From Karachi to Gaza: Pakistani startup ships prosthetics to child war survivors reut.rs/44MIKWy reut.rs/44MIKWy

Why "tick-tock" sounds correct, but "tock tick" does not.

OMF's research centers in Uppsala and Melbourne published a study of steroid hormones. The study identified changes in steroid-steroid relationships that indicate there is a dysfunction in HPA axis function and progestogen pathways. 👉 ow.ly/Hh1z50WvrLb

Recognition of the state of Palestine should not be used as a bargaining chip. It should have happened months ago. We also need far greater action to stop the humanitarian disaster in Gaza, including fully ceasing arms sales and implementing sanctions against the Israeli cabinet.

We at Amnesty International joins thousands across Palestine, Israel and the world mourning the murder of prominent Palestinian activist Awda Al-Hathaleen. His killing is personal. We have worked with Awda, shared panel. My colleagues have spent time with him and his family; listening to

Donald Trump Donald J. Trump you are really hated here in Scotland. You come here and play golf and, today, cut a ribbon, and we feel tainted by you. Your inability to care for people, your greed. In our bars and cafes we are talking about what a terrible man you are.

What does it really mean to be good at books?, asks Hannah Knowles 👇 ebx.sh/n6g614

Long and interesting read by Hilda Bastian on the state of Cochrane (and The Cochrane Library), their appalling callous treatment of a particular patient group #pwME #MECFS, and why it matters for their future absolutelymaybe.plos.org/2025/07/31/six…

Palestinian statehood remains a distant dream. The urgent task is to reverse Israel's genocidal starvation of Gaza, which is killing people now. trib.al/VpVcemQ

Jesus. The enemy is not hunger. The enemy is Israel.

Read more about the tiny energy-producing powerhouses, known as mitochondria, including how they relate to ME/CFS and the studies ME Research UK have funded on the topic (thanks to your generosity): bit.ly/mitochondriame…

A really important breakthrough from the DecodeME the ME/CFS Study - this should be the start of more research not the end of the project. Story by Eleanor Hayward. One for Department of Health and Social Care DHSC Media Centre Ashley Dalton MP Enjoy this article for free. thetimes.com/uk/healthcare/…

Clip: Professor Chris Ponting tells BBC Scotland the world’s largest genetic study of #MECFS has identified eight genome regions linked to the disease. He says the field is finally being kickstarted after years of stigma and neglect.

Interesting essay on writing illness as fiction by Edinburgh University lecturer Jane Alexander. My 2008 novel The State of Me is discussed. journals.openedition.org/jsse/3615?lang…

Swimsuit designs (1928) by Ukrainian-born French painter, textile/stage set designer Sonia Delaunay #womensart

William and anita anand are joined once again by Sam Dalrymple, author of Shattered Lands: Five Partitions And The Making of Modern Asia, to discuss The Great Partition. linktr.ee/empirepoduk

A 12-year-old Glasgow pupil who designed a solar-powered backpack with an electric blanket inside to help homeless people has been named on Time magazine's first ever Girls of the Year list. 🔗 Read more trib.al/qniqftA