für WhatsApp und Instagram
Meta diversifiziert mit Premium-Tarifen, eigenem WhatsApp-Cloud-Backup und neuen KI-Modellen. Milliardeninvestitionen...
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WhatsApp-Update: Stimmenisolierung ohne Umweg durchs Kontrollzentrum
WhatsApp integriert Apples Audio-Profile in die iOS-Anrufoberfläche. Vier Modi inklusive automatischer Anpassung...
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iOS 27 Beta: Settings-Icon verschwindet auf iPhone 17 Pro Max
In der iOS-27-Beta verschwindet das Settings-Icon auf dem iPhone 17 Pro Max. Zwei Methoden helfen bei der...
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Steam-Malware: 21-Jähriger stiehlt 220.000 Dollar in Kryptowährungen
Ein junger Entwickler versteckte Schadsoftware in acht Steam-Spielen und erbeutete Kryptowährungen im Wert von über...
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SolarWinds Serv-U: CISA warnt vor aktiv ausgenutzte DoS-Lücke
Sicherheitslücke CVE-2026-28318 in SolarWinds Serv-U wird aktiv ausgenutzt. Unternehmen zum sofortigen Patchen...
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Darm-Mikrobiom: Ballaststoffe und Intervallfasten senken Entzündungen
Aktuelle Studien zeigen: Bakteriendichte und Stuhlmasse sind verlässlichere Darm-Indikatoren als die Artenvielfalt.
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Alzheimer: Psilocybin bringt 80-Jähriger Sprache und Mobilität zurück
Ein Fallbericht zeigt Besserung nach Psilocybin. Eli Lilly übernimmt für 3,8 Mrd. USD. Auch die ISS liefert neue...
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OpenAI-Hardwarepläne: Apple klagt wegen Diebstahl von 1.000 Seiten Daten
Apple verklagt OpenAI wegen systematischer Abwerbung und Diebstahls von Hardware-Wissen. Der Fall gefährdet den...
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iPhone-Preise in Japan: Acht bis elf Prozent Aufschlag ab Juli
Apple korrigiert Hardware-Preise in Japan um bis zu elf Prozent nach oben. Grund ist der schwache Yen, der nahe...
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Kulturbesuche: Museen und Theater verlangsamen Alterung um drei Jahre
Regelmäßige Museums- und Theaterbesuche können laut einer Studie das biologische Alter um bis zu drei Jahre senken.
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Sparkassen-App 8.2: Neue Zweitfreigabe gegen explodierende Betrugswelle
Die Sparkassen-App erhält ein Update mit Zweitfreigabe und Jugendmodus. Hintergrund sind rasant steigende...
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Demenz-Prävention: 45 Prozent des Risikos lässt sich vermeiden
Die WHO aktualisiert ihre Leitlinie: Bewegung, kognitive Stimulation und Hörgeräte senken das Demenzrisiko deutlich.
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Osteoporose-Reform: Männer können ab 50 Jahren teilnehmen
AOK und IKK starten strukturiertes Behandlungsprogramm für Osteoporose. Männer können ab 50 Jahren teilnehmen.
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Altern: EP2-Rezeptor steuert Immunzellen und Entzündungen
Forscher identifizieren EP2-Rezeptor auf Immunzellen als zentralen Treiber des Alterungsprozesses. Blockade lindert...
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Microsoft 365 E7: Autonome KI-Agenten ab 90 Euro pro Nutzer
Microsoft stellt KI-Agenten für Unternehmen vor. Großkunde Evri setzt 6.000 Lizenzen ein. Neue Sicherheitsfeatures...
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Balance-Training: Zehn Sekunden Einbeinstand senkt Sturzrisiko deutlich
Die WHO empfiehlt 40 Minuten Krafttraining pro Woche zur Prävention. Nur 23 Prozent der Erwachsenen erreichen dieses...
