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‘Brain fog’ from long Covid has measurable impact, study suggests

Researchers found that deficits equivalent to six IQ points were detectable a year or more after infection

The Guardian - UK

Vets urged to cut pesticide flea treatments amid river pollution fears

Pet owners risk contaminating their hands with neurotoxins for at least 28 days after application, scientists find

The Guardian - UK

World-first blood test for brain cancer may increase survival rates, say experts

Inexpensive test can help diagnose even ‘inaccessible’ tumours earlier, speeding up treatment and improving outcomes

The Guardian - UK

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Mapped: Areas of England with the highest risk of dying from cancer

Cancer kills one in six women in Manchester before the age of 80, compared to only one in 10 in Westminster

The Independent UK

Top London university sets up shop in Singapore in a landmark move

Imperial College London to open first research centre abroad in its 117-year history

Evening Standard

‘Electricity is fundamental to quality of life’: the man bringing off-grid, pay-as-you-go power to Africa

Mansoor Hamayun, the co-founder and chief executive of Bboxx, started out with a university project to bring solar power to a few villages in Rwanda. Now he is set to expand tenfold across sub-Saharan Africa

The Guardian - UK

Risk of dying from cancer in England varies hugely between regions, say scientists

Researchers say ‘astounding’ inequalities are widest where risk can be cut with lifestyle changes

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Bear Grylls and Alex George team up to launch world's first 'mental fitness' app for men

Introducing Mettle...

Fires are the most polluting way to heat British homes this winter

Solid fuels are the second largest source of airborne particle pollution in the UK, leading to the early deaths of an estimated 284 Londoners a year

The Guardian - UK

Climate crisis: carbon emissions budget is now tiny, scientists say

Having good chance of limiting global heating to 1.5C is gone, sending ‘dire’ message about the adequacy of climate action

The Guardian - UK

Tens of thousands in England may have Covid symptoms lasting more than a year

Imperial College study finds fatigue and joint pains among enduring symptoms of virus

Evening Standard

Non-invasive deep brain stimulation ‘could provide treatment for brain diseases’

Until now, if experts wanted to electrically stimulate structures deep inside the brain, they needed to surgically implant electrodes into the brain.

The Independent UK

Female entrepreneurs need better support

Letter: Prof Mary Ryan on the funding issues that women face when it comes to investment in AI startups and other businesses

The Guardian - UK

Gene-editing could change parts of chicken DNA to limit spread of bird flu

Scientists have tested gene-editing techniques to identify and change parts of chicken DNA that could limit spread of bird flu.

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The Guardian - UK

UK universities take £40m in fossil fuel funding since 2022

FoI requests show Shell and BP among firms giving funds to institutions which have pledged to divest

The Guardian - UK

‘Why are they not on Wikipedia?’: Dr Jess Wade’s mission for recognition for unsung scientists

Despite some advances, men still dominate science but one academic is working hard to get women and peers of colour the recognition they deserve

Evening Standard

London universities among the very best in Europe, new league table shows

Imperial College London, University College London, and King’s College London all make it into the top ten

Evening Standard

London Academy of Excellence: Eton of the East End sends 46 of its pupils to medical school

Highest number of medical students produced from one year group, headteacher says

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The Hindu

Buzzing breakthrough: genetic engineering gives mosquito control an upgrade

Mosquitoes have plagued humans for centuries, transmitting deadly diseases. To combat this, we now have access to the whole genome sequences of multiple mosquito species, allowing us to genetically manipulate them. Gene-drive technology is one such approach, which has been used in outdoor trials in India, Brazil, and Panama, showing…

The Independent UK

UK’s hottest day of the year likely to be on Saturday, Met Office says

Forecasters believe temperatures will rise above the 32.2C recorded in June.

The Independent UK

Low birthweight increases heart disease risk, study finds

Researchers say considering birthweight could help identify those who might benefit from tailored support and monitoring later in life.

The Independent UK

Womb transplants for trans women ‘many years off’ – UK surgeon

Professor Richard Smith, from Imperial College London, said ‘currently, there is not technical feasibility’.

The Independent UK

‘Transformative’ blood test can identify cause of fever in children in an hour

Researchers hope it could help diagnose illnesses in youngsters faster, and tackle the overuse of antibiotics.

The Independent UK

Lionesses paving way for young girls to pursue football career, says club player

Layana Sasieddine, the president of Imperial College London women’s football team, said the Lionesses have had a ‘major impact’ on grassroots teams.

Zenger

How These AI ‘smart Socks’ Help Dementia Patients

The socks were invented after a collaboration project between Milbotix and the University of Exeter.

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