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Georgina Rannard Climate and science correspondent Tim Dodd/BBC Puppies have enjoyed the leaf fall in Cardiff in August It’s still hot in many parts of the UK, but some tree leaves are turning yellow and blackberries are so ripe in hedges that they’re tasting alcoholic. Councils in London have issued …

A father has raised more than £35,000 to fund research into a rare degenerative disease in the three weeks since his one-year-old son’s diagnosis. Harrison Dodds, 28, signed up to run the Yorkshire Marathon with nine of his friends, days after his son Charlie was diagnosed with PolG mitochondrial disorder. …

The publishing industry has warned that books created by artificial intelligence – often imitating autobiographies – are a growing concern, and called on retailers to issue clearer warnings to consumers. Sky News has spent months tracking apparent AI recreations, particularly sports books, that have been sold on Amazon as Kindle …

I’ve used my Oura Ring the past few years to track my sleep, recovery and stress. I’m constantly experimenting with the latest health tech, so I was naturally intrigued when Oura Ring recently partnered with Dexcom’s Stelo, a continuous glucose monitor designed for people without diabetes. The goal of this collaboration is to …

Paul Adams BBC Diplomatic Correspondent Getty Images Zelensky and Trump will meet on Monday No deal in Alaska. It was always the most likely and, in the absence of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, perhaps the most desirable outcome. But US President Donald Trump’s pivot away from the need for an …

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are dangerous because they already “know” what most antibiotics look like. Scientists at MIT have found a way to create something new: using generative AI to design two antibiotic compounds from scratch that can kill drug-resistant gonorrhea and MRSA in lab dishes and mice. Antibiotic resistance is one …

At the end of July, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) convened a three-day public hearing to investigate January’s mid-air collision over Washington, DC that killed 67 people. After the hearing, two conclusions were inescapable. First, the disaster should have been prevented by existing safety rules. And second, the government …

[ Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain New research, led by Queen Mary University and published in the journal Clinical Psychological Science, has revealed that highly sensitive people (HSP) are more likely to experience mental health problems compared to individuals who are less sensitive. Findings suggest that these individuals could benefit more …

[ Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and Children’s Hospital Colorado have found that better control of chronic eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE)-associated inflammation during childhood leads to less stiffening of the esophagus, resulting in fewer disease complications. Using Endoluminal functional imaging (FLIP), the study team suggests …

Soutik Biswas BBC News, London Mansi Thapliyal There are over 1,000 varieties of mango grown in India As summer sweeps across India, one of the most common questions a leading Mumbai-based diabetologist hears from his patients is: “Can I eat mangoes?” “Mangoes, with their rich sweetness and diverse varieties, are …

Stephanie Williams Stephanie became homeless in December after her marriage broke down The Wallich Stephanie was recently diagnosed with ADHD and is being tested for autism “It can happen to just anybody, a lot of us are actually only three pay checks away from being homeless ourselves… especially if you …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! In the heart of Dubai, just steps from the Burj Khalifa, the future of food is taking shape. A new restaurant called Woohoo plans to serve more than just dinner.  It offers a futuristic food experience designed in part by artificial intelligence.  …

Getty Images Maths is a significant contributor to high A-level grades overall as 16.7% of all maths entries scored an A* this year, compared to 9.4% of entries for all A-levels For the past seven years, girls have outperformed boys in securing the highest A-level grades. But this year it’s …

Ellen Knight BBC Radio Shropshire BBC Lauren’s mum Sarah taught her A-level law Among the thousands of personal A-level stories on Thursday, not many will feature students getting grades for courses that were taught by their mum. But at Telford College, that’s exactly what happened to Lauren Merrick. She learned …

Kennedy Gondwe BBC News in Lusaka Getty Images “It’s coming home!” – a phrase indelibly linked to English football fans – has now gained currency among some Zambians in the battle over what to do with the body of former President Edgar Lungu. The 68-year-old died two months ago in …

PA Media Gabrielle Morgan believes her late mother would proud after she achieved A* grades in her A-levels A sixth-form student has fulfilled a promise made to her mother before she died by securing a place at Oxford University. Gabrielle Morgan, a pupil at Newcastle’s Dame Allan School, said she …

At least 56 people have been killed after flash flooding hit a remote, mountainous village in Indian-controlled Kashmir. Estimates suggest at least 80 people are still missing in the devastated Himalayan village of Chasoti, in the Jammu and Kashmir region, according to local officials. Rescue teams have brought 300 people …

BBC Harry, Meghan and Olivia were among thousands of students picking up their results “This is the culmination of a lot of hard work,” admits student Lily-Rose Williamson. “The sacrifices have paid off.” She was one of thousands of teenagers who received their A-level, Btec and T-level results on Thursday, …

Jonathan Geddes BBC Scotland News ThreeSixty UK Rebecca’s blanket is now being used by Homeless Project Scotland A Glasgow school pupil has been named among Time magazine’s girls of the year for inventing a device to help homeless people warm. Rebecca Young, 13, designed a solar-powered blanket, which engineering firm …

Mariam Issimdar BBC News, Cambridgeshire Louis Browne Stormzy with his Cambridge University scholarship students; (from far left) Destiny Charles, Drew Chateau and Di’Mario Downer The music artist Stormzy said he was “really proud” of the 56 students he has helped financially to study at Cambridge University. Stormzy, whose real name …