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Halbmarathon: Physiotherapie und Smartwatches sind das Fundament
Erfolgreiches Halbmarathon-Training vereint Physiotherapie, smarte Wearables und clevere Regeneration. Hitze wird zum...
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WHO-Demenzprävention: 45% der 57 Mio. Fälle vermeidbar
Neue DKFZ-Studie zeigt: Bereits 40 bis 60 Minuten Krafttraining pro Woche erfüllen die WHO-Empfehlungen und fördern...
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iPhone-Zubehör: Neue macOS-App entlarvt minderwertige Kabel
Der Artikel erklärt die Bedeutung der MFi-Zertifizierung für sicheres Laden und stellt spezialisierte Kabel sowie...
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Legal-KI am 17. Juli: Harvey, Astra und Ode starten Millionen-Deals
Spezialisierte KI-Plattformen wie Harvey und Agiloft automatisieren Vertragsprüfungen und M&A-Prozesse. Der ROI rückt...
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A Mathematical Tribute to the Soccer Ball
As the World Cup final approaches, take a moment to appreciate the beautiful symmetries of humanity’s favorite...
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Rudolph Marcus, Who Illuminated Electrochemical Processes, Dies at 102
He received a 1992 Nobel Prize for developing a theory that explained fundamental processes behind photosynthesis,...
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Perseid meteors to light up night sky in one of the year's most active showers
The Perseid meteor shower will light up the night sky over the next five weeks.
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UK heatwave hits two-week mark
It is the longest dry spell in 30 years for parts of England as the UK heatwave reaches 14 days.
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First atmosphere found on Earth-like planet in habitable zone of distant star
Researchers have found an Earth-like, rocky planet orbiting within the habitable zone of a distant star with an...
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Too hot to fly: the airports at risk from climate change
Simon King looks at the threats posed to airline operations by hotter weather and rising sea levels.
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'Cheeky' pigs restore heathland on island reserve
The Mangalitsa-cross pigs on Brownsea Island in Poole Harbour will eventually grow to about 180kg.
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River work to help critically endangered eels
West Cumbria Rivers Trust says eel numbers have fallen by 90% in the last 30 years.
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Rare Pair of Improbably Light ‘Super-Puff’ Planets Is Discovered
They’re less dense than cotton candy, and they will help astrophysicists better understand the most unusual ways...
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Curlew chicks released to boost species numbers
Curlew Country is hoping to improve the birds' chances by making sure they get the best start.
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Will SpaceX’s 13th Test Flight of Starship Be Lucky?
The 33 engines of the rocket’s booster stage had begun to ignite during Thursday’s launch attempt, but were then shut...
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Why Does Wildfire Smoke Turn the Sky Orange?
It’s about how light scatters in our atmosphere.
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Leaky pipes may explain years-long bay pollution
The Environment Agency has rated Cullercoat's water quality as "poor" since 2018.
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The F.D.A. Approves a New Pill to Slash Cholesterol Levels
The new pills can lower cholesterol levels far below what can be achieved with statins, clinical trials have shown.
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When will it rain again in the UK?
July has been very dry so when will it rain again in the UK?
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Nature reserve declared to coincide with King's visit
A stretch of sand dunes will receive the highest statutory protections as a national nature reserve.
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New monkey species a 'fascinating discovery', study lead says
A monkey found in the forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo has been confirmed as a new specie.
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Extreme weather in the UK is the 'new normal'
Sarah Keith-Lucas details five things you need to know about how the UK climate has changed.
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'Complete extermination' of greys is the only way to protect red squirrels
A grey squirrel control officer says there is no other option to trapping and killing the greys after a number of...
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Meet Earth’s Newest Monkey. (And Check Out Its Orange Lips.)
It is only the fifth new African monkey identified as a new species in the past 75 years.
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Canada wildfires leaves train 'encased in flames' as smoke from drifts towards US
The crew was rescued after the close call. Meanwhile, blazes in Canada have left Toronto under a haze and smoke...
