Month: May 2025

Normally the insects are targeted with insecticide, but US researchers say anti-malaria drugs absorbed through their legs can stop them spreading disease. Source: American Media Distribution – americanmediadistribution.com- – BBC Science External Scientists propose novel way of treating mosquitoes for malaria

The site reads: “Sorry you can’t browse the site currently. We’re making some updates and will be back soon.” Source: American Media Distribution – americanmediadistribution.com- BBC Business M&S website completely down, leaving users unable to browse

OpenAI is moving into hardware, in a threat to giants such as Sir Jony’s former firm. Source: American Media Distribution – americanmediadistribution.com- BBC Business Famous Apple designer Sir Jony Ive joins OpenAI

Soaring rice prices are a powerful trigger in Japan, where shortages have caused political upsets before. Source: American Media Distribution – americanmediadistribution.com- BBC Business How a joke about rice cost a Japan cabinet minister his job

The move follows political pressure in recent weeks after Labour losses at England’s local elections. Source: American Media Distribution – americanmediadistribution.com- BBC Business Starmer announces U-turn on winter fuel payment cuts

Lyons welcomed the government’s realisation that an “error” was made. Source: American Media Distribution – americanmediadistribution.com- BBC Business Gordon Lyons calls for return of universal winter fuel payment

Fish made famous by the movie Finding Nemo are shrinking to cope with marine heatwaves. Source: American Media Distribution – americanmediadistribution.com- – BBC Science External 'Shrinking Nemo': Smaller clownfish sound alarm on ocean heat

Tropical forests provide a buffer against climate change, but disappeared faster than ever recorded last year. Source: American Media Distribution – americanmediadistribution.com- – BBC Science External Tropical forests destroyed at fastest recorded rate last year