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A helpless baby elephant has won the Thai public’s sympathy but her case has shed light on the pressures facing herds across AsiaKhao Tom, a two-month-old elephant, plays with a wildlife officer, n... Read more A helpless baby elephant has won the Thai public’s sympathy but her case has shed light on the pressures facing herds across AsiaKhao Tom, a two-month-old elephant, plays with a wildlife officer, nudging his face and curling her trunk around his wrist. When she lifts her trunk in the air, signalling that she is hungry, the team at the rescue centre seems relieved – she has not been eating well. A vet prepares a pint-sized bottle of formula, which she gulps down impatiently.Khao Tom has been in the care of Thailand’s national parks and wildlife department since September, when rangers rescued her from a farming area inside Lam Khlong Ngu national park. Born with a congenital disorder affecting her knees, she struggled to keep up with the herd. Within days of her birth, her mother had moved on without her. Continue reading... Show less

In late April 2026, a long-period comet will swing through the inner solar system. It will likely be visible with binoculars, and there's a small chance it could be se... Read more In late April 2026, a long-period comet will swing through the inner solar system. It will likely be visible with binoculars, and there's a small chance it could be seen with the naked eye. Show less

Ils se produisent partout sur la planète, et même au-delà, mais certains dépassent tout ce que l’on croyait possible. Parmi les innombrables glissements de terrain recensés par les scientifiqu... Read more Ils se produisent partout sur la planète, et même au-delà, mais certains dépassent tout ce que l’on croyait possible. Parmi les innombrables glissements de terrain recensés par les scientifiques, un événement se distingue par son ampleur hors norme. Un phénomène si violent qu’il a bouleversé... Show less

At least 27 of 38 countries in the WHO European Region report high or very high flu activity, indicating widespread circulation. Medscape News UK

A large US claims analysis links out-of-pocket medication costs with adherence and discontinuation patterns among patients with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis. Medscape Medical News

Former Manchester United star Dwight Yorke has likened in-demand Bournemouth man Antoine Semenyo to Cristiano Ronaldo and David Beckham, advising the club to sign him.

Chemoendocrine therapy shows a greater negative association with patient-reported cognitive decline than endocrine therapy alone in pre- and postmenopausal women with breast cancer. Medscape Med... Read more Chemoendocrine therapy shows a greater negative association with patient-reported cognitive decline than endocrine therapy alone in pre- and postmenopausal women with breast cancer. Medscape Medical News Show less

AMAZON is giving away access to a load of premium TV channels for free. It's part of a special promotion that is due to expire in days. An Amazon Prime membership (or standalone Prime Video) includ... Read more AMAZON is giving away access to a load of premium TV channels for free. It's part of a special promotion that is due to expire in days. An Amazon Prime membership (or standalone Prime Video) includes access to loads of free TV channels. But some are premium channels that require an extra subscription free to... Show less