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Traffic Deaths Spike After Deadly Mass Shootings, Study Suggests
Some gun violence experts are skeptical. But the research raises questions of whether there’s a cause-and-effect...
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Two capybara pups born at Longleat
Two capybara pups have been born at Longleat in Wiltshire and are exploring their new home.
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Pictures released of baby vicuna born at wildlife park
The baby vicuna - the smallest member of the camel family - is settling in well at the Highland site.
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First of four juvenile ospreys takes flight
The first juvenile osprey of the season leaves its nest near Wareham.
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Scots urged to 'stay vigilant' as wildfire risk very high
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has issued a warning for central Highlands, southern and eastern Scotland from...
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To drill or not to drill? Andy Burnham faces North Sea oil dilemma
Burnham, who is expected to become the UK's next prime minister, has been handed a letter from the oil and gas...
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'I looked into the river and saw all these dead fish'
There have been 50,000 fish killed in Northern Ireland because of water pollution since 2020.
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Millions in Canada swelter as heatwave continues to move east
High temperatures are expected to continue for Canada, as well as for parts of the US Midwest and Northeast, into...
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New Winged Robot Can Fly and Swim Like a Puffin
Inspired by the physical feats of diving birds, researchers have created a robot that can plunge into the water and...
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Meet 'Gus', the world's most expensive Tyrannosaurus rex
The sale price of the 67 million-year-old fossil exceeded the previous record set by a stegosaurus in 2024.
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Heatwave conditions in NI for second time this summer
That heat threshold must be met for at least three consecutive days at the same weather station to be a heatwave.
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Researchers Claim to Have Solved the Perplexing ‘Reverse Sprinkler’ Problem That Stumped Feynman
Physicists have debated which way a submerged sprinkler sucking in water would spin. Careful experiments provide an...
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Astronomers' surprise at discovery of new stars
A Warwick University team, working with US astronomers, find four, previously hidden, white dwarf stars.
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How deadly have the heatwaves in England and Wales been?
Experts suggest more than 2,700 people may have died from heat-related causes during the heatwaves.
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In pictures: 3,000-mile journey to save rare horses
Przewalski's horses were once listed as extinct in the wild, with only a few remaining in captivity.
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Appeals Court Revives Lawsuits Tying Tylenol Use in Pregnancy to Autism and A.D.H.D.
A federal appeals court overruled a district court judge who dismissed the lawsuits, citing unreliable scientific...
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A Sweet Surprise: Scientists Find Sugar Deep in Our Galaxy
It’s the first time a sugar molecule has been detected in interstellar space. The discovery provides tantalizing new...
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‘We’re Fighting Satan’: The War to Save Bees From a Hornet Invasion
As yellow-legged hornets spread through South Carolina’s Lowcountry region, threatening the local honey crop, a state...
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Two capybara pups born to UK's only breeding pair
The pups are currently in a purpose-built nursery area, complete with private pool.
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Work to protect adders, slow worms and lizards in Scots peatland
New shelters are being created at the site near Dumfries, using peat, tree material and brash.
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Rare floodplain meadow given to wildlife trust
Floodplain meadows are one of the rarest habitats in England, says the wildlife trust.
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Dune project aims to aid rare toads and beetles
Cumbria is one of the natterjack toad's last strongholds in Britain, a conservationist says.
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What Is an Aortic Dissection?
The condition that killed Senator Lindsey Graham is deadly, sudden and difficult to treat — “like a knife to the...
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Alderney set to welcome Britain in Bloom judges
Alderney is set to represent the Bailiwick of Guernsey in the national Royal Horticultural Society awards.
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Pupils vow to save 'dying' river in beauty spot
Children from a school near a popular beauty spot test local water quality over pollution concerns.
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Amur tiger Ginger Biscuit settles into new home
The two-year-old female has moved from Longleat to Woburn and is settling in well, her keepers say.
