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Vinay Prasad memo said at least 10 children had died from Covid vaccination – but offered scant evidence for claim
America’s top vaccines official promised, in a long and argumentative memo to staff on Friday, to revamp vaccine regulation after claiming that at least 10 children died from Covid vaccination – but he offered no evidence for that allegation and scant details on the new...
Takealot has launched instant deliveries through its app, offering rapid access to selected products in major cities.
If companies can modify internet-connected products and charge subscriptions after people have already purchased them, what does it mean to own anything anymore?
BYD has launched the Sealion 5 in South Africa – and it’s the country’s most affordable plug-in hybrid EV to date.
The penalty imposed on AVS Group Ltd is the biggest handed out so far under the Online Safety Act.
Cybersecurity’s elevation to boardrooms reflects rising reputational stakes and growing pressure for proactive resilience.
Residents report homes shaking from 3.3-magnitude quake that British Geological Survey says was centred just off the coast of Silverdale, Lancashire
A 3.3-magnitude earthquake shook homes in north-west England late on Wednesday, the British Geological Survey (BGS) reported.
The quake struck shortly after 11.23pm and was felt across Lancashire and the southern Lake District, including the towns...
Pesticide Action Network Europe study finds average concentrations 100 times higher than in tap water
High levels of a toxic “forever chemical” 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 by Pesticide Action Network Europe (PAN), with average concentrations 100 times higher than in...
Vodacom will take majority control of Safaricom in a R36-billion deal, boosting group revenue and deepening its African expansion.
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 ‘eras’, with adult mode not starting until our early 30s. Also on the agenda is new research showing the shingles vaccine not only protects against dementia but could actually slow...
It borders Brazil, but French Guiana is now a remote outpost of the EU. It is home to Europe’s only spaceport, some of the most biodiverse forest on the planet and a military mission that is testing the limits of western power
Above me, a ceiling of rough wooden branches and tarp. To my right, an officer in the French Foreign Legion types up the daily situation report. In front of me a French...
Adapt IT Telecoms on how thousand-plus customer data points are reshaping engagement, operations and growth.
With the right geospatial intelligence, retailers can build systems that support exceptional customer experience.
Top software firms don’t optimise the “happy path”; they engineer the exceptions, where real-world complexity happens, says BBD.
Researchers find children who own dogs score lower for social problems, aggressive behaviour and delinquency
Having a dog in the home could help boost teenagers’ mental health, research suggests, with scientists adding this could in part be down to the sharing of microbes.
Prof Takefumi Kikusui, of Azabu University in Japan, who led the work, said being with dogs could reduce owners’ stress...
The London Assembly found the growth of new data centres temporarily halted building some houses in 2022.
Richard Pazdur’s potential retirement weeks into the role adds to upheaval at the FDA amid political pressure
The top drug regulator in the US signaled on Tuesday he may retire weeks after accepting the position, adding to upheaval in the highest ranks of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
If Richard Pazdur retires, finding a replacement would be challenging amid mounting political...
The issue is in the spotlight after Shein announced a global ban on the sale of sex dolls with a childlike appearance.
Uber is weighing electric bikes for Uber Moto as demand rises and its low-cost mobility strategy evolves.
White Coat Waste finds $1.7m in NIH grants for cat research months after officials said they were working to end studies
The US National Institute of Health is continuing to fund new laboratory experiments on cats despite saying that they are “working tirelessly” to “phase out” such projects.
In July this year, Dr Nicole Kleinstreuer, the NIH acting deputy director, announced in a podcast with...
Shein and Temu have been alerted to the investigation and have signalled their intention to cooperate.