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Health news

Uganda hospitals see unused yellow fever jabs due to vaccine hesitancy

Experts say vaccine hesitancy may stem from the disease being less well-known compared to others like malaria.

Space

Sun’s magnetic field may originate close to surface, experts say

Researchers say the new finding could help predict periods of extreme solar storms.

Health news

New device could help paralysed patients to move their hands and arms

Its developers say it’s the first device which doesn't need to be implanted into the patient.

Health news

Can pink noise enhance deep sleep and memory recall?

Thousands of people listen to coloured sounds on platforms like YouTube and through meditation apps.

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Mobility

This pedal-free system allows people to drive using only their hands

Toyota says the Neo Steer system is still in the prototype stage, but the company aims to launch it as early as possible.

Space

Astronomers find new Earth-sized exoplanet 55 light-years away

The research team plans to study the exoplanet’s surface using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope.

Health news

This app has users pay for medical services by selling their data

The company behind the app says it helps more people get qualified medical attention without having to pay for it in cash.

Health news

Heat-related deaths rising in Europe as climate change takes hold

Experts say governments across Europe need to make sure their healthcare systems and infrastructures are adapting to cope with drastic climatic change.

Health news

Could a new locally produced drug help Kenya overcome deadly malaria?

The WHO approved a Kenya-based pharma company to produce a crucial antimalarial drug locally, reducing reliance on imports from India and China.

Health news

Brain cell transplant allows Parkinson’s patient to move freely again

Parkinson’s patient Thomas Matsson was the first in the world to receive 7 million lab-grown brain cells in 2023. Today, he can smell and play sports.

Space

Boeing set to launch its first human spaceflight after years of delay

Boeing’s new Starliner capsule will launch NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to the International Space Station on May 6 local time.

Space

Astronauts prepare for arrival of Boeing's Starliner at space station

Boeing is due to launch the company’s first-ever crewed mission next week.

Health news

Experts recommend lowering age to start breast cancer screenings

An expert panel said lowering the age recommendation from 50 to 40 could make a difference as more and more women in their 40s are being diagnosed with breast cancer.

Health news

Parents urged to vaccinate children amid rise in measles cases

Global measles cases could double in a year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

Healthcare

UK families turn to private prescriptions to get medical cannabis

Medical cannabis campaigners say current rules mean hardly anyone is eligible for free treatment.

Tech News

Scientists create octopus-inspired ‘super strong’ robotic suction cups

The scientists were inspired by the way natural organisms, such as octopuses, can stick to rocks with their suckers.

Tech News

Alcohol sales disrupted in Sweden after reported ransomware attack

Sweden’s alcohol retail monopoly says 15 per cent of its sales volume has been impacted.

Nutrition

Would you try this lab-grown pink rice made with bovine cells?

A South Korean research team has developed a new hybrid food, an affordable and eco-friendly source of protein, in a bid to develop a sustainable future option.

Mobility

Is conversion to an EV worth it? Classic car owners are not convinced

While some classic car owners are converting to electric, not everyone is ready to do so.

Health news

Could this cannabis extract become a future treatment for skin cancer?

There were positive results in the laboratory but the researchers have not yet started animal trials, and it could take years before it’s approved for human trials.

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