FDA approves breakthrough pancreatic cancer drug – an oncologist explains how daraxonrasib nearly doubles survival
For a long time, the likelihood of surviving pancreatic cancer has been extremely low. For…
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Both parties must fulfil their commitments under Resolution 2803 and refrain from actions that undermine peace: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Madame President, last November, this Council adopted Resolution 2803, sending a powerful message of international…
Africa’s herbarium collections are a scientific treasure. They need to be digitised before more biodiversity is lost
Universities and biodiversity institutes have hidden treasures: their collections of pressed plant specimens. These are…
Disappearing lakes, old photos and AI are helping scientists map Arctic permafrost thaw in near-real time
Florida gets a lot of attention for its sinkholes, especially when they swallow cars and…
Airport runway collisions and near-misses are happening more frequently, 22 years of data show
Four close calls on Sydney Airport runways in as many weeks have put air traffic…
From pipe band to premium exporter: Scottish shortbread firm scales global sales with UKEF support
A £1 million trade loan, guaranteed by UK Export Finance, enables Dean’s of Huntly to…
‘Male’ and ‘female’ plugs and connectors – gendered language for the ends of garden hoses, electrical cords and pipe fittings sparks debate
Hopefully to mean “I hope”; singular “they”; “primary bedroom” instead of “master bedroom” – all…
Are earthquakes becoming more common? Here’s what the numbers say
Whenever there’s a series of destructive or notable earthquakes, scientists get asked the same question:…
Lactose intolerance is actually the human norm – but racism, the US government and business interests have made it into a condition
Lactose intolerance makes drinking milk or eating ice cream a literal pain. For some people,…
Hunger is not inevitable, but often results from choices that deny civilians food, aid, and essential services: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Eight years after the adoption of Resolution 2417, conflict remains a leading driver of acute…