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Astronomers Have Found a Sugar Molecule in Deep Space for the First Time Ever
Astronomers have detected erythrulose, a four-carbon sugar molecule, in an interstellar gas cloud roughly 26,000 light-years away, marking the first confirmed discovery of a true saccharide in deep space. The finding, published this week in Nature Astronomy by a team led by Izaskun Jiménez Serra, could shed light on the long-standing puzzle of how sugar…
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Alzheimer’s ‘wonder drug’ could delay disease for three years – 90% of brain damage vanished in new trial
A new Alzheimer’s drug has been described as a potential “wonder drug” after early trial results reportedly showed it could delay the progression of the disease by up to three years, with signs suggesting around 90% of brain damage markers seen in patients diminished during testing. If confirmed by further research, this would represent a…
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Emergencies on planet Earth: images from the climate crisis – in pictures
This Guardian photo gallery showcases images exploring the climate crisis and related humanitarian emergencies, tied to Summit Photo, the Royal Geographical Society’s environmental and humanitarian photography forum running 17–19 July in London and online. The collection brings together leading photojournalists and artists whose work spans wildfires, flooding, plastic pollution, industrial hazards and displacement, illustrating how…
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Hong Kong bookshop arrests, US benefit-fraud crackdown and McGregor’s UFC injury exit
Five arrested in Hong Kong bookshop raids over “seditious” books, while US labour officials target unemployment fraud in New York; a wildfire-trapped Ontario rail crew is rescued, Conor McGregor suffers another knee injury against Max Holloway, and Nolan’s The Odyssey scores rave reviews.
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UK zoo welcomes new rare baby… do YOU know what this striped calf is?
The birth is being celebrated as a major conservation milestone for the threatened species, which is classified as vulnerable in the wild.
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Weekend cooldown to mark end of heatwave for some
Temperatures are set to fall by several degrees in some areas, including parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England.
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Nevada Lt Gov: Elon Musk could make space tourism state’s next big industry
Lt. Gov. Stavros Anthony praised the Silver State's business environment, touting a bright future for sports, entertainment and space tourism.
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Paramount Gets New Judge In State AGs Antitrust Suit
The State of California et al v. Paramount Skydance Corporation et al has been reassigned to Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin, and it appears that an initial hearing to consider a temporary restraining order on the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger is still set for this Friday. Judge P. Casey Pitts was initially assigned the case, which was…
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1 New PS Plus Extra Game Available to Download Now
For the US, UK, and Japan. Sony’s rejigged PS Plus Extra schedule means one of today’s newly announced games is available to download now – but only in the US, UK, and Japan. As you may recall, the Japanese giant is experimenting with a new format, which means games are added weekly in the aforementioned…
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New monkey species with orange lips found ‘hiding’ in DRC forest
Scientists describe “amazing feeling” to look into the face of an animal that so few people knew existed.