Boy with incurable tumour is not allowed NHS drug
ContributedA boy is not eligible for specialist drug treatment on the NHS because his rare and incurable tumour is a…
A.I. Is Helping to Launch New Businesses
Entrepreneurs say use of artificial intelligence for a variety of tasks is accelerating the path to hiring and, ideally, profitability.Sean…
GPs at ‘breaking point’ say they must cap appointments – but could it harm patients?
OtherGPs in England have launched a work-to-rule action in a dispute with the government over what they say is a…
Leonard Hayflick, Who Discovered Why No One Lives Forever, Dies at 98
A biomedical researcher, he found that normal cells can divide only a certain number of times before they age —…
Palantir’s Alex Karp Talks About War, AI and America’s Future
Alex Karp never learned to drive.“I was too poor,” he said. “And then I was too rich.”In fact, Mr. Karp,…
Stranded in Space? NASA Doesn’t See the Starliner Astronauts That Way.
NASA doesn’t say the Boeing Starliner astronauts are ‘stranded’ on the space station, but it’s a word that a lot…
The Painkiller Used for Just About Anything
In huge numbers, older people are taking gabapentin for a variety of conditions, including itching, alcohol dependence and sciatica. “It’s…
Exit Here and Other Funeral Homes Take a Modern and Aesthetic Approach to Death
Modern, even hip, mortuaries around the world are hoping to answer one question: How do we commemorate death in 2024?In…
With Purple Gold and Bouncy Metal, a Canadian Chemist Shines on YouTube
While he can’t turn water into wine, Nigel Braun is making vodka out of thin air.He is neither miracle worker…
Is Nonalcoholic Beer and Wine Healthier for You?
Sales of NA beer, wine and spirits are soaring. Here’s what to know before you take your next sip.Nonalcoholic beverages…