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Alien megastructures? Cosmic thumbprint? What's behind a James Webb telescope photo that had even astronomers stumped

In July, a puzzling new image of a distant extreme star system surrounded by surreal concentric geometric rungs had even astronomers scratching their heads. The picture, which looks like a kind of “cosmic thumbprint”, came from the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA’s newest flagship observatory.

The Conversation

Dementia symptoms show up nine years before diagnosis as study finds 'subtle' signs

People suffering from dementia could be helped with early intervention.

Daily Record

Scientists reveal how to spot signs of dementia nine years before diagnosis

Early intervention could reduce your risk of developing dementia-related disease

The Independent UK

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Tell-tale signs of dementia and Alzheimer's that can be spotted nine years before diagnosis

New research could help doctors to intervene at the earliest stages - leading to better outcomes for patients

Wales Online

Signs of dementia could be detected nine years ahead of diagnosis – new research

The findings could help select those suitable for clinical trials for new treatments.

The Independent UK

Cash concerns stops Brits testing for Covid as researchers vow to launch 100,000 a day

Experts and MPs speaking exclusively to The Mirror warn that Government needs to "bring back access to free Covid tests" to help families affected by the Cost of Living crisis - before the next wave sweeps the UK

Daily Mirror

Weed doesn’t make you lazy: study

With Cheech & Chong, certain myths about stoners entered the mainstream. To what extent are they based in reality?

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Parents issued stark warning over kids using Amazon's Alexa

Researchers are worried over how smart devices impact children in the long term

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Build reserve testing capacity to tackle next pandemic, UK researchers urge

University of Cambridge scientists say system of reservist lab scientists should be established to provide surge capacity

The Independent UK

Will we ever see pictures of the big bang? We ask an expert

Dr Matthew Bothwell, public astronomer at the University of Cambridge, on whether humans will one day be able to observe the origin of the universe

The Guardian - UK

Sacked Kwasi Kwarteng's prestigious education and long-term friendship with Liz Truss

Kwasi Kwarteng had a prestigious education before entering parliament at the same time as his long-term ally Liz Truss — here's where the ex-chancellor was educated

Daily Mirror

8 things you might not know about new Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng

The new chancellor will have a major role in how people cope with the cost crisis this winter - but who is he?

Wales Online

Cambridge University finds it gained ‘significant benefits’ from slave trade

Research finds no evidence of direct slave holdings but gains accrued from investments and individuals involved in slavery

The Guardian - UK

University of Cambridge says it gained from slave trade

Britain's University of Cambridge said on Thursday it had benefited from the proceeds of slavery over its history, and promised to expand scholarships for Black students and fund more research into the murderous trade.

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Tech & Science Daily: UK’s first institute dedicated to early cancer research opens in Cambridge

The UK’s first Early Cancer Research facility has officially opened at the University of Cambridge.

Reason

The Lazy Stoner Trope Is a Myth, Say Marijuana Researchers

Plus: giving migrants false addresses, regulating podcasts, and more...

Wales Online

ITV's Professor T: Start time, cast, locations and how many episodes

The series is returning for a second series

Benzinga

Is The Cannabis Users As 'Lazy Stoners' Stereotype Still Alive? This Is What Scientists Say

New research by the University of Cambridge, U.K, showed that "adult and adolescent cannabis users are no more likely than non-users to lack motivation or be unable to enjoy life’s pleasure."

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The Guardian - UK

Cannabis researchers say it’s high time to drop ‘lazy stoner’ stereotype

Users no more likely to lack motivation than non-users – but motivation may wane while under the influence

The Independent UK

Synthetic embryo with brain and beating heart grown from mouse cells for first time ever

The results could be used to guide repair and development of synthetic, or artificial, human organs for transplantation, experts suggest.

The Independent UK

Synthetic embryo with brain and beating heart grown from mouse cells for first time ever

The results could be used to guide repair and development of synthetic, or artificial, human organs for transplantation, experts suggest

The Guardian - UK

DIY fertiliser may be behind monks’ parasite torment, say archaeologists

Study of graves in Cambridge finds nearly twice as many monks died with worms compared with poorer folk

Zenger

Miniature Artificial Leaves May Soon Produce Fuel For Ocean Ships

“Solar farms have become popular for electricity production; we envision similar farms for fuel synthesis.“

Zenger

The World Is A Volcano Eruption Away From Disaster, Researchers Warn

The University of Cambridge team say there is a ‘’major misconception’’ that the risk of major eruptions is low.

The Hindu

Mapping India: How Madras pioneered a new age of surveys and maps

During the 19th Century, this city that is now Chennai led India into a new age of mapping. Mark Madras week with us, exploring relics and stories of the Great Trigonometrical Survey

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