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Early eating habits could have lasting effects on dementia risk, study suggests
A new study suggests that consuming less sugar during pregnancy and in the first couple of years of a child’s life may lower their risk of developing dementia decades later. The research, published in the journal Neurology, links early-life sugar exposure to long-term brain health, adding to growing evidence that dietary habits established before and…
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England’s Agriculture Battles Dual Weather Crisis as Natural Drought Solutions Gain Ground
England’s farming sector faces a compounding crisis after consecutive weather disasters have destabilised production. Winter flooding disrupted planting schedules and delayed crop establishment, whilst ongoing drought co
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Beavers boost drought defences as Burnham eyes new constitution
TalkFuse briefing: Burnham floats a written constitution while UK Government Investments tightens security post-breach; a French theme park firm’s Kremlin ties, Fauci probes, beaver-built wetlands and two more GB golds in Paris also feature.
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Satellite images show evidence of oil leak spreading from sanctioned vessel near Oman
Satellite images reveal that a sanctioned tanker has been leaking crude oil into protected waters off the coast of Oman, with experts warning that monsoon conditions could cause the stranded vessel to break apart and worsen the spill. The incident raises environmental concerns for a sensitive marine area and highlights the risks posed by sanctioned…
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Why is the rate of premature births so high in this community?
In Rehri Goth, a fishing settlement on the outskirts of Karachi, Pakistan, roughly one in four babies is born prematurely, nearly double the country’s national average and among the highest rates recorded anywhere in the world. Researchers say the crisis matters because premature birth is a leading driver of infant mortality in low-income settings, with…
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We asked a first grader to interview his hero: A bird scientist
This article, part of NPR’s “When I Grow Up” series in which children interview adults working in their dream careers, follows seven-year-old Khalib Townsend of Philadelphia as he interviews Keith Russell, a conservation biologist at the Audubon Discovery Center. Khalib hopes to become a conservation scientist himself, and the piece highlights how access to mentors…
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Beaver dams ‘helping boost drought resilience’
Researchers say beavers are helping to create wetlands that boost drought resilience, as more than half of England currently faces drought conditions amid hot, dry weather. Dr Alan Puttock, from the University of Exeter’s Centre for Resilience in Environment, Water and Waste, explained that beaver dams and canals form “complex wetlands” that hold and slowly…
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Injured peregrine reunion ‘brought tears to eyes’
A young peregrine falcon that was found injured and unable to fly near Nottingham’s Queen’s Medical Centre has been successfully rehabilitated and reunited with its parents and siblings. The rescue was a joint effort between Brinsley Animal Rescue (BAR) in Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital, highlighting the collaborative work of wildlife charities in caring for…
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Hundreds of dead fish in river linked to heatwave
The Environment Agency believes the fish were killed as a result of the heat and drain water.
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M&S ends tape-measure ban row, LA lifeguards battle El Niño surf, Chisholm eyes Team GB
Also in the briefing: AI’s impact on student learning is being overlooked, silicon-carbon batteries boost phone battery life, and Bono and Ian Anderson share candid views on classic tracks.