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Largest brain map ever that looks like a galaxy makes people’s jaws drop: ‘Incredible, also worrying’ – Hindustan Times

Largest brain map ever that looks like a galaxy makes people’s jaws drop: ‘Incredible, also worrying’  Hindustan Times The MICrONS Project  Nature Scientists Map Miles of Wiring in a Speck of Mouse Brain  The New York Times US scientists create most comprehensive circuit diagram of mammalian brain  The Guardian Scientists map unprecedented detail of connections and visual perception in…

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Top 10 best-performing mutual funds for April 2025

Many investors pick mutual funds based on short-term performance, risking poor choices. A better approach considers consistency, risk, and goals. Here’s a top 10 selection across five fund categories. Many investors pick mutual funds based on short-term performance, risking poor choices. A better approach considers consistency, risk, and goals. Here’s a top 10 selection across five…

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Bitcoin jumps over 8% to $81,700 after Trump announces 90-day tariff pause; Ethereum, XRP gain over 12%

Bitcoin surged over 8% to $81,700 after Trump paused tariff hikes, calming market fears. Regulatory boosts, including SEC leadership changes and Ethereum ETF options approval, added momentum. Altcoins rallied as crypto market cap hit $2.59 trillion. Analysts foresee consolidation before the next move toward the $88,000 resistance level. Bitcoin surged over 8% to $81,700 after Trump…

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This simple blood test can track progress of cervical cancer therapy in patients effectively, finds AIIMS

This simple blood test can track progress of cervical cancer therapy in patients effectively, finds AIIMS

Researchers at AIIMS, Delhi have developed a simple blood test using droplet digital PCR (ddPCR) to track the effectiveness of cervical cancer treatment. Published in Scientific Reports, the study shows that detecting cell-free HPV DNA in blood can serve as a reliable marker to monitor therapy response in cervical cancer patients, both before and after…

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Rats, rubbish and rising taxes: why Birmingham stinks right now – podcast

Rats, rubbish and rising taxes: why Birmingham stinks right now – podcast

Birmingham, Industrial action, Local government, Council tax, Politics, Trade unions, Public services policy Business | The Guardian ​Why have the city’s bin collectors gone on strike? Jessica Murray reports“It’s been absolutely unbelievable,” William Timms, a pest controller, tells Hannah Moore.“Since March, calls have gone up 50%. Usually, I’m dealing with about three or four rodent jobs…

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Germany is finally getting a new government – and it will be plunged straight into crisis mode | John Kampfner

Germany is finally getting a new government – and it will be plunged straight into crisis mode | John Kampfner

Germany, Friedrich Merz, Europe, European Union, World news Business | The Guardian ​With the country enveloped in gloom and facing mayhem from the US and Russia, it’s hard to imagine a more fraught time to take powerGermany is about to get a new fitness trainer. So declared Markus Söder, one of the political leaders who have…

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Gas boiler fittings outnumbered heat pumps by 15 to one in UK last year – report

Gas boiler fittings outnumbered heat pumps by 15 to one in UK last year – report

Heat pumps, Environment, UK news, Energy, Energy bills, Resolution Foundation, Household bills, Consumer affairs Business | The Guardian ​Poorer households shut out of heat pump market and grants should be increased to speed up rollout, thinktank saysGas boiler fittings outnumbered new heat pump installations by more than 15 to one last year, and only one in…

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Trump is pushing the world into recession. By learning the lessons of 2008, we can still prevent it | Gordon Brown

Trump is pushing the world into recession. By learning the lessons of 2008, we can still prevent it | Gordon Brown

Trump tariffs, Donald Trump, Tariffs, Keir Starmer, Rachel Reeves, European Union, China, Labour, Politics, Trump administration, US politics, Business, UK news, US news, World news, Europe, Asia Pacific Business | The Guardian ​As I discovered then, global problems need international responses. By working together, we can protect jobs and living standardsThis is the first in a…

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China’s new tariffs on US goods take effect as Asian markets rally after Trump’s tariff reversal – business live

China’s new tariffs on US goods take effect as Asian markets rally after Trump’s tariff reversal – business live

Business, Trump tariffs, US news, China, Global economy, Economics, Trump administration, Economic policy, Donald Trump, Tariffs, European Union, Asia Pacific, Europe, World news Business | The Guardian ​China’s 84% retaliatory tariffs on US goods, announced on Wednesday, are due to come into effect on ThursdayRead the latest full reportChina and the European Union have exchanged views…

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