Why the same DNA damage causes cancer in some people but not others
A controlled mouse study has provided direct evidence that inherited genetics can steer how cancer begins and evolves after DNA…
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After 241 days in orbit this NASA astronaut is finally home
NASA astronaut Chris Williams and two Roscosmos cosmonauts are back on Earth after spending 241 days aboard the International Space…
Volunteer scheme credited with changing man’s life
Michael Reynolds, 27, says the scheme helps him to "get away from day-to-day life".
‘Off the scale’ haul of nitrous oxide cans found
Litterpickers say they found 82 in a day, and normally find between three and 12.
The nature reserve where ‘magical’ glow worms thrive
The nature reserve in Sussex is seen as a 'stronghold' for the near threatened glow worm.
Littering fines draw in almost £100k across county
New figures reveal which councils in Cambridgeshire have issued the most fines for littering.
Why scientists watched grass grow for 170 years
Started by Victorians, Rothamsted Research are monitoring how grass grows.
Macron calls crisis meeting as wildfires threaten Bordeaux and heatwave looms
Blazes are about 15km from Bordeaux, but the city's mayor says there are no plans to evacuate.
The best way to save giant sequoias may be more fire
Giant sequoias are built to withstand ordinary fires, but recent extreme wildfires killed thousands of trees that had survived for…
Your AI calorie-tracking app may be off by 345 calories
Popular AI-powered food apps may make calorie counting easier, but they may also leave out a surprisingly large part of…
CRISPR makes prostate cancer vulnerable to immunotherapy
Scientists used CRISPR to make prostate cancer cells easier for the immune system to detect and destroy. The experimental treatment…
Why losing the wrong fat can trigger diabetes
Scientists discovered that damaged fat cells can become inflamed, lose their ability to store lipids, and eventually vanish, disrupting the…