More Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, but U.S. layoffs remain in the same historically healthy range of the past few years
Death toll from Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City rises to 6 and infections hit 111
New York City officials have discovered a sixth death linked to a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Central Harlem, where more than 100 people have been diagnosed with the ailment
Why ‘baby brain’ isn’t what we think – video
‘Baby brain’ is often referenced jokingly and dismissively when discussing pregnancy and forgetfulness. But a new brain scan study reveals something more profound: pregnancy does not weaken the brain, it rewires it. Neelam Tailor explores what this means for neuroscience and caregiving, and how little we still understand about women’s...
Light pollution causes urban birds to stay awake longer each day, study finds
Researchers ‘shocked’ to discover some species settling down for sleep 50 minutes later than rural counterparts Urban birds stay up significantly later than their rural counterparts, according to research that highlights the impact of light pollution on wildlife. The study, based on recordings submitted by bird enthusiasts to a popular...
California resident tests positive for the plague after camping, officials say
South Lake Tahoe resident was probably bitten by infected flea while camping in the area, local health authorities say A resident of South Lake Tahoe in California has tested positive for the plague, local authorities announced this week. A statement released on Tuesday by health officials in El Dorado county...
New species of dinosaur with ‘eye-catching sail’ discovered on Isle of Wight
Istiorachis macaruthurae, named after sailor Ellen MacArthur, had a pronounced sail along its back that may have been used to attract mates Scientists have discovered a new species of dinosaur with an “eye-catching sail” along its back and tail that may have been used to attract mates. The iguanodontian dinosaur,...
Solar panels in space ‘could provide 80% of Europe’s renewable energy by 2050’
Researchers also suggest system could resolve problems with irregular and weather-dependent Earth-based supply Solar panels in space could cut Europe’s terrestrial renewable energy needs by 80% by 2050, a study has found. Using a detailed computer model of the continent’s future power grid, the researchers found that a system of...
UK firms misleading parents with milk teeth autism treatment claims, report finds
Charity says it is ‘outrageous’ tooth stem cell procedures are being advertised with claims about ‘treating’ autism Companies are making thousands of pounds by misleading parents with claims that collecting stem cells from their children’s teeth can be a treatment for diabetes and autism, an investigation has found. Tooth stem...
Fed minutes: Most officials worried about inflation moving higher
Most Federal Reserve officials said last month that the threat of higher inflation was a greater concern than the potential for job losses, leading the central bank to keep its key rate unchanged
9/11 victims’ fund architect slams changes to New Hampshire abuse settlement program
An attorney who helped design the 9/11 victims’ compensation fund says New Hampshire lawmakers have undermined the fairness of a settlement program for abuse victims at the state’s youth detention center