NASA’s Webb opens new window on supernova science
Peering deeply into the cosmos, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is giving scientists their first…
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Four-legged, dog-like robot ‘sniffs’ hazardous gases in inaccessible environments
Nightmare material or truly man’s best friend? A team of researchers equipped a dog-like quadruped…
Two can play that game: juvenile dolphins who play together are more successful as adults
Juvenile social play predicts adult reproductive success in male bottlenose dolphins, a new study has…
Protocol for creating ‘wired miniature brains’
Researchers have developed — and shared — a process for creating brain cortical organoids —…
Researchers demonstrate the first chip-based 3D printer
Researchers have demonstrated the first chip-based 3D printer, a tiny device that emits reconfigurable beams…
Webb telescope reveals asteroid collision in neighboring star system
Astronomers have captured what appears to be a snapshot of a massive collision of giant…
Researchers create skin-inspired sensory robots to provide medical treatment
Scientists have created innovative soft robots equipped with electronic skins and artificial muscles, allowing them…
Optimism wards off procrastination
People with an optimistic outlook on the future are less likely to be severe procrastinators,…
The solar system may have passed through dense interstellar clouds 2 million years ago, altering Earth’s climate
Astrophysicists calculate the likelihood that Earth was exposed to cold, harsh interstellar clouds, a phenomenon…
Splitting hairs: Science of biomechanics to understand of bad hair days
Academics are often accused of ‘splitting hairs’, but a team has now devised a machine…
Planetary Health Diet associated with lower risk of premature death, lower environmental impact
People who eat a healthy, sustainable diet may substantially lower their risk of premature death…
Benefits of failure are overrated
The platitude that failure leads to success may be both inaccurate and damaging to society,…
Elephants have names for each other like people do, new study shows
Wild African elephants address each other with name-like calls, a rare ability among nonhuman animals,…
In a significant first, researchers detect water frost on solar system’s tallest volcanoes
An international team of planetary scientists has detected patches of water frost sitting atop the…
Galactic bloodlines: Many nearby star clusters originate from only three ‘families’
Astronomers have deciphered the formation history of young star clusters, some of which we can…
Small, cool and sulfurous exoplanet may help write recipe for planetary formation
Astronomers observing exoplanet GJ 3470 b saw evidence of water, carbon dioxide, methane and sulfur…
Social determinants of health: a positive manifesto for public health
Hiam and colleagues outline the problem of deteriorating health across the UK and emphasise that…
Tributes paid to journalist and broadcast doctor Michael Mosley
Many tributes have been paid to Michael Mosley, the journalist, TV and radio presenter, documentary…
FDA unexpectedly rescinds ban on Juul vapes
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has dropped marketing denial orders which sought to…
Bird flu: Australia records first human case of H5N1
Australia has notified the World Health Organization (WHO) of its first human case of H5N1…
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US maternal mortality is far higher than that of other rich nations, study reports
The US continues to have the highest maternal mortality among 14 rich industrialised countries, says…
NHS makes urgent appeal for blood donations after cyberattack on London hospitals
The NHS has made an urgent appeal for O blood type donors in response to…
Whooping cough: Doctors urge Chinese authorities to review vaccine strategy as cases surge
Doctors in China are urging a rethink of the government’s whooping cough immunisation strategy as…
Hospital doctors in Wales to vote on enhanced pay deal for 2023-24
The Welsh government has increased its pay offer for 2023-24 to junior doctors, consultants, and…
Sixty seconds on . . . flying
Yippee, it’s the holidays. Where’s the departure lounge bar?Not so fast. Researchers are warning people…
Pigmented skin lesions
This is part of a series of occasional articles on common problems in primary care….
South Africa’s vaping tax—a bold move for public health?
Electronic cigarettes, known as e-cigarettes or vapes, pose challenges and opportunities for governments, clinicians, and…
Why I . . . make free flight aircraft
In calm weather, Martin Pike can often be found at a stretch of open land…
Importance of transparency and honesty in public health and environmental issues
Society should be entirely grateful to The BMJ for its investigation into Medscape’s relationship with…
One in four children under 5 are experiencing severe food poverty, Unicef warns
An estimated 181 million children aged under 5 globally—around one in four—are experiencing severe food…
Alternative Medicine practitioner offers donation-based sessions to introduce new technology – PenBayPilot.com
Alternative Medicine practitioner offers donation-based sessions to introduce new technology PenBayPilot.com Read Original Article: Alternative Medicine…
Functional Medicine From Toronto’s Surprising Insights On Their Approach to Healthcare – Yahoo Finance
Functional Medicine From Toronto’s Surprising Insights On Their Approach to Healthcare Yahoo Finance Read Original Article:…
Inositol: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, Interactions – Verywell Mind
Inositol: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, Interactions Verywell Mind Read Original Article: Inositol: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage,…
AcuCare Mobile: Alternative treatments on wheels | Wildwood Independent | theunion.com – The Union
AcuCare Mobile: Alternative treatments on wheels | Wildwood Independent | theunion.com The Union Read Original Article:…
Sky’s the limit for biofuels
The United States has enough biomass potential to produce 35 billion gallons per year of…
Stark exclusion of ethnic minorities in genetic research must change, say experts
Recently launched trials of a “personalised” cancer vaccine that uses mRNA technology to activate a…
Closer relationship is needed between primary care and occupational settings
Mathew’s insightful reflection on the increasingly important matter of economic inactivity for people, employers, and…
Silkworms help grow better organ-like tissues in labs
Biomedical engineers have developed a silk-based, ultrathin membrane that can be used in organ-on-a-chip models…
Scientists ‘read’ the messages in chemical clues left by coral reef inhabitants
What species live in this coral reef, and are they healthy? Chemical clues emitted by…
Diagnosing damaged infrastructure from space
Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) remote sensing systems allow researchers to inspect and characterize pavements, retaining…
Specialism and generalism in medical education: a balancing act
We share Oliver and Vaughan’s unease1 about the General Medical Council’s vision for the future…
Bird flu: First person with confirmed H5N2 infection dies
The first ever confirmed human case of influenza A(H5N2) has been reported in a person…
Infected blood inquiry: justice will only be delivered when all the recommendations are acted upon
There were six themes that emerged from the final report of the Infected Blood Inquiry….
Ramesh Chandra Dhatariya
bmj;385/jun07_5/q1242/FAF1faRamesh Dhatariya, who was born in New Delhi, left school to work in his family…
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What are the early election promises on health?
The early promises on health in the election campaign head in different directions. The Conservatives…
George Shirriffs
bmj;385/jun07_3/q1245/FAF1faGeorge Shirriffs attended Aberdeen Grammar School and studied medicine at Aberdeen University. During his early…
Paul James Gregory Smart
bmj;385/jun07_2/q1244/FAF1faPaul, an artist, guitarist, sailor, skier, wood worker, rose lover, book collector, and family man,…
Not “all in the mind”
Patients with persistent, severe, but medically unexplained physical symptoms baffle and frustrate doctors. Without a…
Chimeric nanomicelles show promise as alternative treatment for solid tumors – Phys.org
Chimeric nanomicelles show promise as alternative treatment for solid tumors Phys.org Read Original Article: Chimeric nanomicelles…
A new study reveals that marine cyanobacteria communicate
A breakthrough study changes the way we understand cyanobacteria, which are essential for the sustenance…