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Bears rescued from filthy cages wake from hibernation

Bears rescued from filthy cages wake from hibernation

By Dean Murray Three rescued bears found in a dingy backyard have successfully undergone their first-ever natural hibernation period in a sanctuary. UK-based International Animal Rescue (IAR) took part in the rescue of three Syrian brown bears, Aram, Nairi and their young daughter Lola a year ago. They

Rare species of pink fungus discovered in UK for first time

Rare species of pink fungus discovered in UK for first time

By Lauren Beavis A rare species of pink fungus has been recorded in the UK for the first time. The pale pink, fairy club fungus, known as Clavaria calabrica, was found during a waxcap watch survey in Somerset during autumn last year. The tennis ball-sized fungus has now been

82% of Americans drawn to solo travel, but many are hesitant

82% of Americans drawn to solo travel, but many are hesitant

Nearly a third of Americans are afraid of hitting the road alone (30%), according to new research. A survey of 2,000 adults explored the appeal — and misgivings — about doing different activities alone, finding that nearly a third loathe the idea of driving by themselves. Results found that 31% are

Blood test can detect dementia in women 25 years before symptoms begin

Blood test can detect dementia in women 25 years before symptoms begin

By Stephen Beech Dementia can be predicted in women up to 25 years before symptoms begin through a simple blood test, according to new research. A protein measured in blood samples is "strongly linked" to the future onset of the debilitating condition, say American scientists. They believe their

Satellite bigger than piano crashing to Earth soon

Satellite bigger than piano crashing to Earth soon

By Dean Murray A satellite larger than a grand piano is expected to crash to Earth this week. NASA’s Van Allen Probe A is expected to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere eight years earlier than expected. The space agency said much of the 1,323-pound spacecraft would burn

AI can detect heart disease risk through routine mammogram

AI can detect heart disease risk through routine mammogram

By Stephen Beech The risk of potentially deadly heart disease can be detected from routine mammograms using AI technology. A new study shows that artificial intelligence (AI) may be used to assess a woman's risk of a heart attack or stroke by analyzing the build-up of calcium

Couple keeping community safe by tracking speeding cars

Couple keeping community safe by tracking speeding cars

By Filipa Gaspar A husband and wife team have caught over 100 speeding motorists by running their village speed camera - and regularly get abused by irate drivers. Matt and Sarah Jones got fed up with motorists disobeying the limit and decided to take matters into their own hands. Together, alongside