Oxford researchers just measured jets from black holes, proving they're among the universe’s most energetic phenomena. Oldest uni in the English-speaking world.
Recent studies reveal colorectal cancer rates rising among adults under 65, driven by lifestyle, environmental factors, and gut bacteria toxins like colibactin. Breast cancer cases are projected to increase globally by 2050. New immunotherapy drugs show promise for advanced prostate and colorectal cancers. Experts emphasize early screening, healthy diets, and awareness to improve prevention and outcomes.
The 2026 World Happiness Report reveals a significant decline in life satisfaction among under-25s in Western countries, especially in the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, linked to heavy social media use. Finland remains the happiest nation for the ninth year, while Costa Rica rises to fourth place. The report highlights social media's harmful effects on youth mental health, particularly among teenage girls.
Recent studies reveal dogs existed over 15,800 years ago, predating previous estimates by thousands of years. Evidence from bones in Turkey and Europe shows early dogs were widespread among hunter-gatherers, with diets similar to humans, indicating a close relationship long before agriculture.
New research shows that the mass loss of large mammals during the late Pleistocene has left lasting imprints on modern ecosystems, with predator–prey dynamics and web structure still echoing those ancient shifts across continents.