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Diverse life forms existed on Earth much earlier than previously thought – study

Diverse life forms existed on Earth at least 3.75 billion years ago, much earlier than previously thought, a new study suggests. Researchers analysed a fist-sized rock from Quebec, Canada, estimated to be between 3.75 and 4.28 billion years old. An ...

13 Apr 2022 at 20:25

Lifestyle

Another reason to love your morning coffee, as scientists find it’s good for digestive health

It’s no secret coffee helps us kickstart the day, switching us from sleepy to alert. But do you find it kicks your digestive system into action too? If you are someone who relies on your morning brew to help you poop, you really aren’t imagining ...

20 Jan 2022 at 13:25

Family

Mum who diagnosed her own daughter with an incurable genetic disorder is developing a new treatment to save her life

A scientist who diagnosed her own daughter with an incurable genetic disorder has set up a foundation to raise funds for research towards clinical trials and started a biotech company to develop a new treatment in a bid to save her life. Dr ...

27 Mar 2023 at 06:00

Millionaire wins cash fight with estranged wife despite judge dubbing him ‘liar’

A 74-year-old millionaire accused of “squirrelling away” at least £27 million has won a family court fight over money with his estranged American millionaire wife despite being described by a judge as an “inveterate liar”. Susan Baker, 75, ...

14 Aug 2023 at 16:38

Modified Botox hope for long-term pain relief for patients with nerve injury

Scientists have developed a modified form of Botox that could give long-term pain relief to patients with persistent nerve injury. Botox is the brand name of a muscle relaxant that is injected into the face in small doses to smooth out ...

11 Apr 2023 at 14:00

Scotland

Construction begins on Health Innovation Hub

Construction of a “world-class” Health Innovation Hub in Glasgow has begun and the facility is due for completion in summer 2025. The hub is a flagship investment within the University of Glasgow’s Riverside Innovation District in ...

17 Nov 2023 at 00:01

Kemi Badenoch unveils £4.5bn funding plan for British manufacturing

A multibillion-pound funding package for key manufacturing sectors will drive growth and boost investment in the UK, ministers have said. Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch said the UK would not be drawn into a “distortive subsidy ...

26 Nov 2023 at 00:01

UK to seal trade co-operation agreement with Texas

The UK is set to sign an agreement on closer trade co-operation with Texas as the Government continues to pursue state-level deals in the absence of a wider free trade agreement with the US. Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch and ...

13 Mar 2024 at 00:01

Health & Wellbeing

How to nail evening workouts this winter, as study finds later exercise ‘better for blood sugar control’

Is there an optimal time of day to exercise? When it comes to blood sugar control, there might be… A new study led by Dr Jeroen van der Velde at Leiden University Medical Center in the Netherlands, suggests exercising in ...

02 Nov 2022 at 14:40

Alcoholics to be given ketamine to see if it reduces alcohol use

Alcoholics will be given ketamine-assisted therapy as part of a £2.4 million phase three trial to see if it helps them stay off alcohol for longer. The University of Exeter-led trial, funded by the National Institute ...

13 Dec 2022 at 01:01

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‘I started off on minimum wage as a scientist – now my hair extension businesses are turning over £4 million a year’

A mother-of-two who started her career earning minimum wage as a scientist in her 20s now runs two hair extension businesses turning over £4 million after taking inspiration from a calamitous DIY haircut just before ...

26 Apr 2024 at 06:30

‘Mistrust’ of pharma firms blocking benefits of industry collaboration – report

Feelings of “mistrust” and “scepticism” among medics about working with pharmaceutical firms is holding back industry’s potential to help transform NHS patient care, a report has warned. The resources, skills and ...

18 Nov 2024 at 09:53

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