Targeted breast cancer drug capivasertib has received MHRA approval in the UK. The go-ahead is the outcome of a multi-collaborative approach by AstraZeneca in conjunction with Astex Pharmaceuticals – and Astex’s collaboration with The Institute of Canc…
Old A14 maintenance work to begin in Cambridgeshire with lane closure
Maintenance work will begin next week on the A1307, known locally as the old A14, between Swavesey and Huntingdon. Since the County Council took over responsibility for the road from National Highways in February, there has been a temporary 40mph speed…
Electric eels inspire University of Cambridge researchers to create stretchable ‘jelly batteries’
Inspired by electric eels, University of Cambridge researchers have developed soft, stretchable ‘jelly batteries’. They could be used for wearable devices or soft robotics – or even implanted in the brain to deliver drugs or treat conditions such as ep…
An intriguing connection between finger ratios and narcissism has been discovered
New research suggests that prenatal exposure to different levels of testosterone and estrogen, as estimated through 2D:4D finger length ratios, is linked to narcissistic traits in adulthood. The study, published in the journal Personality and Individua…
Ministra condena ataque para sabotar Jogos Olímpicos
A ministra do Desporto condenou esta sexta-feira o «ataque massivo» contra a rede ferroviária de alta velocidade (TGV) francesa horas antes da cerimónia de abertura dos Jogos Olímpicos de Paris, considerando tratar-se de uma tentativa de «sabotar» o to…
‘I wasn’t sure’: Murillo says the one real doubt he had after signing for Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest’s pre-season is well underway and centre-back Murillo has now just shared one major doubt he had last summer. Nuno Espirito Santo has seen his squad at Forest added to considerably already this summer with five new additions signed. T…
‘Insecure man with a large ego’: Christina Hall takes swipe at estranged husband
Christina Hall has seemingly branded her estranged husband an “insecure man with a large ego”. The HGTV star split from Josh Hall earlier this month after almost three years of marriage and, days after she filed court documents accusing him of taking $…
Report: Leicester City make transfer decision on ‘outstanding’ player, Sheffield United and Stoke keen
Leicester City have made a summer transfer decision on a player former manager Brendan Rodgers called ‘outstanding’. Following Enzo Maresca’s departure, Leicester City have been working hard to strengthen their squad for new boss, Steve Cooper. Leicest…
‘When I think’ – Paul Scholes warns Erik ten Hag that Man Utd need to make ‘proven’ signing in one key area before transfer window shuts
Paul Scholes has raised his concerns over one area that he feels Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag should improve before the summer transfer window closes. Erik ten Hag’s first-team squad is currently undergoing a serious revamp, including the dep…
Arsenal reignite interest in £13.5m ‘superb’ passer, he’s the perfect No. 6 for Declan Rice
Arsenal look set to strengthen their midfield this summer, and reports indicate that a move for Mikel Merino is in the works. If Arsenal can agree a deal with Real Sociedad for Merino, they will be adding an experienced player capable of attacking the …