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Wildlife conservation work to get £1m boost
Endangered rodents, birds and butterflies will be among the species benefitting from the investment.
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RSPB buys 'magical' 96-hectare landscape to reconnect habitats
The move will help conservationists in Gallt-y-bere to protect internationally important habitats.
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Years After He Quit Smoking, a Lung Cancer Scan Saved His Life
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States and older adults are at higher risk. But...
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New research into basking sharks around island
The Manx Shark Foundation hopes to learn more about basking sharks often spotted around the island.
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F.C.C. Approves Test of Space Mirror to Light Night Sky Despite Outcry
A start-up company has permission to try its plan to bounce solar rays onto the dark side of Earth, turning night to...
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Helping one of Britain's rarest butterflies
For more than 30 years, Paul Dunn has been working to revive the fortunes of the high brown fritillary.
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Your Cat Is Being Nice? Think Again.
A new study finds that sometimes cats groom each other specifically to be annoying.
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How can you help wildlife during hot weather?
Sophia Herod has some tips for helping animals that might visit your garden or neighbourhood.
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U.S. Department of Energy Underestimated Potential Los Alamos Plutonium Leak Danger, Study Finds
An accident at the lab that produces America’s nuclear bomb cores could lead to more fatalities than previously...
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She Studied Ways to Make People Smarter. Then Her Grant Was Cut.
Jessica Cantlon had a grant with the U.S. Navy to explore whether people could improve spatial problem-solving skills...
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Struggling pig farmers say £2m support package 'not enough'
Farmers welcome the Scottish government funding but say it's not enough to stop them losing about £1m a month
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How cows are helping one of Britain's rarest butterflies
The high brown fritillary needs bracken and a certain violet to thrive - but everything in moderation.
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How a 40-year project helped save little terns
The marine bird is threatened by high tides and beachgoers, but volunteers give a helping hand.
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Nobel-Winning U.S. Chemist Omar Yaghi Will Move to China to Lead A.I. Institute
Omar Yaghi of the University of California, Berkeley, will head an initiative to apply artificial intelligence to the...
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Joseph Fraumeni, 93, Dies; Helped Discover Genetic Link to Cancer
Considered the founder of molecular epidemiology, he worked with Frederick P. Li to identify a hereditary disorder...
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Wally Funk, Who Set an Age Record for Space Travel, Dies at 87
As a young woman in the 1960s, she wasn’t allowed to become a NASA astronaut. She finally realized her long-held...
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These Fossils May Be the Earliest Evidence of Handedness in Animals
Scientists propose that recently uncovered fossils may be the earliest evidence of behavioral “handedness” in animals.
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Viral squeaky frog now at risk of extinction
A squeaky frog that became an internet sensation is added to a global list of species at risk of extinction.
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Lynx reintroduction plans opposed by councillors
Northumberland County Council members oppose supporting any application to release lynx in the wild.
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UK heatwave spreads north and west as further heat health alerts issued
This year's third heatwave is one of the longest lasting heatwaves since the infamous year of 1976.
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This Kind of Obsessive Attraction Isn’t Love. But It Has a Name.
Limerence is more than a crush, psychologists say, and it can persist for months or years.
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'It felt a bit James Bond': The mission to reintroduce a lost insect
Species Recovery Trust hopes to reintroduce the New Forest cicadas not seen in UK since the 1990s.
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Rare moth find in town park sparks hopes of others
The six-belted clearwing is found by conservationists at Rough Park who hope to spot it elsewhere.
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How beachgoers are turning snaps into science
Scientists hope to learn more about the impact of climate change on coasts through people's photos.
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Amber heat health alerts in effect as UK set for one of longest-lasting heatwaves since 1976
Temperatures are set to rise as high as 36C (97F) for parts of southern England this week.
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Our Bacteria Are Talking. We’ve Just Begun to Understand What They’re Saying.
The human microbiome is essential to our health, but scientists still know very little about it. Two researchers set...
