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As we come to the end of Women’s History Month and acknowledging their significant impact on society, we must…
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Clocks change UK 2025: When do they go forward and why?
British Summer Time (BST) is back, which means the clocks are about to spring forward by one hour. But when exactly does the change happen in the UK in 2025 – and what’s the point of shifting the time around twice a year?
When do the clocks change in 2025?
In the UK, the clocks will jump…
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The (very adorable) reasons cats can fit into tiny spaces
Cats are many things; enigmatic, aloof, contrary and yes, they are also liquid. Pour a liquid into a container. It changes its shape to fill all the available space, before spilling over the top. Pour a cat into a container and it does the same.
Need proof? Treat yourself and search online for…
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Could another European country develop its own nuclear weapons?
Building up a nuclear deterrent from scratch is no easy feat, but with the US distancing itself from Europe, the idea has started to resurface.
“Poland must pursue the most advanced capabilities, including nuclear and modern unconventional weapons,” Polish Prime…
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Latest news bulletin | March 21st – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Eurozone consumer confidence falls more than expected in March
Eurozone consumer confidence weakened as looming trade tariffs raised concerns over growth and inflation. Meanwhile, Germany approved a massive fiscal package, but economists urged caution over immediate excitement.
Eurozone consumer sentiment deteriorated more than…
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Nearly half of depression diagnoses could be considered treatment-resistant
Almost half of patients diagnosed with depression classify as being ‘treatment-resistant’ as new research suggests that many don’t respond to multiple antidepressant options.
The new study, published in the British Journal of Psychiatry was led by academics from the University of Birmingham and…
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Potential risk biomarkers found for schizophrenia resulting from cannabis use
Cannabis is one of the most widely used substances in the world, with some 228 million users between the ages of 15 and 64. The risk of developing schizophrenia increases significantly with cannabis use, especially when it starts at a young age. What is more, it is estimated that approximately…
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Bubbly idea: Ultrafine bubble showers suppress atopic dermatitis
Bubble baths might be soothing soaks, but bubble showers could be the next thing in keeping the skin clean.
An Osaka Metropolitan University-led medical research team found that ultrafine bubble showers might help prevent atopic dermatitis.
Graduate School of Medicine student Ayaki Matsumoto and…
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New eye drops slow vision loss in animals
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have developed eye drops that extend vision in animal models of a group of inherited diseases that lead to progressive vision loss in humans, known as retinitis pigmentosa. The eye drops contain a small fragment derived from a protein made…
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