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Human genome stored inside near-indestructible '5D memory crystal' that could survive to the end of the universe

The record-breaking crystal will act as a DNA time capsule that could be used to bring back humanity after our extinction, researchers say. But not everyone is convinced.

LiveScience

Falkland Islands ‘were covered in lush rainforest up to 30 million years ago’

Dr Zoe Thomas, from the University of Southampton, found that the South Atlantic archipelago was once covered in cool, wet woodland.

The Independent UK

Japanese scientists graft living skin onto ‘smiling’ robot

Researchers say breakthrough could pave the way to realistic humanoids in the future.

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Scientists working on cancer vaccine that uses immune system’s ‘killer’ cells

‘As well as liver cancer, killer cell treatment in the future could be used to treat head and neck cancers, endometrial, bladder or breast cancer’

The Independent UK

Dodos were fast and powerful, not slow and inept, definitive preserved specimen suggests

A new study has cleared up misconceptions about the extinct dodo, identifying the reference specimen for the species and showing they were fast and powerful.

LiveScience

Scientists solve mystery of some of Earth’s most dramatic landscapes

Results showed that when continents split, the stretching of the continental crust causes stirring in the Earth’s mantle

The Independent UK

Adrian Newey to join Aston Martin - legendary designer's F1 career highlights

Newey had previously renewed his contract with Red Bull last year, but it was confirmed by the team in May that he will leave during the first part of 2025. There had been growing speculation about his future with the team and it was reported that he was unsettled with the…

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Winter virus jab for babies ‘can cut RSV-related hospital admissions by 83%’

The treatment could help ease seasonal pressures on the NHS, researchers said.

The Independent UK

Calls for winter vaccine for babies to ease burden on NHS

It is estimated that around 30,000 babies and children under five are admitted to hospitals in the UK every year because of RSV

The Independent UK

90% Of Pregnant Women Lacking Essential Nutrients For Healthy Babies, Study Finds

Deficiencies in vitamins B12, B6, D, folic acid, and riboflavin linked to vegetarian and vegan diets

Zenger

Scientists confirm early man followed river route out of Africa 84,000 years ago

Ancient hand tools found in Jordan’s rift valley suggest a migration route following now dried-up rivers.

The Independent UK

Scientific breakthrough confirms how early man left Africa 84,000 years ago

Early humans navigated along river channels while on their way to Eurasia, it’s been claimed

The Independent UK

Reanimated spiders and smart toilets triumph at Ig Nobel prizes

Electric chopsticks and ‘jamais vu’ studies also scoop awards recognising research that makes people ‘laugh, then think’

The Guardian - UK

New Study Reveals Disturbing Connection Between Male Adolescent Vaping And Offspring Health

Smoking habits in adolescent men could alter genes in offspring associated with respiratory and obesity issues, suggests research

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Mountbattens’ biographer claims he has been spied on by the British state

Andrew Lownie, a historian seeking access to diaries and documents, claims his activities have been monitored

The Times of India

Rishi Sunak gambles with lurch to right as UK moderates flee to Labour

LONDON: Trailing in the polls, battered by economic headwinds and seeing businesses and the City of London flirt with the Labour Party, Rishi Sunak is rolling the dice that a shift to the right could keep his Conservatives in power.

The Independent UK

Scientists unravel mystery which could lead to future diamond finds

Researchers think they understand the conditions which see the precious stones erupt to the Earth’s surface from far below where they are formed.

Daily Mirror

Titanic submarine: What happened during EIGHT HOURS OceanGate took to raise alarm

The submarine Titan departed at 6am on Sunday with five passengers on board but suddenly went missing 12,000ft below sea level 435 miles south of St John's, Newfoundland, Canada

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Chinese nationals attack Hong Kong protesters in the UK: 'They treated us like dogs'

A video that has been circulating online shows a group of Chinese nationals attacking young protesters at a pro-democracy demonstration put on by Southampton's expat Hong Kong community in Southampton on June 11, 2023. This isn’t the first violent incident of this nature to occur on British soil, and members…

The Independent UK

‘Smart bandages’ could improve outcomes for patients with non-healing wounds

Wirelessly powered smart bandages have been developed by a team of scientists to improve the quality of life for those with non-healing wounds.

The Independent UK

Mobile phone app created to help children overcome lazy eye

Medics have joined up with mathematicians and designers to create an app to encourage children to build a positive relationship with their eye patch.

Wales Online

New app helps to correct 'lazy eye' in children

mMedics at the University of Southampton have joined up with mathematicians and game designers to create the app

The Guardian - UK

From fleeing Hitler to Mars: the scientist who changed space travel

The remarkable journey of Ben Abeles will be celebrated next week by the opening of a new archive

The Week

Thousands of people in UK out of work due to long Covid

Nisreen Alwan, professor of public health at the University of Southampton and Daniel Ayoubkhani, principal statistician at the Office for National Statistics and the University of Leicester explain how the latest statistics on the Covid pandemic and jobs suggest long Covid could be causing high levels of economic inactivity.

Evening Standard

Astronomers spot the largest cosmic explosion ever seen

The explosion is more than 10 times brighter than any known supernova, research suggested

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