Doctors’ best friends: dogs will help sniff out bacteria for cystic fibrosis sufferers
Imperial College project could lead to less invasive testing and combat increase in antibiotic resistanceJodie is a canine with special powers, scientists have discovered. The golden labrador can smell and
Young country diary: A spiky surprise for the whole family | Robin
Shropshire Hills: My dad accidentally picked up a hibernating hedgehog, and it (Gnasher) ended up living in our house for a couple of daysWe were tidying up the garden where
Young country diary: Here are the latest newts reports! | Bea
South London: Ever since they left our pond last autumn I’ve dedicated my life to amphibians. Now I’m waiting for them to come backI’m sitting at the edge of the
U.S. Court Orders Up to $97,500 in Damages for Sharing ‘Adult’ Films via BitTorrent
As the most prolific copyright litigant in the United States, adult entertainment company Strike 3 Holdings has filed over 15,000 lawsuits in federal courts. These lawsuits target people whose Internet
Scientists identify ‘tipping point’ that caused clumps of toxic Florida seaweed
Giant blobs along 5,000-mile-wide sargassum belt has killed animals, harmed human health and discouraged tourismScientists in Florida believe they have identified a “tipping point” in atmospheric conditions in the Atlantic
Disability, Work and Starmer’s Cruel Cuts
This blog is about the UK government’s proposed cuts to disability benefits such as PIP (Personal Independence Payment). If implemented, these cuts will impact negatively upon many thousands of people
Pluralistic: Twinkump Linkdump (22 Mar 2025)
Today's links Twinkump Linkdump: Loose ends for the weekend. Object permanence: 2005, 2010, 2015, 2020, 2024 Upcoming appearances: Where to find me. Recent appearances: Where I've been. Latest books: You
What is the meaning of life? 15 possible answers – from a palliative care doctor, a Holocaust survivor, a jail inmate and more
I asked some well-known names for their thoughts on the ultimate existential question. Their answers were fascinating, funny – and could help us frame our days on EarthIn September 2015,
Wales’s 20mph speed limit has cut road deaths. Why is there still even a debate?
Research suggests the scheme may be more popular than thought, with consultations dominated by a loud minority Even with the caveats about limited data and untangling causation and correlation, the
Rare Wright’s gardenia reappears in record numbers in Seychelles
Conservationists find critically endangered species thriving on Indian Ocean island of ArideRecord numbers of Wright’s gardenia, one of the world’s rarest and most fragrant trees, have been counted on the
Floating Solar in Madhya Pradesh
Buoyant photovoltaic systems, also called floatovoltaics, have been deployed across a reservoir in central India. Read More... Read More
‘They’re smart now’: Australian fishers are on tenterhooks over shark encounters. Should swimmers be worried?
Increasing run-ins between anglers and the ocean’s apex predators reflects a growing unease among beachgoers. But is widespread fear justified?Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMoreton