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Seeds from ‘miracle tree’ filter microplastics from drinking water
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email The seeds from a common tree species native to Asian countries could provide a novel means of filtering the microplastics increasinglyContinue Reading
A fake disease fooled the internet — here’s how it happened
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email Until a few years ago, no one had heard of bixonimania. Then, in 2024, a group of scientists posted findings onlineContinue Reading
FTSE 100’s early gains fade as war deadline looms
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 FTSE 100 closed lower on Tuesday after a bright start, amid caution ahead ofContinue Reading
David Cross says he will ‘never work with’ any of the Alvin and the Chipmunks crew again
Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent email Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Comedian David Cross has doubled down on his criticism of his time working on the Alvin and the ChipmunksContinue Reading
Fining hospitals for medical misogyny won’t help women – it will hurt them
At the back of the queue. toodtuphoto/Shutterstock.com Hospitals that score poorly on feedback from female patients could soon see their budget cut under a plan unveiled in April by Wes Streeting, the UK’s health secretary. Branded “patient power payments”, the scheme would tie a slice of hospital income to women’sContinue Reading
Snooker scores LIVE with Ronnie O’Sullivan cruising as Trump plots fightback
Express Sport covers all of the latest snooker scores and updates from the Crucible.Continue Reading
Shabana Mahmood swears at hecklers over Reform UK claims
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Royal Mail pledges £500m to tackle post delays amid Saturday delivery plans
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We are AI experts. Here are the dangers of using chatbots for health and medical information
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email Experts have issued a stark warning about the use of AI chatbots for health and medical information. Chatbots such as ChatGPTContinue Reading
Scientists have discovered a way to make french fries healthier – without losing their crispiness
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email You soon may be able to enjoy french fries with a little less guilt about your health. Researchers at the UniversityContinue Reading