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Oxford University begins clinical trials for new Ebola vaccine
Scientists at the University of Oxford have received regulatory approval to begin human trials of a new vaccine developed in response to th…
1,600-year-old Roman sculpture of a 'protective spirit' found at Vindolanda Fort
Archaeologists at Vindolanda Fort near Hexham have uncovered a rare sandstone relief of a Roman 'genius' hidden beneath a fourth-century ba…
Airbus tests new long-range A350-1000ULR over Filton
An Airbus A350-1000ULR was spotted flying low over Bristol as part of flight testing for the world's longest-range commercial airliner. The…
Non-invasive sound wave treatment helps save identical twins with rare pregnancy condition
Doctors at a London hospital have used high-powered sound waves to treat twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome without the need for invasive su…
Kent and Canterbury Hospital becomes first in NHS to trial infection-detecting AI
East Kent Hospitals is piloting a new software called MEMORI on the Harvey ward to analyse clinical data like blood tests and temperature. …
Nottingham scientist secures funding to develop early Alzheimer's detection technology
Professor Stamatios Sotiropoulos from the University of Nottingham has received a European Research Council grant to develop a new system f…
NHS to introduce two non-invasive tests to help identify endometriosis
New draft guidance for the NHS in England and Wales recommends two non-invasive tests to help GPs identify endometriosis, a condition that …
Rapid endometriosis tests approved for use across the NHS in England and Wales
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has approved two new diagnostic tests that can identify endometriosis in a fraction o…
Techniquest brings back classic exhibits to mark 40 years of science discovery
To celebrate its 40th anniversary, the Cardiff science centre has reinstated the Mirror Maze and Head on a Plate after a public vote. These…
Newcastle woman finds relief from chronic back pain with new electrical implant
After years of debilitating back pain forced her to put her active life on hold, 36-year-old Sam Naylor has become one of the first patient…
Time Team returns to the Ness of Brodgar to investigate a mysterious underground anomaly
Following a radar survey that revealed a large circular feature at the Neolithic site, Time Team has returned to Orkney for a new excavatio…
Professor Simon Baron-Cohen moves away from 'extreme male brain' theory as Cambridge receives £26m for autism research
Professor Simon Baron-Cohen has expressed regret over his previous use of the 'extreme male brain' label, noting that the term has led to p…