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A first of its kind study is looking at the link between ADHD and hormonal changes
July 15, 2026Is your period worsening your ADHD symptoms?
A first of its kind study by UK researchers is looking at the link between menstrual cycles and ADHD.
July 14, 2026How my period is supercharging my ADHD
A first-of-its-kind study by UK researchers is looking at the link between menstrual cycles and ADHD.
July 13, 2026Ebola vaccine made in UK now ready for trials
A new vaccine to tackle Ebola will now be tested on people.
July 13, 2026Former soccer players show brain changes but no cognitive decline, researchers find - Reuters
Former soccer players show brain changes but no cognitive decline, researchers find Reuters
July 12, 2026Tech Now
Adrienne Murray has rare access to Microsoft's Quantum Lab in Denmark.
July 11, 2026Pioneering treatment saves identical twins from rare pregnancy condition
Identical twins Nancy and Margo benefitted from the procedure while in the womb as part of a world-first medical trial.
July 10, 2026BBC Inside Science
Researchers say they have created a synthetic cell-like system that can grow and divide.
July 9, 2026Do bees have feelings? Study reveals the insects' 'inner life'
New research found bumblebees showed "emotion-like behaviours" previously only seen in mammals.
July 9, 2026MenB vaccine offers men no protection from gonorrhoea, claims major study
The Meningitis B vaccine does not prevent gonorrhoea infections despite being offered to at-risk men, scientists say.
July 8, 2026Financial institutions' health is key factor in bank runs, New York Fed research shows - Reuters
Financial institutions' health is key factor in bank runs, New York Fed research shows Reuters
July 7, 2026Slug sleuths on the trail of gorging gastropods
How predicting slugs' behaviour is helping farmers and their crops.
July 7, 2026Researchers find millions more insect species
Scientists estimate at least between 14 and 30 million insect species, not just six million.
June 30, 2026Academic finds diverse algae on Antarctic mission
The Bristol researcher discovers "surprisingly rich" microscopic communities on her three-month trip.
June 30, 2026Why some trees might fall during extreme heat
Scientists are studying how trees respond to hotter, drier conditions caused by climate change.
June 28, 2026Is laughter really the best medicine?
Researchers launch a "Laughter Lab" to explore how laughing can improve wellbeing and health.
June 26, 2026Scientist publishes fresh doubts over Microsoft's quantum claims
The tech giant has consistently stood by its Majorana chip research despite scepticism from some experts in the field.
June 24, 2026Oil shock nicked US GDP but resilience was the message, Dallas Fed research finds - Reuters
Oil shock nicked US GDP but resilience was the message, Dallas Fed research finds Reuters
June 23, 2026Spider which uses spring trap to capture prey discovered in Australia
Researchers say their hunting method - which allows them to prey on dangerous ants - is unprecedented.
June 23, 2026Is watching England in the World Cup bad for your health?
Watching football is an emotional rollercoaster - but is it good or bad for your health?
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How periods can affect your ADHD
World Service,·15 Jul 2026,·9 mins Available for over a year ADHD is a condition that causes difficulties with things like concentrating, regulating emotions and sitting still. And many young women
Is your period worsening your ADHD symptoms?
Read more about the link between ADHD and menstrual cycles.
How my period is supercharging my ADHD
Layla Kornota was diagnosed with ADHD as a child Phone alarms are what get teaching assistant Layla through her day. She has four alarms to wake up, one to get dressed, another to pack her work bag,
Ebola vaccine made in UK now ready for trials
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Are we one step closer to creating life in a lab?
Radio 4,·09 Jul 2026,·28 mins Available for 33 days Synthetic biologist Kate Adamal and her team at the University of Minnesota published their research into the lab-created ‘SpudCell’ in a signific
Pioneering treatment saves identical twins from rare pregnancy condition
Identical twins Nancy and Margo were born healthy after the procedure A pioneering procedure using high-powered sound waves has the potential to treat identical twins affected by a serious but rare c
Watch: We're a step closer to finding out if bees have feelings, here's why
In a first-of-its-kind study from Australia's Macquarie University, in collaboration with Southern Medical University in China, researchers observed bees showing "emotion-like behaviours" previously o
MenB vaccine offers men no protection from gonorrhoea, claims major study
A new study suggests the MenB vaccine is ineffective against gonorrhoea The Meningitis B vaccine does not prevent gonorrhoea infections despite being offered to at-risk men, scientists say. The NHS
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Slug sleuths on the trail of gorging gastropods
More than 100 farms have contributed data to help find a way to map out slugs Arable farmers may soon be able to stop slugs eating their crops thanks to research by a Shropshire-based university and
Researchers find millions more insect species
Dr Robert Puschendorf used his expertise on the tropical rainforests of Costa Rica during the research New research has found the Earth has millions more insects species than previously thought. An
Academic finds diverse algae on Antarctic mission
Emily Broadwell's findings shed light on how glacier ecosystems may respond to rising temperatures An academic has discovered "surprisingly rich" communities of microscopic algae in one of the most r
Why some trees might fall during extreme heat
Shade offered by trees is prized during extreme heat In the last week, a group of bowlers had a lucky escape when a tree crashed down onto a green. A few days later, an MP in the House of Commons rev
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Is laughter really the best medicine?
Could laughter do more than lift your mood? Researchers at King's College London have launched a "Laughter Lab" to explore whether laughing can help people with chronic lung conditions by clearing ai
Scientist publishes fresh doubts over Microsoft's quantum claims
The Majorana 2 chip Microsoft's claims it has made major breakthroughs in quantum computing have been questioned by a UK-based physicist, in a paper published by the science journal Nature. Dr Henry
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Is watching England in the World Cup bad for your health?
Prof Damian Bailey hooks James up to scientific equipment to track his responses Supporting England is an emotional rollercoaster. There's the nervous anticipation as the national anthems rings out