Can the dogs of Chernobyl teach us new tricks on survival?
Scientists are studying hundreds of dogs at the Chernobyl disaster site that have managed to survive in extremely harsh conditions.
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Bacteria-killing viruses could combat antibiotic resistance, says UK scientist
Prof Martha Clokie says phages could become routine for some conditionsThe use of experimental therapies based on bacteria-killing viruses needs to be rapidly scaled up in the NHS to combat the worsening threat of antibiotic resistance, one of the UK’s…
Faulty part from Ukraine likely cause rocket launch failure
The European Space Agency said Friday that an investigation into the failure of a rocket carrying two Earth observation satellites last year indicated the cause was a faulty part procured from Ukraine.
New Easter Island statue found in volcanic crater’s dry lake
Researchers have found a new moai statue in a dry lake on the Chilean island of Rapa Nui, joining the approximately 1,000 other iconic monolithic sculptures on what is internationally known as Easter Island.
‘Very unlikely’ foreign actor caused Havana Syndrome: US intelligence
The first cases of what became known as Havana Syndrome emerged in Cuba in 2016, involving complaints of nosebleeds, migraines and nausea after experiencing piercing sounds at night, with similar reports later emerging in China, Russia, Europe and ev…
UK now seen as ‘toxic’ for satellite launches, MPs told
After Virgin Orbit’s failed mission, Commons committee hears complaints about regulator Britain’s failed attempt to send satellites into orbit was a “disaster” and MPs are being urged to redirect funding to hospitals, with the country now seen as “toxi…
Asteroid named after pope behind Gregorian calendar reform
The 16th century pope responsible for what is today known as the Gregorian calendar now has another, celestial claim to fame.
UK scientists hope to benefit from €100bn Horizon Europe programme
UK researchers received little funding from EU programme because of Brexit trade deal negotiationsScientists in the UK have breathed a “sigh of relief” amid hopes that they will now benefit from the €100bn (£88.6bn) Horizon Europe programme after Rishi…
Scientists Target ‘Biocomputing’ Breakthrough With Use of Human Brain Cells
Scientists propose to develop a biological computer powered by millions of human brain cells that they say could outperform silicon-based machines while consuming far less energy. From a report: The international team, led by Johns Hopkins University i…
Donor children could contact biological parents before 18 under new proposals
Existing UK fertility law should be updated to regulate modern treatments, says HFEAChildren born via sperm or egg donation would not need to wait until adulthood to find out more about their biological parents, under proposed changes to the law in the…