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The gut-muscle link: why fermented foods could boost muscle health

Gut health and muscle health are often thought of as separate concerns. The first brings to mind eating fibre and probiotics, while the other centres on, exercise and protein.

The Conversation · Oct 9

Graphene opens new way to detect brain damage after stroke

An international team of scientists involving Spain's CSIC has developed graphene sensors that pinpoint the brain regions most vulnerable after a stroke, tested in mice, opening the door to preventing further damage and improving treatment.

Euronews · Oct 9

Strawberry farmer hopes steam holds the key to healthy soil and a better crop

California strawberry farmers have applied steam to fields as an alternative to chemical fumigants used to kill soil-borne diseases

The Independent UK · Oct 8

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Dafydd Owain’s second album wins the 2026 Welsh music prize

Ymarfer Byw, which was praised for its ‘musical excellence’, beat 14 other albums to the prize of £10,000

The Guardian - UK · Oct 8

NSW protects first pink lakes: governments buy Pulgamurtie Station

The acquisition of Pulgamurtie Station in New South Wales, covering 74,000 hectares of unique landscapes, aims to protect the area's stunning pink lakes and vulnerable wildlife. This initiative not only prioritizes Aboriginal cultural heritage but also fosters diverse ecosystems vital for local species. Future plans include opportunities for recreational activities…

The Times of India · Oct 8

Next UK banknotes to feature barn owls, bumblebees, puffins and hedgehogs

Four native species selected after consultation, but which one adorns which note is yet to be decided

The Guardian - UK · Oct 8

Sardinian village where more women reach 100 may be new centenarian ‘blue zone’

In Bolotana, 70 miles from island’s original blue zone, 13% of women who reach 70 will live on to a century

The Guardian - UK · Oct 8

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American elm survives for over 150 years and 33 US presidents despite disease

A historic American elm on the grounds of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C., has survived for more than 150 years, quietly witnessing generations of American history. Planted around 1850, the Smithsonian Witness Elm was already established decades before the museum opened in 1910. Since then,…

The Times of India · Oct 8

‘Bendy’ wych elm in Northern Ireland wins Tree of the Year contest

The Co Down tree is the first from Northern Ireland to top the Woodland Trust’s annual poll.

Evening Standard · Oct 7

Gene therapy can partly restore sight in blind people, researchers reveal

Optogenetic therapy, based on Nobel prize-winning science, involves turning nerve cells on and off using light

The Guardian - UK · Oct 7

King and Sir Elton John enjoy singer Skye Newman’s pre-concert performance

South London-born Newman is due to sing at the new Apple Music Hall on Wednesday evening, just over a week after Sir Elton performed for its opening.

Evening Standard · Oct 7

A daily checklist to better protect your brain

Dementia impacts more than 7.4 million Americans

The Independent UK · Oct 7

Welsh man climbs Snowdon 141 times as Spider-Man, raises £6,188 for children

A Welsh father turned one of Britain's most recognisable mountains into the backdrop for an extraordinary year-long fundraising challenge, climbing Snowdon 141 times while dressed as Spider-Man. Dylan Hughes, from Bangor, Gwynedd, took on the challenge throughout 2025 to raise money for Hope House Tŷ Gobaith children's hospices, which support…

The Times of India · Oct 7

The simple change to how you walk that could help stave off dementia

Researchers say gait speed can change risk of cognitive decline in people most vulnerable to cognitive decline

The Independent UK · Oct 7

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Euronews · Oct 7

Invasive plant spreads across Portugal and lengthens allergy season

Known for its showy plumes and used as an ornamental for decades, pampas grass, also known as Cortaderia selloana, is spreading, threatening biodiversity and raising vegetation management costs. Experts call for urgent action to halt its advance and reduce pollen exposure.

AAP · Oct 7

Moonshot: lunar rover gets ready for launch

The Australian Space Agency has developed its first lunar rover, designed to transmit secrets from the moon back to Earth and never return home.

The Economic Times · Oct 5

Maine woman grows record-breaking 170-pound zucchini, breaks North American and US records after 162-pound giant was disqualified over tiny split

A Maine woman has grown a 170-pound giant marrow zucchini, breaking both the North American and US records. Sarah Whitty’s previous 162.5-pound zucchini was disqualified last year after developing a tiny split. This year, she protected her surviving plant from a Nor’easter and heavy rain to finally claim the record.

Euronews · Oct 5

Is Kazakhstan the birthplace of apples? Here’s how the fruit spread across the world

The part of the Tian Shan mountains that stretches from south-eastern Kazakhstan to Kyrgyzstan is home to the wild Sievers apple (Malus sieversii), the ancestor of every apple we know today. But how did it travel from Central Asia to orchards around the world?

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The Economic Times · Oct 5

Nobel Prize Medicine 2026: Scientists found a 'light switch' inside algae & turned it into a tool to control brain cells; what this discovery means

Nobel Prize Medicine 2026: The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel for their discoveries involving light-gated ion channels and optogenetics. Their work showed how light-sensitive proteins can be used to control nerve-cell activity, opening new ways to study…

Saving Advice · Oct 4

Do You Really Need a Multivitamin After 65? Here’s What the Evidence Says

Walk down the vitamin aisle after 65 and it’s easy to feel as though a daily multivitamin is practically mandatory. Bottles marketed to older adults...

Medical Daily · Oct 4

GLP-1 Users Reported Nail Detachment Four Times as Often as Nonusers in an Early International Dermatology Survey

GLP-1 users reported nail detachment four times as often as nonusers in an early EADV survey. See what the nail and hair data show and do not prove.

The Guardian - UK · Oct 4

The Guardian view on nurseries: some things are going right for under-fives

Editorial: England’s strong results in an early learning study are a Sure Start legacy that ministers must build on

Medical Daily · Oct 3

First Heart Valve That Expands as Children Grow Wins FDA Approval, Aiming to Cut Repeat Open-Heart Surgeries

The FDA approved the Autus valve, which doctors can widen with a balloon catheter as children grow. See trial results, reported risks, and what remains unknown.

AAP · Oct 3

Synthetic bee silk set to take sting out of wounds

Synthetic dressings based on honeybee silk could be programmed to detect and combat infections in wounds and improve the healing process, researchers hope.

Evening Standard · Oct 3

Dutch woman crowned World Porridge Making Champion

An Australian man won the speciality porridge competition.

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