science and technology
Bowel cancer treatment hope as scientists solve immune system mystery
The disease is the second most common cause of cancer death in the UK, with about 16,800 deaths in the country every year.
Children to be given single HPV jab instead of two doses
The UK Health Security Agency said the change in England follows advice from scientists that a single dose of vaccine ‘delivers robust protection’.
Regular napping could be good for brain health, research suggests
Researchers hope their findings will help reduce any stigma that still exists around daytime napping.
Marine heatwaves ‘catastrophic’ for ocean life, say scientists
We should not expect the current high temperatures in the North Sea to leave wildlife unscathed, experts warned.
Pre-historic long-necked reptiles were decapitated by their predators – study
After almost 200 years of continued research, direct fossil evidence confirms this scenario for the first time, researchers suggest.
Charity announces ‘historic’ investment in MND clinical drug trial
There is currently no cure or effective treatment for motor neurone disease.
First disabled astronaut says his selection sends ‘powerful message’
John McFall will travel to Germany later this week to begin feasibility studies at the European Astronaut Centre.
Tech investor Ian Hogarth to chair Government’s AI taskforce
Mr Hogarth will report directly to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Technology Secretary Chloe Smith.
Self-propelling robot endoscope ‘could make bowel cancer screening comfortable’
Scientists have created a new type endoscope that is soft, flexible, and capable of extending and curling inside the body on its own.
Former Covid testing tsar Sir John Bell ‘delighted’ to be made Companion of Honour
Sir John enters the elite order alongside Dame Anna Wintour and Sir Ian McEwan.