New blood test could revolutionise early Parkinson’s diagnosis
Researchers have developed a “cost-effective” blood test that could detect Parkinson’s disease well before symptoms begin, according to a new study. With approximately 153,000...
Think tank warns UK AI industry lacks purposeful innovation
The majority of artificial intelligence firms in the UK are developing generic technologies rather than targeted solutions to address specific challenges, a new report...
Asteroid misses Earth but could strike the moon, say NASA scientists
A newly identified asteroid, 2024 YR4, once posed a minor risk of colliding with Earth in 2032, but NASA has now all but ruled...
Plastic bag levy loophole sees billions still in use
People in the UK have been paying extra for plastic bags in supermarkets for a decade, yet a loophole in the law means billions...
Lowering bad cholesterol may reduce dementia risk, study suggests
Reducing levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), commonly known as "bad" cholesterol, could decrease the risk of dementia by 26%, according to a recent...