DeepSeekās self-correcting AI model aces tough maths proofs
Nature, Published online: 04 December 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-03959-9The mathematical reasoning model performed as well as humans at prestigious international mathematics competitions.
Listen to Water From Your Eyesā New Itās Beautiful EP
Featuring three reworked Itās a Beautiful Place tracks
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Supermarket loyalty discounts to be allowed on baby formula
The government claims that parents who cannot or chose not to breastfeed could save Ā£500 a year.
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The two standout science-fiction films of 2025
From Mickey 17 and M3gan 2.0 to a musical about the end of the world, this was an eclectic year for science-fiction films. Film columnist Simon Ings shares his two breakout hits
Daniel Lopatin Details New Marty Supreme Soundtrack Album
The A24 film and album both arrive on Christmas Day
EU agrees to phase out Russian gas imports
Despite their support for Ukraine, European countries have been a significant market for Russian energy. But an agreement has now been reached between the European Council and the European Parliament to phase out imports of Russian gas. The announcement came as it emerged peace talks between the US
A common constipation drug shows a surprising ability to protect kidneys
A surprising link between constipation and kidney decline led researchers to test lubiprostone, revealing that it can protect kidney function. The results point toward gut-based, mitochondria-boosting therapies as a promising new avenue for CKD care.
Scientists reveal what really drives the āfreshman 15ā
College life creates a perfect storm for overeating, as students consume more calories when surrounded by friends, eating in dining halls, or following unstructured schedules. A four-week study using a mobile app revealed that students often underestimate how much they eat, especially in social or f
Satellite fleets pose problems for space telescopes, too
Proposed āmegaconstellationsā would contaminate images from telescopes in low-Earth orbit, including Hubble
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Warning over cosmetic face fillers as scans reveal new details of risks
Placed incorrectly, cosmetic dermal fillers can damage nearby ateries, leading to to skin loss and even blindness, experts warn.
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Scientists uncover surprise origin of wispy cirrus clouds
These delicate cloud systems appear to be seeded by massive atmospheric waves thousands of miles awayCirrus clouds are our highest clouds; their delicate wispy strands are like an artistās brushstrokes through the sky. During the day they are bright white and at dawn and dusk they can take on the hu
Kremlin signals no breakthrough after Ukraine talks with US
Talks in Moscow between President Putin and the US envoy, Steve Witkoff, about a peace plan for Ukraine have ended without a breakthrough. Russian negotiators described the meeting as productive and useful, but the Kremlin aide, Yuri Ushakov, said no compromise had been reached over Ukrainian territ
Watch this tiny robot somersault through the air like an insect
Device weighing less than a paperclip is faster and more agile than its predecessors
To boost research, states are building their own AI-ready supercomputers
New York aims to democratize access to hardware often limited to federal labs and Big Tech
Kremlin talks on how to end Ukraine war
Special envoy, Steve Witkoff, meets President Putin at the Kremlin with the latest US plan to end war in Ukraine. President Zelensky says Ukraine is committed to achieving a "real and secure peace". Also: The number of dead in the devastating floods and landslides in Sumatra in Indonesia has risen t
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Mayor says too many families are 'working poor'
Tracy Brabin talks to Radio Leeds about the Budget, COP30 and taxing tourists.
Russia claims capture of key Ukrainian city
After months of fighting, the Kremlin says Russian forces have seized the frontline city of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine. It links several other key cities in the Donetsk region. Last month, Ukraine sent reinforcements to try to fend off the Russian attack. Kyiv has not acknowledged the loss of the c
As Energy Department prioritizes AI and fusion, basic research faces squeeze
Reorganization could shift mission of the United Statesās largest funder of the physical sciences
Brainās āplumbingā inspires new Alzheimerās strategiesāand controversial surgeries
Animal studies support idea that boosting fluid clearance could blunt neurological disorders
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Doctors to stage five-day strike before Christmas
Walkout in England begins on 17 December and will be 14th strike in pay dispute.