Reports and Studies
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AI toys for children misread emotions and respond inappropriately, researchers warn
Researchers are calling for tighter regulation of AI-powered toys designed for toddlers, after conducting one of the first tests in…
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How will the war on Iran impact the US economy?
Trump’s declaration comes even as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, cutting off oil from the Gulf amid warnings from…
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Secret of hedgehog hearing discovered at far beyond human range
Hedgehogs may be communicating with more than just snuffles, grunts and snorts, according to scientists who have discovered the animal’s…
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‘One of the most successful wildlife comeback stories’: The Alps lost its vultures – then it got them back
Decades after its release into the wild, a super-ageing, bone-crunching vulture called Balthazar reveals a major conservation success. In the…
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Spectacular images reveal unique sea creatures and corals off Caribbean islands
The waters off the glittering coastlines of Britain’s Caribbean territories have long been a mystery. But now scientists on the…
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How knitting can help you kick harmful habits
Cheap and easy to pick up, knitting can help to fight addictive behaviours, from nail-biting and doomscrolling all the way…
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Relying on drugs to stop obesity would be ‘societal failure’
Relying on weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro to tackle obesity would be a societal and medical failure, Prof Sir…
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We have more privacy controls yet less privacy than ever
“In 2026 online privacy is a luxury, not a right,” says Thomas Bunting, an analyst at the UK innovation think…
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Baby sleep: The five myths that cause unnecessary stress for parents
From the idea that most infants sleep 12 hours to the suggestion that daytime naps can improve nighttime slumbers, we…
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Universal flu vaccine: How scientists are closing in on the virus’s ‘weak spots’
While current flu shots need to be updated each season, scientists are finding new ways to make vaccine that could…
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