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New study finds astronauts' brains change after space travel
19+ hour, 37+ min ago (358+ words) Following spaceflight, the brain shifts "upward and backward within the skull", with sensory and motor regions showing the largest shifts, the study found. Tuesday 13 January 2026 13:20, UK New research into the health effects of spaceflight has shown astronauts' brains change position…...
Could X be banned in UK following the row over Elon Musk's Grok?
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (111+ words) Sky News is an unrivalled, world class breaking news service with a spirit of innovation and a fresh approach to news broadcasting. As the UK's first dedicated 24-hour news channel, Sky News has built a deserved reputation for being the…...
HPMC gel used in eye surgery restores sight to people with untreatable hypotony, scientists say
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (602+ words) Fortnightly injections of HPMC - a low-cost gel used in most eye operations - restores the shape of patients' eyes and allows seven out of eight hypotony sufferers to see again, researchers at Moorfields Eye Hospital say. By 'Filler' treatment restores sight…...
Amber warning for snow as well as risk of heavy rain, strong winds and flooding
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (563+ words) Even where there is no risk of snow, heavy rain is forecast for many areas of the UK. Combined with snow melt due to rising temperatures, there is now a risk of localised flooding. Sunday 11 January 2026 04:47, UK An amber warning…...
UK weather: End of cold spell in sight as parts of country expected to have milder temperatures than Madrid
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (656+ words) Plymouth is predicted to reach 13C on Sunday and 12C on Monday, while London is expected to be 8C on Sunday and 11C on Monday. In contrast, Madrid is expected to be 8C on Sunday and Monday, according to the Met Office. Saturday 10 January 2026 20:43, UK…...
NASA mega-rocket for moon mission could launch in weeks
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (509+ words) The Artemis mission will take four astronauts on a 10-day flight around the moon. Saturday 10 January 2026 12:38, UK The NASA rocket that will fly astronauts around the moon for the first time since 1972 could be rolled out to its launchpad at…...
More warnings for snow and ice over the weekend
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (488+ words) The Met Office has issued more yellow weather alerts for snow and ice over the weekend, as a cold band of air moves in over the UK. Saturday 10 January 2026 00:40, UK Forecasters have warned the UK should brace for more cold…...
Why robots still can't match humans - and what's holding them back
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (983+ words) At the biggest tech conference in the world in Las Vegas, Sky News looks at just how close robots really are to becoming like us. Friday 9 January 2026 16:58, UK My first fight with a robot started badly. I punched it hard…...
What is a weather bomb and how often do they affect the UK?
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (552+ words) The phenomenon has been likened to when ice skaters spin faster by drawing their arms, so what causes a weather bomb and are they dangerous? Thursday 8 January 2026 19:35, UK Storm Goretti - the first named storm of the year - hit the UK…...
Starmer: 'X has to get a grip' on explicit AI images generated by Grok
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (148+ words) Sky News is an unrivalled, world class breaking news service with a spirit of innovation and a fresh approach to news broadcasting. As the UK's first dedicated 24-hour news channel, Sky News has built a deserved reputation for being the…...