Health
MND took our son at 14 - anyone at any age can get it
Kyle Sieniawski, from Pontypridd, died last month, after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease in January.
Scientists capture flu viruses surfing into human cells in real time
Scientists have captured a never-before-seen, high-resolution look at influenzaâs stealthy invasion of human cells, revealing that the cells arenât just helpless victims. Using a groundbreaking imaging technique, researchers discovered that our cells actually reach out and âgrabâ the virus as it sea
New tools saved a million lives from malaria last year but progress under threat as drug resistance rises
This yearâs report provides a critical and up-to-date snapshot of efforts to control and eliminate malaria across 80 countries. The report also presents the threat posed by antimalarial resistance and its impact.
Health
Parents face 12-month wait to learn how babies died
Shane Bevan and Laura Tongue say it is "cruel" for grieving families to be left waiting for answers.
Health
Doctors failed to tell dad-of-seven he was dying
William Chapman only found out he had a terminal diagnosis when his GP mentioned it in passing.
Science
High levels of âforever chemicalâ found in cereal products across Europe â study
Pesticide Action Network Europe study finds average concentrations 100 times higher than in tap waterHigh levels of a toxic âforever chemicalâ have been found in cereal products across Europe because of its presence in pesticides.The most contaminated food is breakfast cereal, according to a study b
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Waste from UK's largest opencast mine 'poses significant risk'
There are safety worries as three large spoil tips are set to be left above Merthyr Tydfil.
Ukraine and US negotiators to meet following Moscow talks
US special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is set to meet Ukrainian negotiators in Florida following talks with President Putin in Moscow. Mr Putin - who's visiting India - has already said some of the proposals for peace in Ukraine are unacceptable. The war is also on the agenda in Beijing, where the French
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The brainâs 5 eras, the vaccine that protects against dementia, altruistic ants â podcast
Science editor Ian Sample sits down with co-host Madeleine Finlay and science correspondent Hannah Devlin to hear about three eye-catching stories from the week, including a study showing that the brain has five âerasâ, with adult mode not starting until our early 30s. Also on the agenda is new rese
Whatâs the fuss about aluminum in vaccines?
Despite extensive safety record, U.S. health advisers are set to discuss claimed link to asthma
Sports
Scorecard: Australia vs England, second Ashes Test, The Gabba, Brisbane
Sports
The Ashes LIVE! Australia frustrate England as lead passes 150 at Gabba
100 years on, quantum mechanics is redefining realityâwith us at the center
Increasingly popular theories hold that experimental outcomes really do depend on the observer
Steve Cropper, Revered Guitarist of Booker T. & the M.G.âs, Dies at 84
Cropper shaped the sound of Memphis soul as an original member of the Stax Records house band
Science
Incredible close-up of spider silk wins science photo prize
Duelling prairie chickens, a snake-mimicking moth and a once-a-year sunrise at the South Pole feature in the best images from the Royal Society Publishing Photography Competition 2025
Author Correction: Activity of caspase-8 determines plasticity between cell death pathways
Nature, Published online: 04 December 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-09980-2Author Correction: Activity of caspase-8 determines plasticity between cell death pathways
Persuading voters using humanâartificial intelligence dialogues
Nature, Published online: 04 December 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-09771-9Humanâartificial intelligence (AI) dialogues can meaningfully impact votersâ attitudes towards presidential candidates and policy, demonstrating the potential of conversational AI to influence political decision-making.
Aluminium is crucial to vaccines â and safe. Why are US advisers debating it?
Nature, Published online: 04 December 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-03955-zRFK Jrâs vaccine advisory panel will be discussing the inclusion of adjuvants in childhood vaccinations this week. Hereâs whatâs at stake.
Chinaâs scientific clout is growing as US influence wanes: the data show how
Nature, Published online: 04 December 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-03956-yAn analysis of international research collaborations reveals the growing dominance of Chinese science.
AI chatbots can sway voters with remarkable ease â is it time to worry?
Nature, Published online: 04 December 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-03975-9Experiments involving real-world voters show how talking to a chatbot can shape peopleâs political opinions.