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Personalised cancer vaccine trial shows 42% reduction in melanoma recurrence
A new mRNA vaccine, tested alongside immunotherapy, has helped reduce the risk of melanoma returning or spreading in patients who have unde…
Kent's first driverless passenger shuttle begins trials in Margate
The Ohmio LIFT shuttle has begun operating between Margate train station and the Turner Contemporary, marking the first time a driverless v…
Highview Power begins construction of a large-scale liquid air battery in Greater Manchester
Engineers in Carrington are building a facility that stores surplus wind energy by chilling ambient air into a liquid state at -196°C. This…
International timekeepers replace the leap second with a new leap hour system
Global delegates have voted to replace the leap second with a leap hour to prevent technical errors in computer systems caused by irregular…
Same-day genetic test helps doctors identify hidden infections in critically ill children
Doctors at Great Ormond Street Hospital are using metagenomic testing to identify drug-resistant bacteria, viruses, and fungi in intensive …
Government and UKRI invest £54 million to combat biosecurity threats
A new £54 million investment will fund 18 research projects focused on antimicrobial resistance, livestock vaccines, and disease outbreak p…
Focusing on sound over meaning helps language learners master new languages
Researchers at UCL and Tohoku University have found that the most successful language learners process foreign speech sounds as raw audio r…
Swimmer Archie Goodburn’s campaign leads to government action on brain cancer care
After being diagnosed with a brain tumour at 22, swimmer Archie Goodburn campaigned for better patient support and a dedicated national cli…
Stephen Gilbert hears on his left side for the first time after being fitted with a prosthetic ear
Stephen Gilbert, 74, was born with unilateral microtia and has lived his entire life without hearing on his left side. Surgeons at the Ulst…
Archaeologist identifies potential Roman fort near Crymych
Archaeologist Mark Merrony has uncovered evidence of a Roman fort near Crymych, challenging the long-held belief that Roman activity did no…
Archaeologists discover Roman fort in Pembrokeshire linked to medieval legend
A newly identified Roman fort near Frenni Fawr hill contains fourth-century coins, providing physical evidence for a long-standing tale fro…
Northern Lights visible across the UK following intense solar activity
Increased solar activity has allowed the Aurora Borealis to be seen as far south as Devon, Hampshire, and Kent over the weekend. This rare …