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What exactly is freshers' flu – and why do so many get it?
It’s not an actual flu, and it’s rarely serious, but when thousands of students arrive on campus they bring a cocktail of viruses. Source link
Environment prize nominees 'heroes of our time', says William
Fifteen projects are shortlisted for a chance of winning the top £1m prizes at next month’s environmental awards ceremony in Rio de Janeiro. Source link
The battle is on for the Conservatives to show they matter
As the party’s annual conference begins, there are reasons for the current leadership to be gloomy, writes Laura Kuenssberg. Source link
There is an odd streak in the universe – and we still don’t know why
Astronomers have long thought the universe should look generally the same in every direction, but an anomaly in the radiation from the big bang persists even after a new analysis from radio telescopes Source link
Meet the Caerphilly by-election candidates
A guide to the politicians competing in, arguably, the most interesting devolved Welsh by-election. Source link
Top NHS boss backed surgeon whose failures contributed to deaths
Seven people died following multiple failures by Karen Booth who continues to work for the NHS. Source link
Is it a cold, flu or Covid – and how to avoid the worst
BBC Morning Live’s Dr Oscar Duke shares his advice on how to identify whether you have cold, flu or Covid and how to look after yourself. Source link
The people turning to AI for dating and relationship advice
More people are turning to AI for help with their relationships, but is that a good idea? Source link
BBC Inside Science
Scientists have made early-stage human embryos using skin cell DNA fertilised with sperm Source link
Inside the lab analysing the world's oldest ice
The BBC’s Science Editor Rebecca Morelle goes behind the scenes with the team discovering what the melting of ice from over a million years ago can tell us. Source link