The mountain section whose collapse triggered deadly floods in Nepal and China on August 26 experienced exceptionally high temperatures in the days before the disaster, according to meteorological data reconstructed and analysed
A Hong Kong Airlines flight en route from Hangzhou, China, to Hong Kong was forced to make an emergency landing in Fujian on March 20 after a fire broke out in an
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A team of scientists has developed a miniature robotic device designed to enhance early detection and treatment of bowel cancer, the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. This cutting-edge innovation, which generates
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A new investigation has uncovered a deeply disturbing truth: rape culture exists in more than 1,600 primary schools across the UK and Ireland. The findings, presented by the charity Everyone’s Invited, reveal
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The future of medicine could be on the verge of a paradigm shift with the potential development of ethically sourced “spare” human bodies, known as “bodyoids.” These lab-grown human structures, designed without
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The chief executive of Rolls-Royce has warned that the UK risks losing out on the race to develop small nuclear modular reactors (SMRs) if the government delays its selection of companies to
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The Netherlands is grappling with increasing controversy surrounding its euthanasia laws, particularly in relation to young people suffering from psychological distress. The number of euthanasia cases due to psychological suffering has risen
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The popular consumer DNA testing company 23andMe is facing mounting scrutiny following a series of major setbacks, prompting privacy advocates to urge users to delete their genetic data. The company, known for
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The rapid success of DeepSeek, a rising star in China’s artificial intelligence sector, has led to a significant shift in the strategies of the country’s top AI start-ups. As DeepSeek’s technology gains
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London-based artificial intelligence start-up Synthesia has announced an industry-first initiative to offer company stock to the actors whose likenesses are used to create its hyper-realistic AI avatars. The move, aimed at compensating
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Qantas’ much-anticipated ultra-long-haul flights between Sydney and London under its ambitious Project Sunrise have been delayed once again, with the first direct services now expected to launch in early 2027. The postponement,
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