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Transmission of Covid from mothers to newborns is ‘rare’

The risk of women passing on Covid-19 to their newborn babies is “low”, according to a new study. The chance of transmitting the virus while pregnant, during labour, or after the baby is born is less than 2%, researchers said. When proper preventive ...

17 Mar 2022 at 00:55

‘Exquisitely’ preserved embryo found inside fossilised dinosaur egg

An “exquisitely preserved” embryo has been found inside a fossilised dinosaur egg. Scientists are excited by the find, dubbed “Baby Yingliang”, which is believed to be between 72 to 66 million years old, as dinosaur embryos are some of the rarest ...

22 Dec 2021 at 18:14

Dizzy apes provide clues on human need for mind-altering experience

Great apes deliberately spin around in order to make themselves dizzy, researchers have discovered, Academics at the University of Warwick and the University of Birmingham suggest the findings could provide clues about humans evolving the desire ...

14 Mar 2023 at 08:32

Northern Ireland

Cyber security experts react to PSNI major data breach

The security service might be able to find out who accessed the personal and employment details of thousands of Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) officers and civilian staff after they were posted online in a major data breach, cyber ...

09 Aug 2023 at 13:50

Capsule fitted with sensors developed as alternative to endoscopy

A capsule fitted with sensors providing an alternative to an endoscopy has been developed to track invisible problems within the intestines. The swallowable capsule measures 3cm long and 1cm wide, with up to five sensors about the thickness ...

20 Mar 2024 at 07:28

Health

Talented designer with dementia who made costumes for Kevin Costner, Arnie and more Hollywood stars launches exhibition

A talented designer with dementia who created costumes for Hollywood hits like the Mummy series and Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves with her husband during their 40-year career is now showcasing their work at a prestigious new exhibition. ...

18 Oct 2022 at 08:00

Top universities pledge to adapt teaching and assessment to incorporate AI use

Universities will adapt teaching and assessment for students to incorporate “ethical” use of generative artificial intelligence, leading institutions have said. The Russell Group, which includes many of the most selective universities ...

04 Jul 2023 at 00:01

University of Glasgow announces new principal and vice-chancellor

The University of Glasgow has appointed its 51st principal and vice-chancellor as it approaches its 575th anniversary. Professor Andy Schofield will take up the role in autumn 2025, taking over from Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli who ...

26 Sept 2024 at 14:08

Universities secure High Court orders against pro-Palestinian protest camps

The Universities of Nottingham and Birmingham have secured High Court orders for the possession of campus land that has been the site of weeks-long pro-Palestinian protest encampments. The two educational bodies took separate legal ...

10 Jul 2024 at 19:57

Hundreds of dinosaur footprints dating back 166 million years found in quarry

Researchers have discovered nearly 200 dinosaur footprints dating back 166 million years buried under mud in an Oxfordshire quarry. The dig, carried out at Dewars Farm Quarry in Oxfordshire by teams from the Universities of Oxford ...

02 Jan 2025 at 15:19

Exercise helps maintain vitamin D levels in winter without supplements – study

Exercise is the key to maintaining vitamin D levels in winter, a study suggests. Regular, moderate-intensity exercise helps maintain crucial vitamin D levels during the darker months – even without weight loss or supplements. ...

14 May 2025 at 09:38

Evidence ‘does not show clear link between paracetamol, autism and ADHD’

Existing evidence does not show a clear link between taking paracetamol in pregnancy and autism and ADHD in children, an in-depth review has concluded. Researchers trawled all studies on the issue and concluded they were low ...

10 Nov 2025 at 06:34

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