University of Sheffield engineers have developed a new type of valve that could make soft robots more resilient to damage. Soft robots are made of flexible materials that can bend and deform – this makes them suitable for working with humans or operating underwater, in space or even inside the human body as medical tools. … Read more
short A large class action against Roundup weed killer that claims exposure to the product causes cancer has been thrown out in Federal Court. The court found that there was insufficient evidence to prove that the product’s active ingredient caused non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. What is expected next? The court acknowledged there were mixed views in the … Read more
Scientists have for decades tried to learn more about the complex and mysterious chain of events by which tiny droplets in clouds grow large enough to begin falling toward the ground. A better understanding of this process, known as the “rain formation block,” is essential to improving weather and climate computer model simulations and ultimately … Read more
Artificial intelligence is fast proliferating across healthcare, with various applications large and small finding their way into workflows industry-wide. Whether it’s helping clinicians during telemedicine visits, transcribing entire conversations between doctors and patients, writing notes for nurses in response to patient portal questions, helping patients triage their problems via chatbots, or any number of other … Read more
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature 14 min: Germany have a quick move once again and Gwinn tries to cross in but it’s deflected out for a throw. They manoeuvre it around the box and frustratingly Brand finds Schuller but she passes back when a shot really … Read more
For many of us, turning on an out-of-office is one of the last things to do before going on holiday. It is typically a concise message outlining that you’re on annual leave and who to contact in your absence. But for some gen Z workers, an OOO is becoming another way to add a bit … Read more
A fast-moving wildfire has hit the resort town of Jasper, in the Canadian Rockies’ largest national park, causing significant damage and forcing thousands of residents and tourists to flee. Jasper national park officials said the fire entered the southern edge of the town on Wednesday evening and crews were battling multiple structural fires and working … Read more
Boring. That was the universal response to Wednesday’s first prime minister’s questions of the new parliament. Where was the screaming, yelling, insulting and air punching? This is supposed to be Strictly Come Politicking. Get off stage, the two of you. Zero points. The Telegraph condemned the new PMQs as a “love-in”. The prime minister was … Read more
Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech was hailed as historic, powerful and moving by his supporters in Israel and derided as absurd and cynical by some of his critics. Much of the nation is focused on the need to end the war in Gaza and bring home the hostages held by Hamas. Instead, the Israeli prime minister delivered … Read more
Rishi Sunak’s Downing Street team rejected advice a year ago that they should consider the early release of prisoners who had served less than half of their sentences to relieve prison overcrowding, the Guardian has been told by multiple sources. Discussions took place inside No 10 in June 2023 over the proposals, a version of … Read more