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North Korea fires suspected ballistic missiles

North Korea fired suspected ballistic missiles, Japan said on Sunday, marking the ‌latest in a flurry of launches by Pyongyang to accelerate efforts to boost its military capabilities.

19 Apr 2026-03:14
Hollywood’s hidden intellectuals: Celebrities with surprising college degrees

While the bright lights of Hollywood often suggest a singular focus on fame, many of the world’s most recognizable stars built impressive academic foundations long before they stepped onto a film set.

17 Apr 2026-17:03
Astronomers measure the mind-blowing power and speed of black hole jets for the first time

For the first time, an international team of scientists has successfully measured the instantaneous power and speed of jets erupting from a black hole.

17 Apr 2026-10:36
China’s "Age 35" threshold and its impact on scientific careers

Age limits on funding and recruitment programmes place unhelpful pressures on early-career researchers.

16 Apr 2026-12:48
New study finds no link between fluoride in drinking water and lower IQ

Fluoride exposure from drinking water during childhood has no impact on IQ in adolescence or adulthood, a new study published Monday finds.

15 Apr 2026-10:11
Murder probe launched after woman dies following Sheffield assault

A young woman who was seriously injured in an assault in County Tipperary last month has died in hospital.

14 Apr 2026-10:56
Vitamin B3 derivative could hold the key to preventing Alzheimer’s

Here’s another reason to check your vitamin D levels. A new study has found that people with higher levels of Vitamin D in midlife have fewer toxic tangles of tau protein in their brain, a factor linked to Alzheimer’s disease.

14 Apr 2026-10:06
Moya Brennan, "First Lady of Celtic Music," dies at 73

Moya Brennan, best known as the lead singer of Grammy and BAFTA-winning group Clannad, has died aged 73.

14 Apr 2026-09:47
How will the US implement its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz?

We’ve spoken to Salvatore Mercogliano, maritime historian at Campbell University in North Carolina, about how the US could effectively implement a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

13 Apr 2026-23:39
Taxi driver injured in UK after collision with stolen car driven by children

Police enquiries are ongoing in the UK after a collision involving a taxi and a suspected stolen vehicle left three people injured in Hartlepool during the early hours of Sunday.

13 Apr 2026-11:03