A new and “rare” species of giant trapdoor spider has been discovered in Australia.Story Published at: March 21, 2023 at 08:40PM
‘It’s a big, beautiful species’: New giant trapdoor spider discovered in Australia
Any type of hormonal contraceptive use ‘may increase risk of women getting breast cancer’
Women may face an increased breast cancer risk from taking any kind of hormonal contraceptive, a new study has found.Story Published at: March 21, 2023 at 06:00PM
‘Worrisome’ deadly fungus spreading through US at alarming rate
A drug-resistant and potentially deadly fungus is spreading rapidly through US health facilities, according to a government study.Story Published at: March 20, 2023 at 11:24PM
Rich polluting countries must ‘fast forward’ net zero target by a decade – UN chief
In a controversial move, the United Nations chief is today calling on polluting developed countries like the UK to “fast forward” net zero targets by a decade to 2040, warning the “climate time bomb is ticking”.Story Published at: March 19, 2023 at 03:41PM
Nuclear waste: Public to have a say on plans to bury radioactive material
Scientists hoping to bury nuclear waste deep underground have vowed that plans will not go ahead without local support.Story Published at: March 17, 2023 at 07:24PM
Unexplained infertility in women linked to genes that cause cancer and heart disease, study finds
Around 17% of women with unexplained infertility also have gene variants known to cause diseases including cancer, a new study has found.Story Published at: March 17, 2023 at 10:56AM
Rolls-Royce gets funding for moon base nuclear reactor
Rolls-Royce has received funding to build a nuclear reactor for a base on the moon.Story Published at: March 16, 2023 at 04:21PM
Gene mutation which increases risk of cancer linked to Orkney islands
A gene mutation which increases the risk of breast and ovarian cancer has been linked to people with Orkney heritage.Story Published at: March 16, 2023 at 10:43PM
TikTok’s data lust is not unique – and this ban robs the government of a powerful tool
In the interests of “good cyber hygiene”, said minister Oliver Dowden, the UK government has now decided to ban TikTok from government devices.Story Published at: March 16, 2023 at 01:30PM
Chinese ChatGPT rival disappoints – but does have a cute name
The battle of the AI chatbots has stepped up a notch after Chinese search giant Baidu unveiled its much-anticipated rival to ChatGPT.Story Published at: March 16, 2023 at 11:20AM