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Common medicines linked to 12% drop in dementia risk

Scientists have found further evidence that long-term use of common over-the-counter pain medication such as aspirin and ibuprofen may reduce the risk of developing dementia. While it's not the first

Total lunar eclipse to mesmerise skywatchers in March

Some observers will see only initial phase but those in North and South America can enjoy full celestial displayThis week, the moon experiences a total lunar eclipse, which although not

Destroying the environment and sending species extinct is one thing, but now I can’t take my dogs to the beach!? | First Dog on the Moon

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Country diary: A sunlit view of two hungry bullfinches | Jim Perrin

Llandrindod Wells, Powys: They’re such captivating birds to watch, and this pair is indulging their preference for flower buds on my cherry tree“Hardly hedgerows, little lines of sportive wood run

What Was Behind Idalia’s Rapid Intensification?

A new analysis suggests that a large freshwater plume in the hurricane’s path helped fuel its extraordinary growth. Read More... ​Read More

Cyclone Alfred evacuation centres ‘not a solution for homelessness’, NSW premier says – video

Chris Minns stresses that the New South Wales evacuation centres set up for people fleeing flooding will be closed once the immediate threat from ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred is over. The

No, mussels don’t shut off Warsaw’s water supply if they sense toxins — but they help monitor it

Since 2009, mussels have played a key role in Warsaw, Poland's biomonitoring system. ​Read More

Lab-grown food could be sold in UK within two years

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is looking at how it can speed up the approval process for lab-grown foods. ​ 

Software bug at firm left NHS data ‘vulnerable to hackers’

The NHS is looking into claims that a software flaw at Medefer left patient data vulnerable. ​