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The Death of Beloved DJ, Kavinsky, Raises Attention to When Headaches Could Signal a Medical Emergency

Kavinsky dies at 50 as authorities investigate a suspected stroke. Find out what happened, stroke symptoms, risk factors, treatment, and why fast care matters.

Medical Daily · Jul 30

Why a trip to the sauna could help you survive the heatwave

Scientists say the Finnish tradition could help the body build up a tolerance to the heat

The Independent UK · Jul 30

Debate around biofuel? In 2008, scientists found a tiny fungus that could make something surprisingly close to diesel

Fungus that makes diesel: Scientists discovered a fungus in Patagonia producing diesel-like chemicals. This organism, Gliocladium roseum, creates long-chain hydrocarbons similar to fuel. The fungus can consume plant waste like cellulose to produce these substances. Researchers found this discovery promising for renewable energy sources.

The Economic Times · Jul 29

Five Palestine Action activists could face sentencing as terrorists

A GROUP of Palestine Action activists could be sentenced as terrorists after a protest that caused more than £200,000 worth of damages, it has…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 27

John Carpenter: 'Halloween franchise was taken out of my hands'

John Carpenter helmed and co-wrote Halloween, which introduced audiences to Michael Myers, back in 1978, with a sequel coming in 1981.

BANG Premier · Jul 27

Tokyo recovered 700 grams of gold, 500 grams of palladium and 1.9 kilograms of silver from cremated remains in a single year

Japanese cities are recovering precious metals from cremated human remains. These metals, found in dental fillings and medical implants, are then sold for profit. This practice is part of Japan's broader urban mining initiative for resource recovery. While legal, the practice has sparked ethical debates regarding respect for the deceased.…

The Times of India · Jul 25

‘Culturally learned tradition’: In certain parts of the world, scientists are shocked to observe that Orcas literally explode their prey

It could be a communal feeding tactic. It could be play.

We Got This Covered · Jul 24

Prince William’s Duchy of Cornwall is helping double one of England’s last surviving temperate rainforests, where 1,250 young trees have already been planted

Prince William’s Duchy of Cornwall is helping double one of England’s last surviving temperate rainforests, where 1,200 young trees have already been planted at one site alone as part of wider expansion efforts.

The Times of India · Jul 24

Upgrade your downtime: the Guardian launches its Puzzles summer special

The Guardian announces its annual Puzzles summer special, a flagship 32-page print supplement designed to offer UK audiences a high-quality, engaging way to “upgrade their downtime” across the summer season.

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24

Fact check: Claims resurface that ex-UK PM Boris Johnson sabotaged Ukraine peace deal for bribe

In an X post from 21 July, Kremlin envoy Kirill Dimitriev alleged that the UK's former Prime Minister Boris Johnson "sabotaged" peace efforts between Russia and Ukraine in exchange for money, but facts say otherwise.

Euronews · Jul 24