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Scientists raise hopes of cure for eczema itchiness with study of skin bacteria
Researchers say they have discovered a common type of bacteria can trigger irritation
Nicola Davis Science correspondent
22, Nov, 2023 @4:00 PM
Bleach does not tackle fatal hospital superbug, UK researchers find
Following government guidance by using disinfectant to tackle C diff bacteria proved ineffective in experiments
Nicola Davis Science correspondent
22, Nov, 2023 @6:00 AM
Women with Black African ancestry ‘at greater risk when plague hit London’
Experts studying remains of victims buried in 14th century say bubonic plague was not an indiscriminate killer
Nicola Davis
21, Nov, 2023 @12:01 AM
Calls for more contraception access in England as pill goes over-the-counter
Experts say provision of counselling and longer-term options should also increase, as pill to be available in pharmacies
Nicola Davis Science correspondent
17, Nov, 2023 @5:48 PM
Iceland: how likely is a volcanic eruption, and what would it be like?
The Reykjanes peninsula is being hit by daily earthquake swarms
Nicola Davis Science correspondent
17, Nov, 2023 @9:00 AM
Antibiotic-resistant infections rise in England but still below pre-Covid levels
Number of antibiotic prescriptions also up and officials warn against giving leftovers to friends and family
Nicola Davis Science correspondent
15, Nov, 2023 @12:01 AM
Why is the UK proposing chickenpox vaccines and do we really need them?
We explore the background to the plan for them to become part of the UK’s routine childhood immunisation programme
Nicola Davis Science correspondent
14, Nov, 2023 @1:42 PM
White faces generated by AI are more convincing than photos, finds survey
Photographs were seen as less realistic than computer images but there was no difference with pictures of people of colour
Nicola Davis Science correspondent
13, Nov, 2023 @5:10 PM
Scientists learn secret to hummingbirds’ remarkable agility
Tests exploring how birds navigate gaps smaller than their wingspan shed new light on their ‘amazing abilities’
Nicola Davis Science correspondent
09, Nov, 2023 @11:00 PM
Tongue-twisters could be used to gauge alcohol-intoxication levels, study finds
Method could be used to stop people from unlocking cars or to support bartenders serving alcohol
Nicola Davis Science correspondent
09, Nov, 2023 @6:00 AM
‘AI can teach us a lot’: scientists say cats’ expressions richer than imagined and aim to translate them
Artificial intelligence being used to unpick meanings behind vocal and physical cues of host of creatures
Nicola Davis Science correspondent
04, Nov, 2023 @12:00 PM
Rats may have power of imagination, research reveals
Scientists say that like humans the rodents can navigate through a space using only their thoughts
Nicola Davis Science correspondent
02, Nov, 2023 @7:11 PM
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