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Astronomers discover a new type of planet that probably smells like rotten eggs

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered an example of a new class of exoplanet, and it smells like rotten eggs.

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Ultrasound repellers could keep hedgehogs off roads, scientists hope

Study shows animals hear very high frequencies, making it possible to design a deterrent to cut deaths

The Guardian - UK

Vegetarians have ‘substantially lower risk’ of five types of cancer

Study shows lower risk for multiple myeloma as well as pancreatic, prostate, breast and kidney cancers

The Guardian - UK

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Vegetarian diet can slash the risk of five cancers by as much as 30% – study

A study led by experts at the University of Oxford found a lower risk of prostate and kidney cancer, among others.

The Independent UK

Britain leads world when it comes to migration concerns, major poll finds

More than one in five (21 per cent) Britons say immigration is the biggest problem the country faces, but the issue barely registers as a top concern elsewhere

The Independent UK

Use of ADHD medication has tripled over the last decade

Dramatic increase in women seeking treatment for ADHD in the UK, new study shows

The Independent UK

People regain weight within two years of coming off obesity drugs, new study finds

People who use weight-loss drugs can rapidly regain weight after stopping treatment, according to a new study

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People who stop taking weight-loss jabs regain weight in under two years, study reveals

Analysis finds those who stopped using medication saw weight return four times faster compared with other weight loss plans

The Guardian - UK

People on fat loss jabs ‘put weight back on faster than traditional dieters’

The vast majority of people taking Wegovy and Mounjaro pay privately owing to restrictions on who can access the medicines via the NHS.

Evening Standard

Flu cases may be ‘starting to settle’ in some areas, NHS chief says

Sir Jim Mackey gave evidence to the Health and Social Care Committee.

Evening Standard

Giant rotating string of galaxies is 'probably the largest spinning object' in the known universe

A giant rotating filament of the cosmic web may be the largest spinning structure ever seen, and could help reveal how galaxies form.

LiveScience

The first human kiss originated 21 million years ago, study finds

Homo sapiens and Neanderthals may have kissed, researchers at the University of Oxford discovered

The Independent UK

Heat leaking from Saturn's ocean moon Enceladus bolsters its case as an abode for life

Excess heat detected at Saturn moon Enceladus' north pole helps to account for a finely balanced energy budget that keeps the moon's ocean liquefied. What could this mean in the search for life?

Space

Study to determine if AI can make better treatment decisions for prostate cancer

The Vanguard Path study is led by researchers at the University of Oxford and funded with £1.9 million from the charity Prostate Cancer UK.

Evening Standard

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UK rule change allows some Palestinian scholars to bring families from Gaza

Previous visa policy had forced the students ‘to choose between their education and their family’

Evening Standard

The hidden dangerous anti-depressant side effects

King's College London and the University of Oxford have produced a ranking system so the effects of antidepressants can be easily compared

The Guardian - UK

Antidepressants differ in side-effects such as weight gain, UK research finds

Notable variations between different medications were found in weight gain or loss, heart rate and blood pressure

Evening Standard

William Hague urges Keir Starmer to ‘be more like Margaret Thatcher’

The Prime Minister has been under pressure this summer with Labour trailing behind Reform in opinion polls and others questioning his leadership.

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The Independent UK

Three UK universities make top 10 in prestigious world rankings

The University of Oxford came first for the 10th year in a row in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026.

Evening Standard

Emma Watson says her ‘shame’ was ‘everywhere’ after driving ban

The actress, best known for playing Hermione Granger, was banned for six months in July and made to pay £1,044 after driving at 38mph in a 30mph zone.

International Business Times UK

Who is George Abaraonye? Oxford Union Chief-Elect Accused of 'Celebrating' Charlie Kirk's Death

Oxford Union leader-elect George Abaraonye criticised after reports claim he posted celebratory messages about Charlie Kirk's fatal shooting.

The Independent UK

Teenagers with painful periods more likely to suffer from this health issue later in life

15-year-olds with severe period pain 76 per cent more likely to have chronic pain in 20s

The Guardian - UK

Teenagers with period pain more likely to have chronic adult pain, study says

Research finds 76% higher risk for 15-year-olds with dysmenorrhorea than those without painful menses

Evening Standard

Teenagers with painful periods ‘more likely to suffer chronic pain as adults’

Researchers suggest the link between menstrual pain as a teenager and adult pain may be down to changes in the nervous system.

Evening Standard

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