Why bad health information can seem so convincing – and five ways to resist it
Recent reports have highlighted AI-generated “doctors” spreading dubious health advice to millions of social media…
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New £72 million institute will help tackle obesity – UKRI
The Medical Research Council (MRC), in partnership with the British Heart Foundation (BHF), is investing…
More than 80% of kids still using social media despite ban, new eSafety report finds
As countries around the world look to follow Australia’s lead in restricting young people’s access…
Millions reminded to get £150 off energy bills this winter
People receiving means-tested benefits must be named on their energy bill by 23 August to receive the £150 Warm Home Discount Around six million households…
Did Cape Town’s gunshot detection system work? Why jury is still out on what ShotSpotter achieved
In mid-2026 Cape Town’s city council ended the use of ShotSpotter, a US-developed gunshot detection…
Fauci’s COVID-origins hearing shows how conspiracy theories became political weapons
Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment and declined to answer questions from a Senate…
Strengthening the EU banking sector
Europe needs a more integrated, efficient and competitive banking sector. The reason is that banks…
First UK patient given bespoke lung cancer therapy vaccine – UKRI
Clinicians and researchers are studying the tailored vaccine, designed to match the unique genetic changes…
What is a side-channel attack? A cybersecurity researcher explains how computers can leak secrets without being hacked
When people hear the word cyberattack, they usually imagine someone guessing a password, planting malware,…
Report by the Head of OSCE Mission to Serbia: UK statement, July 2026
Thank you, Mr Chair. I welcome Ambassador Peško to the Permanent Council and thank him…