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Even just thinking you’re hungry could change your immune system – new research in mice
The synthetic hunger state led to a marked drop in specific immune cells in the mice's blood. IhorL/ Shutterstock Feeling hungry doesn’t just make you reach for a snack – it may also change your immune system. In a recent study in mice, we found that simply perceiving hunger canContinue Reading
The International Space Station is too clean – what does that tell us about how to co-exist with bugs on Earth?
One of the cleanest places beyond Earth may be making its residents ill. Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have had rashes, allergies and the odd infection, and scientists now believe the station’s environment is too clean. Researchers recently concluded that the ISS is so sterile it may beContinue Reading
Data blunder behind Trump tariffs on remote Norfolk Islands with no US trade
Trade tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on some of the world’s most remote and sparsely populated territories — including Australia’s Norfolk Island and the uninhabited Heard Island and McDonald Islands — appear to have been based on flawed shipping data and misclassified trade records. Norfolk Island, which lies overContinue Reading
21 best pictures from 2025 Grand National Ladies Day as award winners named
There were plenty of extraordinary outfits on display on the second day of the Grand National Festival at Aintree. The booze-fuelled Ladies Day did not disappoint, with thousands of women going the extra mile to look the part. Intricate hats, stunning dresses and extravagant heels were all spotted in abundance.Continue Reading
Starmer speaks to world leaders as FTSE 100 plunges after Trump’s tariffs
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The UK’s FTSE 100 suffered its worst day since the start of the pandemic asContinue Reading
Percy Pig’s American dream under threat as M&S responds to Trump tariffs and HFSS rules
Marks & Spencer’s beloved Percy Pig sweets have just landed in Target stores across the US, but their American adventure may be cut short amid concerns over President Trump’s new 10% import tariffs on UK goods. Archie Norman, chair of M&S, told the Retail Technology Show in London this weekContinue Reading
Elton John shares sight loss update after eye infection: ‘I can’t read’
Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free Sir Elton John has revealed the extent to which his vision has been affected afterContinue Reading
John Rentoul answers your Trump tariffs questions from ‘Brexit dividend’ to chlorinated chicken
Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight Donald Trump’s declaration of “Liberation Day” – a dramaticContinue Reading
Mercedes punished for Suzuka incident as huge crash puts star in medical centre
Jack Doohan walked away from a massive crash in Friday’s second free practice session at Suzuka Circuit. The Alpine star’s preparations for the Japanese Grand Prix took a sudden turn when he spun out at high speed and went slamming into the barriers, leaving the car completely wrecked. Doohan’s teamContinue Reading
Labour grandee Harriet Harman calls on Starmer to ban smartphones in schools
Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email Harriet Harman has called on Sir Keir Starmer to ban smartphones in schools, amid mounting pressure on the government take actionContinue Reading