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sciam_feedA new study shows that blood collected on a sanitary pad can be used for cervical cancer screening, opening the door to new diagnostics
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‘X-ray dot’ discovery fuels JWST ‘black hole star’ debate
Feb. 5th, 2026 04:35 pmsciam_feedResearchers have found what might be a little red dot transitioning into its final state, where x-rays burst through its gas cocoon. Others argue the object is nothing special
These two habits are linked to more than a third of all cancer cases
Feb. 5th, 2026 04:30 pmsciam_feedMore than one-third of cancer cases are preventable, a massive study finds
The AI data center boom could cause a Nintendo Switch 2 memory shortage
Feb. 5th, 2026 04:00 pmsciam_feedData centers are eating up computing resources and pushing chipmakers toward AI-grade memory, tightening supply for Nintendo and other hardware makers
BBC Inside Science
Feb. 5th, 2026 09:00 pmbbc_sci_nature_feedNew research on how forever chemicals get into our environment.
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NASA’s next space suit for Artemis has out-of-this-world mobility
Feb. 5th, 2026 01:00 pmsciam_feedAstronauts are flying to the moon for the first time since 1972, and scientists are preparing specialized space suits for the next milestone—landing there
What are critical minerals and why do countries need them?
Feb. 5th, 2026 01:22 pmbbc_sci_nature_feedCountries are racing to secure the critical minerals and rare earths needed to make vital products.
UK's £8bn research fund faces 'hard decisions' as it pauses new grants
Feb. 5th, 2026 12:00 pmbbc_sci_nature_feedUKRI boss Ian Chapman said it had been told by the government to "focus and do fewer things better".
Sunken Thames barges create new island for birds
Jan. 28th, 2026 07:02 ambbc_sci_nature_feedThe National Trust describes the Northey Island project as "a bold marine engineering feat".
US police believe Savannah Guthrie's missing mother is 'still out there'
Feb. 6th, 2026 12:44 ambbcnewsworld_feedNancy Guthrie's family post their second video message this week appealing for the 84-year-old's release.
55,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed in war with Russia, Zelensky says
Feb. 5th, 2026 02:10 pmbbcnewsworld_feedThe Ukrainian president also said a large number of people were "officially missing", meaning the total death toll is thought to be much higher.
IOC must 'be better' on climate change - Coventry
Feb. 4th, 2026 08:34 pmbbc_sci_nature_feedInternational Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry says it must "be better" on climate change after receiving a petition signed by more than 21,000 people who want to stop fossil fuel companies from sponsoring winter sports.
Dozens of Muslims 'massacred' in Nigeria for refusing to join jihadists, says governor
Feb. 5th, 2026 02:37 pmbbcnewsworld_feedAt least 78 bodies have been buried, while there are fears that around 170 people were killed altogether.
Naked images remained in Epstein files despite outcry
Feb. 5th, 2026 09:18 ambbcnewsworld_feedFour images seen by BBC Verify show partially clothed women with their faces and bodies unredacted.
Suspect identified in disappearance of four-year-old in Australian outback
Feb. 5th, 2026 06:42 ambbcnewsworld_feedGus Lamont was last seen playing outside his home on a remote sheep station on 27 September.
Man charged with terrorism over attack targeting Aboriginal Australians at protest
Feb. 5th, 2026 06:31 ambbcnewsworld_feedAccused allegedly threw a homemade bomb at a crowd which had gathered to protest Australia Day.
Watch: Inside Gaza hospital struggling to provide care to newborn babies
Feb. 5th, 2026 05:55 ambbcnewsworld_feedMore aid has been allowed into Gaza since the ceasefire began three months ago, but the UN says it is nowhere near enough.
US launches plan to tackle China's critical minerals dominance
Feb. 5th, 2026 03:33 ambbcnewsworld_feedThe event was attended by representatives of more than 50 countries, the White House said.
Robbie Williams: British people are good at devaluing ourselves
Feb. 5th, 2026 12:24 ambbcnewsworld_feedWith his new album Britpop breaking a record set by the Beatles, the singer takes a moment to celebrate.