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Have you heard of Flying Ant Day?
Sophia Herod explains how it isn't a single day, but something that happens through the summer.
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Chernobyl’s Wildlife Cameras Reveal How War Affects Wild Animals
A rare camera-trap study logged the effects of armed conflict on wild animals in real time.
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A mountain of rubbish in Indonesia has been on fire for more than a week
Environmental activists say the blaze is a symptom of the country's growing waste crisis.
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Nation’s 250th Celebration Fireworks Sent D.C. Air Pollution Spiking
The president promised a record display of some 850,000 pyrotechnics for the country’s 250th birthday. The Park...
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Rocket test flight could be attempted from Shetland in August
SaxaVord Spaceport has announced a five-week "window" for possible attempts.
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This 'ambitious' tree planting action plan is a first for NI
Northern Ireland has a target of achieving 12% woodland cover by 2050.
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I Wanted an Ecologically Responsible Garden. It Was Harder Than I Thought.
The native plant movement gets a lot right, but there’s so much more to consider.
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Cosmic Conjoined Twins, Caught on Camera
A Japanese spacecraft flew by an asteroid and snapped a picture. It turned out to be a “contact binary”: two space...
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As Ice Melts in the Arctic, Some Deep-Sea Creatures Are Thriving
A new study suggests that deep-sea life reaps the benefits of icebergs’ castoffs — a rare silver lining as a warming...
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Mysterious Spheres Found in Australia Are Likely Space Debris
The discovery bemused residents of a small town in northeastern Australia. The objects appear to be junk from a space...
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Slug sleuths on the trail of gorging gastropods
How predicting slugs' behaviour is helping farmers and their crops.
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Nature campaigners take on football club
Kidderminster Harriers want to build several football pitches on nearby green belt land.
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Will this heatwave feel as hot and sticky as the last one?
The UK's next heatwave is here, but will it feel as hot and sticky as the last one?
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Farmers 'vindicated' after judge's ruling on pylon firm accessing land
Groups representing landowners claimed they were "frightened" by agents turning up on their farms.
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Restoration of river bank saltmarshes begins
Groundwork North East and Cumbria says the scheme will improve water quality and biodiversity
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Mink numbers to be cut by 90% in Kent
Conservationists hope to dramatically reduce mink numbers across Kent.
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Farnham backs public ownership of golf course site
Campaigners want Les Mielles to be bought by the government and returned to nature.
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Stanley M. Gartler, Pioneer in Cancer Research, Dies at 102
He provided the first convincing evidence that cancerous tumors develop from a single mutated cell and later helped...
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Turbines turning from wind to sustainable products
Thousands of tonnes of non-recyclable wind turbine blades are coming to the end of their lives.
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Record-breaking temps in US as 4th July holiday begins
Record-breaking heatwave hits US as Fourth of July holiday weekend gets underway.
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A Mission to Save NASA’s Swift Telescope Launches to Orbit
A refrigerator-size spacecraft will try to grab onto Swift and nudge it to a higher orbit, enabling it to continue...
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Scotland's first gull ranger wants to boost their image
Eyemouth's gull ranger hopes for a more harmonious existence between gulls and humans.
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Thousands of fish killed in park pollution mystery
Dead eels, sticklebacks, gudgeon and stone loach were discovered in a stretch of the River Pool.
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Could a heatwave hit Taylor Swift's wedding?
Simon King reports on the dangerous heat threatening North America.
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Extreme heat and high humidity hitting north-eastern US
Some areas may reach record temperatures over the long weekend.
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Cheating Chickadees Are Seduced by Smarts
Female mountain chickadees are loyal to their mates, unless a smarter suitor comes along.
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Rare American bird seen in Jersey for first time
Birdwatchers saw the lesser yellowlegs, which stayed for one day, in a Jersey first.
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Alarm after herring gulls found covered in oil
Thirteen birds were found covered in a sticky substance "smelling like fish oil", with many more seen.
