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School Council Network focusing on digital safety

School Council Network focusing on digital safety

Ministers and school representatives are set to meet later for the first School Council Network in Jersey of the new term. The meetings, which take place up to six times a year, allow primary and seco …

Scientists grow mini human brains to power computers

Scientists grow mini human brains to power computers

It may have its roots in science fiction, but a small number of researchers are making real progress trying to create computers out of living cells. Welcome to the weird world of biocomputing. Among t …

Scientists make 'superfood' that could save honeybees

Scientists make 'superfood' that could save honeybees

Scientists have developed a honeybee 'superfood' that could protect the animals against the threats of climate change and habitat loss. Bee colonies that ate the supplement during trials had up to 15 …

Scientists make embryos from human skin DNA for first time

Scientists make embryos from human skin DNA for first time

US scientists have, for the first time, made early-stage human embryos by manipulating DNA taken from people's skin cells and then fertilising it with sperm. The technique could overcome infertility d …

Scientists win Nobel Prize for discovering why immune system does not destroy the body

Scientists win Nobel Prize for discovering why immune system does not destroy the body

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2025 has been awarded for discoveries that explain how the immune system attacks hostile infections, but not the body's own cells. The prize is shared by Japa …

Sia's ex demands $250,000 per month in spousal support

Sia's ex demands $250,000 per month in spousal support

The estranged husband of Australian singer Sia has asked for more than $250,000 (£187,000; A$384,000) per month in spousal support, according to US court documents. Best known for her hits including C …