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British scientists discover planet near Earth, which can support life. Know in detail
Gliese 12b, which is around the same size as Venus, orbits its sun every 12.8 days. The sun, called Gliese 12, is a cool red dwarf star located in the constellation Pisces.
Real-life Indiana Jones passes away at 94
Schuyler Jones, a globe-trotting American anthropologist and adventurer whose exploits drew comparisons to iconic movie character Indiana Jones, has died.
What are the UK's Russell Group universities? A full list
The Russell Group is a prestigious association of 24 leading public research universities in the United Kingdom, known for their focus on research and academic excellence. These universities are often seen as the UK's equivalent to the Ivy League in the United States.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour set to add over a billion dollar to UK's economy
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is estimated to boost the UK economy by nearly £1 billion, with fans spending on tickets, travel, and merchandise, according to Barclays bank. The tour has achieved significant milestones and is projected to double its ticket sales by the end of the year.
SNP old-hand John Swinney set to be Scotland's new leader
New SNP leader John Swinney aims to unite the party and push for independence despite challenges from within and a resurgent Labour party. He seeks to revitalize the party's fortunes and lead Scotland towards independence.
Peter Higgs, who proposed existence of Higgs boson particle, passes away at 94
Higgs predicted the existence of a new particle - the so-called Higgs boson - in 1964. But it would be almost 50 years before the particle's existence could be confirmed at the Large Hadron Collider.
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Edinburgh Zoo pandas: When are the pandas leaving?
As Britain's only giant pandas, Yang Guang and Tian Tian, prepare to return to China from Edinburgh Zoo, their departure highlights a decade-long conservation collaboration, failed breeding efforts, and a renewed hope for wild panda populations.
Best universities to study in the UK: 2024 rankings unveiled
Explore top UK universities in 2024: Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, Edinburgh. Rankings, diversity, academic excellence. Times Higher Education report.
Community rallies to save Europe's oldest student newspaper
Edinburgh University's student newspaper, "the Student," has been saved from closure through a successful online fundraising campaign. The publication, founded in 1887 by Robert Louis Stevenson, was facing financial difficulties due to a loss of advertising support. The campaign exceeded its initial goal of £1,000, raising over £2,000. The funds will be used to cover printing expenses and improve production quality.
African Parks' bold move to save rhinos: Rewilding the world's largest rhino farm
African Parks, a conservation charity, has acquired the largest private collection of rhinos in the world, the Platinum Rhino farm, with plans to release them into the wild over the next decade. The farm, previously owned by South African businessman John Hume, currently houses around 2,000 rhinos, accounting for 15% of the global white rhino population.
QS releases its first-ever European university rankings: Here are the top 10 schools
The United Kingdom leads with the most represented universities, followed by Türkiye, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, Poland, and Ukraine. The University of Oxford tops the rankings, with seven UK institutions in the top 10.
Lecturers in the UK refuse to mark exams in labor dispute, leaving thousands unable to graduate
Disruptions to university classes caused by industrial action have left thousands of students unable to graduate or facing delays in receiving their final marks, with complaints directed at university leaders. At 140 British universities, lecturers have refused to mark exams or coursework in the ongoing dispute over pay and working conditions.
Thousands of students stuck as UK university marking strike continues
More than 100 British universities have been affected by a staff boycott of marking and assessments due to a dispute over pay and working conditions. The universities have been unable to award some degrees, leaving tens of thousands of students and international students impacted, and unable to take up job offers or progress to postgraduate study.
Mammals may have feasted on dinosaurs once upon a time, claims a new study
That mammals ate dinosaur meat had been proposed before: another fossil showed a mammal died with dinosaur remains in its gut.
New AI model may soon help doctors diagnose heart attacks accurately
According to researchers from the University of Edinburgh, the new algorithm, called CoDE-ACS, was able to rule out a heart attack in more than double the number of patients, with an accuracy of 99.6 per cent in comparison to current testing methods.
Pakistan's anti-corruption watchdog chief refuses to toe the line of government, resigns
The chief of Pakistan's anti-corruption watchdog has resigned after he was asked to do "certain things" by the federal government that were "unacceptable to him," media reports said on Tuesday. Aftab Sultan, the chairman of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), was appointed in July last year for a tenure of three years following the retirement of his predecessor Javed Iqbal.
Comets are often found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter: Here’s why
Comets have been found hiding in rubbles of asteroids.
Nicholas Rossi: Essex Police will talk with wanted US man on rape allegation
Essex police want to speak to US fugitive Nicholas Rossi about a rape claim.
Psychiatry professor claims Jeffrey Dahmer was not psychopath, calls out Netflix
Professor James Fallon claimed that Jeffrey Dahmer suffered from a borderline personality disorder (BPD).
Tourism comes to rescue UK losses as Queen Elizabeth mourners flock London hotels
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's death resulted in key events being postponed, companies shutting down, and individuals taking time off of work to grieve for their beloved monarch. Given the tragedy that has befallen England, some hotels have seized this "opportunity" to earn money, which is not viewed as particularly respectable.
Queen Elizabeth II's coffin takes long road through Scotland
The procession was a huge event for Scotland as the U.K. takes days to mourn its longest-reigning monarch, the only one most Britons have ever known. Hours before the coffin's arrival in Edinburgh, the Scottish capital, people turned out early to grab a space by police barricades. By afternoon, crowds were 10 people deep in places, eager to be part of the occasion.
For smart old India, let kids play (music)
Music learning is relegated to school functions and singing, mostly patriotic songs, whose aim is, ironically, not musical excellence but 'imbibing a feeling'.
Monkeypox virus spreading since 2017, had undergone 47 mutations since then, says study
The good news is that researchers have found that the existing viruses are less fit than the 2017 ones.
Scotland's Indian-origin COVID adviser reveals face mask threat
Devi Sridhar, professor of global public health at Edinburgh University who is on the Scottish government's coronavirus advisory board, told 'The Times' newspaper this weekend that she was sent white powder and a used face mask in the post last year.
It’s all in the mind
Sumit Paul‘Life is disarmingly uncomplicated,’ opined philosopher J Krishnamurti. ‘But we make it unnecessarily complicated,’ added the French existentialist Albert Camus. Yes, life is indeed simple and uncomplicated, but we make it complex.
New software developed to help identify patients requiring ventilator support: Govt
The software consists of an algorithm that measures a set of parameters, and then identifies patients likely to require ventilator support in an intensive care unit (ICU), aid on time referral and make necessary arrangements before an emergency sets in.
Anti-inflammatory drug Ibuprofen does not worsen Covid symptoms, says study
The study found that the drugs "do not increase the mortality or severity" of Covid-19.
Survival chances in patients after cancer surgery linked with post-operative hospital care, says study
Surgery is an important part of treatment with 80 per cent of patients undergoing a procedure.
Trucker, fisherman, scientist... the voices of Brexit
McDonald's company is located in the heart of England's Midlands in Cannock, not far from Birmingham. It is also highly dependent on the EU and exports a large part of its output to the bloc.
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