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Millions in Europe Observe Total Solar Eclipse Crossing Greenland, Iceland and Spain
A total solar eclipse swept across parts of Greenland, Iceland and Spain, drawing millions of observers and yielding striking images from the Javalambre Astrophysical Observatory captured by Christian Hartmann.
Solar eclipse to cross parts of the United States next Wednesday, experts advise safety precautions
A solar eclipse will be visible in parts of the United States next Wednesday. Experts urge use of certified eye protection and checking official timing for your location.
New clothing saved from waste by sewing charity
Dressability mainly alters clothing for people with disabilities, but launched its rebranding project after receiving coats that would otherwise have gone to waste. “We started the rebranding project after getting a delivery of coats from a company that ceased trading,” said Tombs. “I was concerned that we were throwing away brand new coats, so we…
AI helps Stanford scientists discover “natural Ozempic” without the usual side effects
Stanford Medicine researchers have identified a naturally occurring molecule that may suppress appetite and reduce body weight in a way that resembles semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic. In animal studies, the molecule also appeared to avoid several problems associated with the drug, including nausea, constipation and substantial muscle loss. The molecule, known as BRP,…
Heatwave anxiety can make you feel 'incredibly helpless' – here's how to manage it
Watts is not alone. A 2022 study from the University of Bath estimates that about 4.6% of people in the UK have climate anxiety, which is recognised as a form of mental distress by professional bodies and the NHS. Young people and women are among the groups most at risk, according to a study published…
Women’s tennis players must take one-time gene test for eligibility
Players will need to take a test for the SRY gene, which helps to determine biological sex, the WTA says. Published On 20 Jul 202620 Jul 2026 Tennis players will be required to clear a one-time gene test to compete on the women’s tour, the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) said after updating its eligibility policy….
Study of Botticelli paintings reveals muse behind 'Venus' died of tumour
Published on 16/07/2026 – 6:30 GMT+2 Simonetta Vespucci, the face of the Italian Renaissance as Sandro Botticelli’s muse, may actually have died at just 23 from complications of a tumour rather than tuberculosis. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT This is the conclusion of a recent study (source in Italian), which challenges the widespread view that the young woman,…
The hidden skeleton “gatekeeper” inside brain cells could help fight Alzheimer's
Brain cells continually pull material from the fluid around them, including nutrients, signaling molecules, and fragments of their own outer surfaces. This process, called endocytosis, supports learning, memory, and the routine maintenance of neurons. Penn State researchers have now identified a previously unrecognized structure that may control much of this activity. The structure is a…
Experimental drug reverses severe fatty liver disease by repairing the gut
An experimental drug developed at Michigan Medicine has shown the ability to reverse severe fatty liver disease in animal studies by restoring gut health. The findings, published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation, suggest that targeting the connection between the gut and liver could offer a promising new approach for treating metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH)….