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Scientists uncover earliest insects covered in pollen from 280 milli...

Researchers say these ancient insects, known as tillyardembiids, could be seen as a precursor to insect pollination.

AI picks out transplant organs ‘with much greater accuracy than huma...

A new project is being backed by ministers, NHS Blood and Transplant and the NIHR Blood and Transplant Research Unit.

Getting good sleep could add years to your life, study suggests

The findings indicate simply getting enough sleep is not good enough, and that the quality of sleep has an important role to play, researchers say.

Schools unprepared for impact of ChatGPT on learning, teachers say

BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, has asked computing teachers for their thoughts on the rise of generative AI.

New online safety app ‘could lower demand for child sexual abuse con...

An EU and UK-backed project will launch in March to develop an app designed to detect child sexual abuse material.

More than a million people using ChatGPT-powered Bing as Microsoft e...

The tech giant has announced it is expanding its preview of the new Bing to its mobile apps.

Strong UK regulation of AI will protect the public, MPs told

Representatives from BT, Google and Microsoft have appeared before the Science and Technology Select Committee looking into AI regulation.

Scientists link obesity to Alzheimer’s-related genes

The findings suggest it is important to address obesity and begin healthy weight loss when people reach their 40s and 50s.

Quarter of children’s apps on Google Play ‘do not comply with childr...

Research found that many apps did not comply with the ICO code which sets out how UK data protection rules apply to children using digital services.

Staying fit and active throughout life ‘best way to stave off dement...

Even taking up exercise in your 60s is better than doing nothing at all for protecting brain health, research suggests.

Man cured of HIV after stem cell transplant, researchers say

The patient has been off HIV medication for four years without relapse.

Twitter security settings change a ‘desperate drive’ to save money,...

The platform announced over the weekend that it was changing its approach to two-factor authentication.

Stroke survivor moves hand for first time in nine years after spinal...

The researchers said the benefits of spinal cord stimulation have been shown to last for up to four weeks after stimulation was stopped.

Don’t pay out to ransomware criminals, businesses warned

The Information Commissioner’s Office has moved to remind businesses of the dangers of paying ransom demands for stolen data.

Time is running out for science projects amid Horizon limbo – Cambri...

The minister laid the blame for the delay entirely with the EU, insisting that the Government itself is ready to associate with Horizon.

Peers urge Government to ‘change course’ on Online Safety Bill

The House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee has raised concerns over Ofcom’s independence under the proposed Bill.

500,000 people ‘missed starting on blood pressure-lowering drugs dur...

Researchers warned that additional heart attacks and strokes will put pressure on a healthcare system already under extreme strain.

Personalised drug therapy hope for bile duct cancer patients

Patients who were otherwise facing end-of-life care survived for up to two years when treated with futibatinib.