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NASA Aims to Catch a Falling Space Telescope and Push It Back Up
Without a rescue mission, NASA’s Swift Observatory, which studies some of the most powerful explosions in the...
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Scientists fear cuts may shut radio telescope
The site is part of e-MERLIN, a globally significant group of seven radio telescopes across the UK.
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Scientists React to the Lab-Made, Yet Lifelike, SpudCell
This cell-like structure can grow, feed, divide and compete. Researchers ponder what it means for the future of...
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How to Make a Time Capsule That Will Last 250 Years
The America250 time capsule will hold dozens of historical treasures. Avoiding dampness and other dangers requires...
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SpudCell: Scientists Made a Cell With Most of the Hallmarks of Life. Here’s What to Know.
From why it was created to whether it’s alive, here’s what to know about SpudCell, the latest advance in synthetic...
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Demand for water use highest since 2022 drought
Islanders urged to use water "wisely" after demand soared in heatwave.
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Curiosity, Perseverance and Now Promise? NASA May Send a Mars Rover to the Moon.
As part of plans to establish a lunar base, the space agency may send to the moon a spare test version of the rover —...
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The Vera Rubin Telescope Begins Surveying Our Cosmos
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory is beginning the widest, deepest survey yet of the southern sky.
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States Sue Trump Administration Over Medicaid Work Requirements
The lawsuit argues that new federal rules went beyond what Congress enacted and broke from guidance that the federal...
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N.I.H. Announces World’s Largest Integrated Health Database
It contains more than half a million people’s genomes, paired with clinical records and wearable tech data. That...
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Full Strawberry Moon captured over the UK in stunning photos
Skygazers captured stunning photos of the first full Moon of summer shining bright above the UK
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Water vole volunteers 'get very excited by flattened poo'
Regular surveys of the River Meon show a successful reintroduction of water voles in Hampshire.
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Turtles Are Really Weird Animals. Where Did They Come From?
The origin of turtles has puzzled scientists. A new study provides more evidence that these shelled reptiles share a...
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Aerial video shows extent of deadly flash flooding in Kentucky
At least four people are dead, with 60 water rescues and evacuations carried out across the state.
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This Trap Wants Ants to Take a Bite
Named for an ancient Roman crossbow-like weapon, the newly found “ballista” spider uses a springy snare to catch prey.
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Richard Scolyer, Cancer Expert Who ‘Became His Own Subject,’ Dies at 59
His lifesaving melanoma research in Australia illuminated the treatment he underwent for his own brain tumor, an...
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What NASA Needs to Stay on Track for the Moon
The agency gave a rosy update on Artemis III, a test flight for its goal to return humans to the moon, but experts...
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The tiny highway helping the capital's hedgehogs
A hedgehog highway is a network of small holes and gaps that allows hedgehogs to move freely.
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Exhibition explores moths' ability to adapt
An exhibition examining how moths adapt to environmental changes has opened in Kestle Barton.
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Revival project for endangered native trees
The population of black poplar trees has dwindled to around 7,000 trees in the UK and Ireland.
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Microplastics in over 75% of pet food, study finds
Researchers say certain brands and kinds of cat and dog food have more microplastics than others.
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Team want to return brook to 'its absolute best'
Volunteers are helping clear the waterway which leads into the sea after recent silt build-ups.
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Real-time monitoring to protect chalk stream
Real-time pollution levels tracked along length of Hampshire's rare chalk stream.
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Escape hatches on lobster pots protect marine life
Fishing equipment is being redesigned to prevent "bycatch" affecting thousands of marine creatures.
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New microplastics research examines River Thames
Water samples are assessed for pollution levels and any impact climate pressures may be having on the river system.
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Remote volunteers use CCTV to save red squirrels
The project will allow volunteers to help defend red squirrels by monitoring footage remotely.
