Heavy showers and thunderstorms bring risk of flash flooding to UK

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Young adults are taking prescription drugs instead of alcohol - and it's dividing experts

By Isabel Shaw BBC Global Health and Jacqui Wakefield BBC Global Health

Did you solve it? A new goat for puzzledom’s GOAT

Earlier today I set you a new twist on the Monty Hall problem, which is (according to AI) the most discussed recreational maths puzzle in history.

Top album releases linked to rise in fatal crashes as ‘distracted’ drivers access music

The release of a new album by Taylor Swift might be a cause for celebration among her fans, but such events have also been linked to a more sombre phenomenon: an increase in fatal car crashes.

What is Ebola and why is the outbreak in DRC causing so much concern?

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are losing their battle to contain the country’s deadliest Ebola outbreak.

Cialis is an erectile dysfunction drug. Could it also help you live longer?

Tadalafil – better known by its brand name Cialis – is one of the most commonly prescribed drugs for erectile dysfunction.

Can you solve it? A new goat for puzzledom’s GOAT

Today’s puzzle is a new twist on The Monty Hall problem, arguably the greatest maths puzzle of all time.

Why don't men talk about using weight-loss drugs?

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'I have never seen the pond so low in 17 years'

A pond near a Surrey gardens is at its lowest level for nearly two decades, a local wildlife charity has said.

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in its history

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is now the deadliest in its history, according to public health officials.

UK to turn cooler with rain after exceptional heat and dry spell

High pressure has been dominant this summer leading to hot and dry weather, particularly across England and Wales.

Doctors and women who've had it call for more attention on postpartum psychosis

Lindsay Clancy is charged with murdering her children. Her defense argues she was suffering from severe postpartum mental illness. David L. Ryan/The Boston Globe/Getty Images hide caption

Billions of sea stars have died. A Northwest tribe is trying to save the species

Three-year-old sunflower stars explore the kelp forest for the first time. They come in a rainbow of colors but are all the same species. The stars in this cohort are called the "snack pack," so th…

What's driving men to get penis fillers, despite the risks?

What's driving men to get penis fillers, despite the risks?

Science or fiction? Shadowy ‘paper mills’ let you pay to be a published author – of fraudulent research

Dr Reese Richardson’s phone constantly buzzes with notifications. The scientific research integrity specialist has been tracking shadowy organisations known as “paper mills”, which turn a profit by…

The Fauci hearing was painful to watch. But we need answers on Covid-19’s origin| David Relman

As a microbiologist and infectious disease clinician, it has been tough to watch the recent devolution of public discourse on Covid-19 origins. It has been especially difficult for me to read the c…

5 exercises that can prevent (and relieve!) pregnancy pain

By building balance and strength in a few key areas of the body, you can alleviate or even prevent common pregnancy aches. Amy Kiefer, a certified personal trainer, and Holly Keskey-Koester, a fitn…

Europe's scorched landscapes seen from space after summer heatwaves

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Rare breeding bat found roosting near reservoir

A rare species of breeding bat has been found roosting in woodland near a reservoir.

Is there a summer COVID-19 surge this year? Yep, it's ramping up again

A positive COVID home test is shown in this image. Public health experts say we're now in the midst of a growing summer surge of COVID in the U. S. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption

Scientists hope to shed light on young universe by using far side of the moon

Little is known about what was happening shortly after the big bang, but now researchers are hoping to shed fresh light on the matter by harnessing the far side of the moon.

I’m a neuroscientist. Here’s why our brains need pop concerts | Bala Subramaniam

Three years ago, I agreed to accompany my children to a Nick Jonas concert. The appeal of the Jonas Brothers, and in this case only one of them, was unfamiliar territory.

