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Six-year-old girl has sight restored by pioneering NHS gene therapy
Saffie Sandford from Stevenage has become one of the first children to receive a life-changing gene treatment at Great Ormond Street Hospit…
Gibraltar’s macaques use natural remedies to stay healthy
Clever Barbary macaques on the Rock of Gibraltar have been observed eating mineral-rich soil to help balance their digestive systems. Resea…
Amateur fossil hunter discovers rare prehistoric crocodile jawbone on Dorset beach
A visitor to Lyme Regis made an extraordinary find when she spotted a rare fragment of the world's oldest marine crocodile during a guided …
UK volunteers begin first trials for new bird flu vaccine
The first participants in England and Scotland have received a new vaccine designed to protect against potential bird flu strains. Using ad…
Professor Brian Cox explores the wonders of the universe in new live show
The beloved British physicist is set to tour his new show, Emergence, which celebrates the beauty of scientific discovery and the mysteries…
UK fusion energy project moves forward with major magnet contract
The UK's ambitious plan to build a working fusion power plant has reached a major milestone with the award of a £70 million contract for ad…
University College London researchers develop red light therapy to boost bee health
Scientists from University College London have helped develop a world-first in-hive light therapy that uses red light to stimulate bee mito…
UK synthetic fuel startup secures £25m to help heavy industry go green
London-based startup Rivan has raised significant new investment to scale up the production of affordable synthetic fuels. Their innovative…
Satellite mobile service approved to end signal 'not spots' across the UK
Ofcom has given the green light for Vodafone and Three to launch satellite-based mobile services, ensuring people can stay connected in the…
UCL researchers discover gut bacteria link to early Parkinson’s detection
Scientists at University College London have found that changes in gut bacteria can help identify people at risk of Parkinson’s disease yea…
Surrey baby thriving after becoming UK’s youngest patient to receive life-saving womb transfusion
A baby boy from Cranleigh has made a full recovery after becoming the youngest person in the UK to receive a life-saving blood transfusion …