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A new generation of auto-inflation devices helps children relieve glue ear. And they look like toys.
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Nitazenes were developed as a powerful class of painkiller in the 1950s, but they were abandoned – until now.
Does Donald Trump believe every word he says? Plenty of others do.
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When sincerity counts as honesty, accuracy no longer matters.
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey.
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The bank’s review into its failure to predict the inflation surge misses a second equally important blunder a few months later.
The blue duck (Hymenolaimus malacorhynchos) is a species endemic to New Zealand.
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Our airspace has only started to become cluttered recently – many birds are struggling to navigate through it.
Most miscarriages happen in the first 12 weeks, known as early pregnancy.
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Ten years of studying miscarriage has taught me that no two women will have the same experience.
Old Testament Trinity by Rublev (1420s).
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Rublev, active around 1400 in and near Moscow, was a monk and painter of icons, frescoes and (possibly) manuscripts in the tradition of the Orthodox Church
Rupert Murdoch in 1986.
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Newspaper owners used to wield huge political influence – but as Rupert Murdoch steps down for his son Lachlan can the same be said of today’s?
Air pollution is the latest threat facing our insects.
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We’re making life tough for insects – and not just by swatting them away with a newspaper.
The first recorded evidence of induced abortion is from an ancient Egyptian papyrus.
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Abortion has a long and varied history and remains central to our culture, our lives and even our art.
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Autistic girls tend to be diagnosed significantly later than boys,
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Climate models suggest North Africa will get drier in future. But its caves tell a different story.
Blood tests would offer a faster, less invasive way of diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease.
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These blood tests results need care when interpreting, and they can not they predict how the disease will affect each person.
There are numerous consumer tests available that look for BRCA gene mutations.
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Family history may be the most important thing to take into account when it comes to breast cancer risk.
Brand has denied the allegations.
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An expert on media law explains how newspapers avoid defamation when investigating a story.
The March to End Fossil Fuels attracted tens of thousands of demonstrators to the streets of New York City on September 17 2023.
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Despite the meteoric rise of wind and solar, fossil energy sources have met most new demand in fast-growing economies.
The yellow crazy ant (Anoplolepis gracilipes) is a notorious invasive ant species.
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Invasive ants are a major threat to biodiversity, according to a study.
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The cost of living crisis is affecting UK households, but there are options to consider if you’re having problems repaying debt such as mortgages and credit cards.
Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala (2021)
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More than half the people who become infected with the Nipah virus die.
A lack of understanding about chronic pelvic pain has left women with limited treatment options.
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Our research showed that the mechanisms causing chronic pelvic pain vary from person to person.