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Global temperatures are on track to make 2026 the hottest year on record, with August 2026 tying the hottest month ever measured. Meteorologists warn that a strengthening Super El Niño could push temperatures even higher in 2027, driven by record ocean surface temperatures.
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A study tested 130 newborns within hours of birth and found girls spent more time looking at a human face while boys looked more at moving objects. Researchers linked the finding to possible prenatal biological factors but stressed nature and nurture together, and cautioned against overgeneralizing. The article reports the results and limitations without taking a left-right policy or ideological side.
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The UK is forecast to warm to around 25C in south-east England, with mostly dry and sunny spells, though rain returns in northern and western areas. Temperatures will remain above average for late September but fall short of the Met Office heatwave threshold. The piece explains regional variations and notes continuing drought conditions.
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Archaeologists in Turkey unearthed a roughly 2,000-year-old Roman mosaic at Adramytteion that names two household pets, a cat called Emerald and a dog called Ocean. The mosaic contains mythological and animal scenes, and researchers suggest the named animals were familiar members of the villa household. Excavations at the site are ongoing.
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A lone male stoat on Rousay, Orkney, has evaded a £150,000 capture operation involving 229 traps, 59 cameras, and detection dogs since May. NatureScot approved nearly £149,000 in additional funding in June to support the Orkney Native Wildlife Project, which aims to prevent the invasive predator from establishing a population and threatening native wildlife. The stoat was last confirmed on camera on September 6.
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Underwater photographs show Northern Gannets diving and competing for fish near the Shetland Islands. Photographer Joshua Galicki captured the feeding frenzy around Shetland Seabird Tours. The piece describes the images and how they were taken.
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Archaeologists and Egyptologists are evaluating new evidence that hidden chambers may exist behind the walls of Tutankhamun’s tomb, possibly including Nefertiti’s burial. A new study cites architectural anomalies and geophysical data but stresses that no final conclusion has been reached. The article presents the search as a high-stakes archaeological mystery.
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The UK's first integrated dementia diagnosis and care centre opens in Manchester, combining rapid assessment, prevention advice, and personalised support. The pilot, led by Alzheimer's Society with NHS and university partners, aims to improve early diagnosis and may be rolled out nationally if successful.
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A feature celebrates the first bluefin tuna caught off the North Sea coast in six decades, a 740lb fish taken off Whitby, and traces the species' collapse and recovery. It credits international conservation rules and warming waters for the tuna's return.
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A BBC News feature reports on an NHS trial using smart beds, motion sensors and wearable devices to monitor dementia patients at home. It follows one couple's experience while outlining costs, privacy concerns, and hopes for wider rollout.
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A major report warns that dementia drug research is advancing rapidly but may stall because of a critical shortage of clinical trial participants. It cites more than 158 potential drugs across 192 trials needing about 55,000 participants, with restrictive screening meaning far more must come forward. The piece highlights UK recruitment problems and calls for earlier diagnosis, better infrastructure, and broader access to trials.
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Trump is reportedly preparing an executive order that would create a board to approve National Institutes of Health grants, with officials saying it would block 'woke' initiatives and align funding with Trump's agenda. The reported move comes as the NIH faces a lawsuit accusing the administration of violating the First Amendment by targeting disfavored research topics.