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Ignoring female health issues: Women are NOT a Minority!
21+ min ago (257+ words) This week, when a Ph D student presented data on the association between estradiol and a brain parameter, I had a male colleague in the audience ask if " given this strong impact of the menstrual cycle " it wasn't better to…...
EU sets new rules for recycled content in plastic bottles
1+ hour, 40+ min ago (508+ words) The new rules, the Commission's plastics package, adopted in December 2025, are designed to support greater transparency, encourage investment in recycling and help the European Union move towards a more circular economy. The rules establish, for the first time, a common…...
Thousands more vulnerable adults will receive the RSV vaccine on the NHS this winter
3+ hour, 43+ min ago (468+ words) The latest extension means that adults aged 65 to 74 with chronic respiratory conditions or weakened immune systems will be offered the RSV vaccine ahead of the winter season, when RSV infections typically increase. This is expected to reduce hospital admissions, prevent…...
ESO study warns 1. 7 million planned satellites pose existential threat to astronomy
6+ hour, 13+ min ago (303+ words) The study, accepted for publication in Astronomy & Astrophysics, is the first to calculate how large, highly reflective satellite mega-constellations will systematically brighten the night sky, creating a veil of light pollution that could obstruct humanity's view of the cosmos. Since…...
Nearby "Super-Earth" GJ 3378b is more Earth-like than previously thought
6+ hour, 37+ min ago (318+ words) The planet, named GJ 3378b, sits 25 light-years away in the constellation Camelopardalis and orbits within the habitable zone of its host star'the region where planetary temperatures could allow liquid surface water to exist. The study, published in The Astrophysical Journal, was…...
The growing importance of third-party risk management in public sector cyber security
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (580+ words) For the public sector, the implication is clear: an organisation's cyber security is only as strong as the weakest supplier with access to its systems or data. At Fuse CS, we are seeing growing recognition that effective cyber security must…...
GJ 3378b, the new Earth-like planet discovered 25 light-years away
1+ day, 58+ min ago (400+ words) The newly identified planet, named GJ 3378b, orbits a nearby star approximately 25 light-years from Earth, making it one of the closest potentially habitable worlds ever found. The discovery of GJ 3378b has been published in The Astrophysical Journal and adds another promising…...
Understanding CONATOC: A new frontier in pediatric care
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (458+ words) Rare neurodegenerative diseases in children present profound challenges for patients, families, and healthcare systems. Newly identified genetic conditions are particularly difficult to diagnose and manage, as their clinical presentation may overlap with better- known disorders while their underlying biology remains…...
A "85 million investment is expected to transform obesity care across the UK
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (514+ words) The funding has been provided through the Obesity Pathway Innovation PROGRAMME (OPIP) and combines up to "50 million from the UK Government with up to "35 million from pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly and Company. OPIP will support 12 innovative projects across England, Scotland,…...
"High potential" for new nuclear power in Scotland despite planning deadlock
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (283+ words) The findings highlight opportunities for future nuclear power projects, including small modular reactors (SMRs) or large-scale power stations. The report was conducted by Great British Energy-Nuclear, which was commissioned by the Energy Secretary in autumn 2025 to evaluate technically viable regions…...