A study says pharmaceuticals are polluting rivers across the world. The analysis by the University of York, found pollution in rivers on every continent.

Experts are warning of the psychological tricks used by scammers to get your money, as scams have risen by 17% in the last three months. Barclays says purchase scams are the most common, with an average value of £980. New research suggests people with fewer bouts of depression could be more than a third less at risk of having blocked arteries. Researchers say the majority of children under five are not meeting guidelines for how much screen-time they have each day. A British scientist who helped to create the Oxford/Astrazeneca COVID-19 vaccine is collecting her Damehood. Plus, DNA testing of elephant ivory reveals tactics of criminal networks and Motorola creates a 5G neckband to power lightweight VR and AR headsets.

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