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Many important 20th-century philosophers investigated ghosts – here’s how they explained them

Most people imagine philosophers as rational thinkers who spend their time developing abstract logical theories and strongly reject superstitious beliefs. But several 20th-century philosophers actively investigated spooky topics such as clairvoyance, telepathy – even ghosts.

The Conversation

Robots could help scientists understand how fish started to walk on land

Led by the University of Cambridge, the team of roboticists, palaeontologists and biologists is developing palaeo-inspired robots.

The Independent UK

James Webb telescope discovers 'inside out galaxy' near the dawn of time

A bright spiral galaxy appears on a background of thousands of other distant galaxies

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Court Order Requiring Removal of Reddit Criticism of Scientist/Consultant Vacated

Sarrita Adams, who was a prominent public critic of the English Lucy Letby murder trial, got that order almost four months ago.

Reason

Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus may have been co-written by forgotten dramatist

Exclusive: Scholar names Henry Porter as likely co-author of 1604 play after linguistic clues in his surviving work

The Guardian - UK

Is Sony’s PlayStation 5 Pro worth the hefty price? ...Tech & Science Daily podcast

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Evening Standard

More children walk or cycle to school in central London since Ulez introduced, study suggests

Research suggests four in 10 children previously driven to school have switched to more ‘active’ modes of travel

Evening Standard

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Consider lowering cholesterol ‘much earlier on in life’, researchers suggest

A study found exposure to high or fluctuating cholesterol early in life may heighten the risk of developing a condition called atherosclerosis.

The Independent UK

Lowering cholesterol levels early in life reduces risk of heart disease - study

High cholesterol increases risk of condition that causes arteries to narrow

Evening Standard

Scientists say public should start lowering cholesterol much earlier on in life

Lowering cholesterol levels should be thought about much earlier in life, researchers have said.

The Independent UK

What is cholesterol and how can we lower it?

By being proactive, you can avoid complications like heart disease or strokes later in life

The Independent UK

Processed meat linked to Type 2 diabetes

Additionally, unprocessed red meat is a major risk factor for developing Type 2 diabetes

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Two slices of ham a day can raise type 2 diabetes risk by 15%, research suggests

Cambridge-led study of 2m people globally is most comprehensive evidence yet of red meat link to diabetes

The Guardian - UK

Unrest in Bangladesh reflects young people’s struggle to find decent work in the world’s poorest nations

Protests that started as a student movement driven by longstanding dissatisfaction over a quota system to allocate government jobs in Bangladesh have precipitated a change in the country’s political leadership.

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The Independent UK

Folding implants that expand in the brain ‘could make epilepsy surgeries safer’

The new technology could significantly reduce the amount of brain surgery needed for epilepsy patients, scientists say.

Newcastle Herald

From beach critters to Netflix: how public schooling made a marine biologist

'Public education played a crucial role in nursing my curiosity.'

The Independent UK

Shock study finds ultra-processed foods account for two-thirds of children’s calories

UPFs have been linked to poor health, such as through an increased risk of obesity and heart disease

Al Jazeera

Will the UK’s policy on Israel-Palestine shift under new PM Starmer?

Palestinians in Gaza have little hope Starmer will ease their plight as experts point to possible areas of policy shift.

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Study identifies thousands of high-risk cancer gene variants

Scientists have uncovered over 5,000 genetic variations that allow some malignancies to grow, as well as a possible therapeutic target for treating or even preventing these cancers from arising. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

‘Cutting-edge’ test on NHS dramatically improves cancer care for children

The test works by providing a readout of the entire genetic code of a patient’s tumour and identifies every single cancer-causing mutation.

The Independent UK

Potential treatment for obesity and postnatal depression found by scientists

Researchers said the finding is ‘remarkable’.

Evening Standard

Pro-Palestinian protesters spray red paint on Cambridge graduation building

Activists on Saturday targeted Senate House, a building that has been used for graduation ceremonies since the 18th century.

The Independent UK

The University of Cambridge returns 39 traditional artifacts to Uganda in a major act of restitution

The University of Cambridge has repatriated more than three dozen traditional artifacts to Uganda in a major act of restitution welcomed by the local officials who sought them

The Independent UK

Scientists grow ‘mini-guts’ to study Crohn’s disease

Using the mini-guts the researchers found that switches which modify DNA in gut cells play an important role in the disease

The Independent UK

Restless legs syndrome: Study offers hope to people suffering from crawling sensation

The condition can cause an unpleasant crawling sensation in the legs

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