The psychological effects of being on Big Brother: As series 20 begins, scientists warn how housemates could face depression, paranoia and even panic attacks

The psychological effects of being on Big Brother: As series 20 begins, scientists warn how housemates could face depression, paranoia and even panic attacks

After a five-year absence, the reality show that started it all, Big Brother, is back on our screens this weekend. The 20th series – and the first in five years – will... Read more »
‘Gobsmackingly bananas’: Scientists shocked by September’s record-breaking heat

‘Gobsmackingly bananas’: Scientists shocked by September’s record-breaking heat

S cientists have described their shock as global temperatures officially soared to a record margin in September – with one describing it as “absolutely gobsmackingly bananas”. Last month’s average temperature was 0.93... Read more »
BREAKING: Court finds XR Scientists not guilty for action at BEIS – while charges are dropped against Shell HQ occupation defendants 

BREAKING: Court finds XR Scientists not guilty for action at BEIS – while charges are dropped against Shell HQ occupation defendants 

Email: [email protected]: +44(0)7756136396 / +44(0)7561098449Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Media Assets | Donate#XRScientists #ExtinctionRebellion Today five Scientists for Extinction Rebellion on trial for criminal damage have been acquitted by a magistrates’ court in London. Dr Stuart Capstick, an environmental... Read more »
Scientists reveal new contact tracing method for sex partners of people with chlamydia

Scientists reveal new contact tracing method for sex partners of people with chlamydia

Research involving Strathclyde has shown the effectiveness of a world-first contact tracing method to identify, test and treat sex partners of people with chlamydia – a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that affects... Read more »
London scientists find cancer tumours in terminally ill patients are eradicated by herpes virus

London scientists find cancer tumours in terminally ill patients are eradicated by herpes virus

A genetically-engineered herpes virus is the new hope to beat cancer after scientists found tumours in terminally ill patients were eradicated or shrunk using the groundbreaking new therapy.  An early trial at the Institute... Read more »
Will there be a hosepipe ban in London? Scientists warn of ‘zero rain’ for next fortnight

Will there be a hosepipe ban in London? Scientists warn of ‘zero rain’ for next fortnight

Some 17million more Britons could be hit by further hosepipe and sprinkler bans in the coming weeks, amid an alert that ‘zero or no meaningful’ rain is predicted for large parts of... Read more »
Scientists find world’s first cure for heart attacks using same mRNA technology as Covid vaccines 

Scientists find world’s first cure for heart attacks using same mRNA technology as Covid vaccines 

Scientists discover world’s first cure for heart attacks using the same mRNA technology as Covid vaccines Technology used to make Covid vaccines is now helping to regenerate hearts  Genetic codes called mRNAs... Read more »
Weather forecast UK latest – Scientists make shock driest year EVER discovery as record-breaking rain data revealed

Weather forecast UK latest – Scientists make shock driest year EVER discovery as record-breaking rain data revealed

Why is the air quality bad today? While many of us are enjoying the UK’s heatwave and rushing to sit outside and bask in the sun, with it can come higher pollution levels. Defra... Read more »
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London Covid: Scientists hopeful as positive coronavirus cases in London ‘slowing down’ – but 2 weeks needed to be safe

Leading scientists have announced that Covid-19 case rates are ‘slowing down’ in London as the ‘first ray of light’ suggests coronavirus will become easier to live with – but he says nothing... Read more »
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Freshers’ week parties could cause huge jump in Covid cases, scientists warn | Freshers

Government scientific advisers have warned universities about hosting freshers’ weeks next month, saying they could lead to “very large spikes” in coronavirus cases. Universities across the country are planning to hold in-person... Read more »