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Reddit begins testing verified profiles for public figures

The platform is manually verifying a small pool of trusted contributors, aiming to curb misinformation without disrupting the pseudonymous culture its known for.

Health news

Sperm donor with undetected cancer gene linked to nearly 200 children

The Danish European Sperm Bank has acknowledged the donor’s sperm was overused and immediately blocked him once the mutation was discovered.

Tech News

Australia banned social media for under-16s. Could it work in Denmark?

Australia is cracking down on social media for kids under 16, and Denmark looks set to follow with a ban for under-15s.

Tech News

This humanoid robot learned to walk in just 48 hours

Designed for industrial, domestic and service tasks, the robot aims to address labour shortages, physically demanding work, and unpaid domestic care.

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Poetry can trick AI into ignoring safety rules, new research shows

Across 25 leading AI models, 62% of poetic prompts produced unsafe responses, with some models responding to nearly all of them.

Health news

Nitrous oxide may offer fast relief for severe depression, study finds

The team behind the research are now preparing the first UK National Health Service trial to test whether nitrous oxide can be used safely and effectively as a real-world treatment.

Healthcare

Here’s the real reason you can’t stop sneezing this Christmas

Real Christmas trees can release dormant mould once they’re brought indoors, while dusty decorations and time spent inside with pets can trigger sneezing and itchy eyes.

Culture news

Rare Fabergé 'Winter Egg' set to fetch over €22m at London auction

A rare Fabergé egg, commissioned by the last Emperor of Russia, is expected to fetch more than £20 million (€22.8m) at auction.

Space

Humanity may have just caught its first glimpse of dark matter

The mysterious glow can’t easily be explained, leading a University of Tokyo researcher to argue it could be humanity’s first direct glimpse of dark matter.

Tech News

'Make Amazon Pay': Global protests planned on Black Friday

The Make Amazon Pay campaign, now in its sixth year, is targeting Amazon’s labour practices, political influence, and environmental impact.

Space

Could these 100-gram bricks shape the first habitats on the Moon?

Researchers say the findings could help predict how such brick age over 5, 10 or even 20 years on the lunar surface, bringing China’s vision of its “Guanghan Palace” a little closer to reality.

Tech News

Meet Bobbi: The UK’s first AI police assistant

The AI tool handles non-emergency questions online, taking pressure off overstretched call handlers but does not investigate crimes.

Health news

Listening to music most days may lower dementia risks, study suggests

Dementia risks may be lower among ageing music fans, new research suggests.

Health news

Ultra-processed foods fuelling global health crisis, experts warn

Experts have linked high UPF consumption to higher risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, depression, and early death.

Space

Scientists use AI to build the most detailed Milky Way model ever made

Scientists have created the first-ever simulation that models every one of the Milky Way’s 100 billion stars, using AI to run galaxy-scale physics 100 times faster than previous methods.

Culture news

Billie Eilish blasts Elon Musk as he nears trillionaire status

Billie Eilish has publicly challenged Elon Musk over his soaring wealth through a series of Instagram Stories calling out billionaire hoarding.

Health news

Is being kind good for your health? Science suggests yes

Studies show that kindness may help reduce stress, ease physical pain, fight loneliness, and stay healthy for longer.

Health news

Common childhood virus linked to lupus disease in breakthrough study

New research from Stanford University links the Epstein-Barr virus to lupus disease, showing how the virus can push immune cells to attack the body’s own tissues.

Destinations

Why a visit to Thailand could be the travel reset that you need

From soothing massages to street-side Muay Thai gyms, Thailand is redefining wellness - proving that “Healing is the New Luxury".

Destinations

How sports are powering Las Vegas’s new era of tourism

From sports spectacles like the Super Bowl and Formula One to immersive tech marvels like The Sphere, Vegas is continuing to offer one-of-a-kind entertainment and cutting-edge experiences.

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