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Smart drug that strips cancer cells of ‘invisibility cloak’ can shrink tumours by 30%, trial shows

Experimental tablet produces encouraging results in patients with world’s most common forms of disease

The Guardian - UK · Jun 1

Labour ban two left-wing US speakers from entering UK 'over comments on Israel'

THE UK Government has blocked two prominent left-wing activists from entering the country, allegedly because of their comments on Israel ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 1

The 98-million-year-old wasp named after Oscar Piastri

A McLaren fan in academia turned a pub debate into a scientific tribute

Motorsport · May 31

Southampton manager Tonda Eckert authorised spying scandal and could face disciplinary action

Eckert admitted to wanting to discover tactics and personnel for the match against Oxford United and Middlesbrough

The Independent UK · May 21

Hull boss says Southampton ‘crossed a line’ in spying scandal as he reacts to play-off final opponent change

Hull will now face Middlesbrough in the Championship play-off final following Southampton’s expulsion for spying on opponents

The Independent UK · May 21

Monkeys Just Helped Solve One of Humanity’s Biggest Mysteries, but Lefties Remain the Odd Ones Out

Left-handedness is a puzzle that’s proving tough to crack.

The Mary Sue · May 20

Southampton appeal against expulsion from playoffs for spying is dismissed

Southampton’s appeal against their expulsion from the Championship playoffs has failed, with Hull to face Middlesbrough in Saturday’s final

The Guardian - UK · May 20

‘I don’t worry about a robot takeover’: AI expert Michael Wooldridge on big tech’s real dangers (and occasional blessings)

Almost 50 years after he first got his hands on a computer, the Oxford professor still believes in the power of technology. Can his beloved game theory explain why Silicon Valley’s entrepreneurs consistently misuse it?

The Guardian - UK · May 20

Scientists just cracked a mystery that's puzzled researchers for centuries; why are 90% of humans right-handed?

Why are 90% of humans right-handed? A new study published in PLOS Biology suggests that human right-handedness may have evolved because of two major evolutionary changes: upright walking and larger brains. Researchers from the University of Oxford analyzed data from over 2,000 primates across 41 species and tested multiple theories…

The Economic Times · May 19

MJK Smith obituary

Cricketer who captained England for 25 Tests and amassed 39,832 runs across his first-class career

The Guardian - UK · May 18