DNA data of millions at risk as 23andMe declares bankruptcy
A S security of the DNA data of millions of users. Founded in 2006, 23andMe has long been a leader…
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The Procedure and Brain Chip From ‘Severance’ Might Not Be Far From Reality
The Apple TV Plus series Severance just aired its explosive second season finale, and it blew my mind…
US government funding yielded hundreds of patents for China-based researchers
By Michael Martina The U.S. Defence Department, NASA and other government agencies funded research that led to more…
A Shocking Percentage of Our Brains Are Made of Microplastics, Scientists Find
Researchers have found that a shocking amount of microplastics are ending up in our brains. As detailed in…
Blood test to detect 50 types of cancer could be given to ‘one million people next summer’
A blood test that can detect 50 types of cancer could reportedly be offered to “a million people”…
Scientists document how space travel messes with the human brain
M D WASHINGTON – Space can be an unfriendly place for the human body, with microgravity conditions and other factors…
COP27 ‘Climate chaos’ warning as UN summit begins
Climate and Science, Sharm el-Sheikh The UN’s climate change summit has opened in Egypt with a warning that…
COP27 Climate anxiety is rising – it might be a good thing
Global leaders are about to meet for another UN climate summit – COP27 starting in Sharm el-Sheikh on…
Worrying numbers of older children having energy drinks regularly
Up to a third of UK children – mostly young teens – consume at least one energy drink…
Blood pressure warning over long-term paracetamol use
People with high blood pressure who take paracetamol on prescription could be increasing their risk of heart attacks…