'Squashed poo' a sign of water voles' success

'Squashed poo' a sign of water voles' success

Indian solar mission's new findings throw light on enduring Sun mysteries

One of the most enduring mysteries that has been puzzling scientists forever is how the Sun's outer atmosphere - the corona - is millions of degrees hotter than its surface. And how does the corona…

You got hold of eclipse glasses just in time - here's what to do with them now

You got hold of eclipse glasses just in time - here's what to do with them now

The Guardian view on solar eclipses: moments of wonder that bring us together | Editorial

“I’d describe it as a magical eeriness.” Lisa Redfern’s description to the Guardian conveys the combination of beauty and wrongness that accompanied Wednesday’s partial solar eclipse in Britain. Cr…

Crowds reflect on watching 'incredible' eclipse

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‘The colander worked best!’ Guardian readers share their experience of the solar eclipse

On Wednesday evening, millions of people in Europe watched a rare solar eclipse. We asked some of them to share their photographs and experiences of this celestial treat.

Wing and a prayer: how probiotics might save bat species from a killer fungus

Crawling through a narrow passage in a cave beneath a boreal forest near Fort Smith in Canada’s Northwest Territories in May, two biologists spotted a lifeless bat on a limestone ledge, its body co…

Eclipse warning: The key signs you may have damaged your eyes

Eye experts are warning people to be on the alert for any signs their vision has been damaged by looking at the sun during Wednesday's eclipse.

The drug lenacapavir is a mighty weapon against HIV. Its rollout gets mixed reviews

An injection of the new drug lenacapavir provides six months of protection against infection by HIV. Osodi Emmanuel/Reuters hide caption

Millions crowd cities to see Spain's first total solar eclipse in over a century

A solar eclipse is seen over a Virgin Maria church in Vidigulfo, near Pavia, northern Italy, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. Antonio Calanni/AP hide caption

Hundreds gather to watch eclipse on hillside

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Scientists invent 'world's greenest party balloon'

Image caption, The rubber material used by researchers in the process is shown here on the left

Photos: See the best photos from this year's total solar eclipse

Photos: See the best photos from this year's total solar eclipse : The Picture Show Millions of people in Europe stepped outside Wednesday to watch a spectacular sunset with a solar eclipse. The pa…

Photos: See the best photos from the solar eclipse

Photos: See the best photos from the solar eclipse : The Picture Show Millions of people in Europe stepped outside this evening to watch a spectacular sunset with a solar eclipse. The path of total…

Ebola outbreak on track to be deadliest ever, WHO chief says

The current outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo is on track to surpass the deadliest outbreak of the disease ever, the director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO) has …

Vultures are disappearing in Nigeria - but the 'Vulture King' is fighting to reverse the trend

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Once-in-a-generation solar eclipse wows millions in UK and Europe

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Yorkshire crowds gather for 'incredible' eclipse

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First 100% British chocolate bar made since 1932

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Cruise ships, quiet towns and an all-day festival: millions flock to eclipse viewing spots across Europe

Beginning in Russia’s remote Arctic north, the eclipse traced an arc over much of western Europe – with the best views in Spain, Iceland and Greenland

Astronomers discover a new kind of cosmic object – a black hole ‘star’

Astronomers claim to have discovered a new kind of cosmic object, a black hole “star”, which is the size of the entire solar system and glows with a brilliant red light.

Lucy Davis urges women to check their breasts for cancer - here's how

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'I chase eclipses around the world'

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His wedding guests gave $6k to fund a health startup. Now it's won a $3 million prize

Genesis Whegelee (right, in vest) has been a community health worker for Last Mile Health in Rivercess County, Liberia, since 2018. He visits households to keep an eye on sick children, pregnant mo…

Astronomy superfan, 11, shares tips for watching solar eclipse

Astronomy superfan, 11, shares tips for watching solar eclipse

Humpbacks return to Rio: the whales are back from the brink of extinction – but will tourism help or hinder?

The anticipation is palpable onboard the Boaventura II as the yacht sets off from Rio de Janeiro at sunrise. Once beyond the Cagarras Islands, rocky outcrops just three miles off Ipanema beach, the…

Halting the march of the armyworm: fungus discovery offers hope to African farmers

Hearing about fields full of dead caterpillars enveloped in a mysterious white substance intrigued the South African scientist Letodi Luki Mathulwe. Something was killing off the African armyworm –…

Heard about the ‘luteal uglies’? Women know more about our hormones than ever – and that’s beautiful | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

Have you got the “luteal uglies”? I’m not trying to insult you, merely deploying the latest hormonal buzz phrase on social media, which refers to the phase in a woman’s cycle, two or so weeks betwe…