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Volunteers could revive scarce bog insect numbers
The project's long-term goal is to reintroduce the wetland insect to more sites.
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Fears dogs to blame for drop in little tern numbers
It has been the worst year for dogs getting too close to the nesting birds, a wildlife trust says.
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How forgotten voyages helped track El Nino
A century ago, research ship William Scoresby left Hull for pioneering work in the southern oceans.
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Can the Artemis III Mission Go on as Planned?
NASA has chosen four astronauts for the Artemis III mission, but there has been a major setback: the destruction of a...
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Calls to restore chalk grassland for rare insects
Buglife says the project aims to restore more than 30 hectares of the vital ecosystem.
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How a new arrival could help save rare giraffe
Three-year-old Stanley will be critical to helping the Wiltshire safari park conserve his species.
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Zoo celebrates birth of second pair of Sengi pups
It says Nuru and Mela are proving to be "exceptional parents".
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NASA Leader Responds to Criticism Over All-Male Artemis III Crew
NASA’s missions these days rarely feature all-male crews. Jared Isaacman, its administrator, said women play...
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SpaceX’s Unlikely Journey From Far-Out Idea to $2 Trillion Juggernaut
Elon Musk said he had initially given SpaceX less than a 10 percent chance of succeeding. His rocket company has come...
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Elon Musk gets public trading of SpaceX under way from Texas
SpaceX founder Elon Musk said he gave the company "less than a 10% chance of succeeding at all" when it first...
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What is the super new Moon?
A super new Moon is coming. While you won’t be able to see it, it's still going to have an impact. But, what exactly...
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The fight to stop animals dying in fishing nets
Thousands of sea mammals and birds are killed as a result of fishing nets every year.
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First few days of new chicks hatched at osprey centre captured on camera
Six of the new chicks are from two pairs who can be seen at a centre in north Wales.
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Have you ever heard of Earthshine?
Sophia Herod looks at how the Moon can be lit by sunlight reflected from the Earth.
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Alan Hale, Sky Watcher Who Created a Comet Sensation, Dies at 68
In 1995, he and Thomas Bopp spotted, from different states, the same mysterious object in the sky. What turned out to...
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Four days of extreme rain killed 7% of world's rarest orangutans, study says
Climate change-induced weather events are pushing orangutan populations to extinction, says a study.
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El Niño under way and threatens weather extremes, scientists say
An El Niño event has officially started, say US scientists, raising fears of extreme weather and higher temperatures.
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Six ways to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weather
Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise.
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NASA Crew-12 Commander Captures Snaky Southern Lights From Space Station
The footage of the southern lights was shared on Sunday by Jessica Meir, commander of NASA’s Crew-12 mission.
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Rare tiger cub from litter of four dies
These Sumatran tigers are the first of this breed to be welcomed at the animal park in Kent.
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'Our nature project has been amazing for wildlife'
Residents have spent the past year sowing wildflower meadows and encouraging no mow areas.
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Women prepare for 'space jobs that don't exist yet'
Hundreds of women attend the annual AeroWomen women event in Yeovil.
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Hundreds of twitchers flock to see African bird in UK for first time
It is the first time the African bird has been recorded in the UK.
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Meet the NASA Astronauts in the Artemis III 4-Person Crew
NASA’s next mission in its effort to return humans to the moon will be led by an all-male crew. Three of them have...
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Can NASA Really Land Astronauts on the Moon by 2028?
Experts have been hopeful, but say the agency’s lunar aspirations are largely at the whims of two billionaires, Elon...
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Nasa reveals crew for Artemis III mission
The crew, who are all men, are scheduled to blast off in 2027 to test systems ahead of a planned Moon landing.
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NASA’s moon-base plans are off to a slow start.
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What is El Niño and why could it mean record temperatures?
Global temperatures are expected to rise in the coming months as El Niño begins.
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Scotland's greenhouse gas emissions fall slightly as progress slows
The amount of planet-warming gases produced in 2024 fell by 1% compared to the previous year.
