Harriet Harman calls for ‘mini inquiry’ into race issues raised by grooming gangs scandal
Harriet Harman has suggested a "mini inquiry" into issues raised by the grooming gangs scandal and called on Sir Keir...
Rachel Reeves intervention ruled out as pound slides further
An intervention by the chancellor to help shore up flagging financial market confidence in the UK economy has been ruled...
Liz Truss sends cease and desist letter to Sir Keir Starmer over claims she ‘crashed the economy’
Liz Truss's lawyers have sent a cease and desist letter to Sir Keir Starmer over his claims she "crashed the...
Ticket re-sales could be capped under crackdown on touts
The price of resale tickets could be capped under plans to stop the public being "fleeced" by professional touts, the...
NISAR: NASA & ISRO’s joint satellite to monitor Earth like never before
A collaboration between NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has resulted in the NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar)...
Velvet Ants Venom Affect Mammals and Insects Differently
Velvet ants, despite their name, are not ants but parasitic wasps known for their painful stings. These insects, often called...
How the US is preparing for a potential bird flu pandemic
I first covered the virus in an article published on January 7, 2020, which had the headline “Doctors scramble to...
Parasite Manipulates Plant Cells to Attract Insects for Its Transmission
A bacterial parasite has been observed to influence plant cell behaviour in a way that enhances its own transmission through...
Teachers told it is not ‘right time to strike’ as union to ballot members over 2.8% pay offer
Teachers have been told it is "not the right time to strike" after the largest education union said it will...
Photosynthetic Machinery from Plants Operates Within Hamster Cells
A breakthrough experiment has showcased the ability of chloroplasts, essential for photosynthesis in plants, to function inside animal cells. Red...
SpaceX’s Starship to Launch its 7th Flight Test on January 13 with New Payloads
SpaceX is set to launch its Starship rocket for its seventh flight test on January 13, with liftoff planned at...
Lisa Nandy says public should not be worried about trouble in financial markets
The public should not be "worried" about the cost of government borrowing going up, a cabinet minister has said.Lisa Nandy...
Alec Baldwin files lawsuit against prosecutors in fatal Rust shooting case
Alec Baldwin has filed a lawsuit against prosecutors who pursued a criminal charge against him after the death of cinematographer...
Santa Anita postpones Friday’s card due to fires
Associated PressJan 9, 2025, 06:27 PM ETSanta Anita Park postponed Friday's racing program until Jan. 16 because of poor air...
Drone mapping reveals ancient settlement in the Caucasus Mountains
A groundbreaking discovery has been made in the Caucasus Mountains where an ancient Bronze Age settlement, Dmanisis Gora, has been...
Ancient Geological Hotspot Linked to Great Lakes’ Depth and Formation
Evidence has emerged pointing to a significant role played by an ancient geographic hotspot in shaping the Great Lakes. Researchers...
LA wildfires rage as Santa Ana winds spread flames across 13,000 acres
Raging wildfires in Los Angeles County have scorched over 13,000 acres, forcing tens of thousands of residents to evacuate as...
Why Did ISRO Delay SpaDeX Space Docking Experiment for the Second Time?
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has delayed its ambitious Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) for the second time. Initially scheduled...
Rubin Observatory’s 2025 Debut Could Unveil Hidden Dark Comets in Space
Astronomers are anticipating a breakthrough in the discovery of dark comets in 2025, with the highly awaited Vera C. Rubin...
The Download: greener steel, and what 2025 holds for climate tech
As of 2023, nearly 2 billion metric tons of steel were being produced annually, enough to cover Manhattan in a...