Solar system’s largest planet remains a brilliant, unwavering beacon, forming a striking trio with Castor and Pollux Throughout this month, Jupiter has remained in the constellation Gemini, providing a reliable reference point in the evening sky – and it will continue to do so into March. As the largest planet...
Study reveals whistling secret of horses’ whinny
Scientists have discovered source of neigh’s unique combination of high- and low-pitched sounds Horses whinny to find new friends, greet old ones and celebrate happy moments like feeding time. How exactly horses produce that distinctive sound – also called a neigh – has long eluded scientists. Continue reading...
Wegovy and Ozempic owner dealt blow as next-gen weight-loss drug is labelled ‘obsolete’
Novo Nordisk’s shares fall sharply after testing of CagriSema falls short of investors’ expectations Business live – latest updates The owner of Wegovy and Ozempic has suffered a significant setback, as its highly anticipated new weight-loss treatment was labelled “obsolete” after disappointing clinical trials. Novo Nordisk’s shares fell sharply on...
The truth about fat, and its complex role in our health – podcast
For a long time fat was seen simply as an inert yellow substance wrapping around our bodies, but now that’s changing. Scientists are beginning to understand that our fat is actually intricate and dynamic, constantly in conversation with the rest of the body. It’s now even considered by some to...
Drugs, denial and stigma: the babies and children swept up in Fiji’s HIV nightmare
Vulnerable young people, partners of drug users and victims of sexual violence also among those afflicted in world’s fastest growing HIV epidemic The night her baby’s heart stopped, Clare* blamed herself. Had she taken her out in the cold too much? Had she damaged her lungs by drinking iced water...
Danish military evacuates US submariner who needed urgent medical care off Greenland
Denmark’s military says its arctic command forces evacuated a crew member of a U.S. submarine off the coast of Greenland for urgent medical treatment
France will summon Ambassador Charles Kushner over US comments on activist’s death
France is summoning U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner to protest American comments about the killing of far-right activist Quentin Deranque
New law puts Kansas at vanguard of denying trans identities on drivers licenses, birth certificates
Kansas is set to invalidate about 1,700 driver's licenses held by transgender residents and roughly as many of their birth certificates
US futures, bitcoin fall and Asian markets are mixed after the Supreme Court nixes Trump’s tariffs
U.S. futures have dropped and Asian shares are mostly higher after the Supreme Court struck down most of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs
FBI director joins US men’s hockey team in locker room celebration of Olympic gold medal
FBI Director Kash Patel joined the American men's hockey players in the locker room for a rowdy celebration of winning the gold medal at the Winter Olympics in Milan