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'Value of trees' in council's healthy spaces plan
The authority wants a more consistent approach to trees and woodlands with more protections.
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UK's last outstanding coal mine plan rejected
Plans to dig for 85,000 tonnes of coal at Glan Lash mine near Llandybie have been refused.
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UK's first Mars landing honoured with 13 plaques
Beagle 2 reached the surface in 2003, but it was not known until 2015, a professor says.
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Rare footage captured of Great White shark in Mediterranean Sea
A volunteer diver has described shaking as he filmed his encounter with an endangered Great White shark between...
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Leaks on Space Station Lead Astronauts Briefly to Seek Shelter in Spacecraft
Russian astronauts prepared to make repairs on Friday morning, but after an hour and a half, officials decided no...
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Astronauts return to ISS after sheltering during air leak repair attempt
Russian attempt to repair tunnel area sparks safe-haven procedure for five other astronauts onboard.
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Mangrove forests are healing after decades of human destruction
Swampy mangrove forests are staging a surprise comeback - which is good news for coastal communities and the climate.
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Failing sea defences 'disaster' for nature reserve
An internationally important nature reserve in Hampshire is under threat from failing flood defences.
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NASA Says Goodbye to its Longtime Mars MAVEN Mission
The space agency announced that the MAVEN spacecraft, which has circled Mars for more than a decade, is being...
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Next El Niño could be strongest in decades
A new phase of the natural El Niño weather pattern could begin in a matter of weeks, the UN has warned, boosting...
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'Killer fungus' could be good news for habitats decimated by invasive moss
A newly discovered species raises hope that some native British habitats could be restored.
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Exploding rocket casts doubts over Nasa's Moon plans
Explosion of Blue Origin rocket is a setback for the company and for Nasa's Moon plans.
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Farmers warn food security can't be taken for granted
Farmers at the Bath and West Show say there are strong parallels between energy and food security.
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Moment Blue Origin rocket explodes during test in Florida
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on a launch pad at Cape Canaveral in Florida on Thursday night.
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UK's rudest chalk figure gets a glow-up to stop it fading in the rain
National Trust staff and volunteers will apply 17 tonnes of fresh chalk to the outline of the famous figure.
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A Fiery Visitor From Space Photo-Bombs an Erupting Volcano
For a split second, a fireball outshone the rivers of molten lava flowing from the Philippines’ most active volcano.
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Where to See the Total Solar Eclipse on Aug. 12
On Aug. 12, parts of Greenland, Iceland, Spain and Portugal will experience the thrill of daytime darkness. Here’s...
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Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero
The question of how important making our electricity clean is to going green is coming under increasing scrutiny
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From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa's historic mission to the Moon
BBC Science Editor Rebecca Morelle reflects on how it felt to watch history being made.
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The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth
As the astronauts pass behind the Moon they will experience a moment of silence and solitude as communication with...
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First stop, the Moon. Next stop, Mars? Why Nasa's mission matters
Lunar discoveries and a space race with China is seeing the US invest time and money to get to the Moon - and beyond.
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Higgs boson breakthrough was UK triumph, but British physics faces 'catastrophic' cuts
Britain is preparing to cancel its contribution to one of the Large Hadron Collider's next major upgrades.
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Artemis II: Nasa targets early April for Moon mission
Nasa says technical problems that have delayed the rocket are fixed and it is ready for launch.
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The science of soulmates: Is there someone out there exactly right for you?
For many, the idea of soulmates still shapes how love is understood.
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The debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms to treat depression
Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway...
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John Noble Wilford, Times Reporter Who Covered the Moon Landing, Dies at 92
He gave readers a comprehensive and lyrical account of the historic mission in 1969. His science coverage as a...
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COP30: Trump and many leaders are skipping it, so does the summit still have a point?
The US president is notably absent from these UN climate talks, as are other world leaders, all of which prompts...