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Voyager 1 transmitting data again after Nasa remotely fixes 46-year-old probe

8Kby Oliver Holmes / 2d

Engineers spent months working to repair link with Earth’s most distant spacecraft, says space agency Earth’s most distant spacecraft, Voyager 1, has started communicating properly again with Nasa after engineers worked for months to remotely fix the 46-year-old probe. Nasa’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), which makes and operates the agency’s robotic spacecraft, said in December that the probe

About 2m people have long Covid in England and Scotland, figures show

by Nicola Davis Science correspondent / 48min

Many report symptoms lasting two years or longer and about 1.5m say disease affects day-to-day activities About 2 million people in England and Scotland say they are experiencing long Covid, figures reveal, with many reporting their symptoms have lasted two years or longer. The findings were released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and cover the period from November 2023 to March 2024

Next pandemic likely to be caused by flu virus, scientists warn

500+by Robin McKie, Science Editor / 5d

Influenza is still the biggest threat to global health as WHO raises fears about the spread of avian strain Influenza is the pathogen most likely to trigger a new pandemic in the near future, according to leading scientists. An international survey, to be published next weekend, will reveal that 57% of senior disease experts now think that a strain of flu virus will be the cause of the next globa

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From birds, to cattle, to … us? Could bird flu be the next pandemic? – podcast

by Presented by Ian Sample, produced by Madeleine Finlay, sound design by Tony Onuchukwu, the executive producer was Ellie Bury / 11h

As bird flu is confirmed in 33 cattle herds across eight US states, Ian Sample talks to virologist Dr Ed Hutchinson of Glasgow University about why this development has taken scientists by surprise, and how prepared we are for the possibility it might start spreading among humans Read more Guardian reporting on this topic Continue reading...

Deprivation linked to higher second cancer risk among England breast cancer survivors

by Anna Bawden Health and social affairs correspondent / 16h

Cambridge study finds those from poorest areas have 35% higher risk of second non-breast cancer Female survivors of breast cancer living in the most deprived areas have a 35% higher risk of developing second, unrelated cancers, compared with those from the most affluent areas, research shows. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the UK, with about 56,000 people being told they h

Cakes and drinks sweetener neotame can damage gut wall, scientists find

by Denis Campbell Health policy editor / 20h

Industry’s sugar substitute E961 can have ‘toxic effect on health’, says study finding sweetener capable of damaging intestinal bacteria A sweetener used in cakes, soft drinks and chewing gum can seriously damage people’s health by weakening the gut, a new study has found. Consumption of even a small amount of the sweetener neotame can lead to someone starting to suffer irritable bowel syndrome,

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Estuaries, the ‘nurseries of the sea’, are disappearing fast

by Kate Ravilious / 1d

Study reveals repurposing of ecologically vital land for homes or agriculture is happening particularly rapidly in Asia Estuaries – the place where a river meets the ocean – are often called the “nurseries of the sea”. They are home to many of the fish we eat and support vast numbers of birds, while the surrounding salt marsh helps to stabilise shorelines and absorb floods. However, a new study s

Last year Voyager 1 started sending ‘gibberish code’. It was broken! In space! | First Dog on the Moon

by First Dog on the Moon / 1d

Did rats chew the wiring on it like they did my ute? Sign up here to get an email whenever First Dog cartoons are published Get all your needs met at the First Dog shop if what you need is First Dog merchandise and prints Continue reading...

‘Kinder’ treatment for childhood brain cancer to be offered by NHS in England

NHS offers new childhood brain cancer treatment

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by Andrew Gregory Health editor / 1d

Dabrafenib with trametinib can halt growth of some tumours for more than three times as long as standard chemotherapy, study shows The NHS is to offer children with brain tumours in England a groundbreaking new targeted drug therapy to tackle the disease – a development charities are hailing as the biggest breakthrough in decades. Gliomas are the most common type of brain cancer in children but e

‘An enigma’: scientists finally learn what giant prehistoric shark looked like

by Nicola Davis Science correspondent / 1d

Full and part skeletons found in Mexico reveal body shape and anatomy of Ptychodus as well as its likely diet Fossil experts say they have gained unprecedented insights into a type of enormous prehistoric shark, after finding complete skeletons of the creatures. The specimens, discovered in small quarries in north-eastern Mexico within the last decade, belong to Ptychodus – a creature that roamed

The personality audit: should we ask friends for their brutally honest feedback on our flaws?

by Guardian Staff / 1d

There can be a big gap between self-perception and how our loved ones see us. Is it ever a good idea to seek the truth? Sign up for Well Actually, a free weekly newsletter about health and wellness Name: Personality audit. Age: People have worried about what other people think about them since the beginning of time. Continue reading...

Soiled nappies and karate: AI-rendered Putin biopic to be released

AIO Studios premieres AI biopic

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by Andrew Pulver / 2d

Polish director Besaleel’s film will feature an AI-rendered Russian president and footage shot by Ukrainian film-makers during the Russian invasion The “world premiere” of a new biopic of Russian president Vladimir Putin featuring an AI-rendered central character, has been announced for 26 September. In a statement released via PR Leap , Polish studio AIO said the film, titled Putin, will be rele

APR 22, 2024

Hardwired to eat: what can our dogs teach us about obesity? – podcast

by Presented by Madeleine Finlay with Nicola Davis, produced by Madeleine Finlay, sound design by Joel Cox, the executive producer was Ellie Bury / 2d

Labradors are known for being greedy dogs, and now scientists have come up with a theory about the genetic factors that might be behind their behaviour. Science correspondent and flat-coated retriever owner Nicola Davis visits Cambridge University to meet Dr Eleanor Raffan and Prof Giles Yeo to find out how understanding this pathway could help us treat the obesity crisis in humans Continue readi

Australian taxpayers paid $466,000 for training of nation’s first female astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg

by Tory Shepherd / 2d

With Bennell-Pegg unlikely to go to space anytime soon, there are questions about the value of the spending by the cash-strapped Australian space program Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast Australia’s first female astronaut, Katherine Bennell-Pegg, graduated from the European Space Agency’s (Esa) traini

Try something new to stop the days whizzing past, researchers suggest

200+by Nicola Davis Science correspondent / 3d

Researchers find memorable images make time feel slower because we are trying to gather more information about them If every day appears to go in a blur, try seeking out new and interesting experiences, researchers have suggested, after finding memorable images appear to dilate time. Researchers have previously found louder experiences seem to last longer, while focusing on the clock also makes t

Perception of when old age starts has increased over time, shows study

by Nicola Davis Science correspondent / 3d

As people get older, they revise the age they consider to be old upwards None of us are getting any younger, but it appears the age at which we are considered old has moved upwards over the generations. What’s more, as