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‘A slur would be deliberate’: the Baftas outburst and Tourette syndrome

24 February at 19:38 PM, via The Guardian

While the use of the N-word may not have been intentional, some with the condition agree that doesn’t make it acceptable

It was an incident that sparked a furore: during Sunday’s Bafta ceremony Tourette syndrome (TS) activist John Davidson made several outbursts, including shouting the N-word as actors Delroy Lindo and Michael B Jordan were presenting a prize on stage.

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Baby boy born to UK mother after womb transplant from dead donor

24 February at 10:37 AM, via The Guardian

Grace Bell says she is ‘the happiest I’ve ever been in my life’ after giving birth to baby Hugo in UK first

A baby boy named Hugo is the first child to be born in the UK to a mother with a womb transplant from a dead donor.

Hugo Powell was delivered at Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea hospital in London weighing 6lb 13oz, after his mother, Grace Bell, received a transplanted womb from someone...

Country diary: The magic of knowing a meteorite fell here, of all places | Amy-Jane Beer

24 February at 07:30 AM, via The Guardian

Wold Newton, East Yorkshire: On a dreary day in a nondescript field, I visit the site where a 4.56 billion-year-old bit of space rock came to Earth

On a low rise, beyond a screen of trees, behind a small holiday park in the Yorkshire Wolds, a brick obelisk stands incongruously at the edge of an otherwise nondescript field. It bears a plaque inscribed as follows: “Here, on this spot, Decr....

The truth about fat, and its complex role in our health – podcast

24 February at 07:00 AM, via The Guardian

For a long time fat was seen simply as an inert yellow substance wrapping around our bodies, but now that’s changing. Scientists are beginning to understand that our fat is actually intricate and dynamic, constantly in conversation with the rest of the body. It’s now even considered by some to be an organ in its own right. To find out more about the complex role fat plays in our health, Ian...

Drugs, denial and stigma: the babies and children swept up in Fiji’s HIV nightmare

24 February at 03:00 AM, via The Guardian

Vulnerable young people, partners of drug users and victims of sexual violence also among those afflicted in world’s fastest growing HIV epidemic

The night her baby’s heart stopped, Clare* blamed herself. Had she taken her out in the cold too much? Had she damaged her lungs by drinking iced water when she was pregnant? She fixated on Andi’s tiny chest, willing it to suck in air, rushing...

Study reveals whistling secret of horses’ whinny

23 February at 18:36 PM, via The Guardian

Scientists have discovered source of neigh’s unique combination of high- and low-pitched sounds

Horses whinny to find new friends, greet old ones and celebrate happy moments like feeding time.

How exactly horses produce that distinctive sound – also called a neigh – has long eluded scientists.

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Wegovy and Ozempic owner dealt blow as next-gen weight-loss drug is branded ‘obsolete’

23 February at 16:26 PM, via The Guardian

Novo Nordisk’s shares fall sharply after testing of CagriSema falls short of investors’ expectations

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The owner of Wegovy and Ozempic has suffered a significant setback, as its highly anticipated new weight-loss treatment was labelled “obsolete” after disappointing clinical trials.

Novo Nordisk’s shares fell sharply on Monday after the results from testing the...

Starwatch: Jupiter shines steady in Gemini

23 February at 10:43 AM, via The Guardian

Solar system’s largest planet remains a brilliant, unwavering beacon, forming a striking trio with Castor and Pollux

Throughout this month, Jupiter has remained in the constellation Gemini (the Twins), providing a reliable reference point in the evening sky – and it will continue to do so into March. As the largest planet in the solar system, Jupiter shines brightly enough to cut through...

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