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MILLIONS of people may be “cancer-resistant”, according to experts.Scientists are being offering up to £20million to work out why some are tumour-proof.1Prof Karen Vousden said: ‘We spend an awful lot of time thinking about why people do get cancer but we haven’t really thought about why some people don’t’Credit: Royal SocietyAbout one in two Brits get cancer but tumours do not develop in everyone who would be expected to get one, such as heavy smokers.Prof Karen Vousden, of Cancer Research UK, said: “We spend an awful lot of time thinking about why people do get cancer but we haven’t really…

ONE of the UK’s biggest networks is preparing to start closing down a major long-running service next week.And Brits are warned that if they don’t have the right device now they could be left with no data access very soon.3O2 is the last of the ‘big four’ to switch off 3GCredit: Getty3Other operators like Giffgaff will be affected by the move tooCredit: GettyO2 is the last of the big four networks to make the change, as part of an objective agreed with the Government in 2021.After more than 20 years, the company is ditching its 3G network.The change will also…

EVERY time Liz Holmes looks at Nero the dog, she’s reminded of her best friend and daughter. For laughter-loving yoga teacher Louise Adams adopted him from a rescue centre after getting the all-clear for ovarian cancer. 14Liz Holmes and her daughter Louise, who died from ovarian cancerCredit: Liz holmes14Louise passed away aged 43, just nine months after being diagnosedCredit: Liz holmesBut in a cruel twist of fate, the cancer not only returned but spread.Just nine months after her initial diagnosis, Liz’s daughter passed away peacefully at their home in Bonnybridge, near Falkirk, in Scotland. She was just 43. Liz, a retired horse…

AMAZON Prime members might be missing out on one of the subscription’s best perks.There’s an easy-to-overlook benefit of Prime that upgrades millions of devices around the world.5Amazon Prime gets you access to free video games on Luna – and you can stream them without a consoleCredit: Amazon5Luna has a huge library of video games on offerCredit: AmazonIt’s called Amazon Luna and it’s a special app designed for gamers.The app turns your devices – like a TV, phone, or laptop – into a proper games console. Importantly, you don’t need to buy an actual console.Instead, the games are streamed over the…

AT- HOME cervical screening tests could be rolled out in England from as early as next year, health chiefs have announced. The move could “revolutionise access” to screening and help eliminate cervical cancer by 2040, according to NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard.2At-home cervical cancer tests could be rolled out next year to boost screening uptakeCredit: GettyPlanning is underway to allow women to order DIY tests through the NHS App – or potentially through GPs and pharmacies – from early 2026. The UK National Screening Committee (UKNSC) will soon consider this option for those who don’t take part in the…

A GROUNDBREAKING hypersonic place which can fly passengers at over 7,600 miles per hour has been revealed by a US aerospace firm.Hyperian Aerospace’s Mach 10 HYPERLINER could revolutionise global travel by guaranteeing to reach any destination on Earth in just 90 minutes.3A new incredible hypersonic plane will be able to fly passengers anywhere on earth in 90 minutesCredit: Hyperian Aero3Hyperian Aerospace is planning to develop a hypersonic cargo aircraft variant that it claims can deliver up to 10 tons of cargo anywhere also in 1.5 hoursCredit: Hyperian Aero3The ultra-modern jet can reach 10 times the speed of sound and promises…

AN unprecedented number of dengue cases were reported in people returning to Britain from abroad last year, official data reveals.Holidaymakers have since been urged to “take precautions” when visiting countries where the sometimes-lethal infection is rife.1Dengue symptoms typically hit four to 10 days after a mosquito biteCredit: GettyCases of the debilitating mosquito-borne disease, often referred to as ‘breakbone fever’, in returning travellers soared to a record 904 in the UK in 2024, according to new figures from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).This marks a 43 per cent rise from 631 the previous year and represents the highest number of cases…

A SHAPESHIFTING robot submarine has reached Earth’s deepest point – 36,000ft underwater – in search of deep-sea “aliens”.The tiny Chinese drone survived a mission to the bottom of the Mariana Trench – the deepest pit in any of the world’s oceans.5China’s deep sea explorer can transform into different modes5The tiny drone completely rethinks the design of deep-sea robotsCredit: Beihang University5It has completed multiple test missions, including to the deepest underwater spot on EarthCredit: Beihang UniversityThe high-tech explorer marks a revolution in the world of deep-sea robotics, which is our portal to understanding the “alien” world down there.At just 50cm long,…

HOUSEWORK could cut the risk of cancer as it counts as light exercise, researchers say.Simple tasks such as walking to the shops or doing household chores were found to be good for health.1Housework could reduce your risk of cancer because it counts as light exercise, according to a studyCredit: GettyPushing the vacuum cleaner, scrubbing the shower and digging flowerbeds also lift the heart rate.Researcher Prof Aiden Doherty, from Oxford University, said moving little and often would trump vigorous workouts for many.He added: “Our research highlights the importance of all forms of movement.“It shows that people who often engage in simple…

APPLE has revealed plans to host a “special event” very soon – with a major free iPhone upgrade likely to be announced.The tech giant has confirmed that WWDC event will kick off on June 9, 2025.4Apple chief Tim Cook usually hosts the company’s WWDC keynote where free gadget upgrades are revealedCredit: Apple4Apple is expected to announce updates to a whole host of gadgets – including iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple WatchCredit: AppleWWDC stands for Worldwide Developers Conference, and it’s a week-long event aimed at app-makers.But on the first day – Monday, June 9 – Apple will host a keynote that…